C4Ranch
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Consider floor plan costs, inventory and advertising costs. I don't see how anyone could survive on 1k or less per unit. Those farm shows aren't free.
What gives with dealers on tractor house?
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RollingsFarms
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If you want to feel better about it, think of it this way, I'm willing to bet your local tractor dealer isn't taking you to the cleaners like your car dealership is/would.
TSO
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Thank you, but don't worry, I don't need to feel better about it. Apparently I'm the only one who has trust in my dealer not deceiving me. which makes sense since I'm the only one in this thread who has had constant dealings with him.
ShowroomShine
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Don't believe me, go ask him. Call him up and ask if once the deal is done, does he take any rebates or extra discounts. I'll bet my yearly salary he does. The "his cost" price he's showing you, IS NOT his actual cost.
He may not be "deceiving" you, but he sure as heck isn't making $750-$1000 on each sale.
TSO
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I might just do that. How much do I stand to gain (your yearly salary) when I do? I just want to make sure it's worth insulting him and souring the relationship. If you're right, I'll absolutely admit it.
ShowroomShine
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TSO
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Well I'm interested now.... I'll take the bet, since you're offering
Maybe you have a much larger salary than he does based on the differing commission rates.
Luke'sScreenName
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His salary before rebates and commissions or after? . LoL.
TSO
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LOL... Well apparently AFTER
ShowroomShine
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Well I'm interested now.... I'll take the bet, since you're offering
Maybe you have a much larger salary than he does based on the differing commission rates.
I probably have a much larger salary than he does because we make more than $1000 on each machine, and what I make is based on profits (must like any equipment industry sales rep).
You are obviously getting irritated at what I'm saying, but I feel like you just arent accepting of the truth. I am in the business, you arent. I do this for a living, you dont. I know how the equipment sales industry works, you clearly dont. What I'm saying is what actually happens, whether you like it or not. You'd do well to take in some of the truth I'm shedding light on, may help you get your next deal at only $200 over "his cost".