Car Dealership Ignores Elderly Man...Next Day, He Buys the Company and Fires the Staff!

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[@Mr.ThomasStories]

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[@RoynRai]

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[@pjreynoldsa1]

My first day as a Toyota salesman, a disheveled old man walked into the showroom. The entire sales force scattered. I welcomed him to the dealership.... He asked dozens of questions, the answers to which I offered without a commitment from him. Never ending questions. He bought 38 pick up trucks on my first sale, then a minimum of 12 each in 24 locations nationwide over the following 6 months. ............Lesson learned!

[@KATONKA...]

Pjreynoldsa1..your story made my son in law laugh so hard his eyes watered and he almost pissed his pants. He owns one of the biggest Toyota dealerships among other brands

[@gerrydave7586]

👏👏👏As an entrepreneur, I’ve experienced vendors without far thinking reasoning. Sad, actually. It’s their loss and not worth doing business with those clowns.

[@IngridNaraine]

Judge not lest ye be judged and that credo made you a rich and successful Toyota salesman

[@lestorhaslam]

Great stuff, well done!

[@DannyBailey-k2q]

Must be Toyota commerical

[@tommontague5721]

OK, True story....Back around 1978 I was a mechanic working at JANACO Porsche/Audi/BMW on Firestone and the 605 freeway, I think now it's McKenna Dealership. I was in my 20's and a line mechanic during the week and on weekends I put on a shirt and tie and was a salesman. One dark rainy Saturday afternoon this old guy wearing overalls covered in all colors of paint, shoes included was standing in the BMW showroom. No salesmen talked to him and I waited to see if any would. After a few minutes and no one around I walked up and greeted him. He was a real nice guy and wanted some info about the BMW 733 which was a very expensive 4 door mini Limo, a beautiful car. I gave him the information book and talked about the car, then he asked about the BMW 528 smaller 4 door and I gave him the book on that one too. Somehow the conversation turned to fishing and where the best lake was for trout. I told the old guy I was going to the coffee machine for a coffee and could I get him one too, He said sure, thank you. After a while he left but returned the next day, Sunday morning looking for me. He handed me two frozen trout he caught and again we were talking fishing. I noticed he was still wearing the same overalls covered in paint. He kept looking at that black 733 BMW on the show room, waved good bye and then he left. That afternoon he came back with a briefcase asking for me, still wearing the same paint covered overalls. I greeted him, offered another cup of coffee and he said no thanks, I'm here to buy cars. "I want that black 733 BMW in the showroom, the rose red 528 BMW for my Wife and a white 320 BMW for my Son". After we sat down in my office and wrote up all three cars he paid cash from his briefcase. The reason I found out why he wore overalls covered in paint was he owned a company that painted older mobile homes in mobile home parks and was making bank doing so.......Anyway, true story, sorry about the long read thought some would enjoy it.

[@goldwingman1500]

Never Judge a Book by its Çover,From AUSTRALIA.04/10/2024 @ 9.09 Am.

[@mzollnerable]

Great story. I take it you are in the US. To anyone thinking of any purchase over ten thousand dollars cash, be advised both the ATF and IRS are notified of any "cash" transaction over ten thousand dollars. (Thank you terrorists) You may get a call having to prove the funds are legal and post tax. Good luck all you cash workers.

[@dar4835]

​@@mzollnerable Did you read the date? 1978. That law wasn't in effect yet...

[@jackcrowley8139]

I loved your story, a lesson well learned. You can't judge people from their appearances. Treat everyone with respect, as you did. It paid off well for you.

[@vajhuamsibluag]

In late 70's, I went to a car sale store. I was an old small Bronco. I walked into the store and met a sale man. I asked for the price of the vehicle. He immediately asked, "What do you do for living?" I answered, " I just full around like you", and simply walked out without further conversation.

[@61espo]

I walked into a Chevy dealer in Riverside, Calif with every intention in buying the new at the time 1999 Corvette. I tried to get a salesman to help me and they all said “I’m busy right now” maybe it was the way I was dressed, T Shirt & Jeans with holes in them. That’s the way I dressed everyday. Anyway this new young sales girl who was as nervous as can be approached me and I told her I would like to buy the Maroon Corvette they had on the showroom floor. Her eyes got huge and she asked how much I would be putting down. I said, all of it.. all of a sudden the older salesman tried to push her out of the sale to which I said “Excuse me but you had your chance now beat it”! I also made sure she didn’t get screwed after the sale on the commission because I called the GM of the dealership and said she had better get every penny or I would contact the labor board. She sent me a letter thanking me a week later for sticking with her even though she was new and did make a lot of mistakes. But that’s a part of learning I had told her when we were doing the paperwork! She’s now a manager at another dealership in Southern California and doing great!

[@jackcrowley8139]

Good story. I'm glad you followed up to make sure she got what was coming to her.

[@edgarcia4794]

Born and raised in Riverside, Ca. The Riverside Auto Center by chance?

[@61espo]

@@edgarcia4794No it wasn’t…

[@murraycharters6102]

Good n you mate . I just posted an interesting true story different to yours but just as pertinent.

