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47903 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 9:51 PM
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Replying to: isellhondas (Nov 07, 2009 11:24 am)
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Replying to: oldfarmer50 (Nov 07, 2009 11:08 am) Monday I will tell it though I promise.
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Replying to: jmonroe (Nov 07, 2009 8:55 am) aren't you in/near pittsburgh? that's a generous offer.
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Replying to: graphicguy (Nov 07, 2009 7:25 am) OK, and I have another question you made me think of. How many times do you tell a prospective customer that a car is full MSRP. In other words, if I came in to your store, and said, I've been looking at a new XYZ, how much do those cars cost? What price do you tell me, retail less 5%, full retail, best possible price I am going to get without haggling? I have a feeling no one really pays full MSRP except on a real hot car in short supply. Everyone knows better.
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Replying to: driver100 (Nov 07, 2009 2:30 pm) I am not sure about "everyone", I am sure that there are a few Hank Hills out there. 10 free brownie points for whoever gets that reference |
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Replying to: tallman1 (Nov 07, 2009 12:40 pm) |
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Replying to: driver100 (Nov 07, 2009 2:30 pm)
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Replying to: driver100 (Nov 07, 2009 2:30 pm) If you're selling a house, and someone is willing to pay your full asking price, would you voluntarily drop the price by $10k-$20k ? What about if you have a used TV for sale on craigslist and are asking $25, and someone is willing to pay that, no reason to give up money you don't have to. What about if your boss is giving you a raise, would you tell him/her, "no that's too much, give me only $XX"
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Replying to: boomchek (Nov 07, 2009 4:11 pm) You are selling your own used car. You have done your homework and you figure it ought to be worth around 7000.00 although you have seen similar cars advertised for quite a but more. Knowing how people like to haggle, you price it at 8500.00 knowing you'll take 6500-7500 if you have to. First day the ad runs someone comes to see it. The walk around it once and say.." It looks good, I'll take it" They then whip out 8500.00. Would you stutter and stammer and say..." Uh, don't you want to make an offer?" So you shake hands and take the cash. Did the shopper pay too much? Did you cheat him in any way? Not every product needs to be discounted in order to sell. There is nothing wrong with selling any product for it's full asking price.
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Replying to: lrguy44 (Nov 07, 2009 3:45 pm) That sounds like a get you into payments you can afford pitch. It kinda went around my question......I think you are saying you would not give a low price. See why I think you should in my next reply to boomer. |
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