What constitues a "small purchase"?
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I really can't believe some of these companies. They have a cheap shop fee and want you to make a small purchase where nothing is cheap.
The only shop I've seen for Coach is a purchase and return, and they tell you what you have to purchase. But no, you cannot purchase anything "cheap" there!
Hmmm. Leather goods. I wonder if they have "saddle soap" or some other leather conditioner that wouldn't be too outrageously expensive.
Coach doesn't tell you what you have to purcahse, but as said above, nothing is under 25.00, and no, they don't have soap. I stopped doing them for that reason, hate the return. No one buys such an expensive Item then just returns it, you think alot about making that purchase.
Live consciously....
I would ask for replacement buttons for my overpriced purse.
When I got my first email for a Coach shop, I figured it was a sporting goods store. Ha! Guess that shows what a hick *I* am. 
My more refined cousin-in-law set me straight.
Im_cotepony, I don't even have a cheap replica purse. Mine is nylon, covered in a pawprint pattern, that I bought to support pet rescue. Sturdy, durable, practical, lots of room, and (to me) cute. But definitely not most people's definition of stylish!
I don't think I could fit the profile of a "regular shopper" for this store. Even when I try to dress up for an occasion, I still feel like a frump. And I agree with Irene about the return part of it!
My more refined cousin-in-law set me straight.
Im_cotepony, I don't even have a cheap replica purse. Mine is nylon, covered in a pawprint pattern, that I bought to support pet rescue. Sturdy, durable, practical, lots of room, and (to me) cute. But definitely not most people's definition of stylish!
I don't think I could fit the profile of a "regular shopper" for this store. Even when I try to dress up for an occasion, I still feel like a frump. And I agree with Irene about the return part of it!
Practitioner of the Nerdly Arts.
You know sometimes I think us older shoppers worry too much. Just talked to my adult child who shopped a Chanel a few months ago. I do not know the company who she shopped for by the way.... anyway she said she got a cell call to do it asap so she went wearing shorts, flip flops and a t shirt as she was already out for the day. No way would I go in like that. But she got a 10 on the report! I think we sometimes are over thinking some of these! (NOT for fee though- no way-too cheap).
Oh, I haven't done this shop in so long, I guess I forgot that that you don't have to purchase the thing in which you must express interest. However, that thing is one of the most inexpensive items in the store! When I did the shop, that's what I always purchased. And then of course, the thing that I would return!
The truth is, I don't mind the shop itself, it's the fee that deters me from doing it.
The truth is, I don't mind the shop itself, it's the fee that deters me from doing it.
The Coach here in Beverly Hills do judge the way you dress, however, in L.A. styles are more casual and everyone wears a nice pair of jeans and cute jacket. The Chanel shop which I do monthly along with the rest of the upscale shops do judge on what you wear regarding service, they just might not come over to you in 2 seconds. My sister just retired from Saks in San Francisco (35yrs.) and she said there are times when folks dress down, she tried not to judge, but.... The instructions (I think) say no shorts or flip flops, that would constitute a day at the beach. I like to dress and like the shop, but two visits require two fees. I am doing Neiman Marcus fragrance Wed., and the MSC is paying me 15.00 each purchase and return, now that's fair and worth the trip since gas will be about 8.00$.
Live consciously....
I usually purchase one of their keyfobs. I can usually get one for $20. If it's the same shop (not sure if more than one MSP shops them), the directions say you can't buy the leather cleaner.
The dress requirements here are nonsense. It's the same as it is in LA, except there's no beach! I've never dressed up more than hip or business casual for any of my high-end retail shops.
I'm sorry to hear that in some places, the associates are snobby. Here, I've been nothing but impressed by my experience.
The reason I always purchased the thing you have to look at is that I know I'm going to return the item, anyway, and don't want to spend more time in the store than I have to.
If they ever raise the price of the shop, I'd resume doing it.
I'm sorry to hear that in some places, the associates are snobby. Here, I've been nothing but impressed by my experience.
The reason I always purchased the thing you have to look at is that I know I'm going to return the item, anyway, and don't want to spend more time in the store than I have to.
