WVU Tuba Dale
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Today the MAC man stopped in the shop, and as usual I felt like wheelin' and dealin'. I think I might have pushed it too far today. I asked him about any heavy duty tools he had, and he just picked up a used 3/4" IR 261 impact wrench. He wanted $150 for it, and I considered. We went out to the truck and the impact passed my inspection so I asked him about a socket set and he gladly showed me a Sunex 9 piece set that went for $148. I told him $220 and I'd take the lot.
Now the math: I pretty much got a 3/4" impact for $70 and a socket set for $150. I feel somewhat bad now that I think of it and don't want to cause any further deals to not happen because he usually does me well when I pay cash. Is it normal for dealers to do "combo" deals this good, or did I catch him in a tight spot? I really want to continue doing business with him, and don't want to offend. What are your opinions on my situation? Should I keep trying to deal or am I just going to offend him and end my good deal streak?
Now the math: I pretty much got a 3/4" impact for $70 and a socket set for $150. I feel somewhat bad now that I think of it and don't want to cause any further deals to not happen because he usually does me well when I pay cash. Is it normal for dealers to do "combo" deals this good, or did I catch him in a tight spot? I really want to continue doing business with him, and don't want to offend. What are your opinions on my situation? Should I keep trying to deal or am I just going to offend him and end my good deal streak?
He is a really humble guy to be around and wanted to make sure I didn't take advantage of him. You are right in saying he did have the final say in it. I do feel better about the situation, and now I'm off to find a bigger air hose.