Skip The Stores, Let Costco Sell And Service 'em!

[Coss]

But COSTCO sets the price it will be sold for, so it's not always the greatest deal, a lot of the time it is.
Good for the consumer, not so good for the seller.

 

[booboo]

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Just Saying.

 

[DailyLunatic]

Although, if you know how dealers make money, you can really work some good deals. One of the best tricks is to act like you want to finance it through the dealer and then pay cash as soon as the contract is signed*. They're often willing to take a loss up front if they think they'll make it back in financing.


* but be sure to read the contract carefully. Sometimes they try to sneak in crap like early payment penalty clauses.

I've had this discussion with many co-workers over they years. Those that like the art of the deal, the negotiations, see no problem and can't understand why others would want fixed pricing and "miss out" on the fun.

I want a toaster oven, I shop for make, model, price, then buy a toaster oven. I don't go in with a chicken and a sack of potatoes and start negotiations.

-sterling

 

[DailyLunatic]

There are no Costco's in the state of Arkansas, just like there will be no Elio stores initially. What about Wal-marts, aren't they everywhere?

I've heard of Costco, but never seen one. I just figured it was an unspecified regional chain somewhere. Like Menard's is for hardware, or Ikea is for... whatever Ikea sells. You hear of them, but never see them.

I agree, Wal-Mart is everywhere.

-sterling

 

[Doug McDow]

But COSTCO sets the price it will be sold for, so it's not always the greatest deal, a lot of the time it is.
Good for the consumer, not so good for the seller.

You might not get the best deal at Costco, but you seldom over pay at Costco! I know that it is true because MY Wife Said So!

 

[Frim]

I've had this discussion with many co-workers over they years. Those that like the art of the deal, the negotiations, see no problem and can't understand why others would want fixed pricing and "miss out" on the fun.

I want a toaster oven, I shop for make, model, price, then buy a toaster oven. I don't go in with a chicken and a sack of potatoes and start negotiations.

-sterling

I hate "the deal". It is not my game when the sales rep. has all of the experience and knowledge to enter into a game that only he can win. I left $3000 on the table on my last car trade because at that time I was uninformed. I am supposed to enjoy that?

 

[Frim]

You might not get the best deal at Costco, but you seldom over pay at Costco! I know that it is true because MY Wife Said So!

Another man with an intelligent wife. It only took me 10 years to learn to listen.

 

[Neal]

I've had this discussion with many co-workers over they years. Those that like the art of the deal, the negotiations, see no problem and can't understand why others would want fixed pricing and "miss out" on the fun.

I want a toaster oven, I shop for make, model, price, then buy a toaster oven. I don't go in with a chicken and a sack of potatoes and start negotiations.

-sterling

Couldn't agree more. Bought a Saturn years ago and was the best car buying experience I've ever had. No haggling or feeling like I could have done better when I left. You paid what was posted and it was great.

 

[Elio Amazed]

Yes. In order to sell cars in Ohio, at least, you have to have a dealer's license. That comes with several requirements. It includes many things, including: having service facilities on site (or at a minimum at a nearby location), having state licensed mechanics on staff, showroom square footage, insurance, frontage, signage, telephone lines, etc. You can't just say "I'm a dealer", and then start selling cars.


Offering them for sale to people residing in a state makes you a dealer in that state, which means you need to meet the requirements for being a dealer.

Keep in mind that the Elio is still slated to be classified as a motorcycle with special considerations by the federal government and an autocycle for endorsement and helmet regulation purposes by some state governments. So it's not a car. Some states may lump their dealership regulations all together under a designation of "motor vehicle" dealerships. But there may be some states that have regulations for motorcycle dealerships that differ from regulations for car dealerships. Call your local bike shop and ask them to direct you to links covering regulations they have to abide by.

 

[Rob Croson]

Some states may lump their dealership regulations all together under a designation of "motor vehicle" dealerships.

Ohio lumps all motor vehicles, with the exception of some farm and off-road recreational equipment together for the purposes of sales.

We do have the autocycle law regarding helmets and driver's licenses, though.