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Dealerships selling way too high for used C7?
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<blockquote data-quote="YFCvii" data-source="post: 184927" data-attributes="member: 3252"><p>Hard Fact and Dealers know it ... These gems are only worth what one is willing to pay for it.</p><p>Proof in the pudding is ...</p><p>That's pretty much what they tell you when you attempt to trade one in ...</p><p>and so I would never take asking price with the greatest anticipation of value when buying or selling.</p><p></p><p>Know that there can be a catch 22 between trade-in value and resale value.</p><p></p><p>So if wanting to buy one on a lot and you want a better price ... I have personally found these to help (but not always)</p><p></p><p>1. try not to anticipate the chore will be a one-stop shop (unless the dealer is motivated).</p><p>(be prepared to have them watch your backside exiting the premises many times)</p><p>2. attempt to initially work with a sales manager directly and in order to have them pass you along to a salesperson who they choose. (this way names are known)</p><p>(I trend not to work with dealerships with sales managers who "hide" and will not do what they should be experienced in - being face to face with a customer)</p><p>3. make sure to tell the salesperson to phone you at the beginning of the last week of the month and let you know about your offer price (if not acceptable).</p><p>(this is the best way to tell them you are motivated to buy - but in no panic until they are motivated to sell)</p><p>4. if the salesperson does not call you, demand to see the sales manager.</p><p>5. do not hesitate to try your hard purchasing negotiation in the last week of the month. (this is when month-end reports can be a hot-topic internally)</p><p>6. it never hurts to have a real good friend/acquaintance that is well known to a good dealership, recommend you (it most often opens doors)</p><p>(after all most drop-in shoppers are for the first salesperson to get your name whether you like them or not at some places - so I have found - "oh, I see you are so-and-so's customer" - wtf?)</p><p>7. always be respectful and constructive when buying ... it will always open the door on your next visit.</p><p></p><p>This is not a complete list of course ... nor is it intended for debating ... merely something to ponder ... and perhaps for others to add to.</p><p></p><p>The Best of Good Fortune on your Corvette Shopping Endeavor</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YFCvii, post: 184927, member: 3252"] Hard Fact and Dealers know it ... These gems are only worth what one is willing to pay for it. Proof in the pudding is ... That's pretty much what they tell you when you attempt to trade one in ... and so I would never take asking price with the greatest anticipation of value when buying or selling. Know that there can be a catch 22 between trade-in value and resale value. So if wanting to buy one on a lot and you want a better price ... I have personally found these to help (but not always) 1. try not to anticipate the chore will be a one-stop shop (unless the dealer is motivated). (be prepared to have them watch your backside exiting the premises many times) 2. attempt to initially work with a sales manager directly and in order to have them pass you along to a salesperson who they choose. (this way names are known) (I trend not to work with dealerships with sales managers who "hide" and will not do what they should be experienced in - being face to face with a customer) 3. make sure to tell the salesperson to phone you at the beginning of the last week of the month and let you know about your offer price (if not acceptable). (this is the best way to tell them you are motivated to buy - but in no panic until they are motivated to sell) 4. if the salesperson does not call you, demand to see the sales manager. 5. do not hesitate to try your hard purchasing negotiation in the last week of the month. (this is when month-end reports can be a hot-topic internally) 6. it never hurts to have a real good friend/acquaintance that is well known to a good dealership, recommend you (it most often opens doors) (after all most drop-in shoppers are for the first salesperson to get your name whether you like them or not at some places - so I have found - "oh, I see you are so-and-so's customer" - wtf?) 7. always be respectful and constructive when buying ... it will always open the door on your next visit. This is not a complete list of course ... nor is it intended for debating ... merely something to ponder ... and perhaps for others to add to. The Best of Good Fortune on your Corvette Shopping Endeavor [/QUOTE]
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