[@DB-thats-me]

Same thing happened in Auckland, New Zealand. A quietly dressed older man entered the Mercedes’ truck division sales room. The senior salesman, noting the underdressed man, sent the junior salesman over to she what the old man wanted. He wanted three Mercedes tractor units!!! The senior salesman quickly interceded, whereupon Mr Gubey (owner of a chain of supermarkets) dismissed him. “I wasn’t good enough for your attention before, you are not getting it now. Be gone! The junior salesman received the entire commission. 👍

[@stormytempest6521]

Just goes to show...never judge a book by it's cover ! Wonderful story.

[@philcullis8602]

This happened to a friend of my wifes . She was a junior salesperson in a realestae office in one the most exclusive beachside suburbs in Sydney. Late on a Saturday afternoon an old bloke dressed in board shorts and t-shirt came and asked to look at a property they had advertised. The owner of the agency said, we're just about closing come back later. My wifes friend said, i have some time I'll take you there. On Monday morning a new Bentley pulls up outside the office and a well dressed man in suit and tie comes in. The owner rushes over bowing and scraping, hello sir how can i help you. The old bloke says, you cant help me you were too busy on Saturday. I will only deal with that lady over there. True story .

[@jackcrowley8139]

Love it!

[@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk]

How many wives did you have? Was this in America?

[@markpalka6382]

A customer is not a nuisance to your business, but the reason for it! Treat every customer with due respect!!

[@tomecolodge]

I was selling mobile homes during 2008 recession. A man with an old rusty pick up truck pulled in with muddy coveralls and barn boots. Nobody would take him so I did. He had $18,000 in cash in his pocket. That was my first sale.

[@nickcaines8976]

good man

[@jeffharper7579]

I would talk to someone in farmer outfit or just blue jeans and a tee shirt long before someone in a suit, 1 money does not impress me 2 money does not make the man 3 I have had a small excavating business and " the common man" will pay but the ones in suits more times than not try to get by with out paying the full amount 4 I just don't trust any body that wears a suit , lawyers, professional people and politician!!!!

[@billiestevens318]

@tomecolodge Sounds made up

[@jeffharper7579]

I knew of a man that wore faded jeans drove a old rusted out truck and he was very nice easy going guy, very few people knew who he was but he started a business in a old chicken coop and it grew in to a very good business oh and he was a multi millionaire and if you had a idea for starting up a business he would listen and if he thought it would make good money he would help you but you had to pay him back with interest but he helped a few get up and run or he would point them in the right direction to get started, this world needs more like him, he said life is not about money but doing what you like.

[@Bucky63]

Saw this as a teenager in Wisconsin. Farmer came in to the Cadillac dealership. No one gave him the time of day. He went down the street and bought two Lincolns from folks who treated him with respect.

[@spencerboaz2385]

I have a story almost just like this . The man I worked for drove a faded old Lincoln and looked like he slicked his hair back with motor oil . But at the time he was one of the wealthiest men in Beaumont Texas . He was disrespected at a large restaurant chain that had just opened there . Two days later he went back and had bought the franchise . He went in and asked if anyone remembered him and got the same response , he fired everyone there and closed it down till it was reopened with all new staff . I was a young man working at one of his machine shops . We became good friends and I spent many hours talking with him about many things other than machine work . He was a brilliant man with a list of patents as long as his arm he owned . I hope everyone that watched this video learned something bless everyone and respect the old people that built this country you may learn something the easy way .

[@jackcrowley8139]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@MichaelSeanOBrien]

I am 78 years old. * I really enjoyed this story and video and the outcome of the Car Dealership ! ! * Mr. Harrison Walker is truly a fine man with intelligence and old-time wisdom. * When the younger generation gets to that old age generation, they ( will ) understand this story and video more and more.. * Excellent video and very informative, and "Thank you" for sharing the video ! ! * Excellent video and ( NEVER ) judge a book by its cover, lesson learned ! ! "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)

[@JanieHollis-sz9oc]

Sales staff, need to treat everyone with respect.

[@7779-c3m]

80%Sales and leadership People need to LOSE there JOBS , The other 20% Need raises.

[@joycedass8150]

​@@7779-c3m Well said..., mo$t of them $ale$ staff JUDGE customers by their outward appearance / dressing.. What they FAIL to under$TAND, while shopping one ought to be ca$ual, just feel comfortable & free from office or formal attire, anyway even $kin color is prejudged as to,, the kind of like 👀" like can u AFFORD this ?

[@dugie5246]

My cousins husband was car salesman in Ford dealership. On day a older man wearing bib overalls, T shirt and boots. Clothing was clean and man was clean shaven Man had his daughter. A salesman approached man who said he was looking to buy a new car for daughter who is graduating from high school. Salesman helped man, showing him some cars daughter wanted to see. Finally daughter picked out car. Salesman asked old man to come in office to get paperwork done. Salesman asked how much old guy was going to put down Old guy stood up, pulled a waud of money out of pocket that would choke a horse . Told salesman give me your best out the door cash price. A price was agreed to including DMV paperwork license. Old man asked to speak to management. Manager showed up and old man said he had been to 4 other car dealers and no one offered to help him. This was only dealership that helped so he bought car. Old guy said apparently other dealers didn't think he had money.

[@Gatekeeper-p6g]

The Truth is that the World still Judges people by their appearance! Watching from America!

