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Parts counter technique you gotta try...
So I go to the local speed shop yesterday to get a window net. The kid at the counter does some looking the the catalogs, fiddles on the computer, then goes the The Back Room and emerges with... a window net! I was genuinely surprised, since their specialty seems to be Honda neon kits and fart pipes. Some more fiddling on the computer, and he prints out an invoice and says "$49.95" With my best 'swap meet' face, I say "How about $40?" He gives me a deer-in-the-headlights look for a second, then fiddles some more in the computer, and prints a new invoice for $40!
And mom said I was wasting my money going to Jedi school!
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03-24-2005, 08:56 AM
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I ALWAYS ask for a military discount. I've actually received up to 25% off. The worse thing they can do is say no!
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03-24-2005, 09:02 AM
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I am going to have you start buying my stuff !! I can't even find my light saber  -Chris
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03-24-2005, 09:07 AM
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Does it have an SFI tag with a date?
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03-24-2005, 09:29 AM
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03-24-2005, 09:31 AM
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Back in the saddle again
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I just wrote up a receipt for $40. What was that for? I'm so confused.
Thom, you should try that on dates!!
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03-24-2005, 10:29 AM
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03-24-2005, 10:32 AM
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Would you try that at the local dealer on a 997 for me please? "Okay that will be 85k plus tax..... how bout 40?"
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03-24-2005, 10:38 AM
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Hmmmm, I wonder if that will work on our host...
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03-24-2005, 04:35 PM
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i have this same trick at a bar a frequent. i work the hot bartender chick, drink a bunch, buy rounds, shower her with wit and praise and my tabs never what it should be. i'd prefer banging her, but currently i am settling for a 2 fer 1 sorta drink thing. i do end up tipping heavy.
can't eat yer apple when it's being shinned.
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03-24-2005, 04:50 PM
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I had the same success at a Toyota delaer by saying I found it for x dollars on the internet but didn't want to wait for shipping. They didn't match the price, but lowered it a lot.
Seems the dealers will negotiate on just about anything.
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03-24-2005, 04:55 PM
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1986 Porsche Carerra Targa 3.2
1982 Porsche 911SC Coupe 3.2
the 23 car
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