yeah....Things will only get better

I have been tasked to complete the purchasing of a commercial vehicle for my company. The delivery driver recommended this 2nd hand car dealer. All seems well with the completion of paper work and stuff. However, he hasn't been very forthcoming with the particulars of the the lorry.

Thankfully, the deal wasn't completed due to the fact that one of the company directors weren't around to authorise the deal. You need more than one to sign on the papers. The insurance particulars were extremely high and he quoted a comprehensive coverage for us and that's from NTUC income. Nothing wrong with NTUC income or what, just that most dealers would enquire about the type of policies that their customers require before making a quotation. And oh yes, the breakdown of details weren't revealed until I pressed for it.

I'm not very please with this. The bosses aren't very please with him ( and me and our delivery driver). This is actually a very straightforward transaction and there is really no need for such a long delay.

He just called me again. Tried to explain everything all over and sought my understanding. Well, I'm afraid I'm in no position to "understand". I don't sign the cheque, the bosses do. If they're unhappy, well, there's really nothing I can do. Pointless to apologise for any seemingly "oversights". Just have to come up with a good explaination to convince the decision makers?

Just be straigthforward in your next deal. Don't count us in though. I have no intention to deal with you anymore. =)

Labels: business, cunning, sales, sly