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#16368 of 16377 Re: Good deal,Bad deal [snakeweasel] by biancar

Feb 10, 2006 (3:37 pm)

Replying to: snakeweasel (Feb 10, 2006 3:29 pm)
Do a google search on car-buying, race, gender. I recall one study that said that a well-dressed (i.e., expensively dressed) woman got the worst deal.

#16369 of 16377 Re: Good deal,Bad deal [biancar] by bdr127

Feb 10, 2006 (4:36 pm)

Replying to: biancar (Feb 10, 2006 3:37 pm)
Do a google search on car-buying, race, gender. I recall one study that said that a well-dressed (i.e., expensively dressed) woman got the worst deal.
 
I find it strange that one type of person would get a better deal than another.... The dealership/salesperson will try to make the most they can. They'll naturally start high and work down. When the customer agrees with the price, the deal is done. If there's a well-dressed man, will the dealer just instantly drop $5000 off the price and not even seek any profit? But if it's a woman or minority, they won't budge? That sounds really strange.... So basically this "study" said that the well-dressed woman just agreed to higher numbers than anyone else?

#16370 of 16377 Re: names [dino001] by bdr127

Feb 10, 2006 (4:38 pm)

Replying to: dino001 (Feb 10, 2006 1:49 pm)
Since I entered through service and parked there, the salesguys did not see my car coming in - I just showed up on the parking lot. I caught myself getting annoyed when nobody came to me - I think I looked too young or something, so they decided I wasn't worth the trip outside. How do I know?
 
See, it's a Catch-22. If you greet too quickly, then it's harrassment. If you greet too slowly, then it's disrespect. And, of course, every person has different definitions for too quickly and too slowly.... It's a no-win situation.

#16371 of 16377 Re: names [bdr127] by pat

Feb 10, 2006 (5:11 pm)

Replying to: bdr127 (Feb 10, 2006 4:38 pm)
Re: Catch22 - It doesn't have to be that. What I would prefer is that someone make contact with me and then when I say I just want to look around right now, the person would say okay, have fun, my name is whatever. Just give me a holler if I can help with anything.
 
No harrassment, no disrespect. In fact, that approach shows complete respect in my opinion.

#16372 of 16377 Re: Good deal,Bad deal [biancar] by snakeweasel

Feb 10, 2006 (5:31 pm)

Replying to: biancar (Feb 10, 2006 3:37 pm)
Did you read what I wrote?

#16373 of 16377 Re: names [pat] by kdhspyder

Feb 10, 2006 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: pat (Feb 10, 2006 5:11 pm)
This is the proper way, Pat.

#16374 of 16377 Re: Do You Prejudge A Prospect? [audia8q] by landdriver

Feb 10, 2006 (8:07 pm)

Replying to: audia8q (Feb 10, 2006 3:23 pm)
Suppose a dirty, almost homeless-looking gent walks in..and wants to check out an expensive car? Do you waste your time?
 
When I was shopping for a Highlander would go to the dealership on days when I was looking disheveled (maybe was in the middle of painting a room or just got done doing a long hike on a muddy trail, etc.) -- I was rarely bothered by salespeople when I just wanted to be able to think to myself while evaluating the different trimlines and features available.

#16375 of 16377 Re: Do You Prejudge A Prospect? [landdriver] by jipster

Feb 10, 2006 (8:27 pm)

Replying to: landdriver (Feb 10, 2006 8:07 pm)
"would go to the dealership on days when I was looking disheveled"
 
Why wait days till you look disheveled? Just pop a couple alka-seltzer in your mouth...the salespeople will think you are rabid. Won't come near ya with a 30 foot pole.
Of course they may call the pound or animal control on you.

#16376 of 16377 Re: Do You Prejudge A Prospect? [landdriver] by mackabee

Feb 10, 2006 (9:04 pm)

Replying to: landdriver (Feb 10, 2006 8:07 pm)
Another good way to keep the sales folks away from you is:(not necessarily in this order)
 
1. Be talking on your cell phone endlessly while walking the inventory (salespeople will think you lost your way and ended up at the dealership unknowingly)
2. Do not bathe for 1 or 2 weeks (this one works like a charm)
3. Scream at the top of your lungs "who wants to sell me a car today?" and see how quickly the sales people run away from you.
 
               
               Mackabee

#16377 of 16377 Re: Do You Prejudge A Prospect? [mackabee] by kirstie_h HOST

Feb 11, 2006 (5:59 am)

Replying to: mackabee (Feb 10, 2006 9:04 pm)
Thanks for the laugh, mack, and for ending this discussion on a good note
 
This particular conversation can continue in our discussion called How to find a quality salesman.
 
Please keep the suggestions for new topics coming here:
 
Smart Shopper - Suggest a topic of discussion
 
If you've got ideas for a sales biz discussion, I'd be glad to hear about those too!

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