The DP then said, "You should come work for me! But to prove that you're worthy of managing my store, I need to start you off as a"..... QUICK LUBE technician! It doesn't pay much but it will give you a first hand look at what those kids go through. However, I don't think it would look good for you to do the oil changes in the nude. The mechanics would go crazy! They don't get out often. Here let me show you your new uniform................ :shades:
The DP then said, "You should come work for me! But to prove that you're worthy of managing my store, I need to start you off as a"..... QUICK LUBE technician! It doesn't pay much but it will give you a first hand look at what those kids go through. However, I don't think it would look good for you to do the oil changes in the nude. The mechanics would go crazy! They don't get out often. Here let me show you your new uniform................
and they all lived happily ever after...THE END!
.....But wait!
One fine day, pulled in a red shiny convertible for an oil change. But what was more eye catching was the girl behind the wheel. The moment deskman saw her......
One fine day, pulled in a red shiny convertible for an oil change. But what was more eye catching was the girl behind the wheel. The moment deskman saw her......
he was smitten with love. He dropped his....tools and headed towards her. "Hi ma'am. Check your oil?" he asked. "I need an oil change, I don't see any fluid on the end of the dipstick." she replied. "You may be a quart or two low. I can take care of that for you." he stated. "I'll just pull it up on the lift and drain the oil. Won't take but 10-15 minutes. Do you want to watch while I......
"...I think I need to learn Russian so I can sell a couple more cars. I've picked up about 5 calls in the past two days and 3 of them were from Russia and looking for us to export cars..."
Right now I'm working with the king of Nigeria trying to free up his $25 million inheritance. I expect to be filthy rich any day now.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Right now I'm working with the king of Nigeria trying to free up his $25 million inheritance. I expect to be filthy rich any day now.
Hate to tell you this but the king of Nigeria is dead. I know I am working with his daughter the Princess to free up his $25 million and she told me he was killed. So sorry I will be getting all that money. :P
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Mack, you know that we are all pulling for you. You've been such a fighter and such an optimist during this last year. You must keep that spirit and weather this storm as you did the last one. You are our energizer bunny. When the treatments are over, you'll be like your stories---Mack's life "TO BE CONTINUED".
I'm not as fortunate as you and jip. I'm only getting 10.5 million from Barrister Mark Evans who is a solicitor by law! Here's the complete text. Pay particular attention where this "ghastly accident" occurred.
ATTN:
We do not know each other, but you are one of the three persons I sent this email with hope to get a positive and sincere response, in order to go into a deal that would bring life fortune to both of us.
I am Barrister, Mark Evans solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney to Engr. Morris Haddad nationality of your country, who was a Contractor and has spent most of his life in my country (Spain).
On the 19th of April 2004, my client, his wife and their only son were involved in a ghastly car accident along Pinto express road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to his embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives but all efforts was unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to contact you and solicit for your assistance as a foreigner to execute the claim of this fund.
I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the assets and Capital valued at US$10.5million left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the BANK in, Madrid Spain where these huge deposits were lodged. The said Bank has issued me a notice to provide the next of Kin or have the account confiscated within the next twenty-one Official working days.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 2 years now, I seek the consent to present you as the Next of kin to the deceased since no-one has come for the fund, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you. The request of a foreigner as the next of kin in this transaction is occasioned by the fact that my client was a foreigner and the money cannot be paid into a local bank here, so it will be better for you to stand as the next of kin to my client. Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer. I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Please reply via e-mail at; markevans2@myway.com
Waiting to hear from you
Best regards, MARK EVANS
I can't believe people actually fall for this crap. Mark Evans from Spain? The BANK?
Mack, I guess I'm the second person out of the three to be contacted by Mark Evans. I've also been contacted by a bank official from Africa, and a king from Asia, and a lottery official from the UK, as well as a lottrey offical from the World Wide Internet Lottery.
I don't fall fo that crap exept the bank offical who used such an official email address, something like African Bank@yahoo.com hmmmmm
I'm gonna beat all of you to the millions cause I acutally already sent my insurance and proc3essing fees to them. :P
Back on sales from the front lines, I finally caught up on my work, and can focus on July. I have only a couple rides out so far, but my last few months, I had one car out by the middle of the month, and then I finished off with a bang, doing 9-10 rides in 1-2 weeks.
