I'm a retired salesman

sidney wrote:
I really enjoy this forum and have found quite a bit of valuable information... and appreciate everyone sharing their knowledge and experience.

But I have never seen so many disparaging comments stereotyping all salesmen as clueless liars and cheats.

It seems when a new poster is asking for help regarding their 1st RV purchase the first advice they receive is "don't trust the salesman", "they are all liars", "the only thing they're concerned about is their commission".

What a bunch of cynics this crowd is!!! I feel sorry for those who have such little faith in humanity.

Granted, there are less than honest people in all walks of life and occupations... you may be one of them, hence your suspicious, distrusting attitudes.

The dealer and salesman I purchased our 2011 RAM from was outstanding.

The RV dealer I'm working with to purchase our 5th wheel is also outstanding.

I didn't sell RV's, TVs, or anything associated with camping. I sold life science research equipment and I'm damn glad many of you were not my customers.

I'm also in technical sales. I have a lot of clients that trust and depend on me. Whenever there is a opportunity I usually receive the call. You should also be aware in sales if you make someone mad they will tell 50 people about their bad experience. Not the same if they really had a good one. So the odds are really stacked against the good guys. I take it personally if my customers aren't satisfied, and do everything I can to resolve it.

Of course as you well know, there are lots of people out there that can't be pleased no matter what. They want something and don't expect you to make a dime.