Stories from the Sales Frontlines

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Replying to: joel0622 (Jul 07, 2008 5:01 pm)

if all of the guys her in the biz were to talk and act like what it is really like behind the scenes at a dealership we would all be banned for cussing I think what you all really see here is a tamed down version of us.
     
 
I agree
 
GP

Replying to: joel0622 (Jul 07, 2008 5:01 pm)

I totally agree. I felt like an idiot months ago when I got pissed at a poster whom I had never seen.. After all, what are the chances of ever seeing a poster for a real conversation? As for the curse words, it doesn't take away from a person being a nice guy. I have known some very good educators who could put a sailor (or a paratrooper) to shame.
 
Richard

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Replying to: richard64 (Jul 07, 2008 7:45 pm)

" I have known some very good educators who could put a sailor (or a paratrooper) to shame."
  
Richard
 
Hey! I resemble that remark!
 
Heck, I cuss like a sailor. Well duh? I was one.
As a matter of fact when Lucky started working at our store he asked me why I cussed so much. "What the $#^& do you mean?" I asked. Now he cusses more than I do.

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Replying to: mackabee (Jul 07, 2008 10:04 pm)

I'm reminded of an image that I won't post, since it's not really PC, but it basically states that fighting over the internet is like running in the special olympics, even if you win you're still...well...in the special olympics

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Replying to: kirstie_h (Jul 08, 2008 4:50 am)

"...helped people go into a car buying experience with a less hostile, confrontational attitude..."
 
And they gave me an education in how to negotiate. Saved me so much money in non-car purchases that I was going to share some of it with all of them. Then you hosts shut the forum down before I could get their addresses.
 
While I was waiting for it to open back up I spent all the money on some Sam Addams Summer Ale. Sorry guys.

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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jul 08, 2008 7:05 am)

And they gave me an education in how to negotiate.
 
They gave me's a edumacation too olds farmer. Like from now on when I go to a dealership to gets me a vee-hicle... instead of axeing for a salesman, I'll use proper terminology and axe for an "order taker". Them guys will be so impressed, they'll lay down and gladly let me bash them like a baby eel.
 
edited: You got any of that Sammy Adams left? Kinda thirsty now that you mention it.

Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Jul 08, 2008 7:05 am)

I spent all the money on some Sam Addams Summer Ale.
 
Some would say you have your priorities in proper order.
 
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper

Ahh... listen I have to correct you guys... and I hate to do it but, consumers really don't club sales people like a baby seal. If someone gets a great deal or if you beat up a sales person to get a great low price... thats all you did. You got a great price.
 
Now I understand ...... everyone wants to beat up on the salesman.
 
The phrase club them like a baby seal is only used properly when someone (salesperson) sells a customer over sticker (ussualy by stealing the trade) and than they buy everything in F&I....
 
But in the end you say potato... I say potata...... or what ever way that saying goes.
 
Anyway you have to love July. I have worked 4 days this month and I am selling my 5th car. My goal is to hit 25!!!
 
Have a great month everyone and that goes for you retired folk out there also.
 
GP

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