Yup! I remember working for jcrew, which isn't really Prada level but damn even with their 60% off I couldn't afford the fancy pants I wanted so badly.
Nope. Was examining $400 jeans at a Ralph n Lauren store. Was given that treatment but why in the heck would I try to prove anything to those schmucks? I just left and shopped elsewhere. Done.
Had the same experience at J. Crew! Bizarrely, it was only an outlet version of the store.😳 Shopping gives me a high, so rude salesmen are a literal buzzkill.💀
I grew up poor but still got lucky enough to do a fashion course in high school to enrich that interest of mine. The majority of my stuff was bought from a small town thrift shop like 5 years ago, yet apparently I'm perceived as fancy and fashionable by people. Tasteful = expensive is an advertising tactic, it's all fake! We have no shortage of nice clothes, the trend cycle is just sped right up to a ridiculous degree these days where buying new things is a hobby in itself, fashion isn't supposed to be painful and insecure, it can be fun!
If that ever happens to me I would drop the item I was looking at and loudly say "nevermind, I will just buy it online, customer service is horrible here" because the truth is exactly that. If I am going into a luxury store I already have some specific item in my mind I just go to those places to see if the item actually fits, what size should I buy and if it's cheaper than-same price as online I will just buy it right there and then, I don't like dealing with the shipping.
Years ago in Vegas I found it interesting to compare the welcome (or lack thereof) we got when we walked into stores. For the most part, no matter how we were dressed, staff were very welcoming. I think it's because they all realized *you never know* who's gonna drop a bundle!
People look down on others everywhere.....even at job agencies.......their false sense of power goes to their head......KEEP IT MOVING NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE AT & KEEP YOUR POWER.......Online shopping is the way to go for me!!
Honestly I tend to get offended and leave. I don’t bother trying to buy 😂 I honestly don’t take to kindly to treated that way. But it’s interesting that it actual works on someone who want to prove something for no reason.
@@NanaNaima1 that is wise. But when you can’t avoid it such as furniture stores or car dealerships. Then it makes it hard when they try and pull that type of stuff
When I worked there they actually judged you for your keys to see what kind of car you drive, what shoes you wear, purse, clothing, etc to see if you’re the spendy type. But I can see how some people will measure up for their ego. But I was nice and greeted everyone because I hated that judginess and met several top 1% credit card holders in the world for the best commissions. They were the centurion black cards… one of the coolest material I’ve ever held in my life🎊😎 so I think high earners still enjoy good customer service over being bashed because they have nothing to prove 😂
Just laugh at them cuz even with an employee discount they can't even afford to shop there! 🐅🐯😂😂😂😂 How can you judge me you can't even buy it yourself! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😁
I just straight up tell them I cannot afford this purse but I would like to try it on. What the hell are they gonna say? No? 😂 Chances are they cannot afford it either so we are on the same boat. 🤝
@@Pt0wN973b0iI oh yeah they do that too! The comment that she tells them she can’t afford it but still wants to try it on 🙄 They won’t let you. They don’t have to! And like you said, they’ll tell you it’s out. But in the designers actual Boutique? They don’t need to lie. They just say no And they’ll tell you to leave straight up! I was in a Coach store and saw it, twice. I bought a coin purse lol it matched a purse I had so I got it and an ID holder! This was 17 yrs ago.
I’m not a brand person any more, not that I could afford it lol. I thrift and antique on purpose now. It’s much more fun and you find the coolest stuff. Sometimes you even find a pricey brand, if that’s what you’re into, for just a few dollars
Oh wow this backfired on some businesses. My friend was asked by her significant other what her ring size was, presumably to propose. We were at the mall and we were looking for a jewelry store to size her. At multiple stores they ignored us and didn't approach us of we wanted to see anything. Finally at one store we were actually acknowledged and we decided we would hive them our future business and not the other stores.
Shaq went to a Rolls Royce dealership and asked the price if some cars. The dealer asked him if he can even afford any. Shaq was so offended he bought two of them. Now he has two Rolls Royces sitting in his garage that he never drives.
