No Games Here
Buying a new car35 total reviews
Comment from Carol Clark2
A good story, Terry. Buying a new car is always a negotiating hassle, and you handled it well. lt helps to do your homework before you get to the dealership. Have a blessed week. Carol
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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A good story, Terry. Buying a new car is always a negotiating hassle, and you handled it well. lt helps to do your homework before you get to the dealership. Have a blessed week. Carol
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Carol, thank you for reading and for your review. There was a reason teachers assigned, homework. Terry.
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You're welcome. Practice, practice, practice, as they say.
Comment from LJbutterfly
Betty Sue didn't play games, but I guess you didn't either. You didn't call Betty Sue back for yourself, but I wish you would negotiate my next SUV. I especially enjoyed this well-written, humorous story because the customer won over the fast-talking, slick auto dealership.
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Betty Sue didn't play games, but I guess you didn't either. You didn't call Betty Sue back for yourself, but I wish you would negotiate my next SUV. I especially enjoyed this well-written, humorous story because the customer won over the fast-talking, slick auto dealership.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Lorraine, thank you for reading and reviewing, just do a little homework before going to the dealership, and you will be fine. Terry.
Comment from GWHARGIS
I hate dealing with car dealers. They are among the slickest people ever. I always did the car shopping because I have a no bullshit agenda. Bottom line price, go to your manager more than once and I walk. This was fun. Great post that 99 % of the population will understand. Gretchen
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I hate dealing with car dealers. They are among the slickest people ever. I always did the car shopping because I have a no bullshit agenda. Bottom line price, go to your manager more than once and I walk. This was fun. Great post that 99 % of the population will understand. Gretchen
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Gretchen, thank for the six-star review! I think the 1% left over are car sales people, LOL. Terry.
Comment from nomi338
Skilled sales people who are also experienced know that there is something hypnotically intoxicating about the idea of owning something new, shiny with the smell that all new things seem to possess. They play on this. They are not daunted by your resistance, they simply lower the price and try to sneak hidden costs disguised as enhancements. Your continued resistance only brings out special considerations based on qualifications you did not even know that you had: "First time buyer", "Senior citizen", "Owner of the best smile we've seen today". It goes on and on. They will stop at nothing until you either give in or battle your way off the lot or out of the store.
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Skilled sales people who are also experienced know that there is something hypnotically intoxicating about the idea of owning something new, shiny with the smell that all new things seem to possess. They play on this. They are not daunted by your resistance, they simply lower the price and try to sneak hidden costs disguised as enhancements. Your continued resistance only brings out special considerations based on qualifications you did not even know that you had: "First time buyer", "Senior citizen", "Owner of the best smile we've seen today". It goes on and on. They will stop at nothing until you either give in or battle your way off the lot or out of the store.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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LOL, Nomi, it is a battle. Thank you for the six-star review. I certainly don't feel any rush to do anything. Terry.
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My wife is much more like that than I am. I am a strong advocate of retailitus. My wife drives sales people crazy.
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LOL
Comment from JSD
Excellent bargaining. A well-told and engaging story. True I presume. You entertain with the way you pace this, and the trip out to the lot is hilarious. As is the repetition throughout. I don't play games!
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Excellent bargaining. A well-told and engaging story. True I presume. You entertain with the way you pace this, and the trip out to the lot is hilarious. As is the repetition throughout. I don't play games!
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Thank you for reading for your fun review. It is a true story. It happened last week. Terry.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
It seems some people are too stupid or ornery to buckle their seat belts. (I have known people who keep their seatbelts fastened behind them. It's impossible to reach some people.
Thank you for sharing this post with us. My husband doesn't like to bicker about cost of cars. I always have my mind made up before I walk into a dealership, when I expect and if they don't give it to me. I have no problem walking away. I'll keep what I have. I can see we pretty much think alike on that.
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It seems some people are too stupid or ornery to buckle their seat belts. (I have known people who keep their seatbelts fastened behind them. It's impossible to reach some people.
Thank you for sharing this post with us. My husband doesn't like to bicker about cost of cars. I always have my mind made up before I walk into a dealership, when I expect and if they don't give it to me. I have no problem walking away. I'll keep what I have. I can see we pretty much think alike on that.
