Well, Just call me Apples&Oranges

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dsgsr

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Yesterday was a very happy day and a very sad day. Happy because I ordered a M59, which is the tractor I've been wanting for sometime but was very apprehensive about spending that much $$. The wife said gO for it:D

Now for the sad part. As some of you know I have been a John Deere fan for over 13-yrs. now and still own one. At the beginning of October I ordered a JD from my local dealer with which, I have spent over $70,000. On Equipment over many yrs. But because of Lying, Yelling and disrespect on numerous occasions and much prodding from friends and family that know the situation I canceled that order. Meaning I went back on my Word, which I try to never do:ashamed: So on the bright side, now I'll have Green and Orange sitting down at My pit, hence the apples&Oranges:laughing:


David
 
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Certainly feel for you in this situation... It really doesn't matter is a product is 100% lights out fantastic, if you can't get the service and backing from the dealer of said product, then you've got to move on... :confused3: Not just related to tractor purchases, but on any big-ticket item!
 
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i feel for you having that prob with a dealer youve spent alot of money with.when i start doing business with a dealer i make it clear to them you be good to me ill be good to you.an if not ill take my business elsewhere when i need something.i used to like NH but ive made it clear to them that i wont do business with them on big ticket items.an they know why i wont buy from them.
 
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Heck, I like a variety of colors, we have green, orange, red, red and gray as well as yellow.

There is a Kubota/Case and John Deere dealer in our area with which I won't deal with, so I can sure understand your situation.
 
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When I was shopping for a utility tractor, the green dealers (I visited 3 of them) wouldn't even call me back. Never understood that, I think that around here, they don't have much interest in selling a little tractor.

The orange dealers were great, friendly and very informative. Only one really wanted my business though, and he got it.

I understand from reading various threads on here that different areas yield different results between the colors and dealers.
 
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But because of Lying, Yelling and disrespect on numerous occasions and much prodding from friends and family that know the situation I canceled that order. Meaning I went back on my Word, which I try to never do:ashamed: So on the bright side, now I'll have Green and Orange sitting down at My pit, hence the apples&Oranges:laughing:

I'd hardly call that going back on your word.

Congrats on the new orange machine! The JD guys are going to be green with envy.

(I kill me...)

JayC
 
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Thanks for your support folks. I still don't feel real good about it and I'm sure it will take me longer to get over it than it will the JD dealer, I just hate confrontations & bad blood:(


David
 
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Thanks for your support folks. I still don't feel real good about it and I'm sure it will take me longer to get over it than it will the JD dealer, I just hate confrontations & bad blood:(


David

You are not alone on this subject, and definitely will be happier with some good willed support on your purchase...And paint is only skin deep...
 
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Thanks for your support folks. I still don't feel real good about it and I'm sure it will take me longer to get over it than it will the JD dealer, I just hate confrontations & bad blood:(


David

I am with you on that statement ( hate confrontations & bad blood ) and drama ... I don't know if it is getting worse or I notice it more with age ?
 
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I am with you on that statement ( hate confrontations & bad blood ) and drama ... I don't know if it is getting worse or I notice it more with age ?


I think it's a little of both. It seems dealers and salesmen are selling their soles for a buck and will say and do anything for a sale. We all have too do weeks of research on this and other forums too make sure we are paying for what we want, and getting what we asked for.

David
 

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