Invoice Question
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I don't think this is the dealership trying to pull a fast one at all. Those are indeed Ford charges included on the invoice.
Example:
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With that said, however, the dealer can sell you the truck for whatever they want. They can discount those charges off if they want, obviously. Nothing is *required*.
Example:
Attachment 569646
With that said, however, the dealer can sell you the truck for whatever they want. They can discount those charges off if they want, obviously. Nothing is *required*.
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When I worked at a dealership those were charges that we put on to try to squeeze out a few extra dollars from people. It was mostly a "we hope they don't notice" thing and I hated it, which was why I got the Hell out of there as soon as I could.
My advice, as a former salesman, is to inform them that (assuming the truck is one that you really want) you will buy it, but that you will not be paying those additionals. However, I would also suggest that you haggle the price as much as possible first, then throw that in there.
My advice, as a former salesman, is to inform them that (assuming the truck is one that you really want) you will buy it, but that you will not be paying those additionals. However, I would also suggest that you haggle the price as much as possible first, then throw that in there.
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I really dont know why people get so hung up on the invoice. Doesn't make a spot of difference. Having worked as a VP of Supply Chain in a past life it used to crack me up how some of my buyers would send a whole lot of time trying to work out what the manufacturer's cost of a product was....then I would go and negotiate a much better price, without any prior information!!!
The only thing that matters is what the seller is prepared to take for it, regardless of what it cost him...
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I really dont know why people get so hung up on the invoice. Doesn't make a spot of difference. Having worked as a VP of Supply Chain in a past life it used to crack me up how some of my buyers would send a whole lot of time trying to work out what the manufacturer's cost of a product was....then I would go and negotiate a much better price, without any prior information!!!
The only thing that matters is what the seller is prepared to take for it, regardless of what it cost him...
I really dont know why people get so hung up on the invoice. Doesn't make a spot of difference. Having worked as a VP of Supply Chain in a past life it used to crack me up how some of my buyers would send a whole lot of time trying to work out what the manufacturer's cost of a product was....then I would go and negotiate a much better price, without any prior information!!!
The only thing that matters is what the seller is prepared to take for it, regardless of what it cost him...
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I really dont know why people get so hung up on the invoice. Doesn't make a spot of difference. Having worked as a VP of Supply Chain in a past life it used to crack me up how some of my buyers would send a whole lot of time trying to work out what the manufacturer's cost of a product was....then I would go and negotiate a much better price, without any prior information!!!
The only thing that matters is what the seller is prepared to take for it, regardless of what it cost him...
I really dont know why people get so hung up on the invoice. Doesn't make a spot of difference. Having worked as a VP of Supply Chain in a past life it used to crack me up how some of my buyers would send a whole lot of time trying to work out what the manufacturer's cost of a product was....then I would go and negotiate a much better price, without any prior information!!!
The only thing that matters is what the seller is prepared to take for it, regardless of what it cost him...
Trying to be a smart shopper here. $1500 to me is a big deal.
And i am just trying to find out if these are legit fees or fake invoices.
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