[maxehmookau]

Ok, "ripped off" might be an unfair description.

They are using manipulative techniques to extract as much profit from dealing with me as possible.

I understand that it's their job. But as a consumer, I _hate_ it and therefore would consider spending more money to avoid the uncomfortable feeling dealing with a car dealership gives me.

That's the value for me and I'm certainly not alone in that.

[hef19898]

You are aware, that if someone manages to get you pay more by not having to deal with a sales person, it is them who are rippong ypu off? Quite literally at that.

[maxehmookau]

I understand your point but I disagree.

They're providing me with, in my eyes, a premium product. "Come buy a car without the dance. Here's the price. Give us money, I'll give you a car. No strings."

I'll pay extra for that. I'll never win against an experienced salesperson, so why bother even trying?

[hef19898]

Opinions differ. But then paying a premium means paying a higher price than just accepting whatever a sales person asks for initially... To me, that is kind of stupid. But the I never got the German obsession with panel gaps neither, so make of that whatever you will.