If they ever raise the price of the shop, I'd resume doing it.
If I go into a Chanel store or Coach, etc, I dress up. I find that the sales person will give you more information. The Coach shops that I have seen pay a $12.00 fee. I consider that a low paying shop, since it requires two visits. I will do a purchase and return only for a decent fee and where the purchase does not have to be a high paying item.
kittybratt Wrote:
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> If I go into a Chanel store or Coach, etc, I dress
> up. I find that the sales person will give you
> more information. The Coach shops that I have
> seen pay a $12.00 fee. I consider that a low
> paying shop, since it requires two visits. I will
> do a purchase and return only for a decent fee and
> where the purchase does not have to be a high
> paying item.
I did one today, but I won't do the return.
The outlet locations can be very lucrative for buying gifts, etc. Today, for example, my store had an addl 30% off all merchandise. I picked a clearance gift up that was 50% off MSRP, took another 30% off that and am presenting a $90 gift pretty cheaply.
I consider the $12 for my time OK, it took a whopping 20 mins and less than 10 mins input-the gift had to be bought anyway. Otherwise, I avoid these shops, especially the retail ones, due to the low fee and typical P/R.
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> If I go into a Chanel store or Coach, etc, I dress
> up. I find that the sales person will give you
> more information. The Coach shops that I have
> seen pay a $12.00 fee. I consider that a low
> paying shop, since it requires two visits. I will
> do a purchase and return only for a decent fee and
> where the purchase does not have to be a high
> paying item.
I did one today, but I won't do the return.
The outlet locations can be very lucrative for buying gifts, etc. Today, for example, my store had an addl 30% off all merchandise. I picked a clearance gift up that was 50% off MSRP, took another 30% off that and am presenting a $90 gift pretty cheaply.
I consider the $12 for my time OK, it took a whopping 20 mins and less than 10 mins input-the gift had to be bought anyway. Otherwise, I avoid these shops, especially the retail ones, due to the low fee and typical P/R.
3offthecharts Wrote:
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> kittybratt Wrote:
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> > If I go into a Chanel store or Coach, etc, I
> dress
> > up. I find that the sales person will give you
> > more information. The Coach shops that I have
> > seen pay a $12.00 fee. I consider that a low
> > paying shop, since it requires two visits. I
> will
> > do a purchase and return only for a decent fee
> and
> > where the purchase does not have to be a high
> > paying item.
>
>
> I did one today, but I won't do the return.
>
> The outlet locations can be very lucrative for
> buying gifts, etc. Today, for example, my store
> had an addl 30% off all merchandise. I picked a
> clearance gift up that was 50% off MSRP, took
> another 30% off that and am presenting a $90 gift
> pretty cheaply.
>
> I consider the $12 for my time OK, it took a
> whopping 20 mins and less than 10 mins input-the
> gift had to be bought anyway. Otherwise, I avoid
> these shops, especially the retail ones, due to
> the low fee and typical P/R.
So is the return portion voluntary?
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> kittybratt Wrote:
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> > If I go into a Chanel store or Coach, etc, I
> dress
> > up. I find that the sales person will give you
> > more information. The Coach shops that I have
> > seen pay a $12.00 fee. I consider that a low
> > paying shop, since it requires two visits. I
> will
> > do a purchase and return only for a decent fee
> and
> > where the purchase does not have to be a high
> > paying item.
>
>
> I did one today, but I won't do the return.
>
> The outlet locations can be very lucrative for
> buying gifts, etc. Today, for example, my store
> had an addl 30% off all merchandise. I picked a
> clearance gift up that was 50% off MSRP, took
> another 30% off that and am presenting a $90 gift
> pretty cheaply.
>
> I consider the $12 for my time OK, it took a
> whopping 20 mins and less than 10 mins input-the
> gift had to be bought anyway. Otherwise, I avoid
> these shops, especially the retail ones, due to
> the low fee and typical P/R.
So is the return portion voluntary?
Yes, the return portion of this shop is voluntary.
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