An elderly couple strolled back into a Mercedes dealership, their eyes set on the luxury car they had been saving up for.<\/p>\n
But as they approached, their hearts sank\u2014the car they wanted was no longer on display.<\/p>\n
The elderly man walked up to the grinning salesman and said, \u201cI thought you promised to hold that car until we raised the $75,000 asking price?\u201d<\/p>\n
The salesman\u2019s smile widened as he gestured toward a glamorous young woman across the showroom. \u201cWell, what can I say? She just bought it\u2014for $65,000, in fact.\u201d<\/p>\n
The old man\u2019s brow furrowed. \u201c$65,000? You told us there were no discounts on that model!\u201d<\/p>\n
The salesman smirked and shrugged. \u201cShe had the cash ready, and just look at her. How could I say no?\u201d<\/p>\n
Before the elderly couple could respond, the young woman sauntered over to them, her heels clicking confidently on the polished floor. She held out the keys to the car with a sly grin.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere you go,\u201d she said, handing them to the elderly man. \u201cI told you I could get this joker to drop the price.\u201d<\/p>\n
She winked and added, \u201cSee you later, Grandpa.\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, she turned and walked away, leaving the salesman completely stunned and the elderly couple smiling triumphantly.<\/p>\n
Moral of the story? Never mess with the wisdom and wits of the elderly!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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