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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LOL, yep! Barbara, thank you for reading and for your review. Terry.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Car sales people are the same the world over! They see you and dollar signs come up in their eyes and they want to dive into your pockets to steal your cash. We have on-line car supermarkets here where people buy a car they haven't even seen! Not likely.
As you say, Betty Sue dripping in diamonds and sporting a Rolex watch didn't happen without foolish customers parting with their cash. I enjoyed your interesting post Terry and I am glad you didn't fall for the flattery and walked away before you succumbed to a hefty bill, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Car sales people are the same the world over! They see you and dollar signs come up in their eyes and they want to dive into your pockets to steal your cash. We have on-line car supermarkets here where people buy a car they haven't even seen! Not likely.
As you say, Betty Sue dripping in diamonds and sporting a Rolex watch didn't happen without foolish customers parting with their cash. I enjoyed your interesting post Terry and I am glad you didn't fall for the flattery and walked away before you succumbed to a hefty bill, love Dolly x
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Dolly, car sales people are the worst to deal with. Thank you for reading and for the review. Terry.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I'm with Zoe! Except for the traveling, which I don't do much of these days, I would spend all my money on good food and wine, and more cats to help me enjoy the food and wine better. (Everything is better with a cat nearby.)
Our government has been known to make mistakes - especially when it comes to judging its citizens.
Oh, you devil! You made them jump through all those hoops and then never called them back, lol?! You're a naughty one.
Car dealers are the same everywhere you go. And it proves that if you make them wait and sweat a little while you're "deciding" they will just keep dropping that price.
It's great to see "funny Terry" back at it. I always enjoy these humorous pieces from you. And flawlessly written.
I could picture Betty Sue in all her glitz and glamour. Yuk!
Thanks, Terry:-)
xo
Pam
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I'm with Zoe! Except for the traveling, which I don't do much of these days, I would spend all my money on good food and wine, and more cats to help me enjoy the food and wine better. (Everything is better with a cat nearby.)
Our government has been known to make mistakes - especially when it comes to judging its citizens.
Oh, you devil! You made them jump through all those hoops and then never called them back, lol?! You're a naughty one.
Car dealers are the same everywhere you go. And it proves that if you make them wait and sweat a little while you're "deciding" they will just keep dropping that price.
It's great to see "funny Terry" back at it. I always enjoy these humorous pieces from you. And flawlessly written.
I could picture Betty Sue in all her glitz and glamour. Yuk!
Thanks, Terry:-)
xo
Pam
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Pam, LOL, thank you for the six-star review and the wonderful fun comments! This all really did happen this past week. Terry.
Comment from Annmuma
I feel sure that 99% of the people who have ever bought a new car have endured the annoying routine you so skillfully describe. And I would love to know where the other 1% buy their cars! lol. A great story, easy to fall into your story from word one and the humor -- as always-- is just right. I love it!
I saw one spag - Consair is misspelled in one spot. Not a spag - just a typo.
Thanks for sharing the story. ann
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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I feel sure that 99% of the people who have ever bought a new car have endured the annoying routine you so skillfully describe. And I would love to know where the other 1% buy their cars! lol. A great story, easy to fall into your story from word one and the humor -- as always-- is just right. I love it!
I saw one spag - Consair is misspelled in one spot. Not a spag - just a typo.
Thanks for sharing the story. ann
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Ann, thank you for the six-star review. And thanks to your eagle eye-catching the typo. What's the difference between a typo and a spag? Terry.
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A spag considers that the author may not know how to spell the word correctly; a typo recognizes the fingers were unintentionally on the wrong keys.
ann
Comment from Wendy G
Lol. No games here! Who are they trying to kid? Well written fun story and you certainly know how to play their little game. Thanks for sharing this enjoyable read.
Wendy
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Lol. No games here! Who are they trying to kid? Well written fun story and you certainly know how to play their little game. Thanks for sharing this enjoyable read.
Wendy
Comment Written 30-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 30-Jul-2023
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Wendy, thank you very much! Terry.