To buy a “CAR” or Not? | Grandma’s Stories

Jun 11th To buy a “CAR” or Not?

Have you been “Car Shopping” lately? We started out early on Saturday, and were planning on looking at ‘cars’ at three (3) different places.

The first dealership we pulled into had so many people there looking and walking all around – they were inside and out side – I almost thought that they were giving something away? Why are so many people looking at ‘cars’ – surly they will not be running out of ‘cars’ soon? After seeing the vehicles we were looking for and getting the prices – we decided to move on.

Second dealership not as busy – much larger operation – but so very few customers, looking around? We had to walk so much further just to see the makes and models we were interested in – and when we got some comparison figures – thought we may as well travel on.

Third location, so much smaller and so many more “salesmen” – if you were not too careful – you could find yourself working with two or more sales people? This kind of scared me – I always thought each “sales person” did not want to share his customers and commissions with another “sales person?”

We decided to play the “GAME” of haggling – made an offer on a vehicle and see where it goes? We waited and waited and finally the “sales person” came back with his counter deal – which we just did not want, and gave another deal offer – and sat and waited?

Well, it was getting late and we were wanting to eat at one of the local restaurants – before their “supper” hour had too many customers and another long wait for us there, too?

So, for the last and best offer – caught the “sales person” gave him our final offer, and ask him to hurry? Twenty minutes – and no answer – so we found him and ask “what’s taking so long?” His answer – “waiting for the “top manager” to give his “OKAY!” That was all we were going for – so we said , “we were headed for our vehicle and we are leaving!”

The ‘GAME’ of car buying – takes too long! Cut out the “GAMES” and make a deal!