For those who have done Lindt shops...what type of objection did you raise? I saw that it cannot be about price.

The instructions list suggestions such as: Why don’t you have a wider range of [type of product]? Why is this product not available in the (country of check)? What is the difference to chocolate from (competitor x )?

I guess I'm not sure how I can raise an objection without sounding like a mystery shopper.

I have not done these shops but maybe ask about the milk, ask if it's vegan friendly, if it's kosher, do they plant based/nut milk variety, etc. or maybe it's shelf life, perhaps you are sending a gift to a friend overseas and you want to make sure it will last while in transit

"Do you have chocolate that tastes great and won't make me fat?"

If they do, please let me know!!

Lol. Who can think of objections when smelling endorphin-inducing chocolate?!? If the company offers milk and dark chocolate, I would inquire about the percentage of cocoa in the dark chocolate. I mean, I would try to remain objective while smelling chocolate and other enticing aromas. I should avoid this shop.

Are there peanuts in the chocolate? Can I freeze the candy? How long before this is expired, I forgot my glasses and cannot read the fine print.

How about "why aren't the flavors printed on the wrappings?" The bins in the store are labeled but once you get home, you can't remember which candy is what flavor!

Was the chocolate made at a facility that contained peanuts/nuts? My so and so has a sensitivity to nuts.

I just asked the difference between them and competitors such as Ghiradelli. The person gave me a good answer and my report was graded "very good". It wasn't necessarily an objection but more of a comparison question.

Any ship well that will not melt?

I ended up asking about sugar-free chocolate, and was told that they don't offer any.

I have wrinkled my nose and said I prefer the dark chocolate in that flavor (orange, raspberry, whatever), or that the white chocolate is too rich. That has produced shrugs, as well as authentic salesmanship. I have also said that I would like a smaller package, or one that was already wrapped in a particular color bow. Caution, though: some stores can make you whatever packaging you want.

I'm doing my first shop for this store tomorrow and found this thread helpful. Also, it seems from the instructions like I need to purchase at least three items: one from the current promotion, one from the chocolate bar (drink or bark) and one additional item of my choice. Does that seem right?

Personally, I do not like chocolate unless it dark/bittersweet and then only once or twice a year. Klondike bars don't count, I rarely have more than 3 of them in a year. I'm not a huge fan of ice cream, unless it's homemade. I do not like sweets. The Cinnabon shops made me crazy, my 96+ Dad, who gives me grief for mystery shopping on a regular basis; asks why he doesn't get the rolls anymore.

That said there is a privately owned chocolate shop in Brussels that I could sit in there and eat chocolate all day long. No I don't remember the name or how to tell you how to get there. It's maybe a mile or more of walking off Grand Place. Pronounce Godiva the way we do it to a local and they will tell you how to get there, if you're lucky enough to visit Brussels.

I have done chocolate/candy shops. I come up with it's too sweet, grainy or slimy on my tongue. This will prompt the sales person to tempt you with different treats. Shows sales potential, willing to over come objections or dedication to their commission/hourly raise bump.
I cannot give you constructive advice for Lindt. All I know about Lindt is what my father and SIL give me for Christmas and/or my birthday. I guarantee they bought the chocolate on clearance. They are extremely aware that if I never had a piece of chocolate for the rest of my life, I wouldn't fret about it.