Not me, I'm not falling for those scams. I'm going to earn money the old fashioned way. By collecting money order in payment to companies in Eurpoe that sell textiles/artwork/electronics in the US but don't want to setup an infrastructure here so they've hired me ("undisclosed recipient"). All I have to do is collect the money orders sent to me, deposit 'em in my bank account and then send a check for 90% of the total to these fine, legitimate companies! I get 10% for doing nothing!
It's almost a free lunch!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I've had those too! The ones that really get me is when I was doing internet sales I would get these creeps e-mailing me wanting to buy 10 Landcruisers. They would ask for my bank account number so they could "deposit" the money as they were not "allowed" to take it out of their country. Just had to laugh.
long distance, about 1 hour drive, plus 2 hour ferry ride. Not really looking forward to waking up at 4am, but hey, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
I'd get it transported, but I have to get my customer to sign the papers, and bring his trade back so I have to be there in person.
Any of you guys deliver cars long distance, by driving, instead of towing/vehicle transport?
I'm guessing Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay, but could be Horseshoe Bay - Nanaimo. Either way, it's a much better commute than I have to deal with these days.
Used to keep my boat at Oak Bay Marina in Victoria -- lived in North Van. Did the trip many, many times.
You would be surprised at how many people stay with Amway for years. Of course they lose money all the time but hope to make it big like the lucky very few. Just throwing good money after bad.
To stay on topic has anyone ever thought about selling cars through a MLM?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
For the second time in my career...I got duped by a "customer" who had no intension of buying a car.
The second time in your career huh? I hate to break the news to you, but we the consumer are a helluva lot sneakier than that Amway dude. It's probably happened hundreds, if not millions, of times given your years of service. :surprise:
I had one car out by the middle of the month, and then I finished off with a bang, doing 9-10 rides in 1-2 weeks.
That's how my last month went... This month I am sitting on 6 burning gas. Goal is 20 units so I am hoping for big last 2 weeks of the month. I cancelled all my plans for the 2 weeks of this month. I am how ever taking the first week off in August.
Any of you guys deliver cars long distance, by driving, instead of towing/vehicle transport?
In the good old US of A ... If someone from Maine or New York buy here at my store in MASS. Or any other state for that matter.
We have to deliver the car to the customer so they avoid paying Mass. sales tax. The farthest I have gone was just outside New york City. We left at 10am got back at 9pm. The thing I remember most was getting sick from eating Taco bell. About a hour after we ate it... I was in the passenger side of the car and the lot kid was driving, I tell him we need to stop at the next rest area. It took us about 45 minutes to get to it. The whole way there I felt naushis( help)... The second we got the next rest area I stepped out of the car leaned over and threw up a whole burrito.
"To stay on topic has anyone ever thought about selling cars through a MLM?"
We already do! It's called a "dealership" sales people are at the bottom of the pyramid.
I know how Isell feels. Being ambushed is not very nice of people. Last night I was talking to a Navy couple about the new Sequoia. They have the previous gen which they bought in Charleston SC. They didn't want to test drive so I offered to show them the interior. We looked at a Platinum and they asked for my card and asked if I was working Sunday as it was his next day off. I told them I was not scheduled this Sunday. I told him to give me a call when it would be more convenient as I would like to take care of them being we are "salt brothers" They agreed and then left. It was about 5 minutes till closing and just as I was locking the Sequoia, an 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer that being hit more times than Muhammad Ali was stopped behind the Corollas. I asked the guy if he needed any help as we were about to close. He starts asking me all kinds of questions: "Which is the cheapest car you guys make besides the Corolla.?" he asks. "That would be the Yaris and also the Scion xD." I told him. "No there's another one. I can't remember the name." he says. "You're probably thinking of the Echo." I tell him. "Yeah, that's it." he responds. "That car was discontinued back in 2005." I tell him. "How much do you think I can get for my car?" he asks. "How much are you looking to get?" I ask. "I want 4 grand for it." he tells me. "Unless you have 3 grand or 3500 in the glove compartment, you won't get much for it." I tell him. The car looks like the paint job was done by a blind man with a brush. The rear bumper is falling off and the right side has a bunch of putty and pink paint on it. (The car si some shade of pewter) He doesn't like my answer on the "trade" and then asks me if Huey is working tonight. "You know Huey?" I ask. "Yeah, I talk to him every time I come by." he tells me. "Really? He's gone for the day and I'm on my way home too. Have a good night. If you have any questions give Huey a call." Mack
Stay away from Taco Bell. It will shorten your life span by ten years. If you will deliver my car to North Carolina, I'll cook you some Eastern Style Bar-B-Q---with good old vinegar and hot sauce. I'll cook some baby back ribs and corn bread with onion, red peppers, and bell pepper to put on the side. For dessert, I'll fix a banana pudding topped with hot fluffy egg whites and melting chocolate chips. Take an antacid tablet before you arrive. Too bad about isellhondas. He'll miss a good thing.