[@hubertdeyette5070]

So sad but true. A company I worked for in 2001 one of the workers went to look at a new car. He just left work in jeans and a t shirt. The sales staff told the new worker t o go and talk to this person. The new salesman showed him the car he picked out. He said I want 10 cars just like this one. The other sales people were not happy.

[@slantzilla4962]

I listen to this whole story , and I truly found it to be awesome, life lesson karma. Be kind. ❤️

[@stephendiamond9893]

Similar story in Pennsylvania. an elderly farmer walked into a bank wanting to withdraw $100 from his account. He’s wearing torn jeans and disheveled hat. He goes to the first teller window that is open only to be told to go to the next window, which had a line going out the door. He walked out. The next day he returned with 25 people wearing pinstripe suits. They were lawyers turns out he was the major stockholder of the bank. He withdraw $53.5 million and three months later the bank went under True story moral of the story don’t judge a book by its cover. You just don’t know who that person may be.

[@debraconner2493]

Jed Clampett

[@Barbarapape]

I can relate to this story, a local Hi-Fi dealer once treated me in a similar way suggesting that i went down the street to find another dealer that stocked less expensive equipment. A few years later, they were adverstising for a repair tech, so i applied for the job and to my surprise they didn't remember me and offered me the postion. I waited my time before making them aware that i was a customer that they had chased away. the look on their faces was worth the wait.

[@RandallMaluenda-p5b]

This particular story may be “fake,” but it represents a common occurrence that happens often and is documented and related anecdotally. Good job.

[@biketech60]

There is a story that singer Grace Slick of the Jefferson Airplane walked into a Jaguar dealership in her native San Francisco and , wearing clothes like hippies wore , inquired the price of the then new Jaguar XKE coupe or convertible . Upon the answer she pulled that much cash out of her jeans and paid for it . Can't judge a book by it's cover .

[@montynorth3009]

It's clickbait.

[@nickphillips2125]

I am 77 years old and usually dress in jeans & t-shirt. Some ten years ago, something similar happened to me. Walked into a new car dealership, seeking a late model used car. Entering the showroom, I noticed three salesmen drinking coffee, standing in a group. There were five new cars sitting on the showroom floor... I walked from car to car, taking time at each to examine the vehicle. From time to time I'd glance over at the sales' staff, still chatting away at each other. After nearly 20 minutes of exploring the showroom and having no sales' person approach me... I departed. Next day went to a different dealership (same auto brand) where I was greeted warmly. I bought a 'newer' used car that day and have bought two new cars in the following years at that same dealership

[@raybame5816]

I had exactly the same experience at a local Subaru dealership. My wife and I looked at two cars on the floor but although there were sales staff moving around or chatting, no one approached us. After 15 -20 mins we left and went to a different Subaru dealer. Welcomed in every way......bought two cars, 1 for her 1 for me. Some people.....meh

[@craigroach8297]

NEVER judge a book by its cover . Many years ago I worked at a high end fashion store in New York . They specialized in couture fashions and carried the best of everything . One day two two ladies strolled in wearing house dresses and flip flops . The entire staff completely ignored them except for the fur manager. With his assistance, the mother and daughter spent in access of $500,000 dollars in one day ! In follow-up visits , they spent over $1,000,000 ! If one of the staff had taken the time to assist these ladies , their commission would have been $50,000 ! Sometimes extremely wealthy people will shop in motley cloths just to fool the staff . I think the above should be a good lesson for any would be salesperson . Never ever judge a book by its cover 😅 !

[@alpinewhite]

"excess"

[@daysoff4ever]

Happened to me. Went to Dodge dealer dressed short and tshirt. Was looking at red Viper on floor. I was ignored. Finally I asked to talk to a salesperson. A guy came out and stood no closer than 20 feet from me by office door. He was very rude and dismissive. I was willing to buy either silver or red at the time-cash. So, I asked his name as he never offered it and left. Went home- called another dealr that had silver on the floor ( Shingle Springs Dodge) I bought next day. I drove directly to other dealership in my silver Viper. Asked to speak with manager. Showed him the car and purchase order dated that day and explained about his salesman. Cant remember his name. Lets just say, He looked beyond pissed yet very apologetic. I assume that salesman no longer worked there after that day. Very satisfying experience.

[@kenbossone5252]

In 1985 I walked into a Buick dealership with my 4 year old son, and walked up to a beautiful new Buick. I was well dressed but three salespeople ignored me laughing and drinking coffee. I opened all the doors and hood and trunk and then slammed them shut. Still I was ignored. My son said, "daddy, when can we go home." I replied by shouting, "well as soon as one of those people can sell me a car." Still being ignored, suddenly the sales manager came out and said, sir, is everything okay?" He had heard me shout and all the banging of the doors, etc. I told him I was completely ignored by the salespeople, whereby he said, "sir is this the car you want." I replied in the affirmative, and he said, sir, if you will come into my office I will show you our invoice and you can purchase the car for $100.00 over our invoice. I did and bought the car, whereby we both walked into the showroom, and he walked up to the three salespeople, including a nice looking lady, and told them to clean out their desks, as they were fired.

