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This post makes me wonder (since I haven't been doing this for THAT long)- Does doing these kinds of shops make people want to shop for stuff that's out of their price range more or less?
What I mean is- I'd love a Porsche (however impractical). After test driving a Porsche, or shopping for a $5000 handbag, or a $40,000 Quadski, does this make people want those things more? Less?
Does it alleviate the need for "retail therapy" the way spending a bunch of money on stuff you don't necessarily need does?
What I mean is- I'd love a Porsche (however impractical). After test driving a Porsche, or shopping for a $5000 handbag, or a $40,000 Quadski, does this make people want those things more? Less?
Does it alleviate the need for "retail therapy" the way spending a bunch of money on stuff you don't necessarily need does?
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I never wanted a motorcycle until I shopped Ducati. I've always wanted a Porsche but then again I drive a similar car. It's the $10k watches that I don't understand. I wouldn't even feel comfortable shopping for something like that. If I had millions in the bank I still don't think I'd spend thousands on things like watches.
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After paddling around on a Sportster one afternoon (with an excellent, patient salesperson) I went and got my learner's permit and a bike. I didn't buy a Harley, since I'm only 5'2" on a good day, but bought a v-Star. For the next few years, until the kids came along, I would take off and do the one-gallon shops through BFE Kansas and Nebraska. When the kids are older we'll buy bikes again.
Well, I have shopped Porsche more than once, and trust me, I didn't like the car. So no.
On the other hand, I love those investment shops with banks, and also the mortgage shops. I wish I could buy a house or have enough money for an investment portfolio...
On the other hand, I love those investment shops with banks, and also the mortgage shops. I wish I could buy a house or have enough money for an investment portfolio...
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For me, it is bringing me back to my NYC days. I get to play dressup and hobb-knob for a moment. I then remember why I am grateful to be able to travel and choose my stress. I don't want those items, although some of the clothes are nice. I would not wear those things anymore except on shops. At one point it was my element. Now that I have stress induced migraines and health issued due to a high stress life, it no longer appeals to me. It is plastic and honestly, I would rather by land with the money than a purse.
Just lost trying to find a fire pit in a concrete jungle wishing it was a wooded glen...
if it wasn't for bad luck, I would have no luck at all
if it wasn't for bad luck, I would have no luck at all
I certainly have found little 'mystique' in luxury goods and frankly not found much quality either. I don't mind paying for quality, though I am cheap enough I really want quality on the cheap. I'm unwilling to pay a cent extra for fawning salespeople. Shops of luxury goods generally don't appeal to me because the salespeople are being judged on whether they are fawning, not on whether the luxury goods are good quality.
I get disgusted when I see a high-labelled, high-priced item and find that it was made in the same overseas sweatshops as the stuff I avoid at Walmart.
I shopped Fendi a while ago. Loved a purse that was around $1200, and the size of a large wallet. Not practical for me at all. Something I'd like to have one day. I never liked Mercedes. I did one shop for them that made me really like one of the cars. I'd never buy it though even if I could afford it. I've also done several high end makeup counter shops. I didn't even know Armani made makeup! haha There is a very nice mall here in Atlanta that has very high end stores. Sometimes I get sad when I'm in there because I wish I could shop there for fun...not because I'm sent on a shop to get business cards, first/last names, suggestions on items, and the name of the first born from the associate. Although, I'm not sure I'd want to "waste" money on that stuff. Then again...if I win mega millions...who knows! 
I shopped diamond rings last week after a scheduler called and begged me to. She made it worth my while, but I wouldn't normally touch it with a ten foot pole. Strains the limits of my acting abilities, pretending to be able to pay $6k for something like that. Gimme fast food and wireless shops, and I'm my element. The Coach shops, on the other hand, are strictly off limits per the hubby...
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Shops of luxury goods generally
> don't appeal to me because the salespeople are
> being judged on whether they are fawning, not on
> whether the luxury goods are good quality.
Aren't we there to judge the fawning of all salespeople, not just the high-end ones? Most of what we judge is the salesperson, not the goods, right?
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Shops of luxury goods generally
> don't appeal to me because the salespeople are
> being judged on whether they are fawning, not on
> whether the luxury goods are good quality.
Aren't we there to judge the fawning of all salespeople, not just the high-end ones? Most of what we judge is the salesperson, not the goods, right?