The last bag I bought was 16 years ago. I spent $3500. The sad part is I've only used it 3x's. As I got older, luxury items no longer matter to me. Saving is more important. Keep in mind that when you walk into those luxury stores, alligators and cows were slautered to make those shoes, belts, bags, etc..
It's so interesting cause I've only ever gone into bougie stores as an Interior Design student with other ID students. So, the staff is usually super nice (not always Tory Burch immediately comes to mind) but they were usually pretty accommodating about letting us go around measuring stuff and depending on the place taking pictures. We did usually make a point of reaching out prior or going during super slow hours. A guy who worked at Tiffany's was really kind and seemed sincerely interested in our classes and the case study assignment we were at the store for
I’ve never had a bad experience in a luxury store. Every SA I’ve met has been so kind and helpful for me. But I’ve been in smaller boutiques that have been rude to me and I walk right out. I’m not giving my money to people who can’t even pretend to like me
Wouldn’t work on me because I am poor 😂 I’d be window shopping anyway. Plus, even if I did have money, that tactic still wouldn’t work because I’d rather go somewhere else than prove someone wrong.
Can CONFIRM. My sister works at Chanel. She also makes about 200k a year in commission plus bonuses. No college education either. If you’re gorgeous and can sell (and put up with difficult bosses, hours and clients) it’s a great job.
I heard this happened to a guy named jim jones (workers judging him with rudeness) however he didn't end up buying at the rude luxury store. he then went to another luxury store who was nicer to him, he bought out clothes, & he gave all the workers large tips just b/c they were more friendly & welcoming
Whenever a sales person or any type of customer service I encounter in an establishment I don't buy anything, will never go back to that store and leave a nasty review😂😂😂. I think this is CAP
I don't even care for so many designer brands. If they can't even afford to be paying artists and workers as well as their mark ups allow, they are never getting my money or free advertising. The local expensive strip mall variety store Myer is almost entirely sweatshop made and it's such a joke. Want fancy, got a lot to spend? Buy the artful and often customised pieces of small businesses and help someone make a living against the monopoly structure.
I immigrated to an affluent East Asian country. I could understand and speak the language fairly well, so I could get by with having simple conversations. My daughter and I enrolled in a wind/string instrument class but since I don't drive, we had to walk home. We passed by one clothing store and I thought, oh, that looks nice, and I wanted to check it out for my grandma back home. Went inside and the salesperson who's most likely the owner looked us up and down and asked if I was looking for something. I said I'm just looking around and touched the blouse I saw from outside. She said, "That's expensive." I asked how much it was and she looked me up and down again, smiled and said, "It's expensive." I said thank you and walked out with my daughter. I told the story to my group of friends and one of them said she experienced the same thing in a cosmetic store. She was holding a tube of lipstick and the salesperson said that it's expensive. So she bought it. But she's never used it and kept it as a reminder of what happened. It's a waste of money imo. That's why I didn't buy from that store, why would I give her my hard earned money for something that would always leave a bad taste in my mouth? 😅
I never treated that way in usa but when i went to korea, i didn't like how i got treated, you got to dress well going to fancy stores other wise they will give you that look 😢. I love america you can be yourself.
Thankfully i don’t really pay attention to other people paying attention to me 😅 I went to Prada and bought the nylon bag 2 years ago ( it was only $1320 back then) . The SA was super sweet and showed me different ways to wear the bag even though i told him i was just looking and probably wouldn’t buy anything. I left to look around more, came back like 40 minutes later and bought it because 1. I loved how versatile it was and couldn’t delete it from my head 2. He was so fucking nice and sweet! Made it a positive and memorable experience! First designer bag ever 🤗
I actually like that kind of treatment instead of salespeople getting in to my face and forcefully introducing their latest products ect. I don't care if they look at me side eyed as long as they leave me alone. I only need them if I have questions
I’ve seen people buy something after being treated like this. I’m like what you’re not gonna do is insult me and get a commission out of me. Not gonna happen.
I feel like this going into LV. I specifically buy what I intended on buying before walking into the store (and have done my research on beforehand) and walk tf out. No up sales. Don’t need it, just give me what I came for. 😊
I always remember that I’m the one on vacation using pro and shopping and the sales associate is working their ass off. Plus I generally act like the stuff isn’t good enough for me anyway.
