WHy not just become a dealer? Unless your going to go the whole CAIP route, I dont think Crestron authorizes dealers to buy/install/program Crestron products for clients if they are not an Authorized dealer.

Creston (Or AMX for that matter) is not something to do occastionally. It takes a LOT of work and practice to get good. Touching up a clients program or programming a home theater here and there just dont cut it.

If your shop is not up to speed on this kind of stuff, your doing the best thing right now by subbing it out.

What exactlly do you hope to gain from donating $1000 to Crestron?