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O.K. Guys I've been reading alot of stuff on this board and just thought I would post a few things about dealers in general that might interest some of you. Now I don't want to lump all dealers into one bunch, some of the things that I post may not pertain to ALL dealers. I only know from my own experiences.
First off just because one dealer can give you a good deal not all dealers of the same brand can give you the same deal.
If you have never been a dealer, don't tell a dealer "You can cut the price more than that, I'm going to XXXXXX's place!" YOU don't know that.
Some people think that dealers just pull inventory out of a hat. NOT SO!
Dealers have LOTS of overhead. (Some more than others) This is the reason for SOME pricing differences.
Insurance is a big one.
Shipping, the stuff don't come frieght free.
Employees (This opens up a BIG expense)Workers comp, etc
Parts Inventory(even if ya never sell it ya still gotta stock it just in case)
Tractor Inventory(the longer it sets the more it costs)If you want a tractor buy it just as soon as it hit's the lot. Chances are you'll get a better deal and the dealer will love ya for it.
Grounds maintanance
Shop equipment.
Delivery Vehicles.
Customer Service.
I could probably go on FOREVER.
I'm just trying to point out some things that some of the newer members to the board might not know.
I don't know everyones dealer so I can't say for sure about the dealer closest to you BUT
Your dealer is not out to screw you, he needs to get as much as he can out of the machine you want, so he can be ready for when times are lean.
In case y'all didn't know it , If the dealer don't make money what's his reason for doing it?
A dealer who only makes the bare minimum is usually the one that guys are talking about disappearing without a trace/w3tcompact/icons/sad.gif
No, I wouldn't expect anyone to pay list or above list.
Just remember the above when you beat your dealer out of the last bit of profit he was going to make on that tractor that's been on the lot for awhile.
When your dealer is higher than the other guy weigh your choices wisely. If your local dealer goes out of business, who are you gonna call for service, parts, etc.
The moral of this story................cut your dealer some slack!
Please don't be offended by this.
I am being very sincere about this subject.
Dealers who have other thoughts on this subject PLEASE post.
PEACE
First off just because one dealer can give you a good deal not all dealers of the same brand can give you the same deal.
If you have never been a dealer, don't tell a dealer "You can cut the price more than that, I'm going to XXXXXX's place!" YOU don't know that.
Some people think that dealers just pull inventory out of a hat. NOT SO!
Dealers have LOTS of overhead. (Some more than others) This is the reason for SOME pricing differences.
Insurance is a big one.
Shipping, the stuff don't come frieght free.
Employees (This opens up a BIG expense)Workers comp, etc
Parts Inventory(even if ya never sell it ya still gotta stock it just in case)
Tractor Inventory(the longer it sets the more it costs)If you want a tractor buy it just as soon as it hit's the lot. Chances are you'll get a better deal and the dealer will love ya for it.
Grounds maintanance
Shop equipment.
Delivery Vehicles.
Customer Service.
I could probably go on FOREVER.
I'm just trying to point out some things that some of the newer members to the board might not know.
I don't know everyones dealer so I can't say for sure about the dealer closest to you BUT
Your dealer is not out to screw you, he needs to get as much as he can out of the machine you want, so he can be ready for when times are lean.
In case y'all didn't know it , If the dealer don't make money what's his reason for doing it?
A dealer who only makes the bare minimum is usually the one that guys are talking about disappearing without a trace/w3tcompact/icons/sad.gif
No, I wouldn't expect anyone to pay list or above list.
Just remember the above when you beat your dealer out of the last bit of profit he was going to make on that tractor that's been on the lot for awhile.
When your dealer is higher than the other guy weigh your choices wisely. If your local dealer goes out of business, who are you gonna call for service, parts, etc.
The moral of this story................cut your dealer some slack!
Please don't be offended by this.
I am being very sincere about this subject.
Dealers who have other thoughts on this subject PLEASE post.
PEACE