Dealers Sell Cars Through Costco, Other Warehouse Retailers Vehicle- purchase programs offered by members- only warehouse retailers are becoming increasingly popular with dealers as a way to add incremental sales, even though they can squeeze profits. J.’s Wholesale Club provide such programs offering near- invoice prices. With a call or click, customers select the make and model and are directed to a dealer who locates the vehicle and completes the transaction for a predetermined price. The retail stores do not collect a per- sale commission. The participating dealership then takes care of the customer, honors the negotiated price and performs the transaction.” The Costco Auto Program began in 1. California as part of the former Price Club.
When Price Club and Costco merged in 1. Costco name. J.’s Wholesale Club are managed by Arkansas- based Member Services Inc. Those that respond must demonstrate an understanding of Costco’s value proposition of low pricing and high customer service, and explain how they would apply those values to members who visit their store. If we find a vehicle that we don’t believe is a value, we will exclude it.” In most large metropolitan areas, the Costco program represents all vehicle brands except for exotics. He says it’s worth it, low prices notwithstanding.
If you accept it, you’re going to go find alternate ways to make a living, whether it be from the finance side or profit from the trade- in.” Blackwell says a regular dealership customer might be able to match the Costco Auto Program price if they enjoy haggling and can find a dealer that’s willing to do it. It’s really a much easier purchase experience for the customer.” Costco customers automatically assume store prices are as low as it gets, says Jim Delgado Sr., general manager of Darcars Chrysler Dodge Jeep in Silver Spring, MD, and a 2. Costco dealer. He says the closing ratio with Costco customers is 5. Internet shoppers.
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