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jealousguy86 · Aug 20th, 2009, 12:31 AM

I'm so excited, 2 more weeks until my trip to Vegas. Now some of you may remember my thread about Starting Small or Going big for my first LV purchase, and I've decided to follow your advice and go with a bag as my first purchase. Now I've been reading the thread about embarrasing moments at LV and also reading up on some threads about rude SA's and as a first time shopper at the LV boutique, can some of the experienced shoppers on tPF tell me the Do's and Don'ts at the LV boutique?

Some questions I have:
How should I get an SA's attention?
Am I allowed to touch the merchendise or do I need an SA's Permission?
How should I inquire about the price?
Any other insights or personal experiences would be helpful

lvuittonaddict · Aug 20th, 2009, 12:34 AM

1. just say something like "excuse me, would you be able to help me?"
2. yes, i always do. apparently some SA's are a little particular and dont like you touching things.....if they weren't meant to be touched, they would be in a case.
3. just relax- its just a store

and remember, the only stupid questions are the ones you dont ask

LVKeepallfan · Aug 20th, 2009, 12:54 AM

^^Exactly me thoughts. Just to be safe, ask an SA before you touch anything. Sometimes, you could ask security and they'd call an SA for you.

Lv-nowwhat · Aug 20th, 2009, 01:42 AM

Also look at the website so you have an idea on what you want to look at.

LV Bags Lover · Aug 20th, 2009, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by jealousguy86

I'm so excited, 2 more weeks until my trip to Vegas. Now some of you may remember my thread about Starting Small or Going big for my first LV purchase, and I've decided to follow your advice and go with a bag as my first purchase. Now I've been reading the thread about embarrasing moments at LV and also reading up on some threads about rude SA's and as a first time shopper at the LV boutique, can some of the experienced shoppers on tPF tell me the Do's and Don'ts at the LV boutique?

Some questions I have:
How should I get an SA's attention? not neccessary need to get SA's attention. if you want to see something then you ask her politely whether you can see that particular item.

Am I allowed to touch the merchendise or do I need an SA's Permission? sometimes, i will touch them. sometimes, i will ask the SA to assist me.

How should I inquire about the price? you just politely ask the SA to check the price for you.

Any other insights or personal experiences would be helpful

hope it helps.

haven · Aug 20th, 2009, 02:20 AM

I always check out the prices on the website before I go. That way I will be sure to only (or at least try) look at things within the price range that I want to spend.

LVLux · Aug 20th, 2009, 02:40 AM

Definitely have fun and ignore any attitudes you may get from some SA's and do not leave there until you have seen everything you want to look at twice-I always feel like they want me to buy a mile a minute or leave-but you can stay as long as you like until closing time!!!

LxTxNx · Aug 20th, 2009, 02:50 AM

Usually when you walk in a SA if available will come up to you and ask you if you need help.
Do make a list of all the bags you see online and note the price and want to see in person... Also try them all on!
Do Not bring in any food or drinks!

and just be relaxed at the end it's Louis Vuitton not God's palace!

LV=Love · Aug 20th, 2009, 03:08 AM

Awhh! I'm so excited for you! I would familiarize myself with the different lines and start to figure out exactly what your looking for. I've only had two bad experiences with SA's, both at Neiman Marcus. I was polite, and left quickly to go to Saks (I love my SA there!) Most of the time they will ask if they can help you, if you're looking for anything in particular, etc. If you don't catch their attention right away just politely walk up and ask to see something. Go ahead and touch/try on the purses they show you. Most of the time they'll just hand you the purse you asked for and you go ahead and look it over, check the inside. In regards to price, I usually ask something like how much does that run. I leave it at that, sometimes they'll ask if you want to stay in a certain range. You could easily say no, or if your comfortable with a good SA go ahead and give them a ballpark. They are usually really good at giving you options to help you find exactly what your looking for.

I bought my first LV at 16, my parents had given me the money and I drove to Saks all by myself! I had no problems, probably because I'm tall and looked about 21 at the time lol. I'm 18 now, and I usually buy my LV's alone, every once in a while I bring a friend/fellow purse lover. I don't know how old you are, but I'm sure you'll be just fine! Like previous people said don't be afraid to ask questions! Have fun in Vegas :)

lisalovesshoes · Aug 20th, 2009, 03:11 AM

Yep.. what everyone else said... Ask to try on the bag then ask for the price, always helps if you already have somewhat of an idea though!

Remember, at the end of the day.. YOU are the customer! So just go in and have fun!

19flowers · Aug 20th, 2009, 09:05 AM

Everyone has given great advice -- have fun! -- let us know what you get!!

gelbergirl · Aug 20th, 2009, 09:34 AM

smile

MsFrida · Aug 20th, 2009, 11:09 AM

I don't have any advice, I just wanted to wish you a happy trip!

I bought my first LV in Vegas (the Caesars Palace Forum Shops's store, had a very nice SA!)

jealousguy86 · Aug 20th, 2009, 09:52 PM

Thanks everyone! Keep em coming. I'm actually taking notes

MyMyMy · Aug 21st, 2009, 12:06 PM

Go in Have fun!!! That is the biggest thing. You may know already what you want. Just have fun, joke with the SA and let them know it is your first and that you are excited about it. That may help and they may get excited with you and truely help you out more. GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN!!!!!!!

