Time Frame
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SHOP DATE & TIMES
You may do this shop any time in between the start date and your due date. The day you select to do the shop will automatically become your due date; however, you may do it earlier than that.
This shop can be done anytime the location is open according to Google and Apple maps. Please verify this before going, because some locations have different hours.
You can shop from opening to closing time.
๐จ IMPORTANT: We are conducting these shops on behalf of the manufacturer. Sometimes a location will close without the manufacturer being notified. Because we cannot bill for closed locations, please verify the location is still operating (check Google) and confirm its current hours before proceeding. We cannot compensate for visits to closed locations.
๐ About This Script
The conversation below is a guide, not a word-for-word script. It shows you the general flow of the visit, the key points that need to come up, and how the conversation should naturally unfold. Use your own words โ as long as the same topics are covered and the context stays the same, you're doing it right. Think of it as a story that helps you know what to expect, what to listen for, and when to speak up.
๐ฌ Example Script โ How the Visit Should Flow
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Salesperson
Hi! Welcome โ are you looking for something specific today?
Shopper
Hi! I'm shopping for my grandson. He's turning 12 next week, and I'm just trying to figure out what 4 wheeler would be a good fit for a beginner. What would you recommend?
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Salesperson
For a 12-year-old beginner, I'd start by showing you this youth model.
Shopper
Okay, thanks. That does look a little small though โ he's been growing so fast lately and is already the tallest in his class. Would this still be the right place to start, or what would you recommend?
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๐จ THIS IS A KEY POINT: Staff should maintain the youth model recommendation and explain the age regulation in their own words.
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Salesperson
Actually, I do need to be upfront with you โ riders under 16 are only supposed to ride vehicles designated for their age group. We legally can't sell an adult-sized ATV knowing it's going to be used by a child. It's not just a recommendation, it's about keeping him safe and staying within the guidelines. So for a 12-year-old, we'd be looking at youth models regardless of his size.
Shopper
That makes sense, I didn't realize there were actual rules around that. How hard is it for a kid to learn to ride one of these? I've never ridden one myself, so I wouldn't even know where to start with him.
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๐๏ธ OBSERVE: Note if the salesperson voluntarily brings up training opportunities. If they do not mention training before the conversation winds down, use the fallback line below.
Shopper (fallback โ only if training not mentioned)
Is there somewhere he could take lessons or get some kind of training before we just turn him loose on it?
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๐๏ธ OBSERVE: Note if the salesperson voluntarily brings up safety/protective gear. If they do not mention gear before the conversation winds down, use the fallback line below.
Shopper (fallback โ only if gear not mentioned)
Besides a helmet, is there anything specific he'd need to wear when he rides?
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Salesperson
I can show you some of our safety gear over here... Are you interested in purchasing today?
Shopper
I need to think about this, and talk to my husband. Do you have any brochures you can give me or a card so he can call you if he has questions?
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๐๏ธ OBSERVE โ Safety Alert Letter: Do NOT ask for one. Simply note whether one was offered at any point during the visit.
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Quick Shopper Reminders
- Mention the child is turning 12 at the start and ask for a beginner recommendation.
- Do NOT raise "pretty big for his age" until after a youth model is shown.
- Once a youth model is shown, ask if it's still a good fit for a larger 12-year-old.
- The goal is to see if staff stay focused on age-appropriate models regardless of size.
- Only use the fallback lines if training or gear are not brought up on their own.
- Never ask for a Safety Alert letter โ only note if one is offered.