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Old 09-25-2009, 07:29 AM
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Well guys Im down to to wheel brands and one style. The Boze Mesh or the Forgeline DE3P. Im leaning more to the Mesh. I like the square spoke area as to the rounded DE3P. This will also change if the Boze does'nt offer hidden hardware. I know Forgeline does.Im going with a satin black center and a brushed hoop.. What do you guys think
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Old 09-25-2009, 08:15 AM
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Mario i like the mesh better. Maybe try and get the hardware in black also if they dont hide it.
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I think if you swapped the center caps from wheel to wheel 99% of people wouldn't know the difference. Might come down to weight and price

Cool looking wheel,
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I like them both Mario, but I like the Forgeline just a bit better for some reason. Keep us posted bud.

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I like your idea of the Forgeline with the knockoff. No knockoff? It is a coin toss.

we got ya covered either way
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I like them both, but I am really digging the Forgelines with hidden hardware. For myself too...sorry, LOL!!!
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I like your idea of the Forgeline with the knockoff. No knockoff? It is a coin toss.

we got ya covered either way
I'm still big on the knock off Frank. I've avoided calling you until I'm 99% sure on what I'm doing
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I think if you swapped the center caps from wheel to wheel 99% of people wouldn't know the difference. Might come down to weight and price

Cool looking wheel,
Hit the nail right on the head...

Mario -- wait for SEMA maybe - and really pay attention to the wheels on various cars there... maybe that would help you make a decision.

When - long time ago :>) - I was in business... I liked to help people understand HOW to make a choice. I'd tell them to go with their guts - don't over think it.... and to pay attention to WHAT ATTRACTS them to other similar stuff when they see it. In other words - if you walk into a furniture store - and everytime you do - you find yourself drawn to the sofa with giant floral pattern -- pay attention to that - don't try to talk yourself into stripes

I used to preach -- the three C's -- Color - Comfort - and Cost... if it's the right color - and the right comfort - you'll find a way to cover the cost... if not - KEEP LOOKING.
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Sorry -- no sooner hit the send button - and then thought of another thing I tried to train people to do...

There is a reason for not making a "sale". There is an OBJECTION TO THE SALE by the buyer... doesn't matter what that objection is - but the salespersons job is to find out what that is - and then try to find a way to make that objection go away.

So what I'm saying is - the customer comes in (you) and states they're shopping for a new set of patio furniture... PAY ATTENTION to the very first set they walk over to... because people are automatically "drawn" to what they like - like a moth to a flame... (you've posted up two very similar wheels styles). So if they walked over to a frilly fussy set -- pay attention to that -- the next thing they'll do is to pull out a chair and sit in it... if it sits well - they stay seated and search for the price tag... If it sits like crap - they'll jump out of there like their butts on fire... and start looking again. THAT is when you try to steer them to something similar - but that sits different... OR they love the set but that price tag was too high... again you try to find something similar but in a range that fits their budget... WHATEVER it is - you try to overcome the objection they have - Love the set style - loves the comfort - hates the color... okay... easy - tell them all the colors this comes in...

SO -- my point here is that you have some OBJECTION to the style of wheel you're looking at.... or the price... or something else. If you didn't object to "something" about 'em - you'd already have them on order.... YOUR job is to keep shopping - noting all the things you WANT in a wheel - and find someone out there that has EXACTLY what you're looking for.... otherwise it's always a "second choice"... or you "settled". Don't settle unless there just is no other way.
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Greg you are the man! I get it !! And totally understand where your coming from ,point well taken.. Mesh is the wheel I'm going with but I just have to sort out this blind no blind issue. And its looking like the hardware showing is the way to go for this this style of wheel. Sometimes the way you like something isn't always the best. Whan I go to Sema this year I will be taking tons of pictures of wheels . So when I get back the final choice will be made that for sure
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