PATRIOT ACT required personal info before you can negotiate?

Sometimes the truth is so much easier. They should have just told you that it is their policy not to negotiate or release their business model without knowing completely who they are deal with. It is their business, therefore they can choose not to make a deal if they wish. However, by reaching for some silly excuse, they have completely lost your trust, and most certainly have lost a sale. It would be nice if you disclose the name of the dealer so others can benefit from your experience.