Comments on: Combat the Closing Techniques – Fulfill Your Dreams Close http://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/ Where we prove that it is easier to save a dollar than to make a dollar! Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:16:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Weekly Round-Up: Blogger Makes Good | The Amateur Financierhttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-2009 Weekly Round-Up: Blogger Makes Good | The Amateur Financier Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:51:56 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-2009 [...] Combat the Closing Techniques-Fulfill Your Dreams Close – I really like this series, and the second method to fighting this technique sounds like fun, if you enjoy tormenting salespeople. [...] [...] Combat the Closing Techniques-Fulfill Your Dreams Close – I really like this series, and the second method to fighting this technique sounds like fun, if you enjoy tormenting salespeople. [...]

]]> By: Roger, the Amateur Financierhttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1988 Roger, the Amateur Financier Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:37:34 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1988 I love this series, and that second technique sounds hilariously fun. I'll have to give it a try when I next have the opportunity (assuming I intend to buy, that is; otherwise, the first one sounds better). I love learning new techniques to avoid buying things I don't need; now I just need to learn a few that'll work on my fiancee... .-= Roger, the Amateur Financier´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/theamateurfinancier/cFiv/~3/4hREWX2888U/" rel="nofollow">Beware the Ides of...April?</a> =-. I love this series, and that second technique sounds hilariously fun. I’ll have to give it a try when I next have the opportunity (assuming I intend to buy, that is; otherwise, the first one sounds better). I love learning new techniques to avoid buying things I don’t need; now I just need to learn a few that’ll work on my fiancee…
.-= Roger, the Amateur Financier´s last blog ..Beware the Ides of…April? =-.

]]> By: The LeanLifeCoachhttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1888 The LeanLifeCoach Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:40:21 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1888 @ Simple in France - So you weakness is Red Lobster? @ Money Funk - It's funny how generous companies get when you are ready to walk out! @ Tracy - You did good girl, a salesman that had to earn his money! @ Simple in France – So you weakness is Red Lobster?

@ Money Funk – It’s funny how generous companies get when you are ready to walk out!

@ Tracy – You did good girl, a salesman that had to earn his money!

]]> By: Monday Link Love | Ultimate Money Blog- Save Green and Live Green!http://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1882 Monday Link Love | Ultimate Money Blog- Save Green and Live Green! Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:15:43 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1882 [...] Combat the Closing Techniques - Fulfill Your Dreams Close @ Eliminate the Muda [...] [...] Combat the Closing Techniques – Fulfill Your Dreams Close @ Eliminate the Muda [...]

]]> By: Tracyhttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1845 Tracy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:07:54 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1845 I agree with Jackie, I wouldn't waste a sales person's time. They are just trying to make a living and I respect that always. I have however, practiced the low ball tactic with some success in car negotiations. I have made the poor sales person keep taking trips to his manager until I hit the price I previously researched as appropriate base on all the factors present at the time. He was sweating when I finally said, Okay. .-= Tracy´s last blog ..<a href="http://downturnliving.com/blog/2010/03/eco-fraud-friday-how-green-is-your-sex-life/" rel="nofollow">Eco-Fraud Friday: How Green Is Your Sex Life?</a> =-. I agree with Jackie, I wouldn’t waste a sales person’s time. They are just trying to make a living and I respect that always. I have however, practiced the low ball tactic with some success in car negotiations. I have made the poor sales person keep taking trips to his manager until I hit the price I previously researched as appropriate base on all the factors present at the time. He was sweating when I finally said, Okay.
.-= Tracy´s last blog ..Eco-Fraud Friday: How Green Is Your Sex Life? =-.

]]> By: Money Funkhttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1833 Money Funk Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:03:19 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1833 Well, if the darn people would let me get a word in edge wise than I wouldn't let them go through their whole pitch! When I closed my Bank of America account, the rep wanted to know why I was closing my account and proceeded to offer me their services. I kindly but firmly explained that taking 19 years, paying annual fees, and paying BofA a $4K interest payment is not in my favor. He didn't know what to say. Account closed. ;) .-= Money Funk´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.moneyfunk.net/finances/phil-villarreal/" rel="nofollow">Book Review & Giveaway: Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel</a> =-. Well, if the darn people would let me get a word in edge wise than I wouldn’t let them go through their whole pitch!

When I closed my Bank of America account, the rep wanted to know why I was closing my account and proceeded to offer me their services. I kindly but firmly explained that taking 19 years, paying annual fees, and paying BofA a $4K interest payment is not in my favor. He didn’t know what to say. Account closed. ;)
.-= Money Funk´s last blog ..Book Review & Giveaway: Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel =-.

