How is this a sale?

[Nexus]

Scarab's advertising a Winter Sale promo. 0% down on financing.

Scarab Jet Boats Winter Sales Event 2025!

I don't understand exactly what discount I'm getting if I purchase a boat?

 

[gthorson]

I had to turn and cough after reading the small print terms of that "sale".

 

[Sidarousmg]

I would qualify that more as "advertisement for $0 financing" rather than a sale. many don't have the cash required for a decent down payment these days as they did a couple of years ago...

 

[Murf'n'surf]

Technically, they are saying it is a sales event, not a sale.

 

[TommyMcK]

after 15 years, you'd have paid over $86K on their example $50K boat.

 

[Nexus]

Technically, they are saying it is a sales event, not a sale.

I think you hit it! I entered "Define sales event" In google, and this is what the AI spit out:

A sales event is a short-term promotion that aims to increase sales and attract customers. Sales events can be based on holidays or created by a company. They can involve offering products at a discount, or creating a sense of urgency to encourage customers to act quickly.

The second half of the last line says it all!