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Re: MSRP (no LBC content)

To: David Riker <davidr@sunset.net>
Subject: Re: MSRP (no LBC content)
From: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 11:27:05 -0700
Cc: Spridget Mail List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <014d01bf02c9$975252a0$30328ed1@davidr>
Reply-to: Mike Maclean <macleans@earthlink.net>
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
David,
     I'm looking to buy an F-150 XLT today!  I'll buy one from you at 3% over.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite

David Riker wrote:

> In response to the price gouging lousy car salesman comment.  MSRP stands
> for Manufacturers SUGGESTED Retail Price.  What the market will bear
> determines actual cost.  This is why a Lincoln Continental Sells for $8000
> BELOW MSRP and an S2000 sells for $8000 ABOVE MSRP.   I had a guy call me
> one day asking for our "best price" on a new Ranger PU.  I told him to save
> him the hassle of calling around that I would be happy to accept a 3%
> margin.  When he complained that was too high, I asked him what line of work
> he was in.  He said he sold funeral related products.  When I asked him
> their mark up, he replied, "75-80%".  I then asked if anyone ever negotiated
> for a better deal.  He replied, "How can you put a price tag on the memory
> of a loved one?"  Now who is the lousy scum-sucking salesperson in this
> senario?
> Still your friend & fellow enthusiast, agreeing to disagree.
>
> David Riker
> 74 Midget
> 78 Midget
> 63 Falcon


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