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Business karma?

Posted on 5/23/15 at 9:15 pm
Posted by CoachRobertson
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2014
364 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 9:15 pm
As some of you may know, I sell cars for a living for local automotive group. So my fiancée's real estate agent, who she went to high school with, contacted me last week looking for a specific used vehicle. Now, my fiancée was shown two homes before purchasing her home, paid full asking price, thus paying him some $1000s in commission, with barely any work or follow up on his end (we have not recommended him to anyone since our experience)

So when he contacted me, I find this very specific USED vehicle, all the features, year, model, miles, the only vehicle (only 4 with just the features in 200 miles of BR) that fit but was light silver (he wanted white/black). But I told him that since it was a used vehicle, I can not order him one, I would simply have to sell him that one or he can hope and wait for another one to come along soon (since they plan to do something before end of June, for family vacation, etc, it would be hard)that has all the features and color.

So he states that the color was acceptable, but wanted a $5,000 discount from my internet price to earn his business! I am lost for words, his wife is a stay at home mother, 2 kids in private school, they both own Infiniti vehicles, he is a nurse and real estate agent, no financial problems, even stated will put $15k-20k down. So why do I have to give away a vehicle to EARN his business and make nothing, when he made his $ on my fiancée when he "worked" so hard to show up late for both showings and the closing of our home? My opinion is to always keep business with people you know, positive! So if a friend gives me a deal, I give him a deal. I would never ask a friend/family to not make $ on my purchase, they have to put food on table and I at least know where the $ is going to a good home/person. Does anyone else agree with business karma?
Posted by Lawyers_Guns_Money
Member since Apr 2015
393 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 9:45 pm to
I definitely agree with your logic here and would be frustrated in your situation.

My question: Why accept his offer if it makes you feel uncomfortable? Can't you just say the price is firm?

If it's not something you feel in your gut is the right thing to do, I wouldn't do it.
Posted by CoachRobertson
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2014
364 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 9:54 pm to
Absolutely! I never even responded to the guy, hoping he got the message that he insulted me and that I am not going to waste another second of my time on him if he expects to be just a low baller customer rather than want a simple discount (like a few $100 maybe) or make sure I give him best finance rate and 'back end' products discount. He honestly can go elsewhere to buy and take chance they do not rip him off in some part of the process.
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
27077 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 10:05 pm to
I'm not sure I agree with ignoring him. That said, I always prefer to trade favors than dollars. I find the former far more difficult to come by than the latter. However, he seems willing to trade neither, so I'd be polite, but firm.
Posted by Kankles
Member since Dec 2012
5916 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 10:13 pm to
I read this and actually sided with a used car salesman. Man, you're good.
Posted by CoachRobertson
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2014
364 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 10:18 pm to
Posted by LSUTigers00884
Lafayette
Member since Oct 2011
1160 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 11:14 pm to
Yeah, move on. I'd let him know the price is firm. But I wouldn't worry about it & don't move off your price.
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 11:24 pm to
I would definitely respond and let him know what the deal is.
Posted by CoachRobertson
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2014
364 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 11:46 pm to
I did an hour or so ago, after I saw that in my inventory, we have exactly what he is looking for with white exterior. So now price is firm or he can do business elsewhere and lose a business connection
Posted by GaryMyMan
Shreveport
Member since May 2007
13498 posts
Posted on 5/23/15 at 11:55 pm to
Hate to say it, but this is why I always buy cars from strangers unless I'm doing an in-and-out. Why should your boss get to make thousands of extra dollars because I don't want to negotiate against a friend? Conversely, my realtor made a shitload in terms of dollars per hour, but he did provide a valuable service advising on neighborhoods and was extremely aggressive in starting negotiations with a low ball offer. I know your specific situation is different but that's my been my experience.

You also state that your fiancé bought a house with this guy but don't mention selling with him, so any money he made has been through the seller, not your fiancé.
This post was edited on 5/24/15 at 1:00 am
Posted by GeeOH
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2013
13376 posts
Posted on 5/24/15 at 9:42 am to
[quote], so any money he made has been through the seller, not your fiancé.[/quoBitbif he was HER real estsate agent looking for homes for her.

There usually is an agent for both buyer and seller

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