Hmmm, I know those. 98% of the time it ends up nowhere and you end up staying past closing. The other 2 % turned into deals that night or the next day.
I usually rescheule for next day and if they're serious they'll come back.
I'll take you up on that offer. I had some NC barbie yesterday for dinner. Hmmm good! Love that stuff. Can't eat it too often though, not good for my digestive system. (what's left of it) But back on topic. I can deliver a brand spanking new or cpo Solara convertible to your residence. I hope you have room for 7 and a twinkle in my son's eye! You will know who we are when you see a caravan of Toyotas and Scion coming up to your spread. Mackabee
Well, there is nothing wrong with your memory. You never did forget that I love the red Solara convertible. If you brought one to me, I could drive it right to the Toyota place here and make that salesman and owner green (red) with envy. After what they did to me, they deserve it. If you find a really good '07, I'll drive up and get it myself. Remember---no auction car and no rental. Get busy.
Enjoy! I anchored out near Nanaimo more than once & even had to put in there once at 3 am under sail when my auxiliary packed up coming back from AK.
Those summer ferry lineups were murder when I was there, & I'm sure they're worse now. Kept my boat about a mile from Horseshoe Bay for quite awhile. Howe Sound is probably the most beautiful piece of North America that I've ever visitied, and I've visited most of it.
Either way, delivering a car represents the kind of service that generates long-term loyalty -- pretty much a lost concept in the part of the continent I occupy.
As anyone comfortable with his ego should. Nice stand down Richard and I mean that sincerely.If you're wrong you admit it and go down the line.But Springsteen comes to mind when I think Pink Cadillac, though the award pre dates his song, Wasn't it 1 million in sales at Mary Kay? Anyway post on Sir ! I'm not too hard to understand as long as you take me with the lost shaker of salt. Please insert ( please stay on topic and insert mandatory warning) See car music trivia.
level = master
The percentage you're paying is too high priced while you're living beyond all your means. And the man in the suit has just bought a new car from the profit he's made on your dreams. But today you just swear that the man was shot dead by a gun that didn't make any noise. But it wasn't the bullet that laid him to rest
It's been a few years since I've delivered a vehicle to a customer's home. Last time was in 1998 when I drove a Camry out to the Outer Banks of Virginia. It was a good one hour plus drive. I had to cross the Chesapeake bay bridge and pay the toll. Customer reimbursed me. Bought a car from me again last year and only because the last one was in an accident and totalled.
Most recently I delivered tags to Ruby's place. She's the 74 year old lady that beat me up on a Corolla XLE a few months back before the gas "crisis" hit. She's really a nice sweet ol gramma. She told me she was hard on me due to the last two car buying experiences she had. The other salespersons tried to hustle her and treated her like no one should treat another human being. She reminded me somewhat of my Mom, God bless her soul. Mack :shades:
One of our part time employees and a very good friend of mine, Mr. Buddy Tillett passed away yesterday morning. He was mowing his lawn and the heat and humidity must have gotten to him. He had a heart attack and was gone. His daughter called us to give us the bad news. He was one of our DX drivers and a real down to earth guy. I'm sure everyone at the store will miss him. I know I will. I just saw him a couple of days ago and he was as cheerful as ever and going to get a car. May he rest in peace and my condolences to his wonderful family. Mackabee
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2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
and they all lived happily ever after...THE END!
.....But wait!
One fine day, pulled in a red shiny convertible for an oil change. But what was more eye catching was the girl behind the wheel. The moment deskman saw her......
One fine day, pulled in a red shiny convertible for an oil change. But what was more eye catching was the girl behind the wheel. The moment deskman saw her......
he was smitten with love. He dropped his....tools and headed towards her. "Hi ma'am. Check your oil?" he asked. "I need an oil change, I don't see any fluid on the end of the dipstick." she replied. "You may be a quart or two low. I can take care of that for you." he stated. "I'll just pull it up on the lift and drain the oil. Won't take but 10-15 minutes. Do you want to watch while I......
