Re: Used Car Reviews

On 8/20/26 5:40 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
> 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%+
> 
> cars?
> Furniture?

tariffs?

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