SilverBullit
New member
I mentioned in another post, I got the best product information and dealer recommendation from the factory reps at a couple of farm equipment shows. In Ohio we have a good power equipment show and a huge farm science show which has every brand represented.
Having owned a retail business for 30 years, yes you do see all kinds of buyers or potential buyers. On the flip side I see a number of farm equipment dealers which would prefer to be mechanics than salesmen.
I appreciate a clean well stocked dealership which tries to provide value added services as a means of making there dealership different from the rest.
Second the salesperson who can effectively present the benefits of his product without down grading his competitor is a huge plus.
Service after the sale is key! I sold more to existing customers after the inital transaction than trying to land a single new customer. I have never heard from the JD I purchased my 4500 from in 99, spend money where you think your business will be appreciated.
I would inquire specifically about service calls, pick-up and delivery charges and anything else which would be important to you.
I read a post recently where a guy was unhappy with Bush Hog over a warranty issue. Regardless of the warranty I bought the product from dealer "X" and I would expect him to honor the warranty or issue and then take care of the specfics with the manufacture. I frequently took care of customer complaints then went to the mfg, if they didn't back me that called the "cost of doing business".
I hope you have several dealer to choose from.
Best regards,
eric1951
Having owned a retail business for 30 years, yes you do see all kinds of buyers or potential buyers. On the flip side I see a number of farm equipment dealers which would prefer to be mechanics than salesmen.
I appreciate a clean well stocked dealership which tries to provide value added services as a means of making there dealership different from the rest.
Second the salesperson who can effectively present the benefits of his product without down grading his competitor is a huge plus.
Service after the sale is key! I sold more to existing customers after the inital transaction than trying to land a single new customer. I have never heard from the JD I purchased my 4500 from in 99, spend money where you think your business will be appreciated.
I would inquire specifically about service calls, pick-up and delivery charges and anything else which would be important to you.
I read a post recently where a guy was unhappy with Bush Hog over a warranty issue. Regardless of the warranty I bought the product from dealer "X" and I would expect him to honor the warranty or issue and then take care of the specfics with the manufacture. I frequently took care of customer complaints then went to the mfg, if they didn't back me that called the "cost of doing business".
I hope you have several dealer to choose from.
Best regards,
eric1951