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I did a NARS cosmetics shop and was not impressed with the $64 small bottle of moisturizer that the "artist" was trying to sell me. I much prefer my $10 bottle of Olay!
I did a Sleep Number shop and did not care for the bed, but I did do a Tempur-Pedic and walked out with a $3,000 mattress that so far has been worth every penny.
I've been tempted to do the Cartier watch assignment, but honestly I don't know that I could do it with a straight face.
I did a Sleep Number shop and did not care for the bed, but I did do a Tempur-Pedic and walked out with a $3,000 mattress that so far has been worth every penny.
I've been tempted to do the Cartier watch assignment, but honestly I don't know that I could do it with a straight face.
Just did a $26,000 diamond engagement ring shop last week after a scheduler called in a jam. With my two toddlers !!! (scheduler approved)! I informed the hubby he was officially buying me an upgrade for our 10th anniversary. He just looked at me like I was losing my mind.
I think it's fun to dress up and get out of the normal penny pincher routine every now and then!
I think it's fun to dress up and get out of the normal penny pincher routine every now and then!
I've done both ends of the spectrum and, hands down, I much prefer the PayDay loans shops to the high end ones. I was so stressed out the time I had to pretend I had $1M+ in liquid assets. I actually saw the private banker (not to be confused with a personal banker, who services the hoi polloi) eye my clothes, from top to bottom, to verify/determine I was legit.
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Disclaimer: Yes, I know, I fell in love with a pair of Kate Spade sunglasses that I finally got for Christmas, but, hey, that's small potatoes compared to a $3K mattress. a Cartier watch, a Porsche, etc.
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Disclaimer: Yes, I know, I fell in love with a pair of Kate Spade sunglasses that I finally got for Christmas, but, hey, that's small potatoes compared to a $3K mattress. a Cartier watch, a Porsche, etc.
I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
I do love my coach purse but I would never pay retail for it - I go to an outlet where I pay about 75% less than in a regular shop. However the shops do give me an idea of what purse I would like, just have to wait for a year until it is out of style and shows up at an outlet.
My first car was a Datsun B-210 with a stick shift. Everything since has been automatic. My first Porsche shop [video] was for a 911 with a stick shift. I've saved the video because driving the stick was so much fun.
And yes, if my ship comes in, both a 911 and Panamera are on the shopping list.
And yes, if my ship comes in, both a 911 and Panamera are on the shopping list.
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Have PV-500 & willing to travel.
"Answers are easy. It's asking the right questions which is hard." (The Fourth Doctor, The Face of Evil, 1977)
"Somedays you're the pigeon, somedays you're the statue.” J. Andrew Taylor
"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him." Galileo Galilei
Phoebe70 Wrote:
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> I did a Sleep Number shop and did not care for the
> bed, but I did do a Tempur-Pedic and walked out
> with a $3,000 mattress that so far has been worth
> every penny.
What did you like about the Tempur-Pedic over the sleep number? I'm about due to replace my Original Matress Factory mattress and was thinking of getting a sleep number.
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> I did a Sleep Number shop and did not care for the
> bed, but I did do a Tempur-Pedic and walked out
> with a $3,000 mattress that so far has been worth
> every penny.
What did you like about the Tempur-Pedic over the sleep number? I'm about due to replace my Original Matress Factory mattress and was thinking of getting a sleep number.
A B-210! I remember those… If there are still some on the road I'd love one!
My last car with a stick was a 2000 Cougar. They are really getting hard to find.
James Bond 007.5 Wrote:
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> My first car was a Datsun B-210 with a stick
> shift. Everything since has been automatic. My
> first Porsche shop was for a 911 with a stick
> shift. I've saved the video because driving the
> stick was so much fun.
>
> And yes, if my ship comes in, both a 911 and
> Panamera are on the shopping list.
My last car with a stick was a 2000 Cougar. They are really getting hard to find.
James Bond 007.5 Wrote:
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> My first car was a Datsun B-210 with a stick
> shift. Everything since has been automatic. My
> first Porsche shop was for a 911 with a stick
> shift. I've saved the video because driving the
> stick was so much fun.
>
> And yes, if my ship comes in, both a 911 and
> Panamera are on the shopping list.
