Bibjo, i'm really not shouting at all here, just putting across some of my opinions. Sorry if you get that impression from my last post.
Keefer, i'm trying to protect everyone's interest here, that's all mate!
1) The customers that paid more than you originally will be p***ed off.
Too bad
That's a bit rough!I'm simply trying to remain sensitive to the masses and the bigger national picture here mate! 2) The customers that own 749's and feel theirs has just been devalued dramatically because you forgot what you paid will be p***ed off.
get over it its just a basic model
I can see why you would say that but you're missing the point chap! The same rules apply for all bikes from the cheapest to the most expensive. This 749 thread is merely an example! Call it an M620 or an 999R then!!! 3) The new customers that go into their local dealer and can't get as good a deal as that (for whatever reason) will be p***ed off.
go somewhere else then
That's not a viable or prefferable solution to most and doesn't build any customer / dealer relationships. I know for a fact the vast majority of customers would prefer to deal locally on a level playing field than feeling they have to travel. Neither does it help the network of dealers that have put themselves there for the benefit of the customers (it's not all about making money you know. Well not to me anyway!) 4) The dealers (like me) that feel they are put in an awkward position because of this misguided thread will be p***ed off.
you wont sell it for les than you want anyhow
yeah but we like to make sales, introduce new people to the brand and make money whilst still looking after the customer interest as best we can. I don't like feeling I have to sell my soul just to make a buck or two! Sometimes I feel people resent us making money, God forbid that ever happens? 5) The people that are trying to buy used machines and have just been given false hope as to what they can afford will be p***ed off.
don't believe the hype
I don't need to believe it. In my position I face it daily. I know what the hype is, plus I am aware of the reality better than most. I've seen, on numerous occaions, peoples hopes dashed when they get a reality check!! 6) The customers that are trying to sell a used machine on this forum (or anywhere else on the planet) will be scratching their heads thinking they are over priced when they're not........They will be p***ed off.
stop dreaming you know what its worth at the end of the day
Yeah mate, I know what they are worth, but threads like this don't exactly help anyone else figure out what the score is. I'm not dreaming here, this is my job! 7) Ducati Uk and Ducati in Italy (I know they both read the threads on this forum) will be upset! (better not say p***ed off here )
why they'll just be glad to see more people getting into the brand.
I doubt (in fact I know) Ducati are not thrilled about their brand being devalued, just like the rest of us. I go to dealer meetings both here and Italy, i've spoken to the top management personally on many occasions regarding this topic. Keefer, i'm really not trying to be argumentative here, i'm thinking of everyones best interest, including yours
and mine
Discounting happens, it's a way of life! I accept that. I may even do it occasionally dependant on the circumstances.
The "Ducati Experience" is all about community, fun, riding bikes, solidarity amonst like-minded folk and much, much more. In my opinion, this is the only brand with such an attraction, that's why I love it so much. I've made some true friends in here and had a real laugh doing it! See last weeks thread about the Scottish contingent Christmas night out!
As long as each customer feels looked after. That's the big picture. Comparisons between one to another in my experience don't always help, they can create discord that otherwise wouldn't exist!
Just my opinion though!