10-10-2014, 09:48 AM
I'm 65. And I agree. If an individual has what you want, and it checks out ok, they're definitely the way to go.
Dealers are ok, but they have their quirks. I doubt if they spend much time if any, sales training their people.
I enjoy messing with them and I have lots of acquaintances that ask me to go with them when thinking about buying, either bike or car.
It's so much better to double team the sales person.
There are lots of approaches you can use to try to get what you want, but you always have to be ready to walk if things aren't going well.
If I know what I'm buying, I like Internet sales the best. It's easy to negotiate, you get every offer and counter in writing AND your in no hurry.
Plus, it gives you plenty of time to compare prices, services and product.
You can even be negotiating two or more deals at the same time.
My buddy had his heart set on a CBRR once and the sales guy wouldn't budge off full price. We eventually got a full face Shoei a pair of gloves and the first service included.
That made it juicy enough for my friend to pull the trigger.
Dealers are ok, but they have their quirks. I doubt if they spend much time if any, sales training their people.
I enjoy messing with them and I have lots of acquaintances that ask me to go with them when thinking about buying, either bike or car.
It's so much better to double team the sales person.
There are lots of approaches you can use to try to get what you want, but you always have to be ready to walk if things aren't going well.
If I know what I'm buying, I like Internet sales the best. It's easy to negotiate, you get every offer and counter in writing AND your in no hurry.
Plus, it gives you plenty of time to compare prices, services and product.
You can even be negotiating two or more deals at the same time.
My buddy had his heart set on a CBRR once and the sales guy wouldn't budge off full price. We eventually got a full face Shoei a pair of gloves and the first service included.
That made it juicy enough for my friend to pull the trigger.