If I opened up a can of worms from the past, then I apologize to everyone. I don't know either of these two people nor do I have any affiliation to Bruce or his dealer ship.
I can however try to point out where there may be a problem. The pricing on these tractors seem to run from one extreme to the other. While a Jinma, NorTrac, and Farm Pro may all be pretty much the same tractor, their price structure seems wide spread. Why one dealer may be willing to sell for hundreds of or a thousand dollars less than another is beyond me.
However, to me, it is my money, if I can purchase the same product for less money, why would I over pay? On the other hand, it is my money and I want to make sure the seller is above board and legit. I'm old school at heart. I like to see and touch what I am buying and place a face with the person I am dealing with. Today, we have the advantage of New School...........the Internet. But the Internet takes away the personal aspects of purchasing. This seems to be the trade for saving some money and price shopping dealers via the net.
I was looking at a tractor earlier on Ebay, felt uneasy about the operation. Their feedback just didn't make any sense. However after a few conversations I wouldn't have any problem doing business with them. After communicating he even agreed to hold the tractor for pick up for 10 days, no deposit, and pay on delivery
However the Internet has opened the doors of opportunity to many people who with a little creativity are more than willing to relieve you of your money. The media has been more than willing to point out how easy it is to get taken advantage of.
If you are a potential buyer, check out your selling dealer to the best of your ability. Inquire for references, ask for feedback on this board. Ask the selling dealer if he will hold the tractor until you can get there and then pay cash. Or be willing to make a small deposit and pay the balance upon your taking delivery.
If you are a dealer, maybe even more so if you are a price cutting dealer, be aware that the media has made the public into untrusting, cautious, and somewhat scared in dealing with what we can't touch and buying from a person we can't put a face to. We are only trying to protect ourselves.........and the sad part is we don't even know from who.
Bottom line is buyers don't want to over pay or be taken advantage of.
Dealers want to move inventory and turn a reasonable profit. Dealers get asked plenty of questions, hear many, many stories and may become somewhat skeptical as to who they are dealing with. Trust needs to be earned, by both parties.
Sorry, I have rambled on, again if I opened a can of worm.
Bruce, I know you have been dealing in these tractors for a long time. You have received may recommendation in the past, I would have no problems dealing with you, were you closer to Texas.
I can however try to point out where there may be a problem. The pricing on these tractors seem to run from one extreme to the other. While a Jinma, NorTrac, and Farm Pro may all be pretty much the same tractor, their price structure seems wide spread. Why one dealer may be willing to sell for hundreds of or a thousand dollars less than another is beyond me.
However, to me, it is my money, if I can purchase the same product for less money, why would I over pay? On the other hand, it is my money and I want to make sure the seller is above board and legit. I'm old school at heart. I like to see and touch what I am buying and place a face with the person I am dealing with. Today, we have the advantage of New School...........the Internet. But the Internet takes away the personal aspects of purchasing. This seems to be the trade for saving some money and price shopping dealers via the net.
I was looking at a tractor earlier on Ebay, felt uneasy about the operation. Their feedback just didn't make any sense. However after a few conversations I wouldn't have any problem doing business with them. After communicating he even agreed to hold the tractor for pick up for 10 days, no deposit, and pay on delivery
However the Internet has opened the doors of opportunity to many people who with a little creativity are more than willing to relieve you of your money. The media has been more than willing to point out how easy it is to get taken advantage of.
If you are a potential buyer, check out your selling dealer to the best of your ability. Inquire for references, ask for feedback on this board. Ask the selling dealer if he will hold the tractor until you can get there and then pay cash. Or be willing to make a small deposit and pay the balance upon your taking delivery.
If you are a dealer, maybe even more so if you are a price cutting dealer, be aware that the media has made the public into untrusting, cautious, and somewhat scared in dealing with what we can't touch and buying from a person we can't put a face to. We are only trying to protect ourselves.........and the sad part is we don't even know from who.
Bottom line is buyers don't want to over pay or be taken advantage of.
Dealers want to move inventory and turn a reasonable profit. Dealers get asked plenty of questions, hear many, many stories and may become somewhat skeptical as to who they are dealing with. Trust needs to be earned, by both parties.
Sorry, I have rambled on, again if I opened a can of worm.
Bruce, I know you have been dealing in these tractors for a long time. You have received may recommendation in the past, I would have no problems dealing with you, were you closer to Texas.
