What makes a good dealer a good dealer?

[koisrus]

I really, don't see how cookies, beer, pizza could even come close to making a good dealer. I must say even though I am new. That honesty was my reason for buying my new showa, Kevan(Genki Koi). Took so much time with me, he explained why I should not buy the showa, I had first admired. He said that if I wanted to show koi, which I may down the road, then I needed to learn what makes a fish better than the next one.. He could have sold me a fish for more money, than I actually spent. But he understood my goals. So for that I will say that he is in my opinion the most honest dealer in Norcal, that I have dealt with. And honesty works for me.

[lildude]

Quote: Originally Posted by koisrus I really, don't see how cookies, beer, pizza could even come close to making a good dealer. I must say even though I am new. That honesty was my reason for buying my new showa, Kevan(Genki Koi). Took so much time with me, he explained why I should not buy the showa, I had first admired. He said that if I wanted to show koi, which I may down the road, then I needed to learn what makes a fish better than the next one.. He could have sold me a fish for more money, than I actually spent. But he understood my goals. So for that I will say that he is in my opinion the most honest dealer in Norcal, that I have dealt with. And honesty works for me.

Do you also not see the other reasons koisrus? I believe I said 2 along with cookies. Those other 2 reasons are the real reasons. Usually when someone says something like beer, pizza and cookies they are joking.
I am happy you too have found your dealer, I have found mine.

[koiczar]

Quote: Originally Posted by koisrus I really, don't see how cookies, beer, pizza could even come close to making a good dealer. Did you really think this was a serious statement!!?? I must say even though I am new. That honesty was my reason for buying my new showa, Kevan(Genki Koi). Took so much time with me, he explained why I should not buy the showa, I had first admired. He said that if I wanted to show koi, which I may down the road, then I needed to learn what makes a fish better than the next one.. Absolutely correct!! That's what he should have done if you are new to the hobby. It's called building a relationship with the customer. Standard practice for an "honest" dealer!! He could have sold me a fish for more money, than I actually spent. But he understood my goals.So for that I will say that he is in my opinion the most honest dealer in Norcal, that I have dealt with. How many of the dealers here in the Bay Area have you PERSONALLY dealt with? There are a few more that fall into this category. I've known them personally for many years and their ethics standards are very high as well. And honesty works for me.

Seems to be the common thread for continuing to do business with any dealer !!

[lildude]

Quote: Originally Posted by koiczar Seems to be the common thread for continuing to do business with any dealer !!

Nicely said, and you did a good job defending the other breeders/Dealers in this region, discovered and undiscovered.

[Russell Peters]

OO-OO-OO-H-H!!!!!! Floor Pie.

[jnorth]

Whoa fellas!!! I think you guys are reading too much into koisrus posts. Koisrus said "most honest"...thats an opinion and they didn't say anyone was dishonest.

So back to the original question. I think honesty, track record, service and availability are the most important to me. Another thing I like is a good koi selection in varying price ranges . I only buy from two dealers now and I make no secret about who they are (just check my website).With that said, in the last year I have been to Mystic, Easterns, Genki, Champion, nameless, Vienna Aquarium, Quality Koi, Nishikigoi of Niigata and spoken with MANY others at shows. With the exception of the nameless one they all were very honest and quite frankly I would buy koi from a couple of them except I'm happy with the two I use so I'll stick with them.

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by jnorth Whoa fellas!!! I think you guys are reading too much into koisrus posts. Koisrus said "most honest"...thats an opinion and they didn't say anyone was dishonest. So back to the original question. I think honesty, track record, service and availability are the most important to me. Another thing I like is a good koi selection in varying price ranges . I only buy from two dealers now and I make no secret about who they are (just check my website).With that said, in the last year I have been to Mystic, Easterns, Genki, Champion, nameless, Vienna Aquarium, Quality Koi, Nishikigoi of Niigata and spoken with MANY others at shows. With the exception of the nameless one they all were very honest and quite frankly I would buy koi from a couple of them except I'm happy with the two I use so I'll stick with them.

So.... you don't like pie?

[jnorth]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell Peters So.... you don't like pie?

I love pie and the funny thing is I just had some at a dealers the other day. Was some awesome bannana creme pie.

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by jnorth I love pie and the funny thing is I just had some at a dealers the other day. Was some awesome bannana creme pie.

See, Pie and a good dealer........it's a good thing.

P.S. A sense of humor is always a good thing.

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by jnorth I love pie and the funny thing is I just had some at a dealers the other day. Was some awesome bannana creme pie.

Yummy Bannana Cream is my favorite...