05-07-2014, 01:47 AM
(05-06-2014, 10:20 PM)Tortuga_imp Wrote:+1(05-06-2014, 05:22 PM)evanworld_imp Wrote: Great points. I do realize and appreciate the pressures facing dealers - there are rude and aloof customers out in the world and a ton of time wasting. Yet I'm trying to come at this as authentically as possible. I stated I'm serious and ready to buy and it's not a good feeling to get the brush off from dealers and I'm certainly not motivated to drive 20 miles when they hand me a hollow line. I'm not a natural negotiator and don't enjoy the haggling - yet I respect an honest quote and engagement. I'm just not giving hard-earned money to a dealer who insults me out of the gate.
Coming at it from the other side of the fence it may be that these dealers feel you're getting a fist full of quotes together to use as a bargaining tool for getting a super deal from your local or preferred dealer. This happens a lot, in all industries.
You might find a better strategy is to phone each dealer in turn and ask for the sales manager specifically.
I would go at it along the lines of "hi, may I just make it clear, I'm not a time waster, I'm not a tyre kicker, I've got the money ready and I'm in a position to buy. I want a CB1100 in (insert colour), I will speak to a few other dealers and you'll all have the opportunity to give me a deal. Whoever offers the most attractive deal will get a deposit today and a signature on the dotted line tomorrow. No Dutch auction, no funny business. What can you do for me (insert first name)....... Then remain silent..
Good luck, let us know how it goes...