Do I Really Look That Stupid??
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Do I Really Look That Stupid??
So I was in my local dealership today. I should mention first of all that I rarely shop at the local dealership. We do most of our business at a dealership about an hour away, but I had to be home before the kids got home from school.
The hubby and I are doing some work on my mom's bike and her boyfriend's. I had to pick up something and decided to look around some while I was in there. I was looking around in the area just in front of the parts counter and the guy working over there asked if he could help me. I told him that I had what I needed and was just looking. He told me that would cost $10. When I commented that they tried that line every time I was in there, he said, "yeah, but this time you'll get a raffle ticket." Told me I would have the chance to win a V-Rod.
Me: Don't want it.
Him: You sure? You could sell it. It's worth $26,000.
I just looked at him. Finally told him, no thanks, I'll stick with my Dyna for now. When I went up to the register to pay, there was a sign there about the raffle. It's not even a NEW V-Rod! It's a 2005 model! How frickin' stupid do they think I am? What, just because I'm a woman I must not know anything about motorcycles or what they're worth? We paid way less than that for the hubby's 2006 Electraglide.
It just kills me whenever I walk in that dealership. I do my own service on my bike, and am learning more every day, but they always act surprised when I go over to the parts department and get what I need without their help (except for the things they don't have out on the shelves). That's part of the reason I like the place where we do most of our business...the dealership we've bought two bikes from within the last year. They don't treat me like an idiot when I walk in there.
OK, rant over.
The hubby and I are doing some work on my mom's bike and her boyfriend's. I had to pick up something and decided to look around some while I was in there. I was looking around in the area just in front of the parts counter and the guy working over there asked if he could help me. I told him that I had what I needed and was just looking. He told me that would cost $10. When I commented that they tried that line every time I was in there, he said, "yeah, but this time you'll get a raffle ticket." Told me I would have the chance to win a V-Rod.
Me: Don't want it.
Him: You sure? You could sell it. It's worth $26,000.
I just looked at him. Finally told him, no thanks, I'll stick with my Dyna for now. When I went up to the register to pay, there was a sign there about the raffle. It's not even a NEW V-Rod! It's a 2005 model! How frickin' stupid do they think I am? What, just because I'm a woman I must not know anything about motorcycles or what they're worth? We paid way less than that for the hubby's 2006 Electraglide.
It just kills me whenever I walk in that dealership. I do my own service on my bike, and am learning more every day, but they always act surprised when I go over to the parts department and get what I need without their help (except for the things they don't have out on the shelves). That's part of the reason I like the place where we do most of our business...the dealership we've bought two bikes from within the last year. They don't treat me like an idiot when I walk in there.
OK, rant over.
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I have 6 dealers within 25 miles of my house and one of them is like you described. That place is RUB central and it seems like they would rather sell clothes than bikes. The best part is the first thing that pops up on their website is the help wanted ad.
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Hi Robin, heck some of the dealerships treat everyone like a space cadet. It gets to the point to where you don't want to go back in those dealerships.
Just wanted to say hi and say that I can appreciate a woman that knows her stuff about harley's...I live in Thomasville, NC and we have about 8 Harley stores within a few miles from my area.
Just wanted to say hi and say that I can appreciate a woman that knows her stuff about harley's...I live in Thomasville, NC and we have about 8 Harley stores within a few miles from my area.
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but...but...but..but you're a WOMAN...and...and...you're just NOT supposed to know how to fix you're own bike...let alone ride one of you're own...are you SURE you don't want to buy a raffle ticket?? 
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RE: Do I Really Look That Stupid??
ORIGINAL: tankerwyf
So I was in my local dealership today. I should mention first of all that I rarely shop at the local dealership. We do most of our business at a dealership about an hour away, but I had to be home before the kids got home from school.
The hubby and I are doing some work on my mom's bike and her boyfriend's. I had to pick up something and decided to look around some while I was in there. I was looking around in the area just in front of the parts counter and the guy working over there asked if he could help me. I told him that I had what I needed and was just looking. He told me that would cost $10. When I commented that they tried that line every time I was in there, he said, "yeah, but this time you'll get a raffle ticket." Told me I would have the chance to win a V-Rod.
Me: Don't want it.
Him: You sure? You could sell it. It's worth $26,000.
I just looked at him. Finally told him, no thanks, I'll stick with my Dyna for now. When I went up to the register to pay, there was a sign there about the raffle. It's not even a NEW V-Rod! It's a 2005 model! How frickin' stupid do they think I am? What, just because I'm a woman I must not know anything about motorcycles or what they're worth? We paid way less than that for the hubby's 2006 Electraglide.
It just kills me whenever I walk in that dealership. I do my own service on my bike, and am learning more every day, but they always act surprised when I go over to the parts department and get what I need without their help (except for the things they don't have out on the shelves). That's part of the reason I like the place where we do most of our business...the dealership we've bought two bikes from within the last year. They don't treat me like an idiot when I walk in there.
OK, rant over.
So I was in my local dealership today. I should mention first of all that I rarely shop at the local dealership. We do most of our business at a dealership about an hour away, but I had to be home before the kids got home from school.
The hubby and I are doing some work on my mom's bike and her boyfriend's. I had to pick up something and decided to look around some while I was in there. I was looking around in the area just in front of the parts counter and the guy working over there asked if he could help me. I told him that I had what I needed and was just looking. He told me that would cost $10. When I commented that they tried that line every time I was in there, he said, "yeah, but this time you'll get a raffle ticket." Told me I would have the chance to win a V-Rod.
Me: Don't want it.
Him: You sure? You could sell it. It's worth $26,000.
I just looked at him. Finally told him, no thanks, I'll stick with my Dyna for now. When I went up to the register to pay, there was a sign there about the raffle. It's not even a NEW V-Rod! It's a 2005 model! How frickin' stupid do they think I am? What, just because I'm a woman I must not know anything about motorcycles or what they're worth? We paid way less than that for the hubby's 2006 Electraglide.
It just kills me whenever I walk in that dealership. I do my own service on my bike, and am learning more every day, but they always act surprised when I go over to the parts department and get what I need without their help (except for the things they don't have out on the shelves). That's part of the reason I like the place where we do most of our business...the dealership we've bought two bikes from within the last year. They don't treat me like an idiot when I walk in there.
OK, rant over.
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RE: Do I Really Look That Stupid??
My dealership treats me, an old guy, with nothing but the best service and respect. But I have to wonder why staff don't seem to stay long. The longest serving people are in the shop and the general manager, but there is a bunch of turnover in sales.[sm=huh.gif]
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RE: Do I Really Look That Stupid??
ORIGINAL: shoptroll
I have 6 dealers within 25 miles of my house and one of them is like you described. That place is RUB central and it seems like they would rather sell clothes than bikes. The best part is the first thing that pops up on their website is the help wanted ad.
I have 6 dealers within 25 miles of my house and one of them is like you described. That place is RUB central and it seems like they would rather sell clothes than bikes. The best part is the first thing that pops up on their website is the help wanted ad.
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ORIGINAL: RandyNC
Just wanted to say hi and say that I can appreciate a woman that knows her stuff about harley's...I live in Thomasville, NC and we have about 8 Harley stores within a few miles from my area.
Just wanted to say hi and say that I can appreciate a woman that knows her stuff about harley's...I live in Thomasville, NC and we have about 8 Harley stores within a few miles from my area.
You all that have so many shops so clost make me jealous. Shoot, when we were in the Outer Banks in March, I was surprised by how many were in that area. Granted, one of them was pretty much just motorclothes and accessories, but still!
And thanks for the compliment! I appreciate it!