FireIsland1
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I called a local Yamaha dealer and asked if they have a 2.5hp outboard in stock. They said yes they have 8 in stock. their price was 75.00 higher then internet. I decided to buy from them and pay the extra cash so i would have a place to go back for service and parts. I took off some time from work got the cash and went to the marina. I asked if i could purchase the outboard. Their responce was " well you just cant buy it, we have to prep the engine and test run it". Ok I said let's see the engine so I could see how easy it was to carry and to store. I"ll pay in full and pick it up tomorrow. I want it for the weekend. Here is where things get weird. The owned comes out after hearing the conversation and says " you have to pay for it first before we will open the box". I looked around to see if I was on a reality show. You mean I have to pay in full before I can see and feel what I am buying? Yes he said. And started to explain we just can't open the box suppose you don't want it, we would have an open box. This is a leading dealer for yamaha located in the town of Babylon Long Island. Very confused i left the store cash still in hand.
I went back to my office and scratched my head.
I then called a Yamaha dealer in Island Park . i told him what i wanted. He said we have it in stock. I offered to give him a credit card as a deposit He said no , just come down and we will have it out and ready for you. They did, and I bought it. End of story. Buy the way they were 46.00 cheaper.
Is it just me?
I went back to my office and scratched my head.
I then called a Yamaha dealer in Island Park . i told him what i wanted. He said we have it in stock. I offered to give him a credit card as a deposit He said no , just come down and we will have it out and ready for you. They did, and I bought it. End of story. Buy the way they were 46.00 cheaper.
Is it just me?