Date:         Sun, 27 Aug 2000 07:43:32 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
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From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
Subject:      Re: Napa does not make cooling hoses
Comments: To: Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@netway.com>
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> One more tidbit.  NAPA will negotiate on prices.  The standard mark-up
> for NAPA is 33%, so by deducting 33%% from your quoted price you can
> figure out what they paid, and haggle.  Most places will!

Matt,
Actually.... a 33% mark UP is equal to a 24.8% mark Down...
Do the math and you will see..
This counter intuitive and common mistake has lost people many fortunes :)
Bill

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