Miata Mailing List: February 1998, Message #33
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From: 	K1LAR@aol.com

Subject: Sales person Knowledge (was something else)

Date: 	Sun, 1 Feb 1998 09:01:20 +0000



In a message dated 98-01-31 19:57:17 EST, bluemm@gdi.net writes:



<< i can almost understand their reasoning but, it must P.O. some

 salespeople to look so stupid when an enthusiast comes into

 their dealership knowing more than they do.       the salesstaff

 should know more than any customer about their product. >>



I won't even begin to suggest that I have not "teased" a salesperson or two in

the last couple or years, both at dealerships and in used car lots... but....

I learned from several that although they may know a lot, their bottom line

job is to sell and, not to "enthuse."   After giving it some thought and

putting myself in their shoes, I agree.   Even if the salesperson does know

more, I would not want to show up the "enthusiast" ...rather "learn" from

him...encourage he or she to bring their club by, etc.    As for looking

stupid, I've yet to find someone who has what I want and not willing to sell

it to me for my ridiculous low bids "stupid"  :)



..now, the maintenance department...that's another angle to the story....



Okay, bright and sunny... 50 on its way to 65 or 70....top down... think I'll

go look at some used miatas!



Bob Hotaling and the Rainbow Collection