😂 😂😂 Even if I could afford those brands I would not buy them. They are a scam and are for the very people that feel that they need to prove they can afford those items. Thanks!
Can you talk abt what is better rn, paying off student loans or investing? I recently graduated and have abt $200,000 dollars of student loans. I currently save enough to be able to pay the minimum per month and have a couple hundred left over, should I also put that into paying off my student loan or should I put that into investing?
Both, if possible. If you're still within the interest-free period, paying off as much as possible means less interest in the longrun, which means less overall debt. Once repayment begins, always pay the minimum. Missing payments negatively effects your credit score. Taking longer to pay off a student loan is better than missing payments. Viv will have much better advice for investing than I will, but as far as I'm aware, you're going to need a certain amount for the initial investment (ex. TFSAs require about 1k) and then budget for monthly additions (ex. $100/mo. to that TFSA account). Certain investments also require you to leave the money alone for a period of time (ex. A TFSA for education usually allows the client to choose an investment period). So you can either pay off as much of your loanas possible before the end of the interest-free period (which may not make much of a dent in $200k) or you can set up a type of diversified investment portfolio, make the minimum monthly payment on the loan, and add what you can, when you can to your investments. Also, check the laws where you are. In Canada, companies (including collection agencies) can't demand more than $50/mo., but companies can send accounts to collections if nothing's being paid (I think they need to wait a few months and try to contact the customer, though). Hope Vivian responds to you, and that you're able to pay everything off quickly.👍
Next time you find yourself in this position: remind yourself that you have nothing to prove- they want what you have. And ask them if they’re ok or just socially awkward. 🤣🤣🤣
I don’t buy in store due to living in a tax free state. ALSO the return policy is longer and better when you buy online. In store is 14 days, store credit for Fendi while online is 30 days 100% money back.
Oh, I love when they do that. Say I walked in to see if they have gloves that I might like. If I find one I like, I'll buy it. If they don't, I walk out. I don't like wasting too much time if I'm looking for something. ...Unless they get judgy and rude. Then I'll take as much time as possible, try on things, hem and haw for HOURS if I have the time, and then leave without buying anything. Following me around means I pick up larger, more expensive items to get their hopes up, and then say something like "Actually, I think I'm just gonna get the ones I saw yesterday at [competitor] instead." Or "Shoot. I didn't realize what time it is. I'm just gonna get it online instead." Do I think they actually care? No. Is it fun to pretend they do? A little.😂
Just keep in mind when you go into a luxury store that you are going to purchase something that You wanted,not to show off not to show up. I had an incident where they were showing me the lower grade model of a product that I wanted... I asked if there were any more models.... Frustrated and in disbelief I ended up calling the store on another day and asking to speak to a female sales person... She said she would hold it for me and I asked her to be the one that sold me... I didn't care if someone on the sales floor had a commission to make. They all just lined up and watched me.
Rude or judgemental sales associates wont encourage me to buy. In my experience, the SA in LV and Gucci were really nice to me. Maybe they learnt something from before
Just ask for a new sales associate. I've had this girl in prada in Lafayette who was so so nice and accomodating I tipped her 50 euro even though I didnt end up buy anything.
If you still want to buy from that location I would call out that salesperson and go work with one of their colleagues. No reason to stop yourself from buying something you want but you also shouldn’t give that salesperson money.
I had to deal with this when even buying a couch. One store I had a lady tell me to look at the clearance section when I was already looking at cheap couch. 😂 she didn't even come up and tell me that either, she yelled it across the furniture section.