:shades:
Damn it Mack, 'houdini' (the one who started this mess) tried to end it a few posts back.
HINT... this is where you're supposed to start in with closure to some of the "...to be continued" sagas. :mad:
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
Right now I'm working with the king of Nigeria trying to free up his $25 million inheritance. I expect to be filthy rich any day now.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Hate to tell you this but the king of Nigeria is dead. I know I am working with his daughter the Princess to free up his $25 million and she told me he was killed. So sorry I will be getting all that money. :P
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Including (especially) Mack. Hang in there guy. We're pulling for you.
You are one tough guy and you will get through this.
Appreciate the update.
Craig
Richard
Mack
ATTN:
We do not know each other, but you are one of the three persons I sent this email with hope to get a positive and sincere response, in order to go into a deal that would bring life fortune to both of us.
I am Barrister, Mark Evans solicitor at law. I am the personal attorney to Engr. Morris Haddad nationality of your country, who was a Contractor and has spent most of his life in my country (Spain).
On the 19th of April 2004, my client, his wife and their only son were involved in a ghastly car accident along Pinto express road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. Since then I have made several enquiries to his embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives but all efforts was unsuccessful. After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to contact you and solicit for your assistance as a foreigner to execute the claim of this fund.
I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the assets and Capital valued at US$10.5million left behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the BANK in, Madrid Spain where these huge deposits were lodged. The said Bank has issued me a notice to provide the next of Kin or have the account confiscated within the next twenty-one Official working days.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 2 years now, I seek the consent to present you as the Next of kin to the deceased since no-one has come for the fund, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you. The request of a foreigner as the next of kin in this transaction is occasioned by the fact that my client was a foreigner and the money cannot be paid into a local bank here, so it will be better for you to stand as the next of kin to my client. Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer. I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim.
All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Please reply via e-mail at; markevans2@myway.com
Waiting to hear from you
Best regards,
MARK EVANS
I can't believe people actually fall for this crap. Mark Evans from Spain? The BANK?
:confuse:
I know Toyota Corp. is pulling for you too! You are a big contributor to their sales volume!
Mack
I don't fall fo that crap exept the bank offical who used such an official email address, something like African Bank@yahoo.com hmmmmm
I'm gonna beat all of you to the millions cause I acutally already sent my insurance and proc3essing fees to them. :P
Back on sales from the front lines, I finally caught up on my work, and can focus on July. I have only a couple rides out so far, but my last few months, I had one car out by the middle of the month, and then I finished off with a bang, doing 9-10 rides in 1-2 weeks.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
It's almost a free lunch!
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
Yakuza
Richard
Let's try a little harder to get back to where we belong.
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Richard
five minutes into the test drive, he started asking some familiar questions that I have heard before.
Then, he invited me to a "Business Meeting" at his house next week.
Of course, he was an Amway guy. New to the business as most are.
I was TICKED and I think he knew it.
I told him that if he was still involved with Amway a year from now that I would take him out to lunch.
A year with Amway? Figured you'd at least offer a Fit at invoice. Being that his chances are between slim and none. :shades:
I'd get it transported, but I have to get my customer to sign the papers, and bring his trade back so I have to be there in person.
Any of you guys deliver cars long distance, by driving, instead of towing/vehicle transport?
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
I'm guessing Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay, but could be Horseshoe Bay - Nanaimo. Either way, it's a much better commute than I have to deal with these days.
Used to keep my boat at Oak Bay Marina in Victoria -- lived in North Van. Did the trip many, many times.
Good times.
To stay on topic has anyone ever thought about selling cars through a MLM?
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
The second time in your career huh? I hate to break the news to you, but we the consumer are a helluva lot sneakier than that Amway dude. It's probably happened hundreds, if not millions, of times given your years of service. :surprise:
That's how my last month went... This month I am sitting on 6 burning gas. Goal is 20 units so I am hoping for big last 2 weeks of the month. I cancelled all my plans for the 2 weeks of this month. I am how ever taking the first week off in August.
GP
We remove all those stumbling blocks, and can take the car right to their front door as I will tomorrow.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
In the good old US of A ... If someone from Maine or New York buy here at my store in MASS. Or any other state for that matter.
