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Robert, the ad sounds good. Anyone interested in a 382 should be swayed enough to give you a call. Personally, before I would call on boat, I would always do a little research.

Perfect wording...When my buddy called you on your new 353, it was "well below" the quote he got local.
If anyone is in the market for a new Formula, you need to call Nelems.

Well ready for my 2 cents worth.......................

Robert I agree with what you say about sending my BEST price to someone that will not pick up the phone and talk to me one on one!
I have been shopped by everyone from New York to San Diego and will not undercut some other dealer in his area. I need to know where he is going to use the boat, if he has a problem with his local dealer what is it and can I help them make it right.
I usually send them an e-mail back with MSRP of the boat they are asking about and a spec sheet on the boat. We provide toll free numbers for people to call on and give them our private phone numbers to call me direct.
As for the gentlemen that talked about texting a price is the latest rage.........you can back the truck up because that aint going to get you any answer because it cost about the same as a short phone call and if you can type me a message it only takes 10 numbers to talk to me direct.
I agree with Robert that if you take the time to call then you deserve a great price on the boat you are looking for.
If you think I am wrong ......thats OK but I would NEVER buy anything until I could speak with someone on the phone or in person to make sure this is someone I can trust. Our boats gentlemen are NOT cheap and you deserve the best price you can get on your next purchase..........BUT it needs to be from someone you feel good working with and know your best interest is being looked after..........
Opinons..........573-216-4392 Steve Lemens

Well said,Selpel. I am very easy to deal with,but all I ask is give me some assurance that you are serious,and you will get my best price.We are not car dealers,we have only one shot at a very small group of real buyers.We don't have tires to kick,we have,with Formula,the best boats you can buy,IMHO.If you agree with that,and you are in my territory,or an open territory,and you seriously want to buy a Formula.I am pretty much sure I can sell you one.The internet is a great start, and a personal phone call is all it takes to finish it.

For some of you internet shoppers.......................
Try getting your best price by e-mail on a new Bentley, Lexus or any other top of the line auto with just an e-mail and see how many answers you get! Bet you will be surprised!!!.............

What I said was the up and coming generation uses e-mail and text to communicate, much more than someone even in their late 20's. Ignore it if you wish but it's a fact. I never said texting took less time, it takes more time and sometimes irritates me. I said it's becoming more and more a way business gets done, especially with younger people and with the professionals, I see it a lot with my doctor customers. Lots of e-mails sent from blackberrys.. Many times after normal hours.

Remember the platnum rule...treat people how they want to be treated, not how you want to be treated. Or as they used to say, the customer is always right but you were clear to point out how you do things

I'll close my participation in this thread by suggestion you "may" be leaving some sales on the table by not taking electronic forms of communication seriously.

I've read each post and agree with alot of you. I remember when the internet wasn't really a form of communication or advertisement, but technology has evolved into other forms of communication; email and texting. As a boat salesman, I'll gladly take any lead I can get on a boat, especially in the current economy. I respect and understand someones reasoning for just an email, I do it too!

I've been successful with email in that I'll get aggressive on my price once I've learned enough to get down and dirty. I don't feel that one email with the question, "Whats your best price?" deserves my best price. As in a phone call, open communication is still the key and if someone is willing to communicate with me online, I'll do what is necessary to sell a boat as long as its not conflicting with another dealers territory or to low ball another salesman whom the buyer will usually go back to and play us against each other.

I usually pass on the call for price ads to be honest, as stated they "usually" are way to high this is not always the case thou, now if I was seriosly shopping NEW boats i would probally just pick up the phone, so I see your point also.
On the other hand I would love to no what your price is on that 271. and thats just a curiosity thing