[@christinegiddings6398]

Hi

[@glenray335]

The other 2 were hitting on the hot girl and couldn't be interrupted. Lol.

[@LifeStory99999]

This video teaches a powerful lesson on humility, respect, and the importance of not judging others by appearances. Harrison Walker's story is both inspiring and thought-provoking, showing how true power lies in resilience and character. His calm response to mistreatment and subsequent actions demonstrate the strength of quiet determination. By purchasing the dealership, Harrison not only took control but also redefined its values, transforming it into a place of integrity. Thank you to the creators for sharing such a meaningful story-one that reminds us all to treat everyone with respect. Wishing everyone here kindness and understanding in all their interactions!

[@IncredibleHeartStories]

this is the second time I've come back to watch this video. what an amazing revenge story! i love how harrison turned that whole dealership around. its a great reminder that you should never judge a book by its cover. this guy showed everyone what success and integrity really looks like!

[@tmac6688]

I worked at a Toyota dealership in North Carolina back in 2005. An old farmer came in and bought 6 Tundra's cash on the spot. After he left one of the older salesman said that was one of the richest tobacco farmers in Wake county. I said how do you know that. He said I sold him the last 6

[@ImmanuelDutoit]

Well done I am sure that this is a good example of sales people not trained for the job. I had a simpler experience with a new job at one of the known jewelers. When an old but poorly Coppel came into the store ,my manager said that I must find out what they want. I greyed them with respect and invited 7:35 them to take a seat.I offered them a cup of coffee. Short the story, I sold them the most expensive and the biggest Dimond ring in the shop. So newer judges people.

[@laurakilmer8652]

This was absolutely great. Whenever I would shop for a car, I never dressed up.. I wanted them to think I didnt have much. LOve it.

[@CYCO1631]

I go out of my way to find and help people like that. Even got to meet a 90 year old survivor of the Battleship USS Virginia, just by seeking an old man with a WWII era service cap out, who happened to be sitting on a bench at the state fair. Most men and women I've met like this are awesome!

[@barryh1477]

Good for him and these people like him to sort the sort of people out for good God bless you

[@Nora-us4hp]

Don't judge a book by its cover. Watching from PNG

[@johndanvers7706]

That happened to my old boss goes into GM dealership. All the suits ignored him. The new guy went and asked him how to help him and he ordered two brand new cars and the suits try to step in, but my old boss told him in harsh words to get lost in the new fellow, got the commissions.

[@dhansel4835]

My experience at a car dealership here in Houston was at a dealer, Mac Haik Ford. That day I took my wife to work early one morning and stopped by Mac Haik Ford to get some literature and talk to a salesman about getting my wife a new car. This dealership’s ‘catch phrase’ was “Get that Great Mac Haik Feeling”. I walked in the show room looking around at all the vehicles. I picked up some brochures from one of the displays. I sat down and watched what I figured was salesmen talking among themselves. After 20 minutes or so I got up from my seat and said “Sir, Is anyone helping you”. He said I’m a salesman. I told him “I’m a customer and right now I don’t have “That Great Mac Haik Feeling”. “How about I go and talk to the sales manager since you are busy scratching your balls”. I got the information and left, never to return to that dealership.

[@IngridNaraine]

Good going whoever you are. Workers in any business have to realize that they have a job because of customers. Leave their prejudices and hangups at the door when they come into work and remember they are there to work, not party.

[@sonnyjones426]

I saw this the man owned a large junkyard went into the Cadillac dealer. No one would talk to him , luckily a mechanic came threw and knew him and went to see what he needed. The mechanic made a great check that week .

[@rudysilva1894]

Older people have a lot of Wisdom! You can learn from listening to older people! I visit a Nursing Home almost daily and can’t wait to see and visit my family and friends at the Nursing Home!! Listening to the stories of how times were back in the day!

[@dennisfetterman1644]

Man, these stories get more outlandish by the day

[@RealLifeStory-r7e]

I believe it’s true! As someone with life experience. On my first day as a sales representative for Nissan, an elderly man with a humble appearance but sharp eyes walked into the showroom. All the other salespeople seemed to avoid him immediately, but I chose to warmly welcome him. The old man asked countless questions about every detail of the car line, from the engine to the warranty policy. I patiently answered, not hesitating even though he showed no sign of wanting to buy. Thinking it was just a casual conversation, I made an effort to address all his inquiries. After a long while, he suddenly asked me to prepare the paperwork and closed the deal to buy 26 SUVs on my very first sale! That wasn’t all-over the next three months, he returned to Nissan dealerships across the North, buying at least 15 more cars at each location for his business.

[@michaelwilbur7959]

HI LOVE THOSE KIND OF STORIES. MONTREAL QUEBEC CANADA

[@deankock1014]

It's fake stories

[@BarryThacker-t5l]

Years ago, my dad was a car salesman in Fayetteville NC. They took turns approaching new customers. An old rough looking black guy came in. Nobody wanted to help him. My dad sold him a brand-new Cadillac paid full price in cash. My dad delivered the car he gave my dad a gallon of moonshine. You cannot look at somebody and tell how rich or smart they are. Take that to the bank.