If someone makes me feel That I can’t afford their store products, I just scroll Down through my phone and see my bank statement for current or last months and it usually shows big balances in bold 😂😂😂 but it actually doesn’t happen to me a lot. Anywho, it’s a great way to boost your self esteem and tell Them that we can afford everything in this store, but we know How we manage our money. Attitude or ego has nothing to do with their products or our affordability😊 simple
I can never be rude to my customers because I'm the owner. But I've had several customers who have been mean to my staff. We had an Australian lady who got my staff to open every display case, show every item, would berate each staff member and then walked out without buying anything. She actually called every item shitty in front of other customers and the other customers started getting annoyed with her coz she kept insisting on looking at the items the other customers had in their hand because she wanted to buy it. She was dressed with booty shorts and a cute top and our staff were always nice. I had to intervene because our senior SA was on the verge of tears, her feet were bruised from standing up for two hours and then lifting stuff. The customer insisted that we light the room better for her so we brought strobe lights from another store and they were on and that month we got the highest electricity bill ever. The young SAs were crying in the dressing room. I realised that after the second hour I had to switch off the lights and slowly indicate to the customer that we weren't bringing any more items from storage and she finally got the clue.
They WORK at the store, not own it. We’re there to buy, if we want to. Don’t let them mind screw you into a sale, even better is to walk away from it all Neither the salesperson, or the company, gets your money.
I just remind myself that the sales associates probably can't afford to shop there either
The brand gives them coupons and special discounts, especially when they do well as an employee.
Word! 💯
@@tinycindy2977 even with the discount, they still can’t afford it
Yup! I remember working for jcrew, which isn't really Prada level but damn even with their 60% off I couldn't afford the fancy pants I wanted so badly.
100% wrong. My sister works at Chanel and makes 200k a year. Having said that she hates the job but loves the money.
That won’t work on me. If they act like their doing me a favor by taking my hard earned money, they’re not getting it
Exactly this.
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Exactly!
Absolutely. Not that I buy high-end luxury goods, but if I were to buy them, I wud like to be treated with respect
exactly ...that is why i never by Gucci ...
Something feels so wrong about someone spending thousands of dollars to impress the person working the register 😂
If they’re buying a Chanel or Prada bag, chances are, they’re all about impressing people anyway.
If they play such mind games I will just leave the store.
I don't have stamina or money for such BS
@@EllaB-bg9uh this 100%
that's literally their target customer, people willing to spend money to impress other people
I buy more when the customer service is great. Stand-offish sales people make me leave the store.
Same or if I can I’ll look at it and then go buy it online
Nope. Was examining $400 jeans at a Ralph n Lauren store. Was given that treatment but why in the heck would I try to prove anything to those schmucks? I just left and shopped elsewhere. Done.
Thought Ralph and Lauren were low end. 😂
You have high self esteem. It works on those who are self conscious.
Had the same experience at J. Crew! Bizarrely, it was only an outlet version of the store.😳 Shopping gives me a high, so rude salesmen are a literal buzzkill.💀
I grew up poor, and that won't work on me. My goal is to buy socks from each fancy store! 😁
Haha
I grew up poor but still got lucky enough to do a fashion course in high school to enrich that interest of mine.
The majority of my stuff was bought from a small town thrift shop like 5 years ago, yet apparently I'm perceived as fancy and fashionable by people.
Tasteful = expensive is an advertising tactic, it's all fake! We have no shortage of nice clothes, the trend cycle is just sped right up to a ridiculous degree these days where buying new things is a hobby in itself, fashion isn't supposed to be painful and insecure, it can be fun!
@Mira Tarnish I completely agree. Well-made clothes will last longer. But being expensive just to be expensive is ridiculous.
Why socks?
Wyona Ryder just stole the damn socks, too expensive to buy, I wouldn't suggest it just being silly!
If that ever happens to me I would drop the item I was looking at and loudly say "nevermind, I will just buy it online, customer service is horrible here" because the truth is exactly that. If I am going into a luxury store I already have some specific item in my mind I just go to those places to see if the item actually fits, what size should I buy and if it's cheaper than-same price as online I will just buy it right there and then, I don't like dealing with the shipping.
Years ago in Vegas I found it interesting to compare the welcome (or lack thereof) we got when we walked into stores. For the most part, no matter how we were dressed, staff were very welcoming. I think it's because they all realized *you never know* who's gonna drop a bundle!
My ADHD brain is a Blessing I don't even notice because I'm looking at the textures and shiny stuff
This is definitely one of your best videos. Thank you.