Aug 20th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#1
jealousguy86 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 322	Louis Vuitton Boutique Advice I'm so excited, 2 more weeks until my trip to Vegas. Now some of you may remember my thread about Starting Small or Going big for my first LV purchase, and I've decided to follow your advice and go with a bag as my first purchase. Now I've been reading the thread about embarrasing moments at LV and also reading up on some threads about rude SA's and as a first time shopper at the LV boutique, can some of the experienced shoppers on tPF tell me the Do's and Don'ts at the LV boutique? Some questions I have: How should I get an SA's attention? Am I allowed to touch the merchendise or do I need an SA's Permission? How should I inquire about the price? Any other insights or personal experiences would be helpful
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Aug 20th, 2009, 12:34 AM	#2
lvuittonaddict Avada Kadavra Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 3,648	1. just say something like "excuse me, would you be able to help me?" 2. yes, i always do. apparently some SA's are a little particular and dont like you touching things.....if they weren't meant to be touched, they would be in a case. 3. just relax- its just a store and remember, the only stupid questions are the ones you dont ask
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Aug 20th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#4
Lv-nowwhat a LV fan Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 3,787	Also look at the website so you have an idea on what you want to look at.
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Aug 20th, 2009, 02:20 AM	#6
haven Member Joined: Jul 2008 Location: These days at work.... Posts: 2,842	I always check out the prices on the website before I go. That way I will be sure to only (or at least try) look at things within the price range that I want to spend.
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Aug 20th, 2009, 02:50 AM	#8
LxTxNx Member Joined: May 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 755	Usually when you walk in a SA if available will come up to you and ask you if you need help. Do make a list of all the bags you see online and note the price and want to see in person... Also try them all on! Do Not bring in any food or drinks! and just be relaxed at the end it's Louis Vuitton not God's palace!
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Aug 20th, 2009, 12:54 AM	#3
LVKeepallfan Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Sunny SoCal, USA Posts: 6,507	^^Exactly me thoughts. Just to be safe, ask an SA before you touch anything. Sometimes, you could ask security and they'd call an SA for you.

Aug 20th, 2009, 02:40 AM	#7
LVLux Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Beautiful Pacific Northwest Posts: 11,182	Definitely have fun and ignore any attitudes you may get from some SA's and do not leave there until you have seen everything you want to look at twice-I always feel like they want me to buy a mile a minute or leave-but you can stay as long as you like until closing time!!!

Aug 20th, 2009, 03:08 AM	#9
LV=Love Louis Vuitton Lover Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 334	Awhh! I'm so excited for you! I would familiarize myself with the different lines and start to figure out exactly what your looking for. I've only had two bad experiences with SA's, both at Neiman Marcus. I was polite, and left quickly to go to Saks (I love my SA there!) Most of the time they will ask if they can help you, if you're looking for anything in particular, etc. If you don't catch their attention right away just politely walk up and ask to see something. Go ahead and touch/try on the purses they show you. Most of the time they'll just hand you the purse you asked for and you go ahead and look it over, check the inside. In regards to price, I usually ask something like how much does that run. I leave it at that, sometimes they'll ask if you want to stay in a certain range. You could easily say no, or if your comfortable with a good SA go ahead and give them a ballpark. They are usually really good at giving you options to help you find exactly what your looking for. I bought my first LV at 16, my parents had given me the money and I drove to Saks all by myself! I had no problems, probably because I'm tall and looked about 21 at the time lol. I'm 18 now, and I usually buy my LV's alone, every once in a while I bring a friend/fellow purse lover. I don't know how old you are, but I'm sure you'll be just fine! Like previous people said don't be afraid to ask questions! Have fun in Vegas :)
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Aug 20th, 2009, 03:11 AM	#10
lisalovesshoes slave to LVoe Joined: May 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 821	Yep.. what everyone else said... Ask to try on the bag then ask for the price, always helps if you already have somewhat of an idea though! Remember, at the end of the day.. YOU are the customer! So just go in and have fun!
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Aug 20th, 2009, 09:05 AM	#11
19flowers Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,872	Everyone has given great advice -- have fun! -- let us know what you get!!
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Aug 20th, 2009, 09:34 AM	#12
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Aug 20th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#13
MsFrida Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,293	I don't have any advice, I just wanted to wish you a happy trip! I bought my first LV in Vegas (the Caesars Palace Forum Shops's store, had a very nice SA!)
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Aug 20th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#14
jealousguy86 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 322	Thanks everyone! Keep em coming. I'm actually taking notes
jealousguy86 OP Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 322	__________________ Just because I'm a guy, that doesn't mean I don't like nice things MY WISH LIST LV Speedy 35 Damier or Speedy 40 Monogram LV Keepall 45 Graphite and/or Monogram LV Beubourg Damier LV Tadao Damier Graphite LV Olav PM Damier LV Zippy Wallet Monogram Balenciaga Part Time in Black Gucci Joy Boston Hermes Birkin 35cm (sigh Some day) My Collection http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-491833.html

Aug 21st, 2009, 12:06 PM	#15
MyMyMy Member Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 398	Go in Have fun!!! That is the biggest thing. You may know already what you want. Just have fun, joke with the SA and let them know it is your first and that you are excited about it. That may help and they may get excited with you and truely help you out more. GOOD LUCK HAVE FUN!!!!!!!

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