|
|
11-20-2012, 10:51 AM | #1 |
M3 Dreamin'
37
Rep 531
Posts |
PM's for prices
Just curious why most vendors/folks don't put prices in the thread(s) and you have to always PM?
I have been a member of a bunch of different threads for various cars and other hobby's and this seems to be the only one that is this way. I was just curious. It is kind of annoying. |
11-20-2012, 11:00 AM | #2 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
65
Rep 1,705
Posts |
Quote:
Just my educated guess.
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 11:03 AM | #3 | |
M3 Dreamin'
37
Rep 531
Posts |
Quote:
I just think folks should post them and give the customers the choice of who they want to go with based on price, service, experience or whatever else makes them choose. All I find myself doing is now having to PM all these people to get the same information I would if the price was just posted. I think I must be missing something or just lame. IDK seems logical to me. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 12:44 PM | #4 |
Brigadier General
1397
Rep 3,152
Posts |
maybe prices vary
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 01:23 PM | #6 |
Lieutenant
6
Rep 491
Posts |
A few reasons.
1) Some vendors don't want to be undercut in public. 2) Some members will undoubtedly decide to add "their opinion" of the level of discount being offered (i.e. whining and complaining about how vendor XXX is still charging too much and they can get it cheaper for vendor YYY) 3) Some manufacturer's don't like vendors starting price wars on their products in the public. And vendors don't like pissing off their suppliers. A buyer can still get a good deal but they will have to do some work to get it (versus having it laid out on a silver platter). |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 01:25 PM | #7 | |
M3 Dreamin'
37
Rep 531
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 01:27 PM | #8 |
M3 Dreamin'
37
Rep 531
Posts |
So in theory then if I was looking for say a certain exhaust or something then I could post a thread and have all vendors PM me there best price.
Just spit-balling. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 01:32 PM | #9 |
Major
95
Rep 1,318
Posts
Drives: Toy
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Oahu, Hawaii
|
Makes sense to me. I don't bother if not listed. I'm for the silver platter.
__________________
Sold - 2014 F01 750Li xDrive CBM M-Sport
Sold - 2013 E92 M3 SS w/ ZCP l ZPP l 2MK l 6NR l 752 Sold - 2009 E92 335i LMB M-Sport Sold - 2003 E46 M3 LSB SMG |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 01:36 PM | #10 |
Captain
141
Rep 979
Posts |
Retailers also have to abide by MAP (minimum advertised price) set by the manufacturer.
__________________
Mods: too many the list wont fit in the sig page. PM me
Tesla Referral code: http://ts.la/juliana77782 |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 01:39 PM | #11 |
Second Lieutenant
93
Rep 282
Posts |
im with you on this as well. if you advertise about the products, might as well include the price so customers can get a complete picture and make a decision right then to buy it or move on and find something else
__________________
10' E92 M3 6MT
15? F15 X5 35i |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 01:41 PM | #12 |
Happy Camper
612
Rep 7,869
Posts
Drives: C63 AMG & 280 SL on Weekends :
Join Date: May 2010
Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada
iTrader: (0)
Garage List 1969 Restored Merce ... [7.50]
2011 M3 Coupe TRADED [7.34] 1987 BMW 535is [1.00] Cars from the Past [6.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [9.59] |
I think it would violate the Forum Rules.
__________________
Cheers, Rolf-Dieter
Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well, now my C6.3 AMG with 487 HP does it too ---> Click here for some good stuff I found |
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 03:39 PM | #14 |
M3 Dreamin'
37
Rep 531
Posts |
Nothing to do with laziness. Everything to do with getting the best price from the best company. Also very sleezy that you can't offer the same price to everyone and post that. Fine if at point of purchase you do something a bit deeper for your best customers.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 05:42 PM | #15 |
My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito
95
Rep 2,767
Posts |
I've noticed stereotyping too in some vendors. I have a E92 328 let's say I ask for something and it's quoted $45. I think the guy asking for the same exact thing that owns a '12 E92 M3 might be quoted more.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 09:32 PM | #16 | |
450
Rep 4,592
Posts |
Quote:
Forum members shouldn't be insulted when they get different prices from different vendors. Some vendors have different strategies on selling their product. Larger companies tend to go for uber low prices and volume, and some of the smaller shops do higher prices and lower volume. It can be tricky competing that way. We try to offer our best price to our customers right off the bat so there isn't any haggling, but I can't tell you the number of times we've had to sell at cost or very low profit just to stay competitive with the larger vendors. Anyway, for the most part you will get a better deal than the advertised price when you PM for pricing, and its usually well worth your time |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 09:35 PM | #17 |
Banned
39
Rep 1,590
Posts |
It is very annoying and as a customer "I am not lazy" not wanting to type a PM, moreso all the info including pricing should be avail in one area. Makes more marketing sense to a purchaser like myself who loves to spend money impulsively. That being said, I understand vendors can't list prices below a certain $$, but if you guys check these vendors websites (where pricing is listed) most parts are the same $$ as getting quoted via PM so that theory is out the window. Not all forums are like this as well.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-20-2012, 11:15 PM | #18 | |
Private First Class
3
Rep 136
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-21-2012, 04:49 PM | #19 |
Captain
56
Rep 868
Posts
Drives: 2011 E90 M3, Jerez Black
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SF Bay
|
I'd agree with most of the reasons already stated. I'll also add that it is hardly limited to this forum. Most forums I have been on will have requests to PM.
It is pretty much standard on the S2ki forums (S2000) and on the Calguns forums-as such I can say that it even crosses between different industries. Don't worry, you meet the nicest people in PMs. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-26-2012, 06:49 PM | #21 | |
Banned
1770
Rep 6,696
Posts
Drives: F30 340i
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Diego,CA
|
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-26-2012, 06:52 PM | #22 |
M3 Dreamin'
37
Rep 531
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|