[@novaseline4u]

I've been treated like that a few times. I just don't give the offenders any business. This does remind me of an Elvis Presley story though. It happened when Elvis was just starting to make big money, but most people, save the young ones, didn't know who he was at that time. He stopped in at a Cadillac dealership. when he asked about a car, the salesman blew him off, and said something like he couldn't afford it. Elvis walked out, and came across an older gentleman who was doing maintenance on the dealership property. Elvis strul up a conversation, and asked the man if he thought the Cadillac was a good car. The man replied that he thought it was. Elvis asked him, "If you could have any car here for your own, besides that one over there, which one would you pick?" The man thought about it, and then pointed out a car to Elvis. Elvis shook his hand, and went back inside. This time he had a conversation with the owner of the dealership, and told him of his encounter with the salesman. Then he bought both the car he had his eye on, and the one the man pointed out, and told the owner he wanted the maintenance man to have the sales commission on them. Elvis then gave the man the car he had pointed out, and told him it was his, and thanked him. The maintenance man had the surprise of his life, and if I'm not mistaken, the salesman was canned on the spot.

[@jackcrowley8139]

I love this story.

[@rockym2931]

I think I have seen that same Cadillac. Elvis owned it, and that older year model, it had to be the same one.

[@laurakilmer8652]

Ocala Fl. I like thisl My Dad owned a Dealership in Indiana. He never dressed up. people usually didnt think he owned the place. I really like this video.

[@ozzymd1]

I was a parts counter person for a auto supplier for a long time , at my hire , my boss said treat everyone with respect you don't know who some people actually are , could be owner , shareholders etc ......

[@ronaldhawkins3957]

I had a similar experience at San Jose Ford (Capitol) in 2007. I'm long-haired, tattooed, pierced, and foreign, and after asking for help twice in 30 minutes, I gave up and walked out. Then I drove down the road to Sunnyvale Ford and ordered a 2008 GT Mustang Convertible, which I still own. It was their loss that day-I hope one of the salespeople is reading this.

[@howardauten]

When I graduated from high school, my dad and I went looking for a car that I could drive to college. A hardtop sedan with enough room for my guitar and amp to fit. All the salesman wanted to show me were GTO's, Firebirds and so on. Refused to listen so we went to another dealership and I got a 1966 Mercury Comet. Perfect for me

[@tymartin1508]

A comet?! Do you still have that classic?

[@RobertoFonseca-vm4lm]

It is not about buying or selling but respect for another human being for what he/she represents in any kind of business whether you own it or not.

[@adilvasi1727]

When I was not financially well off, I visited a Mercedes dealership and they gave me the last-choice salesman to show me around. Years later I made sure I went to a different Mercedes dealership where their best sales staff served me and I bought their top range car. Then last year Mercedes invited me for their new car launch. I drove there in my Porsche 2-door. Nine salesman saw me and stood at the entrance to serve me. Loved every second of it.

[@celingovejera6869]

Lessons learned. If you are arrogant, you gain nothing. Watching from Australia..

[@WvvwvvwwVvwwvwv]

Priceless

[@jeangoodson6919]

Fabulous

[@CJBW335]

Great stuff. I'm sure I would not care for it either! I remember a film with Lee Marvin saying to a young upstart 'So you are the future'? He replied 'Yes I reckon so'. Lee then said ...well I don't want any part of it!

[@pamelagoldberg2641]

Some years ago I wanted to buy a new car. It was a choice between two different makes and I had a trade in. I went to the Nissan dealership, spoke to the young salesman who gave me all the rubbish about his best price, spoke to his manager etc. I told him I was buying a car that afternoon.i then went to the Vauxhall dealership where the middle-aged man sat me down, offered me coffee and worked out the deal which I accepted. Later when I got home the Nissan salesmen phoned to say he could improve the offer. He was stunned that I had already bought a car. Which part of I was going to buy a car today was so difficult to understand? Maybe he had never sold a car to a woman before 😂

[@dannysinclair5323]

Watching from West Virginia, USA

[@LivingMemoryStory-1]

a beautiful story

[@adrianhughes8143]

Absolutely love this story that all customers and people should be treated with respect and kindness no matter how they are dressed or their situation. Mr Harrison is a true humanitarian who gets rid of the self centered people with a disgusting attitude, good on you Mr Harrison and all the Mr Harrison's in the World. ❤❤💂‍♂️💂‍♂️🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@nooranivaljee3292]

Very well done he taught them a good lesson of how to treat people and not to judge a book by its cover and to treat people with respect and kindness

[@raybame5816]

One thing I've learned...salespeople are selling themselves. The customer is in your store/business because they want what you sell. You can sell the product by YOUR personal interaction with the customer...80 y/o, been there.

[@alangeddes268]

As a teen in the early 1960's my family happened to be friends with a musician that had made it to the top. He was a gear head. I had gone off with him both of is in well worn jeans and T shirts.Thjis exact same happened at a high end dealership. I learned that clothes and appearance should never mean anything specially in any kind of sales . He's been gone for some time now but his family still owns the dealership.

[@TerenceCody]

In the early 90's when i retired I went to an Adelaide volvo dealer to purchase a new car. The salesman was anything but interested because of the way we were dressed and the company car I came in. he really turned us off so we left. Later we went to a suburban dealership and was very courteriouly reeceived and subsequently purchased the car we wanted. In speaking the dealership, we told our story and he said that this salesman was well know for his poor service and acceptance. So he lost a sale.

