Decerning Motorcyclists

[Bonez]

What does this mythical beast look like?

Doug whose 60 something and I who is a wee bit younger popped into Freedom Honda on Saturday. Going through the door a gent, who I suspect was the manager judging from the life size cardboard cutout in the offroad area, made to comment "you two look like a pair of decerning motorcyclists!". We were'nt on our m/cs at the time. The gent then trundled off for a ride on a GSX750F.

Now, I have to say we both where gob smacked at the comment and of course totally agreed with his obviously remarkable powers of observation.

Has anyone had a similar expriance with their local dealers?

[marty]

i think it's called making you feel welcome the minute you walk through the door - something many bikeshops have forgotten how to do.

[inlinefour]

i think it's called making you feel welcome the minute you walk through the door - something many bikeshops have forgotten how to do.

Too many shops got into the habit of waiting the customer to come to them. Just to learn that alot of Kiwis will walk and go elsewhere instead. There are alot of shops I'll not step into because of this attitude. Also what was you guys wearing as that can also be a tell tail sign.

[SN4PD]

I find that quite often people don’t even acknowledge your existence; even if you’re dealing with a customer a simple "be with you in a minute sir" is all that’s required. And no I don’t dress like a homeless hobo, I'm usually wearing my pinstriped suit! (NOT THAT IT SHOULD MATTER ANYWAY)

Customer service in this country can be APPALLING


P.S. Sorry for the thread hijack

[Paul in NZ]

Yeah! I used to pop into wellington MC's a lot on my regular lunchtime cct (once a month I get to go outside for 10 whole mins) when WT and the Hippie were there an they would tell me to "Piss Off you useless dick and con't come back untill you have some money OK"...

Bang on the money! Quite uncanny how they managed to spot me right away!

;-)

Actually, I miss them both and I need some more tyres so come on back, the new guys are way too patient..

[oldrider]

Discerning:adj. Having or showing good judgement or insight. He passed a complement!
Then again he may have made a "pass" at you! :spudwow: It's a modern world.

[phantom]

have always found Freedom Honda staff very friendly without going over the top as opposed to the other so called Honda dealers in town who always seem to ignore me apart from the salesman I bought the GB off of (privately )

[Speedracer]

He probably says that to everyone who comes in the door. It sounds like classic salesperson talk to me.

If you're really discerning you don't need a salesperson to guide you to the right bike. You'll guide the salesperson to the bike you're after. But it's a classic salesperson line to lead you to a vehicle. 'You're discerning - you might like this bike.' It's for discerning people.... Normal people won't touch it!

[Bonez]

He probably says that to everyone who comes in the door. It sounds like classic salesperson talk to me.

If you're really discerning you don't need a salesperson to guide you to the right bike. You'll guide the salesperson to the bike you're after. But it's a classic salesperson line to lead you to a vehicle. 'You're discerning - you might like this bike.' It's for discerning people.... Normal people won't touch it!

M/C RIDERS ARE NOT NORMAL, PERIOD.

[Edbear]

He probably says that to everyone who comes in the door. It sounds like classic salesperson talk to me.

Take it from a professional salesman - he's after your money! All salespeople are after your money, by fair means or foul! By the way, did I mention he's probably after your money????

[Hitcher]

I like interacting with salesfolk. I don't care if they're after my money. If they're good enough at what they do, they'll probably get some off me! As long as they don't get all hurt and pissy if I decide I'm not going to buy something off them.

[Edbear]

I like interacting with salesfolk. I don't care if they're after my money. If they're good enough at what they do, they'll probably get some off me! As long as they don't get all hurt and pissy if I decide I'm not going to buy something off them.

Can't argue with that! Sometimes I'm good enough, but the boss reckons I'm a bit "soft" on "the close". I think I got a thick enough skin to be a salesman but I want my customers to be my friends and not run and hide when I turn up. Don't do too badly though, overall.

[Hitcher]

Can't argue with that! Sometimes I'm good enough, but the boss reckons I'm a bit "soft" on "the close". I think I got a thick enough skin to be a salesman but I want my customers to be my friends and not run and hide when I turn up. Don't do too badly though, overall.

And what is it you sell?

[Storm]

I like interacting with salesfolk. I don't care if they're after my money. If they're good enough at what they do, they'll probably get some off me! As long as they don't get all hurt and pissy if I decide I'm not going to buy something off them.

This quote should be pinned to every salesmens wall, and read aloud at the start of each day

[Edbear]

Okay, I'll 'fess up. I travel around in a truck selling tools and equipment to garages and workshops. I cover from top o' Albany hill to Maungataroto.