Personal Lobang - THE PLATFORM

Today, before meeting the stupid car salesman to collect the platform, I wanted to confirm that I had not been conned. So I called up Kia Parts and Accessories department and enquired the price of one platform. It cost $192.

As the salesman was able to give the platform to me at the price of $120, I suspected that he may either be giving me a fraud or was earning sideline. So with full biasness, I called him.

I politely asked him that I wanted to check out who should I write the cheque to. He replied that I should write the cheque to his name, Tan Wee Meng. Or simply give him cash. Ha! I immediately asked him if it was his sideline. He stammered and admitted in the end. Then I confirmed with him about the standard of the platform. He gave me his assurance.

Actually, I wasn’t angry with him earning extra income. But I was very angry with him for not being honest and upfront with his information. His strategy was unscrupulous. I simply hated salesman to tell me that the items I saw was not included after I had confirmed the deal. I felt that he was dishonest. (Hypothetical scenario: Imagine after confirming the deal and collecting the vehicle, the car salesman tells me that the engine is not included.)

I did not complain him to the management because, after this purchase, I will not buy from him again.

I learned a valuable lesson. Ask the salesman what is included and what is not in the deal. And squeeze him for freebies till he becomes a fruit punch.