[@Rroll100]

I was waiting for over a year for my 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 from a really nice saleswoman in town. My wife’s 2020 Ioniq Electric was bought 60 miles up North when I used to traverse. My 6 arrives and I get a call from a male that my car was arriving in a week. I called back and left messages and he took his time answering my messages. When I told him I was not comfortable dealing with someone who was ignoring me, his response was - and then I don’t want to deal with you either. I called up North who had what I wanted at a slightly higher cost and I took a 2 hour bus to pick up my new car. Oh and the car was bought at MSRP + 500 dealers extra allowed margin. Nice to be independent and be able to tell a sold customer that they don’t want to deal with you either.

[@2beer49]

24 years ago in August I bought myself a brand new convertible car and paid cash. While I was outside smoking a biker and his lady rolled up cauz he wanted to buy a new truck. I ride also but looked like a regular citizen that day. No one at that Dodge dealership would even go talk to biker. I could see that he was a NAM vet by a couple of patches on his cut/ vest and me being a vet also we had some common ground. I told the biker that he would probably have better luck at the Ford place across the street cauz they didn't care who you were or how you looked and I knew that this dealer was about to lose a sale. His bike showed the money invested. So did his lady. He fired up his Hog, yelled a loud F.U. at the sales people and went to buy a new Ford. I went back in and told the sales people that they had just lost a great sale and they told me they don't like to deal with biker trash. I said then that makes you stupid people. Bikers who own Big expensive Harley's either have the best credit or the cash stash to by what we want,so refund my down payment cauz I am a biker and a Vet also. They sputtered and tried to change my mind but I got what I wanted and left to buy that new car somewhere else.

[@nickkostakis9600]

Great show BRILLIANT thank you so much from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 😊

[@Ronald-bp5kg]

My good friend was a Vietnam vet USMC his wife wanted a jeep salesman said her credit didn’t qualify he said how much cash salesman laughed. Gregg went to the bank got out 10 grand in cash dropped it on the table and said never mind I’ll buy a new one. By the way Gregg dressed you never knew he had close to a million in the bank

[@TimothyWinchester-z1s]

I work a Chevy dealership as an outside lot manager, 18 months, and had my uncle stop by one afternoon, to visit me and he wanted to look at/for a new truck. My uncle is a farmer and was dressed as such. He came out to say goodbye 30 minutes later and I asked him if he got the info he was after and he said NO, I couldn't get anyone to deal with me. He said I don't know how you work with people that rude and ignorant, but I guess you don't see it working out in the yard here. We said our goodbyes and he left and I went back to work. I thought about what he'd said all the rest of the day and close to quitting time I went in and said "did any of you notice that old smelly farmer earlier" and chuckled. One of the salesman said yeah can you imagine an old dirty guy like that looking at a new $55,000 truck. I said yes with a straight face my uncle was going to give you $25,000 down and finance the rest, because I bought his old truck and he had nothing for a trade so he was going to put a bunch of money down instead. They all were shocked at that and that I knew who he was. He was always a lifelong Chevy owner and went home, two towns over and bought the same truck from another dealership. He came to my dealership as a way of him showing ME support and they treated him like a clown. My uncle owns one of the three biggest dairy farms in New England, never judge on appearance.

[@stujonny]

I believe lots of us can relate to this situation, although I am not cable of owning a dealership but am much capable of buying a new vehicle, with sufficient cash and top grade credit score, even with a car loan, so often I paid off entire balance in less than a year of time, but I've experienced those treatments, being ignored by floor sales team. I don't dress shabby, drive a decent well maintained clean car when we drove in to the lot and we are still being treated as low class customers.

[@georgeOswald-j6o]

I'm from Illinois people today don't underestimate the powers of the elders yet give them respect they're the one's that shape the world for tomorrow's generation more power too Harrison Amen

[@Joseph-s7b9z]

Good for him,!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Let the force be with you

[@theladder06]

Amazing story 👍

[@GregorySweeting-i9v]

This sort of thing, happens all the time.

[@jdwht2455]

2X I've walked into dealerships wanting to buy a car with cash. Being an OF now can relate these. In 1968 I walked into a Ford dealer, after work in a factory, in Latham, NY as they advertised a '68 Torino GT Fastback. I actually got a salesman's eye. Asked him how much. He said it's on the sticker, kid (I was still young) then walked away. I went to the Ford dealer in Albany and bought the same car but in black for a much better price then sticker. Went back to Latham found the salesman and reminded him to not play games. #2, found a nice 2 year old BMW convert - nary a salesman could be bothered - shamed a couple with a snarkthen went to the local Ford dealer and bought the perfect T-bird. I worked as a service writer at a luxury dealership for a short time between jobs. This guy that looked like a derelict walked in the showroom. The sales staff almost genuflected. I asked who he was and was told to never judge anyone by appearance and a lesson I well remember, He was the biggest housing developer in the area and was well known as a good customer. He bought the most expensive car in stock using the biggest roll of cash I have ever seen even up to today. The fun of selling some sort of vehicle and the sales force.

