who tips the SAs?

[Star00]

Do you guys tip the SAs at your boutiques?

 

[Sternchen]

No way!

 

[Aslan]

Isn't that inapropriate?

 

[sonya]

It sounds inappropriate but I remember reading an article in one of those fashion magazines, Vogue or Harper's Bazaar, about tipping SAs. I guess some people do tip!

 

[aarti]

they're lucky if I can actually purchase a bag from them.

 

[kallison]

i've heard of people getting gifts or something for their favorite sa's...but actual tips...that seems odd.

 

[Sternchen]

No...I don't think it's inappropriate. They receive their wages and don't depend on tips to make a living, like many waitresses, hairdressers, and nail people do! Either way, they're getting paid...They're not really even providing a service to me when I buy a bag. Sure, they may show it to me and all, but like I said above - they're getting paid to do this and don't depend on tips...So, no I don't tip them.

If I had one SA that I only went to, then sure - I may send flowers or a box of chocolates or something to say thank you, but I'd never give them cash...

 

[daffie]

No, I would never tip..

 

[Aslan]

i've heard of people getting gifts or something for their favorite sa's...but actual tips...that seems odd.

I agree... I mean, I can't imagine buying a bag in a boutique and placing a 50 dollar bill on the glass!

 

[billysmom]

Many get commissions on their sales. That's enough extra compensation, in my opinion, for services rendered on large ticket items.

 

[Lvbabydoll]

I don't. I might send them a thank you card or something though.

 

[MorningGlory]

When I worked in retail we weren't allowed to accept gifts or tips. So, no I don't tip.

 

[cascherping]

I've never tipped an SA - but I think sending a card, a small but nice gift, is appropiate around the holidays.

 

[itsgood2beme]

I wouldn't tip! However, if I had a personal shopper - i would!

 

[LisaMM]

Oh thank goodness it's not appropriate! When I read the title I thought "oh God, another tipping rule I don't know about!!!"