David,
I'm looking to buy an F-150 XLT today! I'll buy one from you at 3% over.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
David Riker wrote:
> In response to the price gouging lousy car salesman comment. MSRP stands
> for Manufacturers SUGGESTED Retail Price. What the market will bear
> determines actual cost. This is why a Lincoln Continental Sells for $8000
> BELOW MSRP and an S2000 sells for $8000 ABOVE MSRP. I had a guy call me
> one day asking for our "best price" on a new Ranger PU. I told him to save
> him the hassle of calling around that I would be happy to accept a 3%
> margin. When he complained that was too high, I asked him what line of work
> he was in. He said he sold funeral related products. When I asked him
> their mark up, he replied, "75-80%". I then asked if anyone ever negotiated
> for a better deal. He replied, "How can you put a price tag on the memory
> of a loved one?" Now who is the lousy scum-sucking salesperson in this
> senario?
> Still your friend & fellow enthusiast, agreeing to disagree.
>
> David Riker
> 74 Midget
> 78 Midget
> 63 Falcon
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