Re: Used Car Reviews

On 8/20/2026 12:36 PM, Wilson wrote:
> On 8/20/2026 1:45 PM, Dude wrote:
>> On 8/20/2026 6:37 AM, Tara wrote:
>>> On Aug 20, 2026 at 9:22:28 AM EDT, "Wilson" <[email protected]> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 8/19/2026 6:06 PM, Dude wrote:
>>>>> On 8/19/2026 11:59 AM, Wilson wrote:
>>>>>> On 8/19/2026 2:50 PM, Dude wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> If you see a potential buyer return for a second look, raise the
>>>>>>> price $200.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Never let a potential buyer leave without buying something, taking
>>>>>>> out a loan or selling you something.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> In Sales, imagine every phone call as a cash register ring.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Genuinely those are detarded, and an attitude only held by
>>>>>> salescritters who don't respect their customers. IOW losers.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Amended Tips For Selling A Used Car:
>>>>>
>>>>> If you see a potential buyer return for a second look, lower the price
>>>>> by $200, because now he's a friend.
>>>>>
>>>>> He who speaks last loses. Always make an offer first, even if it's 
>>>>> more
>>>>> than the seller is asking for. Be nice.
>>>>
>>>> When I worked at a car dealership for a time one of the sales managers
>>>> had a favorite saying, "Buyers are liars". His second favorite was
>>>> "There's an ass for every seat". He was not the refined type. His 
>>>> ethics
>>>> were sketchy though his mind was sharp.
>>>>
>>>> The type of person who's like that, who believes it's dog-eat-dog and
>>>> that it's necessary to take advantage of everyone before they screw you
>>>> first are out there, in plenty.
>>>>
>>>> In my experience they usually don't last. If they don't change they 
>>>> burn
>>>> out. Some turn to drugs or alcohol to keep going. And then finally they
>>>> do something so harmful that they are forced to quit or are fired.
>>>>
>>>> If you really want to learn about people there's nothing quite like
>>>> retail sales.
>>>
>>>  From your experience, can you give an estimate of or percentage of 
>>> the [take
>>> advantage before they screw you first] type.
>>> Just ball park if possible.
>>  >
>> In retail sales, you need a 55% markup on goods. General rule.
>>
> 
> That's not accurate.
> 
The ideal markup for a retail business is often 100%. This is known as 
keystone pricing: you double the wholesale cost.

That being said, the standard retail markups range broadly from 50% to 
300% depending on your industry, operating costs, and product type.

Common Industry Markup Averages:

Groceries and high-volume consumables: 15% to 25%
General retail and hardware: 50% to 100%
Apparel and clothing: 100% (2x the cost) up to 200%
Jewelry and specialized luxury goods: 200% to 300%+