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I know you didn’t ask me but @FrenchNewbie, however, let me chime in - I was repeatedly approached directly, like in: “our new RTW collection is out and so much more approachable/could be your style than previous seasons. We got really high sales targets in RTW from our SM, so…do you want to take a look? You would really help me”
Or
“If you buy the Kelly chain bracelet (7k euro at that time) I will check that KTG with my store manager for you”
I didn’t buy the bracelet, “only” 2 rings. And she deemed me not eligible for the KTG. So now I must wait for my SO to arrive to wish for another bag.
(if I will follow up is another matter, see my previous posts)
This is truly terrible. May I ask where you are located?
I so understand what you mean !few weeks ago my SA texted me a screen shot about one of my orders but I saw what I’m assuming what my total spend has been up to date and I was shocked and embarrassed ! I mean I knew it wasn’t a small amount but to see the actual amount it was a little crazy .i do really like much of the RTW as I do tend to get more timeless items but . I do want to be more mindful w purchases . I have definitely my share of great bags from H and really don’t NEED any more although I have always enjoyed shopping .. I don’t think I’ll quit H but definitely will think twice about it !
It can also be more subtle like “we just got some beautiful X in, would you like to see it?” X being something you have never expressed any interest in ever.
Other more subtle ways are telling you to consider a certain category or discouraging you from buying more of a certain category (scarves for example which are an easy sale) because you have a lot and suggest exploring a different metier such as X.
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For me, it'll be something like "hey look at all this stuff. What do you think about this?"
And when I look at everything, it'll be high ticket items that I have already purchased, already rejected, or stuff that m SA knows isn't my taste. And I'm thinking to myself "why are you showing me all of this [again]?" That's how I know the offers are based on sales quotas rather than based on me.
It's almost like somebody offering you some leftover food from a holiday meal or from a food bank, and you're supposed to believe it's a freshly cooked meal prepared especially for you.
I feel like it’s hard to discern whether or not the SA is trying to get you to buy in a certain category only to hit their sales targets. For example my SA did this yesterday but with silk scarves LOL. I’ve never shown interest in scarves, but maybe she was just trying to get to know better what I like. She asked me if I like their scarves and wanted to check them out. I said no not really, but I can’t imagine she was trying to persuade me to buy a $500 silk to hit some target.
I should have clarified that every time I have been tried to be traded up it was in a higher priced category.
That makes sense. She did also have me try on some FJ earrings so I’m sure that was a tactic
Also, if the SA (as is the case) knows your style, your spending Habits AND you have more than once told her you.are.not.interested.at.all, than you know it is a desperate attempt at hitting their Target. I mean, she literally said so in my case. The more i think about it, the more it makes me cringe.
HermesTox ftw 🥳
I'm so glad my sa was never the type to hint at certain category spend or hint she has targets to meet. I did noticed she did recommend an item to me last Dec which was a first but it was something I instantly loved and purchased
I don't think it's pleasant if the sa hints so noticeably like some of the examples mentioned and you don't like the item or even the category at all .. there's still a bit of pressure but I would never buy something I don't like just for the sake of getting an offer later on (just my 2 cent)
I don't think it's pleasant if the sa hints so noticeably like some of the examples mentioned and you don't like the item or even the category at all .. there's still a bit of pressure but I would never buy something I don't like just for the sake of getting an offer later on (just my 2 cent)
This pressure is the exact Main reason for my HermesTox. It almost feels like at work where I myself DO Need to hit sales targets. And tbh, Shopping should never feel like work, nor should the ins and outs of a H appointment should live Rent free in my Head.
The last part is sooo true. If I want to spend my money on something I don’t want to have to think about whether it’s better to buy in store, order online, charge send from a different boutique, go in store to order online from a SA, etc.
Sometimes they offer items in certain categories because your profile is missing some diversity. I experienced this with my first true SA.
I have been more selective with my purchases so that has somehow instantly slowed things down, plus with SA turnover, I no longer feel the same enthusiasm as I did a few years back. If my new SA comes through then it may change the course, otherwise it’s probably gonna get slower with the increases.
I have been more selective with my purchases so that has somehow instantly slowed things down, plus with SA turnover, I no longer feel the same enthusiasm as I did a few years back. If my new SA comes through then it may change the course, otherwise it’s probably gonna get slower with the increases.
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