Comments on: Dear Used Car Salesmen of the World http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:33:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: JC http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-551 JC Mon, 27 Oct 2003 23:47:59 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-551 <p>www.carbuyingtips.com is a great site for dealing with salesweasels. It's focused more on new car purchase, but most of the same general rules apply. I bought a new car a couple months ago for about 4000 less than the sticker price and 1000 less than the salesperson -- my boss's daughter no less -- said was the absolute minimum, <em>their</em> cost...</p> <p>The bit about names is too funny. I've noticed some waitstaff do a version of that; they don't know your name, so they just count you: "How are you two doing?" "Are the seven of you enjoying your appetizers? Can I bring you seven a pitcher or two of margaritas?" "Are you sixty-five in the mood for dessert this evening?"</p> http://www.carbuyingtips.com is a great site for dealing with salesweasels. It’s focused more on new car purchase, but most of the same general rules apply. I bought a new car a couple months ago for about 4000 less than the sticker price and 1000 less than the salesperson — my boss’s daughter no less — said was the absolute minimum, their cost…

The bit about names is too funny. I’ve noticed some waitstaff do a version of that; they don’t know your name, so they just count you: “How are you two doing?” “Are the seven of you enjoying your appetizers? Can I bring you seven a pitcher or two of margaritas?” “Are you sixty-five in the mood for dessert this evening?”

]]> By: E. Anon http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-550 E. Anon Mon, 27 Oct 2003 23:25:59 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-550 <p>In reference to an earlier question, "When the dog bites" makes me cry.</p> In reference to an earlier question, “When the dog bites” makes me cry.

]]> By: JJ http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-549 JJ Sun, 26 Oct 2003 03:44:35 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-549 <p>I am seriously thinking about selling cars and becoming a professional. By the way the word professional means..(putting more time into it then you expect to get out of it). I can see that i will have a uphill battle, because i am a honest person,therefore i quess i will lose my job for not ripping people off enough or maybe just maybe i will start a new era of (THE HONEST CAR SALESMEN).If things are really as bad as they sound i hope judgement day comes soon so all this crap can stop.</p> I am seriously thinking about selling cars and becoming a professional. By the way the word professional means..(putting more time into it then you expect to get out of it). I can see that i will have a uphill battle, because i am a honest person,therefore i quess i will lose my job for not ripping people off enough or maybe just maybe i will start a new era of (THE HONEST CAR SALESMEN).If things are really as bad as they sound i hope judgement day comes soon so all this crap can stop.

]]> By: Brian http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-548 Brian Sat, 18 Oct 2003 02:25:11 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-548 <p>Dear Josh, You gotta help me out here. I'm trying to work with you. Just tell me how much you want to pay for the car. Let's talk trade-in. And, c'mon, don't you want me to make some profit on this deal? I've got overhead to deal with, you know, lighting and all that. It's not easy being me. Besides, all that matters is your monthly payment, right? You suggested watching other, what was the word, people? What are those? -Steve Car Salesman.</p> Dear Josh, You gotta help me out here. I’m trying to work with you. Just tell me how much you want to pay for the car. Let’s talk trade-in. And, c’mon, don’t you want me to make some profit on this deal? I’ve got overhead to deal with, you know, lighting and all that. It’s not easy being me. Besides, all that matters is your monthly payment, right? You suggested watching other, what was the word, people? What are those? -Steve Car Salesman.

]]> By: dayment http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-547 dayment Tue, 14 Oct 2003 22:14:40 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-547 <p>I'd like to add gym membership weasels to the list.</p> I’d like to add gym membership weasels to the list.

]]> By: dave http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-546 dave Tue, 07 Oct 2003 18:24:14 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-546 <p>I'm going to go into sales and subvert this terrible stereotype. Each person that asks me a questions, I'm going to tell him, "well, I'm not you, why don't you just think about it and then decide for yourself." or "you did test drive it, did you like it? do you like another car more? Than buy that one then." "It seems that nine out of ten people that buy cars here regret their decision, you might consider that. But my first statement would be this, "the people in the office upper management are lying rats. They put this sticker price on there, when they could easily go lower. Yesterday a fellow grinded me down 3 thousand lower than the sticker, and between me and you, I think we could get them down another thousand."</p> I’m going to go into sales and subvert this terrible stereotype. Each person that asks me a questions, I’m going to tell him, “well, I’m not you, why don’t you just think about it and then decide for yourself.” or “you did test drive it, did you like it? do you like another car more? Than buy that one then.” “It seems that nine out of ten people that buy cars here regret their decision, you might consider that. But my first statement would be this, “the people in the office upper management are lying rats. They put this sticker price on there, when they could easily go lower. Yesterday a fellow grinded me down 3 thousand lower than the sticker, and between me and you, I think we could get them down another thousand.”

]]> By: all-encompassingly http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-552 all-encompassingly Tue, 07 Oct 2003 17:12:21 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-552 <p><strong>a letter to used car salesmen</strong></p> <p>[i am reprinting this for my friend zack (or "bob" as he is also known) who is just getting into the used car business. uh, nice knowin' ya, buddy.] Dear Used Car Salesmen of the World, Having recently shopped for...</p> a letter to used car salesmen

[i am reprinting this for my friend zack (or "bob" as he is also known) who is just getting into the used car business. uh, nice knowin' ya, buddy.] Dear Used Car Salesmen of the World, Having recently shopped for…

]]> By: martin http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-545 martin Tue, 07 Oct 2003 06:12:06 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-545 <p>I think the opinioins on this site are leaning toward the anti-salesite. Why is it no longer OK to heap ridicule on all members of an ethnicity, or religious faction because of the deeds of a few of thier members, while hate-language directed toward professions is open season? I'm just saying . . . . .</p> I think the opinioins on this site are leaning toward the anti-salesite. Why is it no longer OK to heap ridicule on all members of an ethnicity, or religious faction because of the deeds of a few of thier members, while hate-language directed toward professions is open season? I’m just saying . . . . .

]]> By: chris http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-544 chris Mon, 06 Oct 2003 22:27:31 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-544 <p>this open letter should not be restricted to just used car salesmen. there are plenty of professions out there that could benefit from such advice. off the top of my head i'm thinking of: door-to-door salesmen telemarketers lawyers building contractors the airline industry i could go on but this is a good start.</p> this open letter should not be restricted to just used car salesmen. there are plenty of professions out there that could benefit from such advice. off the top of my head i’m thinking of: door-to-door salesmen telemarketers lawyers building contractors the airline industry i could go on but this is a good start.

]]> By: Robert G. Barton, Esq. http://www.amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-543 Robert G. Barton, Esq. Sat, 04 Oct 2003 01:15:24 +0000 http://amishrobot.com/2003/10/dear-used-car-salesmen-of-the-world/#comment-543 <p>All this talk about dishonorable professions and noone has mentioned lawyers, whew...., I am beginning to have some self esteem again.</p> All this talk about dishonorable professions and noone has mentioned lawyers, whew…., I am beginning to have some self esteem again.

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