Re: Used Car Reviews

On Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:09:59 -0700, Dude <[email protected]> wrote:

>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%+

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