People look down on others everywhere.....even at job agencies.......their false sense of power goes to their head......KEEP IT MOVING NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE AT & KEEP YOUR POWER.......Online shopping is the way to go for me!!
Honestly I tend to get offended and leave. I don’t bother trying to buy 😂 I honestly don’t take to kindly to treated that way. But it’s interesting that it actual works on someone who want to prove something for no reason.
I tend to not even walk in those places
@@NanaNaima1 that is wise. But when you can’t avoid it such as furniture stores or car dealerships. Then it makes it hard when they try and pull that type of stuff
I'm not about impressing people that don't care about me anyway. And you can still have nice things without the ridiculous mark ups. 😉
T.J. MAXX
I don't have to worry about this because I don't shop at these stores. Lol
When I worked there they actually judged you for your keys to see what kind of car you drive, what shoes you wear, purse, clothing, etc to see if you’re the spendy type. But I can see how some people will measure up for their ego. But I was nice and greeted everyone because I hated that judginess and met several top 1% credit card holders in the world for the best commissions. They were the centurion black cards… one of the coolest material I’ve ever held in my life🎊😎 so I think high earners still enjoy good customer service over being bashed because they have nothing to prove 😂
I never allow them to make me feel inferior. “They’re WORKING,whilst I’m SHOPPING” 🛍️
Just laugh at them cuz even with an employee discount they can't even afford to shop there! 🐅🐯😂😂😂😂 How can you judge me you can't even buy it yourself! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😁
I just straight up tell them I cannot afford this purse but I would like to try it on. What the hell are they gonna say? No? 😂 Chances are they cannot afford it either so we are on the same boat. 🤝
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Reverse Psychology! Sounds like a Norm McDonald, joke too! 👾👾👾
Yes. They can, will and do say no. You go into the designer’s boutique store and they won’t let you just touch everything and anything.
@@jenniferd264 Yes. They judge you. An sometimes act like it is out of stock!
@@Pt0wN973b0iI oh yeah they do that too! The comment that she tells them she can’t afford it but still wants to try it on 🙄 They won’t let you. They don’t have to! And like you said, they’ll tell you it’s out. But in the designers actual Boutique? They don’t need to lie. They just say no And they’ll tell you to leave straight up! I was in a Coach store and saw it, twice. I bought a coin purse lol it matched a purse I had so I got it and an ID holder! This was 17 yrs ago.
I’m not a brand person any more, not that I could afford it lol. I thrift and antique on purpose now. It’s much more fun and you find the coolest stuff. Sometimes you even find a pricey brand, if that’s what you’re into, for just a few dollars
Exploring Harrod's and a sales lady asked me if I was lost. So rude.
My mother always taught me to spend money where they don’t make you feel welcome. She wasn’t wrong
Oh wow this backfired on some businesses. My friend was asked by her significant other what her ring size was, presumably to propose. We were at the mall and we were looking for a jewelry store to size her. At multiple stores they ignored us and didn't approach us of we wanted to see anything. Finally at one store we were actually acknowledged and we decided we would hive them our future business and not the other stores.
Shaq went to a Rolls Royce dealership and asked the price if some cars. The dealer asked him if he can even afford any. Shaq was so offended he bought two of them. Now he has two Rolls Royces sitting in his garage that he never drives.
The salesman comission 😈🔝🔝🔝😅
The last bag I bought was 16 years ago. I spent $3500. The sad part is I've only used it 3x's. As I got older, luxury items no longer matter to me. Saving is more important. Keep in mind that when you walk into those luxury stores, alligators and cows were slautered to make those shoes, belts, bags, etc..
reminds me of Shaq buying 3 Mercedes Benz to prove car salesman wrong
It was Rolls Royce get it right
@Stephen B. Smith imagine cosplaying as loser online and liking your own comment
It's so interesting cause I've only ever gone into bougie stores as an Interior Design student with other ID students. So, the staff is usually super nice (not always Tory Burch immediately comes to mind) but they were usually pretty accommodating about letting us go around measuring stuff and depending on the place taking pictures. We did usually make a point of reaching out prior or going during super slow hours.
