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Old 12-24-2009, 12:36 PM
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I'd call the manager of the first two stores and tell them why they lost your business!
BTW, nice bike and welcome to the forum.
 
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Old 12-24-2009, 12:46 PM
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A lot of sales people screw themselves by prejudging potential customers. It happens all the time at all manner of businesses.
 
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And Sauk was busy at the time! Really great business, though.
 
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Old 12-24-2009, 12:56 PM
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If I was Harley salesman, I would be more worried about the guy wearing a mask.
 
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Old 12-24-2009, 12:58 PM
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It happened to my nephew (27 years old) when he was shopping for car (BMW). One dealer didn't give him the time of day and treated him like a nobody. He went to another dealer, spent 40k on a Beemer, then drove it to the first dealership to show them what they missed out on.

A salesman should never underestimate a potential buyer, regardless of their age, sex, race or how they're dressed.
 
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Old 12-24-2009, 01:03 PM
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Good people at SPHD
 
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Originally Posted by JW1200
I prefer not being bothered by the sales staff. If I have a question or I'm ready to buy, I will approach them.....
Me to
 
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Old 12-24-2009, 01:13 PM
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Probably not showing enough gray ... their loss. It is a nice looking dealership though visited there a few times on a Sunday, so I was never put in your position. For those that do not know in Wisconsin they can not sell a vehicle on a Sunday.
 
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Old 12-24-2009, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SpoilSport
Probably not showing enough gray ... their loss. It is a nice looking dealership though visited there a few times on a Sunday, so I was never put in your position.
For those that do not know in Wisconsin they can not sell a vehicle on a Sunday.
Same law in Indiana.
 
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I don't shower, so I guess I just scare them off
 


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