Oh wow.I totally understand, on the other hand no should fork over 10-15K for a bag that I don't like, just to keep a relationship. There will be other offers.
I also understand the subtle pressure an SA can put on you. I shop at multiple stores so I have SA's with different styles. One of them is definitely more along the pushy side. If I turn a bag down the response will be along the lines of "I don't know when you will get another offer. Stock is very limited and it is very competitive to get these bag offers for you. If you turn this down you may have to wait for a long time. I want you to be happy but my manager will not be happy that you turned this down." All probably true and it does make you wonder and fret over turning a bag down. Ultimately if it is not something you want then the only reason you would purchase would be to foster goodwill..... that is a toxic relationship.
Don't feel bad! Breathe a sigh of relief. Someone else will love the bag and everyone is happy.
Im just thankful my SA is not like that. She actually says “its ok if you dont want it” outright… especially if it’s not the specs im looking for. Actually having said that makes me all the more guilty for not taking the bag rather than telling me i should get the bag because it’s hard to come by lol. Joking aside tho…
Im not a huge spender, dont have disposable income, and not in a rush. I mention a bag here and there but dont normally bring it up first in person. I do bring it up on a back and forth email reply but i dont want to appear pushy or desperate.
Now this happened to me on two ocassions. I was at the store buying other stuff, not really expecting any bags at that specific times and not mentioning it either. She was the one who initiated the topic about the bags after checkout.
I declined a color or hadware of picotin 2-3x until she got me the exact specs. One other bag i had to think through overnight before replying back if i wanna see it.
Now i should say though, SAs do tell you to act quick coz someone else might buy it first. They wont hold the bag for you for a long time. This is understandable as a lot of people want to buy bags and some might even be desperate for one even if they dont like it. Kind of like buying a bag at h.com drop but not because you really like the bag but because it is available.

Just be patient… the bag you are looking for will magically appear one day.