]]> By: Simple in Francehttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1832 Simple in France Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:49:36 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1832 I love this series. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that once, I accompanied an actor friend to 'research' salesman behavior in car dealerships. We pretended to be a couple interested in buying a specific model. After a few stops, I noticed that my friend actually seemed close to buying once or twice. He confirmed later that he'd been tempted--too serious about his own game, I guess. The experience of watching several sales pitches from a totally research/hypothetical standpoint was quite eye-opening. Incidentally, I've never been able to buy a car at a dealer since then . . . I'd rather buy used and negotiate with a real person--as for time shares, OVER MY DEAD BODY--oh, unless I get a free meal at the Red Lobster. .-= Simple in France´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.simplelifeinfrance.com/2010/03/spring-sprouts-newborns-and-new-creations/" rel="nofollow">Spring, sprouts, newborns and new creations. . .</a> =-. I love this series.

I’m a little embarrassed to admit that once, I accompanied an actor friend to ‘research’ salesman behavior in car dealerships. We pretended to be a couple interested in buying a specific model.

After a few stops, I noticed that my friend actually seemed close to buying once or twice. He confirmed later that he’d been tempted–too serious about his own game, I guess.

The experience of watching several sales pitches from a totally research/hypothetical standpoint was quite eye-opening. Incidentally, I’ve never been able to buy a car at a dealer since then . . . I’d rather buy used and negotiate with a real person–as for time shares, OVER MY DEAD BODY–oh, unless I get a free meal at the Red Lobster.
.-= Simple in France´s last blog ..Spring, sprouts, newborns and new creations. . . =-.

]]> By: The LeanLifeCoachhttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1824 The LeanLifeCoach Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:36:34 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1824 @ Aaron - "nice trial close" - Never though of it, but will definitely try it! @ Jackie - I've got a friend right now trying to unload a timeshare he got when he was looking for a free dinner... ouch! @ MFO - Nothing more frustrating then having to return to a store because they gave you the wrong stuff! - Now that's muda! @ Rat - Someday you're going to have to write a story about messing with the salesman and let me know. I'm sure I will love it. @ Aaron – “nice trial close” – Never though of it, but will definitely try it!

@ Jackie – I’ve got a friend right now trying to unload a timeshare he got when he was looking for a free dinner… ouch!

@ MFO – Nothing more frustrating then having to return to a store because they gave you the wrong stuff! – Now that’s muda!

@ Rat – Someday you’re going to have to write a story about messing with the salesman and let me know. I’m sure I will love it.

]]> By: The Rathttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1804 The Rat Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:48:48 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1804 I always mess up a sales person's game by starting out every conversation that "I'm on a tight budget", or at least something to that effect with the word 'budget' somewhere. I think the other thing I always find myself is never committing to a decision, regardless of how sweet the offer may be. I always ask for a day or a few hours to think about it. That way, I never get 'roped in' to a possible bad deal. I try not to waste anybody's time, and more importantly my time, so I rarely try to mess with a salesperson's head unless they've really pissed me off in some weird way. Nice post! .-= The Rat´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.endingtheratrace.com/2010/03/setting-up-an-online-discount-brokerage-account-investing-on-your-own/" rel="nofollow">Setting Up An Online Discount Brokerage Account & Investing On Your Own</a> =-. I always mess up a sales person’s game by starting out every conversation that “I’m on a tight budget”, or at least something to that effect with the word ‘budget’ somewhere. I think the other thing I always find myself is never committing to a decision, regardless of how sweet the offer may be. I always ask for a day or a few hours to think about it. That way, I never get ‘roped in’ to a possible bad deal. I try not to waste anybody’s time, and more importantly my time, so I rarely try to mess with a salesperson’s head unless they’ve really pissed me off in some weird way.
Nice post!
.-= The Rat´s last blog ..Setting Up An Online Discount Brokerage Account & Investing On Your Own =-.

]]> By: myfinancialobjectiveshttp://eliminatethemuda.com/2010/03/combat-the-closing-techniques-%e2%80%93-fulfill-your-dreams-close/#comment-1784 myfinancialobjectives Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:39:47 +0000 http://eliminatethemuda.com/?p=2906#comment-1784 Unlike Jackie, I have dragged a sales persons through a pitch knowing I would never buy. I had a guy on the phone last night with Traders International talking my ear off while I was falling asleep. Finally I just told him, "sorry man, I have to go to bed". Also like Jackie, I am SOMEWHAT of a salesperson's worst nightmare. I always want to double check to make sure that I am getting exactly what I need, weather that be the right kind of vitamins, or shoe polish, I want to get the CORRECT, not the BEST item. .-= myfinancialobjectives´s last blog ..<a href="http://myfinancialobjectives.com/?p=224" rel="nofollow">The Ultimate Motivator: Compounding Interest</a> =-. Unlike Jackie, I have dragged a sales persons through a pitch knowing I would never buy. I had a guy on the phone last night with Traders International talking my ear off while I was falling asleep. Finally I just told him, “sorry man, I have to go to bed”.

Also like Jackie, I am SOMEWHAT of a salesperson’s worst nightmare. I always want to double check to make sure that I am getting exactly what I need, weather that be the right kind of vitamins, or shoe polish, I want to get the CORRECT, not the BEST item.
.-= myfinancialobjectives´s last blog ..The Ultimate Motivator: Compounding Interest =-.

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