I was thinking of doing one of those Porsche shops (non-video) and wondered if you have to drive a stick shift. If so, then that would definitely disqualify me as I don't think I could get it out of the parking lot without killing the engine a bunch of times.
Shopping across Indiana but mostly around Indianapolis.
Having done both shops, I have to say the Sleep Number and the Tempur-Pedic sales people are equally compelling and equally persuasive. When you walk out of either, you want that mattress. I would strongly suggest you research and try both of them before making a final decision. You, also, might want to look at just a regular pillow top mattress, which would cost a lot less money.
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> Phoebe70 Wrote:
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> > I did a Sleep Number shop and did not care for
> the
> > bed, but I did do a Tempur-Pedic and walked out
> > with a $3,000 mattress that so far has been
> worth
> > every penny.
>
>
> What did you like about the Tempur-Pedic over the
> sleep number? I'm about due to replace my
> Original Matress Factory mattress and was thinking
> of getting a sleep number.
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DRJ Wrote:
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> Phoebe70 Wrote:
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> > I did a Sleep Number shop and did not care for
> the
> > bed, but I did do a Tempur-Pedic and walked out
> > with a $3,000 mattress that so far has been
> worth
> > every penny.
>
>
> What did you like about the Tempur-Pedic over the
> sleep number? I'm about due to replace my
> Original Matress Factory mattress and was thinking
> of getting a sleep number.
I intend to live forever. So far, so good.
They actually have PDK transmissions in addition to stick. The PDK is an automatic but it also has paddle shifters behind the steering wheel where you can shift gears manually--except there's no clutch to worry about. And yes, on the stick shift with the Porsche, you do want to get the revs up close to the red line.
lbw1000 Wrote:
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> I was thinking of doing one of those Porsche shops
> (non-video) and wondered if you have to drive a
> stick shift. If so, then that would definitely
> disqualify me as I don't think I could get it out
> of the parking lot without killing the engine a
> bunch of times.
lbw1000 Wrote:
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> I was thinking of doing one of those Porsche shops
> (non-video) and wondered if you have to drive a
> stick shift. If so, then that would definitely
> disqualify me as I don't think I could get it out
> of the parking lot without killing the engine a
> bunch of times.
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Have PV-500 & willing to travel.
"Answers are easy. It's asking the right questions which is hard." (The Fourth Doctor, The Face of Evil, 1977)
"Somedays you're the pigeon, somedays you're the statue.” J. Andrew Taylor
"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him." Galileo Galilei
Have PV-500 & willing to travel.
"Answers are easy. It's asking the right questions which is hard." (The Fourth Doctor, The Face of Evil, 1977)
"Somedays you're the pigeon, somedays you're the statue.” J. Andrew Taylor
"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him." Galileo Galilei
heartlandcanuck Wrote:
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> A B-210! I remember those… If there are still
> some on the road I'd love one!
>
> My last car with a stick was a 2000 Cougar. They
> are really getting hard to find.
B-210s are becoming collector items, oddly enough. I'm like a dinosaur or something, I've actually never owned an automatic, although I'm thinking about buying something cheap and used as a second car just for MS, which will probably be an automatic.
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> A B-210! I remember those… If there are still
> some on the road I'd love one!
>
> My last car with a stick was a 2000 Cougar. They
> are really getting hard to find.
B-210s are becoming collector items, oddly enough. I'm like a dinosaur or something, I've actually never owned an automatic, although I'm thinking about buying something cheap and used as a second car just for MS, which will probably be an automatic.
There are reasons that a body stays in motion
At the moment only demons come to mind
At the moment only demons come to mind
DRJ Wrote:
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> Phoebe70 Wrote:
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> > I did a Sleep Number shop and did not care for
> the
> > bed, but I did do a Tempur-Pedic and walked out
> > with a $3,000 mattress that so far has been
> worth
> > every penny.
>
>
> What did you like about the Tempur-Pedic over the
> sleep number? I'm about due to replace my
> Original Matress Factory mattress and was thinking
> of getting a sleep number.
I wish I had a shop when we had the Sleep Number presentation! Our sales associate was great! The presentation was very convincing.
When we were buying our last mattress, the salesman told us that if you move around in your sleep you shouldn't get a Tempur-Pedic/memory foam mattress because it's harder to reposition yourself on that.
