Stories from the Sales Frontlines

Replying to: blueiedgod (Jul 31, 2007 4:58 am)

One time, the guy was so persistent, I asked him head on: "So, you don't think that this brand of vehicle is very reliable? Do you think I should be looking at a different brand?" He got the point.
 
I did the same thing except with an appliance salesman.
 
In 1992 we moved of state and had a house built so of course we needed all the appliances for the kitchen. We went to one of the big boxes and bought all the appliances (all from different mfgs.) total price was just nickels under $3100. The salesman thanks us for the big sale and rings it up.
 
Then the pitch for the extended warranties starts. I said no thanks I never buy them and he said you have a lot of money invested in this stuff, you should seriously consider this package price we are offering. I said no thanks again. He continues pitching but he ain’t hitting anything and I mean this guy was relentless he just wouldn’t let up. Far beyond anything I’ve ever experienced in an F&I office. Finally, when I had enough I said, “you know, if these appliance manufactures make such poor quality appliances, maybe I should head over to Sears and by all Kenmore’s,” that got his attention. I’m not knocking Kenmore we have a washer and dryer from them and are totally satisfied. I guess you can say I knocked that pitch out of the park. !
 
Hey, you guys in the biz, is this considered a home run for a buyer?
 
FWIW, that refusal of the extended warranty resulted in the biggest single deposit we ever made to our “extended warranty savings account”.
 
jmonroe

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Replying to: carhag2000 (Jul 31, 2007 9:06 am)

If you ever come to my dealership you can test drive anything I sell ( Honda Jeep Nissan Dodge Chrysler and Nissan)...
 
You mean you have 2 Nissans and only one of the other stuff?
 
Not sorry, I couldn't resist.
 
jmonroe

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Replying to: jmonroe (Jul 31, 2007 9:26 am)

Hee hee hee! Bleh

Replying to: jmonroe (Jul 31, 2007 9:26 am)

You mean you have 2 Nissans and only one of the other stuff?
 
They sell it twice because it's nice.

Replying to: user777 (Jul 31, 2007 3:13 am)

me thinks you've got a lot of idle time on your hands tidester
 
Really! I had nearly a half minute of excess time and couldn't resist playing with the numbers.
 
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Replying to: jmonroe (Jul 31, 2007 9:18 am)

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Replying to: joel0622 (Jul 31, 2007 4:41 am)

but instead the checks are from some joker named Tidester
 
It's obviously a fabrication. I only use my credit card.
 
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Replying to: jipster (Jul 31, 2007 4:57 am)

Plus he gets the added benefit of lowering his carbon footprint... with global warming and all.
 
Let's not go there.
 
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