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Originally Posted by kaisen
Yes, it goes both ways. Until one party stops, it will perpetuate...
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I don't really view it as a huge problem, either in general or in ND's situation here.
It's a large purchase, involving a product that is in a highly competitive market.
People are free to do whatever they want. If they want to haggle, they can haggle. If they don't, the sticker price is right there. If a buyer believes his salesguy or dealership is sleezy, there's lots of other dealerships in the country he can go to.
If a mfr or dealership believes "no haggle pricing" is the best way to go, they are free to do that.
A deal is reached when a deal is reached, i.e., when the contract is signed.
Sales are sales, whether it's a car, a house, or anything. I was in a Best Buy yesterday to pick up a computer, and it's the same old stuff. Salespeople talking out of their azz, trying to pile on a bunch of super expensive "service plans" and other hard and soft items you don't want or need, etc. It's all the same game.