We've had our Sleep Number for a few weeks now and my back feels better! We got the I-10 model which has an extra foam layer on top. It's more comfy than a pillow top! The bed has also been good for a few laughs. I put my husband's number down to the minimum while he was sleeping, then woke him up. He couldn't get out of bed! Ever see a turtle on its back? LOL!
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> Phoebe70 Wrote:
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> > I did a Sleep Number shop and did not care for
> the
> > bed, but I did do a Tempur-Pedic and walked out
> > with a $3,000 mattress that so far has been
> worth
> > every penny.
>
>
> What did you like about the Tempur-Pedic over the
> sleep number? I'm about due to replace my
> Original Matress Factory mattress and was thinking
> of getting a sleep number.
I wish I had a shop when we had the Sleep Number presentation! Our sales associate was great! The presentation was very convincing.
When we were buying our last mattress, the salesman told us that if you move around in your sleep you shouldn't get a Tempur-Pedic/memory foam mattress because it's harder to reposition yourself on that.
We've had our Sleep Number for a few weeks now and my back feels better! We got the I-10 model which has an extra foam layer on top. It's more comfy than a pillow top! The bed has also been good for a few laughs. I put my husband's number down to the minimum while he was sleeping, then woke him up. He couldn't get out of bed! Ever see a turtle on its back? LOL!
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I'm "Sandi" in the Middle!
I'm "Sandi" in the Middle!
I love, love, love my Sleep Number bed. We bought ours 15 years ago.
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stilllearning Wrote:
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> I've done both ends of the spectrum and, hands
> down, I much prefer the PayDay loans shops to the
> high end ones.
Right there with you. I've done a very few high-end shops and won't accept any more because I just don't look the part and don't have the extra money to invest to be able to do so at the moment.
Most of the time, that doesn't bother me one bit, because I'm perfectly happy shopping the places that are within my present means. However, I will admit I was a bit upset last week when I realized I don't qualify to do a Kia shop because my current car isn't worth enough. If I'm not lookin' wealthy enough to shop for a Kia, it's probably time to re-evaluate my financial goals.
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> I've done both ends of the spectrum and, hands
> down, I much prefer the PayDay loans shops to the
> high end ones.
Right there with you. I've done a very few high-end shops and won't accept any more because I just don't look the part and don't have the extra money to invest to be able to do so at the moment.
Most of the time, that doesn't bother me one bit, because I'm perfectly happy shopping the places that are within my present means. However, I will admit I was a bit upset last week when I realized I don't qualify to do a Kia shop because my current car isn't worth enough. If I'm not lookin' wealthy enough to shop for a Kia, it's probably time to re-evaluate my financial goals.
Gosh. I remember a similar discussion a few months ago. I don't understand the requirements to look wealthy via clothing or automobile in order to qualify for an assignment because many folks have money to burn because they carefully spend and retain their wealth, as a result. Still, it is the call of the client to determine our stated role. At the point of being redundant (please forgive me for this), my dad entered a Cadillac dealer in stained levis, driving a 1989 truck and paid cash for a new CTS. Equally, I expect to be treated as well as any other customer when I shop at Nordstrom in my worn sweats after a workout.
It actually would be interesting of what the results would be if there was a alternate shop that had us "underdress" to go to a high-end shop and report if we were snubbed. To make it believable, the alternate shop would have to run along with the regular "look high-end" or the underdressed person would be found out immediately.
Shopping across Indiana but mostly around Indianapolis.
All this talk of "dressing the part" reminds me of Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman when she comes back to the boutique, dressed to the nines, and said to the salesperson who previously had snubbed her, "You work on commission, right? Big mistake! Huge!"
It would be interesting to have us perform these high-end shops dressed casually.
It would be interesting to have us perform these high-end shops dressed casually.
I've made some huge purchases while not being 'dressed the part.' Companies who think it's okay for their salespeople to screen based on preconceived notions of what someone who's actually going to buy something is wearing, well, they're leaving a lot of money on the table.
Of course, for regular 'shopping' purposes, they may well want a mystery shopper to blend in. But, I think it'd be wise to do spot-checks, at least, to see what happens if someone's a bit underdressed for the part.
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Of course, for regular 'shopping' purposes, they may well want a mystery shopper to blend in. But, I think it'd be wise to do spot-checks, at least, to see what happens if someone's a bit underdressed for the part.
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