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Re: GMPP Wholesaler...? [hawkman]
by lightning23
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Jan 03, 2009 (12:57 pm)
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Replying to: hawkman (Jan 03, 2009 11:23 am)
For what it is worth - I made the rounds this afternoon to some local GM dealerships in regards to GMPP prices (as my intent was, if at all possible, to support a local business before going to one out of state). Out of 3 dealerships I stopped at 1 stopped just short of calling me a liar when I told him of the wholesalers price and wouldn't work with me any more (and I won't be going back there again!), the second suggested that I buy a new car as to get further warranty coverage (uh, sure) and the 3rd was willing to work with me on the pricing and ended up matching the wholesalers price - much to my surprise!
Lesson learned: give the local businesses a chance, be honest and cordial with them and see what they are willing to do!
-Brian
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Re: GMPP Wholesaler...? [lightning23]
by wlbrown9
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Jan 05, 2009 (10:34 am)
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Replying to: lightning23 (Jan 03, 2009 12:57 pm)
One difference. Here in TN if you buy locally, even if they match the sales prices, you pay 9.125% sales tax. So, just assuming round figures, your $1000 GMPP bought locally totals $1091.25 while buying off the internet out of state costs you $1000...of course, most states require that you send them the tax on out of state purchases, so it would be even 
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Re: GMPP Wholesaler...? [wlbrown9]
by lightning23
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Jan 05, 2009 (12:22 pm)
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Replying to: wlbrown9 (Jan 05, 2009 10:34 am)
The sales tax scenario you bring up is one I didn't even think of. Thankfully we are fortunate that here in Minnesota there is no tax on Warranty/Service contracts!
Good reading: http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-article-a-2604-m-2-sc-59-sales_tax_on_the_inter- net_who_pays_it_who_doesnt-i
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Re: GMPP Wholesaler...? [lightning23]
by wlbrown9
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Jan 08, 2009 (1:10 pm)
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Replying to: lightning23 (Jan 05, 2009 12:22 pm)
Yep... Every state is pretty much different on taxes. TN is fortunate that we have been able to avoid having a state INCOME tax so the sales tax is high to try and make up for that.
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