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.

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You might find this shocking, but....
The negative opinions you see/read are usually well deserved!.:S

Whether they should be applied to you or not - "we" will never know.

More than willing to give you the benefit of the doubt (as well as the sales folks you like) - but unfortunately (especially with RV salespeople) finding a good, knowledgeable, *honest* salesperson is like finding a certain grain of sand on the beach!.:R

Be happy to back that statement up - with names of dealerships (and first-hand experiences) for cars/truck and RV dealerships that have earned their negative reputation - - including documented legal actions.
(CA is full of 'em - and certainly not an isolated location, nor anything "new"!)

A bit off topic, but reminds me of the ongoing investigation of business practices (being investigated by the FBI) of Flying J.

The VP explains how to deal with the customers, LOL!

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