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“I always say to my people, 'If you don't sell a Ferrari to a football player, you make a big present to me.' Really. Because they buy to just show off. I don't like.” quote by Luca Cordero di Montezemolo
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“I always say to my people, 'If you don't sell a Ferrari to a football player, you make a big present to me.' Really. Because they buy to just show off. I don't like.”

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo

About This Quote

Source Speech: Ferrari Annual Meeting, 2015

Selling luxury items to athletes is a status display, not genuine appreciation.

In simple terms: Luxury sales often chase prestige.

Key Takeaway

Focus on authentic brand value.

Themes

marketing luxury status symbols

Mood

critical strategic

Type

business marketing

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • advertising
  • customer relations
  • event planning

Key Concepts

consumer behavior brand authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does status drive purchasing?
  • What builds genuine brand loyalty?
A Different Perspective

Some buyers seek quality over status.

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