We have to deliver the car to the customer so they avoid paying Mass. sales tax. The farthest I have gone was just outside New york City. We left at 10am got back at 9pm. The thing I remember most was getting sick from eating Taco bell. About a hour after we ate it... I was in the passenger side of the car and the lot kid was driving, I tell him we need to stop at the next rest area. It took us about 45 minutes to get to it. The whole way there I felt naushis( help)... The second we got the next rest area I stepped out of the car leaned over and threw up a whole burrito.
"To be Continued"
:surprise:
GP
You eat burrito's whole? No wonder you got sick... try chewing your food up a bit before you swallow it. Taco Smell will do it to you though. :sick:
Richard
We already do! It's called a "dealership" sales people are at the bottom of the pyramid.
I know how Isell feels. Being ambushed is not very nice of people.
Last night I was talking to a Navy couple about the new Sequoia. They have the previous gen which they bought in Charleston SC. They didn't want to test drive so I offered to show them the interior. We looked at a Platinum and they asked for my card and asked if I was working Sunday as it was his next day off. I told them I was not scheduled this Sunday. I told him to give me a call when it would be more convenient as I would like to take care of them being we are "salt brothers"
They agreed and then left. It was about 5 minutes till closing and just as I was locking the Sequoia, an 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer that being hit more times than Muhammad Ali was stopped behind the Corollas. I asked the guy if he needed any help as we were about to close. He starts asking me all kinds of questions: "Which is the cheapest car you guys make besides the Corolla.?" he asks.
"That would be the Yaris and also the Scion xD." I told him. "No there's another one. I can't remember the name." he says. "You're probably thinking of the Echo." I tell him. "Yeah, that's it." he responds. "That car was discontinued back in 2005." I tell him. "How much do you think I can get for my car?" he asks. "How much are you looking to get?" I ask. "I want 4 grand for it." he tells me. "Unless you have 3 grand or 3500 in the glove compartment, you won't get much for it." I tell him. The car looks like the paint job was done by a blind man with a brush. The rear bumper is falling off and the right side has a bunch of putty and pink paint on it. (The car si some shade of pewter)
He doesn't like my answer on the "trade" and then asks me if Huey is working tonight. "You know Huey?" I ask. "Yeah, I talk to him every time I come by." he tells me. "Really? He's gone for the day and I'm on my way home too. Have a good night. If you have any questions give Huey a call."
Mack
Here you go: nauseous
Stay away from Taco Bell. It will shorten your life span by ten years. If you will deliver my car to North Carolina, I'll cook you some Eastern Style Bar-B-Q---with good old vinegar and hot sauce. I'll cook some baby back ribs and corn bread with onion, red peppers, and bell pepper to put on the side. For dessert, I'll fix a banana pudding topped with hot fluffy egg whites and melting chocolate chips. Take an antacid tablet before you arrive. Too bad about isellhondas. He'll miss a good thing.
Gotta go. I'm starving. :P
Richard
Hmmm, I know those. 98% of the time it ends up nowhere and you end up staying past closing. The other 2 % turned into deals that night or the next day.
I usually rescheule for next day and if they're serious they'll come back.
2016 Audi A7 3.0T S Line, 2021 Subaru WRX
But back on topic. I can deliver a brand spanking new or cpo Solara convertible to your residence. I hope you have room for 7 and a twinkle in my son's eye!
Mackabee
Richard
Those summer ferry lineups were murder when I was there, & I'm sure they're worse now. Kept my boat about a mile from Horseshoe Bay for quite awhile. Howe Sound is probably the most beautiful piece of North America that I've ever visitied, and I've visited most of it.
Either way, delivering a car represents the kind of service that generates long-term loyalty -- pretty much a lost concept in the part of the continent I occupy.
That would be Mary Kay
Richard
level = master
The percentage you're paying is too high priced
while you're living beyond all your means.
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
from the profit he's made on your dreams.
But today you just swear that the man was shot dead
by a gun that didn't make any noise.
But it wasn't the bullet that laid him to rest
Most recently I delivered tags to Ruby's place. She's the 74 year old lady that beat me up on a Corolla XLE a few months back before the gas "crisis" hit. She's really a nice sweet ol gramma. She told me she was hard on me due to the last two car buying experiences she had. The other salespersons tried to hustle her and treated her like no one should treat another human being. She reminded me somewhat of my Mom, God bless her soul.
Mack :shades:
Mackabee