We decided that we don't really like to have this event because we always get a poor attendance, even if the weather is nice and it isn't often that you get any sales from the exposure. However, we earn "masters points" from Vermeer for putting it on, and if you achieve the "master's dealer" status through doing this or sales or training or a combination of all, you get some pretty amazing perks - such as a better discount when purchasing parts and free shipping on stock orders. That saves us a lot of money. So, we do it.
On the plus side, it's nice to have everything spiffed up and looking nice at least twice a year. The yard looked amazing thanks to Dilon Rose, our hired help. I didn't take a picture of it, but the most stunning transformation was our parts room. Tyler's mom came out for a few days and, along with Tyler, worked miracles on the place (thank you, thank you, than you!!). I can't remember the last time I walked through there on the actual floor. If anyone had anything they really wanted that was in there, you may have to go rummage through the dump.
We look like an actual dealership now!!
Tyler explains all the pros and cons of the Vermeer BP8000 bale processor. He has never fancied himself a salesman, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
Here's the Jiffy making short work of a round bale. This processor really chops the hay up - that's why it's so dusty. As if anyone who read this actually cares.
The Vermeer. A nice machine, but with a hefty price tag.
Other than the price, I don't know why anyone would choose this bale spinner. It did the worst job of spreading the hay out, which means that most of the time, the cows will just waste it. But, when times are hard, the price is all that matters to ranchers. We appreciate everyone who came because we know most were there just to support us, and that feels almost as good as actually selling equipment. If it only paid like selling equipment!
