Ordering process
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Drifting
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Ordering process
Would someone be kind enough to tell me how the allocation/ ordering process works?
I am fortunate enough to be #1 on my dealer list but wondered how is that even warranted? Example, say dealer gets 2 allocations and ordering starts tomorrow and for some reason I can't make it to the dealer but the other people in line can. Can they actually place their orders or can only one order be placed and they have to wait until I can make it in to place mine? Or, can the dealer place a hundred orders and only submit 2? Or, does the ordering system only allow you to submit orders for what you have been allocated?
Sorry for the dumb questions however I am new at this and want to make sure I don't get hosed if for some reason I can't make it on the day of ordering.
Thanks
I am fortunate enough to be #1 on my dealer list but wondered how is that even warranted? Example, say dealer gets 2 allocations and ordering starts tomorrow and for some reason I can't make it to the dealer but the other people in line can. Can they actually place their orders or can only one order be placed and they have to wait until I can make it in to place mine? Or, can the dealer place a hundred orders and only submit 2? Or, does the ordering system only allow you to submit orders for what you have been allocated?
Sorry for the dumb questions however I am new at this and want to make sure I don't get hosed if for some reason I can't make it on the day of ordering.
Thanks
Race Director
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Would someone be kind enough to tell me how the allocation/ ordering process works?
I am fortunate enough to be #1 on my dealer list but wondered how is that even warranted? Example, say dealer gets 2 allocations and ordering starts tomorrow and for some reason I can't make it to the dealer but the other people in line can. Can they actually place their orders or can only one order be placed and they have to wait until I can make it in to place mine? Or, can the dealer place a hundred orders and only submit 2? Or, does the ordering system only allow you to submit orders for what you have been allocated?
Sorry for the dumb questions however I am new at this and want to make sure I don't get hosed if for some reason I can't make it on the day of ordering.
Thanks
I am fortunate enough to be #1 on my dealer list but wondered how is that even warranted? Example, say dealer gets 2 allocations and ordering starts tomorrow and for some reason I can't make it to the dealer but the other people in line can. Can they actually place their orders or can only one order be placed and they have to wait until I can make it in to place mine? Or, can the dealer place a hundred orders and only submit 2? Or, does the ordering system only allow you to submit orders for what you have been allocated?
Sorry for the dumb questions however I am new at this and want to make sure I don't get hosed if for some reason I can't make it on the day of ordering.
Thanks
Turn 12!
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Some dealers will not take deposits and others will so keep everything in writing (e-mails). I am #1 on the list for 3 dealerships with only one deposit. The other two will not take a deposit. It really depends on the owner. I have every related e-mail stating so, in the event they try to screw me.
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Drifting
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Thanks. I have a deposit as well as a "we owe customer" sheet in writing stating I have first rights. But I guess how would I ever really know? Especially if they get 2 allocations and submit 4 orders and mine happened to not get picked up. Oh well. Gotta have faith and hope they do the right thing I suppose.
Drifting
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Your questions are NOT dumb because many of us are struggling to understand this whole mystique of the ordering process of the ZO6. GM enjoys keeping the public in the dark there is no doubt about that. I have asked the question of just "exactly" what is the difference between stage 1, stage 2, and stage 3, along with photos and pricing, etc etc. No one can really give you a straight answer on that question.
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Your questions are NOT dumb because many of us are struggling to understand this whole mystique of the ordering process of the ZO6. GM enjoys keeping the public in the dark there is no doubt about that. I have asked the question of just "exactly" what is the difference between stage 1, stage 2, and stage 3, along with photos and pricing, etc etc. No one can really give you a straight answer on that question.
This is why if one wants this car early on it is best to get on a listing at a major corvette dealer that will have substantial allocations for the car. The top corvette dealer in the world has not taken any deposits or lists yet....Kerbeck. If you really want one don't waste time with smaller locals...try Kerbeck or one of the other very large dealers that don't have any list yet....they will not until the pricing and their allocation are available.
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Would someone be kind enough to tell me how the allocation/ ordering process works?
I am fortunate enough to be #1 on my dealer list but wondered how is that even warranted? Example, say dealer gets 2 allocations and ordering starts tomorrow and for some reason I can't make it to the dealer but the other people in line can. Can they actually place their orders or can only one order be placed and they have to wait until I can make it in to place mine? Or, can the dealer place a hundred orders and only submit 2? Or, does the ordering system only allow you to submit orders for what you have been allocated?
Sorry for the dumb questions however I am new at this and want to make sure I don't get hosed if for some reason I can't make it on the day of ordering.
Thanks
I am fortunate enough to be #1 on my dealer list but wondered how is that even warranted? Example, say dealer gets 2 allocations and ordering starts tomorrow and for some reason I can't make it to the dealer but the other people in line can. Can they actually place their orders or can only one order be placed and they have to wait until I can make it in to place mine? Or, can the dealer place a hundred orders and only submit 2? Or, does the ordering system only allow you to submit orders for what you have been allocated?
Sorry for the dumb questions however I am new at this and want to make sure I don't get hosed if for some reason I can't make it on the day of ordering.
Thanks
Last edited by JerryU; Jul 29, 2014 at 10:36 AM.