[@keithpearson7059]

I bought the exact car ( used ) w/ 351 w / colume A.T. , GT wheels , factory hood scoop w/ turn signals on back of the scoop , bench seat , after I fixed it up did 125 m.p.h. .

[@davidlafferty8414]

On my way home from football / soccer I went into the local Range Rover garage to buy a new top of the range, Range Rover Sport. While sitting in the showroom model the Salesman came over, I asked him how much for this one and the delivery time. The salesman looked at my polo shirt with my team’s logo and looked out the window to see what I was driving. Immediately he said to me we are doing good deals on the Defender that was a totally different model and about half the price. I told him I’m not interested in the defender, two more times he said I could do you a great defender deal. I looked at him and told him that you are judging me by my football polo shirt and the car I’m driving, I told him to stick the sale and walked out. Several days later I bought a Mercedes costing more and with no judgment.

[@mikenonya6382]

Hope you went back to Range Rover dealership and showed them what you bought.

[@richardmedeiros4337]

I worked at a local dealer and a old man in bib overalls and know one help him, he was at the coffee machine digging for change I bought a cup and put the money in for another and told him get what you want,found out he owed deal ships from Nevada to the west coast and we be came friends

[@northwoodsartist]

It's happened to me several times (small female, looking younger than I am) and has happened to friends, and I've read many times about someone who was ignored and/or insulted due to the way they were dressed or appeared. If you own/work in a business, you just can't afford to do this. Even such as a little girl selling scout cookies...you never know if her father could come in the next day and spend big bucks...OR -- tell all his well-off friends how badly you treated his daughter or wife. I owned a store for a few years; I pledged not to be that way!

[@rockym2931]

I knew a lady that was treated this way. She went into a dealership that touted their customer service and was treated with contempt. When she saw the salesman soon afterward, he asked her about her car search. She told him, "I went to the other dealer and paid cash for a new Mustang". She said his jaw dropped.

[@Ivan-cr3vc]

Many years ago my Father sold cars at Rancho Chevrolet in Reseda CA. One day a man in regular working clothes came on to the lot and was looking over various vehicles. At the same time a couple with their young son came in and went straight to one of the new 396 Chevelles on display. A young salesman new to the job went to greet them as this was his "up" as the term went in the trade. An older hot shot salesman steered him to the older man and took the couple with the kid. Turned out the kid was a "looky lou" and nothing else. Then the hot shot tried to horn in on the the kid's prospective customer. The man spoke up and told him to get lost. He saw what the the hot shot did and revealed that he was a close friend of the general manager of the dealership. Every few years he replaced all his fleet of cars and trucks for his construction company. Story: the young salesman made a good commission that day.

[@jerryq1000]

After a 40 year career in industrial sales, those "salespeople" out there who take customers for granted usually don't last long. Treat people how you'd like to be treated. The "super salesman" types are usually flashes in the pan - order takers. You can either develop a customer or take an order; one is a long term asset, the other is something that will usually flame out because they will realize how inept the salesperson was/is.

[@nickcaci7238]

This brought tears to my eyes. What a gentleman!

[@cwwhite5137]

Excellent! Chip

[@sondrasmith-rr4mw]

Hubby and I owned a business, the grubbiest customer we had (a regular) was the richest man in 3 counties. My hubby was a down home country guy, never judged. One day he said, if you ever need a loan, I have 51% stock in local bank, you will get approved regardless. Never judge!

[@allanstephenson9336]

Over 20 years in car sales. I NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY THE COVER !!! 1 time a middle age man in overalls. And ya he had that farm smell. 3 salesman turned away. I went over. Helped him. Long story short he bought 5 trucks off me and sent a 2 page letter to. The boss. Me. I couldent let it be. On payday told the guys BOY THIS SMELLY MONEY LOOKS GOOD GOING INTO MY BANK ACCOUNT. ya. I can be a prick if need be. I worked at that dealer for years. Boss had me teaching the youngsters. HOW TO. AND NOT TREAT A CUSTOMER. proud to say in 4 yrs I was no lower than #3in sales all but 2 months I was out due to a bad car accident. Many times I'd have 2 people waiting for me to be done. Be nice. It's not hard. !!!😊😊

[@45035]

When I was young I worked part time at Al Parker Buick in Houston Texas. The owner Al Parker was just like this guy. Nice as they come ,but don`t mess with him. He was a WW2 VET. years latter I joined the Navy. I wrote him a letter and told him that he was my Hero. and I wanted to that him for letting me work at his dealership. Now a days the young people just don`t have time for some old fuddy doddy. Well they have to be taught a lesion like this.

[@darcyfoster8852]

I’m a middle aged female who became disabled in my early thirties and my only income is SSDI and it’s not even enough to cover rent for a 1 bedroom apartment not alone bills food and basic needs. I’m about to be homeless again and can’t take much more. My dream before I pass on is to some how have the money like this elderly gentleman so I could make the people around here to feel the way they treat me when they see me and totally ignore me. Sad how humans can treat others so horrible. God Bless that Amazing gentleman ❤

[@murraycharters6102]

@darcyfoster8852. My dear, you may not have money, but I think you would have a heart as big as Texas. I’ll bet you are a beautiful kind person, that would give away what you don’t have to help someone else. There are good people out there, I hope you get the love and compassion you deserve.

