BB Direct Sales info

[George Lowry]

Bleakley is not the only dealer to abandon Wanderlodge. I know of at least
two other dealers that have dropped them in the last few years. That,
coupled with their wholesale firing of some of the best people does not bode
well for the longevity of the company.

Rexhall went to direct sales and they are suffering. I think that people
might be saving their $$$$ to pay for fuel and buying the less expensive
coaches. The next few years will be interesting.

George Lowry
'06 Alpine Apex - Formerly '95 WBDA 4203
Spearfish, SD Now in Kuna, ID with the grandkids.

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Tom Warner
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 7:51 AM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] BB Direct Sales info


Ron if there is no downside to any dealer then does that mean that
the factory will not discount the coaches below what the dealers are
selling them for? If this is the case then how can they possibly
lower the price to be competitive in todays market like the
announcement indicated? Here is what the factory announced. ""The
efficiency of factory-direct sales will allow Blue Bird to offer our
customers the finest motorcoach with the best service at the most
attractive price," said Fred VanDenBerg, Blue Bird
Coachworks'director of motorcoach sales and marketing." Does this
mean that each dealer will have a certain area in which the factory
will not sell coaches direct?

It appears that at least one dealer , John Bleakley, does not like
the program since they are no longer a dealer. This has got to be a
very bad sign for Bluebird. Time will tell.

Tom Warner
Vernon Center,NY
1985 PT 40


At 09:01 AM 5/9/2006, you wrote:
>All:
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> I heard from Fred VanDenBerg this morning, quickly after
>requesting the factory thinking on Direct Sales. Here is directly
>what Fred had to say:
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>"Our dealers find no fault in the Limited Factory Direct Sales effort.
>Thereis no downside for any dealer. The dealer regions is protected,
>his prospects are protected. Ltd. Factory Direct only increases the
>possibility of more products being sold, and that's good for everyone."
>
>R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
>Currently in Capitol Reef NP, Utah
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