A guy who worked at Tiffany's was really kind and seemed sincerely interested in our classes and the case study assignment we were at the store for
I’ve never had a bad experience in a luxury store. Every SA I’ve met has been so kind and helpful for me. But I’ve been in smaller boutiques that have been rude to me and I walk right out. I’m not giving my money to people who can’t even pretend to like me
That truck never works with me. I shop with purpose so I’m never in stores browsing. Either I want or need something or I’m not even there
I had that happen to me. I asked the salesgirl why she was so condescending as she’s the one at the service position and not me. Then I walked out.
If I am shopping where you are working...I wouldn't think to care what you think about me😂😂 That's funny!!!
Wouldn’t work on me because I am poor 😂 I’d be window shopping anyway. Plus, even if I did have money, that tactic still wouldn’t work because I’d rather go somewhere else than prove someone wrong.
Can CONFIRM. My sister works at Chanel. She also makes about 200k a year in commission plus bonuses. No college education either. If you’re gorgeous and can sell (and put up with difficult bosses, hours and clients) it’s a great job.
It doesn’t work on me. It pisses me off.
Thank you very much for this valuable information!!!
I just don’t go there to begin with 🤷🏻♀️
I was just looking at Van Cleef and here you are with earrings 😂 it’s a YES for me!
I heard this happened to a guy named jim jones (workers judging him with rudeness) however he didn't end up buying at the rude luxury store.
he then went to another luxury store who was nicer to him, he bought out clothes, & he gave all the workers large tips just b/c they were more friendly & welcoming
Whenever a sales person or any type of customer service I encounter in an establishment I don't buy anything, will never go back to that store and leave a nasty review😂😂😂. I think this is CAP
I don’t even bother going into these stores. Handmade clothing and vintage pieces are my jam.
I don't even care for so many designer brands. If they can't even afford to be paying artists and workers as well as their mark ups allow, they are never getting my money or free advertising.
The local expensive strip mall variety store Myer is almost entirely sweatshop made and it's such a joke.
Want fancy, got a lot to spend? Buy the artful and often customised pieces of small businesses and help someone make a living against the monopoly structure.
I immigrated to an affluent East Asian country. I could understand and speak the language fairly well, so I could get by with having simple conversations. My daughter and I enrolled in a wind/string instrument class but since I don't drive, we had to walk home. We passed by one clothing store and I thought, oh, that looks nice, and I wanted to check it out for my grandma back home. Went inside and the salesperson who's most likely the owner looked us up and down and asked if I was looking for something. I said I'm just looking around and touched the blouse I saw from outside. She said, "That's expensive." I asked how much it was and she looked me up and down again, smiled and said, "It's expensive." I said thank you and walked out with my daughter. I told the story to my group of friends and one of them said she experienced the same thing in a cosmetic store. She was holding a tube of lipstick and the salesperson said that it's expensive. So she bought it. But she's never used it and kept it as a reminder of what happened. It's a waste of money imo. That's why I didn't buy from that store, why would I give her my hard earned money for something that would always leave a bad taste in my mouth? 😅
Vivian love your van cleef earring😍
This happens everytime everywhere
I never treated that way in usa but when i went to korea, i didn't like how i got treated, you got to dress well going to fancy stores other wise they will give you that look 😢. I love america you can be yourself.
I’m sure this happens to people but I have always had helpful, kind sales people in luxury stores greet me. Never had a bad experience.
Thankfully i don’t really pay attention to other people paying attention to me 😅
I went to Prada and bought the nylon bag 2 years ago ( it was only $1320 back then) . The SA was super sweet and showed me different ways to wear the bag even though i told him i was just looking and probably wouldn’t buy anything. I left to look around more, came back like 40 minutes later and bought it because 1. I loved how versatile it was and couldn’t delete it from my head 2. He was so fucking nice and sweet! Made it a positive and memorable experience! First designer bag ever 🤗
I actually like that kind of treatment instead of salespeople getting in to my face and forcefully introducing their latest products ect. I don't care if they look at me side eyed as long as they leave me alone. I only need them if I have questions
I'd take it as a compliment.
And that's another reason for me to stick to online shopping. Also think of the rude associates as doing you a favor to your wallet.
