Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:07:35 GMT From: Kalman Rubinson <kr4nopsamnyu.edu> Subject: Re: 2001 Saab 9-5 Wagon
Richard <herenopsamereyet.com> wrote: > This is how the salesman explained it to me anyway. The "no haggle" policy > is intended to level the playing field and maintain vehicle values. It > makes some sense in theory, but I think in practice and reality it just > keeps the dealers profit margins stable. Any other thoughts on this out > there? It plays to the advantage of the dealer and the ignorant/passive buyer but to the detriment of the informed buyer. With the rise of the internet and the efficient distribution of information, there are probably more and more informed buyers and they may be taking a bite out of profits. Kal