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Do you ever feel like telling a stanger 'Stop, don't buy that at that price'?

post #1 of 26
10/11/11 at 3:48pm
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I feel this impulse quite often.

I know it is somewhat misplaced because that person may well just don't give a shit about the price/really want to buy there and now / whatever- but just last weekend I was going around Harrods in London and was watching people buying RLBL shirts for £220 when 40 miles away the same shirts cost around £45.

Now I don't buy them period, (why bother when RLPL is £65) but damn an 80% mark up is a lot to swallow
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post #2 of 26
10/11/11 at 8:40pm
That's a pretty good way to get kicked out of a store.
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post #3 of 26
10/12/11 at 5:06am
Don't feel this impulse at all. Non of my business, don't really want to end up in the local casualty department. It's their money, they can spend it how they like.
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post #4 of 26
10/12/11 at 5:09am
I was at Macy's looking at RL polo items, when i hear a man's voice literally yelling at his friend for buying a $60 dollar polo. He preceded to yell how much of an idiot he was for spending that much money, and that he could have purchased one a Walmart for less than $20. It was an amusing affair all around biggrin.gif
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post #5 of 26
10/12/11 at 5:17am
I don't often feel the need to advise others against making a purchase but I frequently hear the voices of SpooPoker and Man Of Lint in my head yelling at me to put the damned piece of clothing back on the rack and walk away!
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post #6 of 26
10/12/11 at 6:53am
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you guys have no empathy skills
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post #7 of 26
10/12/11 at 8:03am
Without all the people who pay full price for clothes the companies couldn't afford to sell them for so much less at outlets or during sales. If every single person paid the sale price then the company wouldn't make as much of a profit on them which would in turn mean they would start producing lesser quality goods. At that point you may as well just go somewhere like Walmart to get your shirts.
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post #8 of 26
10/12/11 at 8:58am
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Originally Posted by potemkin_city_limits View Post

Without all the people who pay full price for clothes the companies couldn't afford to sell them for so much less at outlets or during sales. If every single person paid the sale price then the company wouldn't make as much of a profit on them which would in turn mean they would start producing lesser quality goods. At that point you may as well just go somewhere like Walmart to get your shirts.

now, I confess I myself think this
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post #9 of 26
10/12/11 at 1:02pm
I have learned my lesson, I do not interfere with people. I once overheard a customer in Brooks Brothers complain that the suit he was trying on did not appear to fit, but the SA was advising it fit beautifully. I noticed the poor baggy rag on him, so went up and gave him proper advice. His GF turned round and told me to fuck off and mind my own business. She had a point I think, it was none of my business.

Bottom line, if people want your help they will ask for it. If they want to spend wads of cash on an overpriced RLBL shirt from a store like Harrods, then perhaps they want that buying experience. To get that shirt for bargain price would require a significant commute (40 miles is not a lot to a native, but to a tourist who does not know his ass from his ears, this is a tough drive on the wrong side of the road - particularly if his hotel is in central London. Public transport perhaps would be an option, but I know I would not leap on a train, take buses etc just to get a shirt). Sounds like a lot of hastle for an item like a shirt, the small reward is hardly worth it. Also there is no guarantee that outlet/factory store would have the size you seek.
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post #10 of 26
10/12/11 at 1:12pm
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I have learned my lesson, I do not interfere with people. I once overheard a customer in Brooks Brothers complain that the suit he was trying on did not appear to fit, but the SA was advising it fit beautifully. I noticed the poor baggy rag on him, so went up and gave him proper advice. His GF turned round and told me to fuck off and mind my own business. She had a point I think, it was none of my business.
Bottom line, if people want your help they will ask for it. If they want to spend wads of cash on an overpriced RLBL shirt from a store like Harrods, then perhaps they want that buying experience. To get that shirt for bargain price would require a significant commute (40 miles is not a lot to a native, but to a tourist who does not know his ass from his ears, this is a tough drive on the wrong side of the road - particularly if his hotel is in central London. Public transport perhaps would be an option, but I know I would not leap on a train, take buses etc just to get a shirt). Sounds like a lot of hastle for an item like a shirt, the small reward is hardly worth it. Also there is no guarantee that outlet/factory store would have the size you seek.

100

What were you thinking when you bought that hat?


I crack myself up. lol8[1].gif
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post #11 of 26
10/12/11 at 1:13pm
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Originally Posted by Klobber View Post

His GF turned round and told me to fuck off and mind my own business.

Did she actually say that to you? eh.gif

Call me old fashioned, but I can't stand it when a woman uses profanity in anger/towards another person. Very unattractive IMO. I guess the same goes for guys, but I expect it more from them/I am not attracted to them in the first place thumbs-up.gif

Also, why on earth would she react so vehemently to you giving some advice?
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post #12 of 26
10/12/11 at 1:17pm
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Edited by Klobber - 10/12/11 at 1:48pm
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post #13 of 26
10/12/11 at 1:18pm
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Originally Posted by Achilles_ View Post

Also, why on earth would SHE react so vehemently to you giving some advice?

You've answered your own question, I believe.
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post #14 of 26
10/12/11 at 1:19pm
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Originally Posted by bourbonbasted View Post

You've answered your own question, I believe.

Hah! Well played.
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post #15 of 26
10/12/11 at 2:13pm
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Originally Posted by Achilles_ View Post

Did she actually say that to you? eh.gif

Indeed so kind sir, I was quite taken aback. I hate it when I am overly sensitive, but I was quite affected for the whole day. My wife (who was looking at the Lady's clothing) noticed I was not my happy bubbly self, so I eventually told my her what happened. My wife was somewhat furious and she wanted a showdown saying something like "how dare you speak to my husband that way". We managed to leave the store without causing a fuss.

Also I think the couple were British, and women in Britain appear somewhat more aggressive than their American cousins.
Not saying that is true for all Brits, of course not, but just noticed that there were more fights in the street involving women than I ever experience in California or for that matter every state I have lived in - I have seen some things go down here, but nothing like in England. It seems over there all you need to do is sneeze and a fight is on.
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Also, why on earth would she react so vehemently to you giving some advice?

Perhaps she was in some kind of time of the month cycle so hated everyone and everything that day. Who knows?
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Originally Posted by Achilles_ View Post

Call me old fashioned, but I can't stand it when a woman uses profanity in anger/towards another person. Very unattractive IMO. I guess the same goes for guys, but I expect it more from them/I am not attracted to them in the first place thumbs-up.gif

I agree, I am a bit old fashioned like that also. But I guess steriotypes are slowly dissolving for both genders.

A virtual beer for you cheers.gif
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