You are a spitting image of my neighbor, 👀💯☮️🙏🏽✌🏽
While wearing van cleef and arpels earrings. 😍
That's why online shopping is a gift from the gods😂
Lol, just ignore them.
Right on bff, you’re the best
I’ve seen people buy something after being treated like this. I’m like what you’re not gonna do is insult me and get a commission out of me. Not gonna happen.
I like your earrings. Looks like from the Alhambra Collection by Van Cleef & Arpels!
exactly what I was thinking 😅 I give them.back the up down eye too and ignore them 😂
I feel like this going into LV. I specifically buy what I intended on buying before walking into the store (and have done my research on beforehand) and walk tf out. No up sales. Don’t need it, just give me what I came for. 😊
I'm the kind of person who will drop everything and refuse to buy items if I'm not treated well.
This has happened, and no I couldn't afford anything 😅 I was just out of college and just wanted to see what furniture was out there lol
Love this
I often avoid buying stuff if they act mean, the only exception is when I had already seen the item and was already there just to buy it
Be an annoying customer and ask a lot of questions and he or she continues the attitude, leave and waste their time. Got it. I actually love it. Lol
I refuse to give commission to anyone that acts that way. If something is needed there I will insist on another worker even a janitor gets it.
I always remember that I’m the one on vacation using pro and shopping and the sales associate is working their ass off. Plus I generally act like the stuff isn’t good enough for me anyway.
I’ve never experienced sales associates being mean to me in Gucci, Dior, etc - places where I shop often…I didn’t know this is a thing
😂 😂😂 Even if I could afford those brands I would not buy them. They are a scam and are for the very people that feel that they need to prove they can afford those items. Thanks!
Can you talk abt what is better rn, paying off student loans or investing? I recently graduated and have abt $200,000 dollars of student loans. I currently save enough to be able to pay the minimum per month and have a couple hundred left over, should I also put that into paying off my student loan or should I put that into investing?
Both, if possible.
If you're still within the interest-free period, paying off as much as possible means less interest in the longrun, which means less overall debt. Once repayment begins, always pay the minimum. Missing payments negatively effects your credit score. Taking longer to pay off a student loan is better than missing payments.
Viv will have much better advice for investing than I will, but as far as I'm aware, you're going to need a certain amount for the initial investment (ex. TFSAs require about 1k) and then budget for monthly additions (ex. $100/mo. to that TFSA account). Certain investments also require you to leave the money alone for a period of time (ex. A TFSA for education usually allows the client to choose an investment period).
So you can either pay off as much of your loanas possible before the end of the interest-free period (which may not make much of a dent in $200k) or you can set up a type of diversified investment portfolio, make the minimum monthly payment on the loan, and add what you can, when you can to your investments.
Also, check the laws where you are. In Canada, companies (including collection agencies) can't demand more than $50/mo., but companies can send accounts to collections if nothing's being paid (I think they need to wait a few months and try to contact the customer, though).
Hope Vivian responds to you, and that you're able to pay everything off quickly.👍
I'm given the up-down often. I just roll with it and let them know "above my pay grade".
Next time you find yourself in this position: remind yourself that you have nothing to prove- they want what you have. And ask them if they’re ok or just socially awkward. 🤣🤣🤣
I don’t buy in store due to living in a tax free state. ALSO the return policy is longer and better when you buy online. In store is 14 days, store credit for Fendi while online is 30 days 100% money back.
Also I use my PayPal card that gives we 3%, if I buy in store I only get 2% back.
So next time this happens, just buy the store
Oh, I love when they do that.
Say I walked in to see if they have gloves that I might like. If I find one I like, I'll buy it. If they don't, I walk out. I don't like wasting too much time if I'm looking for something.
...Unless they get judgy and rude. Then I'll take as much time as possible, try on things, hem and haw for HOURS if I have the time, and then leave without buying anything. Following me around means I pick up larger, more expensive items to get their hopes up, and then say something like "Actually, I think I'm just gonna get the ones I saw yesterday at [competitor] instead." Or "Shoot. I didn't realize what time it is. I'm just gonna get it online instead."
Do I think they actually care? No.
