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[Golfgar4]

Jim,

I'm in the same situation that you are. It's hard for me to get to dealers when they're open, so I, too, have walked the lots after hours. Can't say I've ever been yelled at by anyone. Of course, I've also never come across the kind of dealer set up that you found.

I do understand what your saying about going back to him to talk business. But don't shoot yourself in the foot over this thing.

First of all, if you seriously want to check out Kiotis, and this dealer is the closest to you, then you OWE IT TO YOURSELF to find out more. Have you checked around the community to get a feel for this guys business? Have you talked with the Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau about him? Maybe he's an excellent mechanic and is trying to expand his business. As someone else mentioned, you might just get a really sweet deal.

Second, chances are if you showed up during regular business hours, he'd never even remember you. So unless you walk in with a sign around your neck saying "Hey, I'm the trespasser that you yelled at the other day!", I don't think he'll even bat an eye. And if he does remember you and says something, it would be a chance to offer an apology and an explanation of how it all happened. As you said, maybe this guy might become your best bud!

Now having said all of that, I will say that I do not agree with how he reacted to you. As another pointed out, if he wants to be a dealer, then he needs to be prepared for people stopping by at all hours of the day. I agree it will take something extra for this guy to be viewed in a better light.

I do believe in giving people and/or businesses a second chance. But the second time that I try to deal with them will require a GREATLY improved outcome for me to consider moving ahead with some type of relationship.

I'd just hate to see you lose out on a good bargain because you happened to catch the guy on an off day. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MajMac392]

Just a quick one then I will go back to work. I knew I shouldn't have opened this thread. Jim I live just a few miles from Gary's Garage and you're right about the rope and the junk lining the driveway but I caught him on a day he was open. He was reasonably friendly and we talked tractors and implements. I have a Cub but I wanted to kick some tires and look at the new Kioti's. I didn't think his prices were to bad and like yourself I wanted to try to find a local dealer for my needs. If I remember he has a lot of experience with JD and other equipment through the years. You probably caught him on a bad day, who knows why, personal or busines reasons and he definitely didn't handle it well. Even though I have the Cub the two friendliest dealers I found was Wescott Kubota and Osgoods in Fryeburg. Both were excellent, Osgood opened up on a day he was closed and Wescott spent a lot of time with this newby. My two cents.

 

[JCA]

Folks,

Well, if I can't find a tractor I like any other way, maybe I'll give this guy another chance.

MAJMAC392 - I haven't been to Osgoods, but I, too, liked Wescott and Sons. Spoke to Rod there, and he was personable and seemed knowledgeable. But like all the Kub dealers around here, I thought their prices were high. Still not sure I'll be buying anything--got to work that out with the wife--but as a Cub-owner you'll appreaciate that I'm currently looking at a Mahindra that is really, I understand, just a relabelled Cub 7200 (think I got that model number right), made by Mitsubishi. Same horsepower, same features, 600 pounds heavier than the Kubota B7510, and more than $1K cheaper at Hammonds in Auburn.

Cheers, Jim

 

[KiotiJohn]

Not that it's really important, but unless you knew this guy on site, how do you know it was the dealer who ran you off? Maybe it was someone else who was just being protective of the property and not the dealer himself. I know I have run people off from neighborhood businesses, not tractor, when they have come around on days when the business is closed, and the owners appreciate that someone is watching. John

 

[JP11]

Hey-

for you guys in southern maine.

On outer minot ave in auburn.

Hammond Equipment is a mahindra dealer now. Lots of used stuff there too.

I may have to check out this guy in poland just for entertainment value.

JP

 

[Batche33]

Batchelder Sales Inc
Rte 202
Lebanon Maine

 

[Batche33]

You'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[stvman]

I work for a Kioti dealer in NH (im still waiting for my ck30 TLB to come in) but if I lived in Maine I would buy from Bachelder in a second. He is a small Branson/Kioti dealer but he is growing fast and has a good reputation