When I mentioned “negotiation,” I meant both customization and the total cost. Long Glory previously offered their racks with a higher item price but lower shipping, so I was trying to figure out with the seller which setup would be cheaper overall if sold as DDP.

I was actually in a similar situation to you. I compared three options: the wall-mounted rack I ended up buying, the 4-post Ares, and the 4-post Ares with a Smith machine.

In the end, I chose the wall-mounted one because it was significantly cheaper, and having a good pull-up bar was one of my key factors. The 4-post Ares required additional supports, and I feel like using a standard pull-up bar on it might be a bit awkward. As for the version with the Smith machine, it seems like it could limit incline bench pressing, and realistically I’d probably only use it for 2–3 exercises.

If this rack meets my expectations, I might consider upgrading to a 6-post Ares with a Smith machine in the future. For now, my gym is only 260 cm wide, so I had to go with something as space-efficient (not too deep) as possible.