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  • J
    Tim, This GolfSmith/Dealership is an excellent model to help us illustrate that the shopper & seller interaction varies in each vertical...
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    Alex Snyder (blog) replied to the thread What do consumers really want in a car buying experience?.
    I've neglected to comment because I've been really torn on this subject. I'd love to be the foremost spokesman for truth in...
  • B
    Brian T in Etown replied to the thread What do consumers really want in a car buying experience?.
    I dunno, I guess I like to think each customer is a little different and what might appeal to one won't appeal to another. Lucky for the...
  • F
    frank (blog) replied to the thread What do consumers really want in a car buying experience?.
    What consumers want is: 1. Their color, options, in stock, forget dealer trade, too long. 2. Invoice pricing from first quote request...
  • M
    As a consumer, Joe and Joey's comments are why I would not purchase from them.
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    And, I would not call Joe a liar either. As I said before, I think he is a hugely intelligent person, with some great ideas. If it...
  • T
    Joe, You were the one who first drew the comparison to sporting goods stores, I just tried to share the difference between honest...
  • gilbertachavez@yahoo.com
    No worries Shaun. Everyone knows that your a square shooter!
  • S
    Shaun Raines replied to the thread What do consumers really want in a car buying experience?.
    Clarification: I'm not calling Joe a liar or saying that he supports lying. While we may see some things differently, I sincerely...
  • J
    Amen Joey.
  • J
    Joey Stivick replied to the thread What do consumers really want in a car buying experience?.
    Sorry, but does anybody really care about what the consumer wants as long as we sell the car and make the money? This CSI stuff is so...
  • J
    Note to all, Under no circumstances do I support LYING. Because I don't take the pollyanna view point, does it mean I support lying...
  • S
    Shaun Raines replied to the thread What do consumers really want in a car buying experience?.
    Joe, To answer your question (which I assume was rhetorical), I have spent time outside of the car business. While I appreciate your...
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    Brandon Keepers replied to the thread What do consumers really want in a car buying experience?.
    I am not a marketing person. But I have bought a car before and I disagree with Joe. I am a twenty-something web consultant (which means...
  • T
    Joe, Sorry, but I need to get Shaun's back on this one. With the (possible) exception of the travel industry, I can't think of another...
  • G
    I agree with Joe, the consumer is armed and full of information (no duh) but I recently shopped as a consumer. I was more educated than...
  • G
    Let's not kid ourselves here. Joe's comments are dead on. We are forced by the virtue of our the basics of our business to create hype...
  • J
    I am a marketing director and newbie in the auto industry (4years). Prior to this I have been self-employed for decades so I understand...
  • K
    Most car buyers are afraid that they will not get a "good deal" on their new car. Why? Most everything else they purchase in life has...
  • S
    Most of you (the one's that sell cars for a living) may have to make a concentrated effort to look past the way you like to sell cars in...
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    Eric Schmidt replied to the thread What's this...Grant Cardone on iPod, or is it the "GPod"?.
    is he gPod still available?
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    Eric Schmidt replied to the thread What's this...Grant Cardone on iPod, or is it the "GPod"?.
    Is the gPod still available?
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    Chris (blog) replied to the thread What's this...Grant Cardone on iPod, or is it the "GPod"?.
    Isn't it nice how Jeff has created this site for us all to enjoy, learn from and prosper... and along comes this twirp named Tre... who...
  • William Bryant
    Yeah definitely read who moved my cheese. See, you can do video! Good job man it looked great. I'm goin to have to get the gPod!
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    Jeff! U da Man! That was great of you to post a video on the gPod. (and mention me and the deal) Looking forward to the party Nik...
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