Is it fun to pretend they do? A little.😂
Meanwhile, nice Van Cleed & Arpels earrings x
They work retail so they are the true peasants
So did the sales associates bully you into buying those Van Cleef earrings? 😅
I don't have that problem because I don't go into high end stores.
Just keep in mind when you go into a luxury store that you are going to purchase something that You wanted,not to show off not to show up. I had an incident where they were showing me the lower grade model of a product that I wanted... I asked if there were any more models.... Frustrated and in disbelief I ended up calling the store on another day and asking to speak to a female sales person... She said she would hold it for me and I asked her to be the one that sold me... I didn't care if someone on the sales floor had a commission to make. They all just lined up and watched me.
Omg I’ve totally bought something I didn’t need for this exact reason!!!😅
lol not at the Chicago RH arts cafe pic 😅😂
Buy from the next sales associate if you’re buying
Rude or judgemental sales associates wont encourage me to buy. In my experience, the SA in LV and Gucci were really nice to me. Maybe they learnt something from before
If sales people were like the guy in the Breakfast at Tiffany's, then I may feel obliged to buy something .
No because I don't shop at those kinds of stores. That's why I have money🤣
No thanks, I will never give them the time of day...either.
I like a nice professional person🎉
Just ask for a new sales associate. I've had this girl in prada in Lafayette who was so so nice and accomodating I tipped her 50 euro even though I didnt end up buy anything.
I never buy from bad salespeople. Period.
If you still want to buy from that location I would call out that salesperson and go work with one of their colleagues. No reason to stop yourself from buying something you want but you also shouldn’t give that salesperson money.
If you feel out of place, just remember you probably make more money than those 'snobby' sales associates
I thought about that Selina movie from back in the day and the rude clerk
treat them in kind, make them feel that despite of their brand their products are trash, so their brands are just labels devoid of any value.
Judging doesn’t work on me because I enjoy being by people lol 😂
That don’t work on me either, they probably can’t afford to buy from the store they work at. I’d say I don’t see anything I like in here.
I had to deal with this when even buying a couch. One store I had a lady tell me to look at the clearance section when I was already looking at cheap couch. 😂 she didn't even come up and tell me that either, she yelled it across the furniture section.
If it happens again, yell back, "Do you make lots of sales being rude to customers?" And walk out lol
@L F I wish I could. I'm way too quiet and too nice to people sometimes when I really shouldn't be.
@smallfry2257 I hear ya. Honestly it's better to be like you. The world would be a better place if we all were.
If someone makes me feel
That I can’t afford their store products, I just scroll
Down through my phone and see my bank statement for current or last months and it usually shows big balances in bold 😂😂😂 but it actually doesn’t happen to me a lot. Anywho, it’s a great way to boost your self esteem and tell
Them that we can afford everything in this store, but we know
How we manage our money. Attitude or ego has nothing to do with their products or our affordability😊 simple
When i go shopping for anytbing i dont focus on hiw the workers are staring at me. I focus on what i want to buy then get out.
And that’s why I don’t go into those stores unless I really want to buy something 😂😂
I can never be rude to my customers because I'm the owner. But I've had several customers who have been mean to my staff. We had an Australian lady who got my staff to open every display case, show every item, would berate each staff member and then walked out without buying anything. She actually called every item shitty in front of other customers and the other customers started getting annoyed with her coz she kept insisting on looking at the items the other customers had in their hand because she wanted to buy it. She was dressed with booty shorts and a cute top and our staff were always nice. I had to intervene because our senior SA was on the verge of tears, her feet were bruised from standing up for two hours and then lifting stuff. The customer insisted that we light the room better for her so we brought strobe lights from another store and they were on and that month we got the highest electricity bill ever. The young SAs were crying in the dressing room. I realised that after the second hour I had to switch off the lights and slowly indicate to the customer that we weren't bringing any more items from storage and she finally got the clue.
Never worked on me because i never had a need or even a want to go into those places
They WORK at the store, not own it. We’re there to buy, if we want to. Don’t let them mind screw you into a sale, even better is to walk away from it all Neither the salesperson, or the company, gets your money.