[@IzakLoots]

👍I'm from Pretoria in South Africa

[@Vernell-ve3tc]

This just happened to me also, I went to the dealership wanting to see a certain vehicle and have my other one serviced. Every salesperson ignored me and I was going to pay cash for the vehicle! Now I'm rethinking what and where I will look again.

[@stevesebek7962]

wish i could do that , hats off to MR. WALKER , sure he got the car he wanted .... for free

[@johnemerson1363]

An old friend asked me to drive him to a Bentley dealer. I drove a black 6 year old pick up. We were both wearing collared shirts and blue jeans. We got out and he started looking at the Bentleys in the show room. We saw a few salesmen standing on the side looking at us but making no effort to approach. After about ten minutes one of salesmen spoke to an obviously junior salesman and the young man finally approached us and asked if he could help. My friend said "Yes, I want to buy this car" indicating the most expensive Bentley in stock. He added "I will pay cash." He then turned to me and thanked me for the ride, that he would drive the Bentley home, and he did.

[@glennfryer1539]

Watching from the UK....Well done Mr Walker.....Bravo ....

[@grinz2000]

I saw basically the same thing. I’m a retired piano tuner, I was in a dealership doing floor tuning. A older man dressed in paint spattered overalls and a sweaty sailor’s cap came into the piano store just walking around looking at brand new shiny high end grand pianos. I watched him, and no salesman approached him.. he finally stopped at a very expensive grand piano about $40,000.00 and finally caught the eye of a reluctant salesman among the group who were ignoring him. I heard the old guy say to the salesman as he was approached and said ‘I’ll take this one, it for my granddaughters birthday’!… There was a large commission lost among the judgmental salesman. It was fun to watch their expressions!!

[@davidhorner1134]

We have an old saying / phase in the U.K. Any one heard the saying / phase The moral of this story is Don't judge a book by it's cover. Good, you sacked thoses who miss judged what you had to offer the car dealership. A great BIG Well done.

[@JohnDall-hx3si]

Watching from across the pond

[@normie8895]

In the UK I had always had an ambition to buy an Alfa Romeo 42, I went to the local showroom. and the sales guy said take the car for test drive and see what you think, I liked the car and drove back to the show room to talk business, but I found the sales guy was engaged in conversation with an upmarket time waster. He made no effort to communicate with me and I left the keys and left. A few weeks later I went to Portugal to visit our agent and the sales manager had one of these Alfa's and while I was impressed he told me it was a load of junk. Switch's broke, wiper blades fell off, had a replacement gear box etc, I was very relieved.

[@randa200771]

Something sort of similar happened me. My wife and myself went to a Jaguar dealer to purchase a new car. No one would come and talk to us as we had turned up in an old rusty banger. Eventually someone said that they didn't have time and we should go away and come back again. We walked across the road and purchased a brand new Chrysler. The day of delivery we drove the new car and parked in their reserved parking bay and went in saying what had happened showing our new car. A letter to Jaguar followed with a profuse apology from them and we then learned of a few staffing changes in that branch. I could have been a life long Jaguar customer if it wasn't for that appalling service, now I drive Aston Martin.

[@nothing-b2n]

OH that's ok,,,I AM LEAVING,,WHY WOULD I STAY AROUND THIS ?

[@nodebt6188]

Every time I go to Toyota, I am dressed in shorts and t shirt. As soon as I get out of the car I get swarmed by salesmen.

[@EdwardMuiruiri]

Watching from Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

[@JohnSwinford]

How true. When I first started out as a stock broker, I was usually the last in line to get the good "walkins'. One day, an unshaven elderly man with unmatched, wrinkled shirt and bermuda shorts was assigned to me. I listened to him and eventually he purchased $500,000 in municipal bonds.

[@johnshaddick6858]

What happened to these salesman and the rest of the staff, is called justice .

[@woxyroxme]

I worked in sales at a store in a mall back in the 80s, we were trained to realize that just because someone was wearing old clothes that didn’t mean that they didn’t have a wallet full of money.

[@MauriceChartrand]

Watching on the internet from Gatineau, QC, Canada, across the river from Ottawa, ON, Canada

[@Beauxtrux]

When I worked for a major SE heavy duty truck dealer, on my floor day a scruffy looking guy in bib overalls drove up in a beat up old pickup and wanted to look at tractors. The other sales guys sort of yucked it up as I spent a couple hours going through the specs on different stock trucks. So, he made a choice and filled out a credit application and to everyone's shock, was approved for $450k with no down payment. He bought three stock units, at nearly full price, with my commission at about $12k...lesson learned!

[@Sowhat300]

An apocryphal story goes that Elvis walked into the Nashville Cadillac dealer to buy a car with $5,000 cash. Dressed in jeans and white t-shirt, Elvis was told to bring his dad back and they would talk to him. Elvis goes out on the street and brings the first old guy he sees into the dealership. “This is my dad, I still want to buy the car.” The deal was made and Elvis buys the car and asks the salesman, who turned him down, what the commission on the sale was. The guy answered $500. Elvis takes back $500 and gives it to the old man. “He earned the commission.” By then they had figured out who young Elvis was.