Worst Experience with Sales Pressure - Page 2

JBKO · ‎12-16-2011

I've hear horror stories about Oro Gold. I kind of feel sorry for the people who decide to work for a company like that.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

We own a Disney timeshare. And as part of the package, you can stay at another timeshare's properties all over.

We stayed at a lovely place in Virginia Beach right on the beach. They asked us during the stay if we would be interested in learning about their timeshare. We thought, why not. We went through the Disney timeshare talk. It was informative and interesting and no pressure.

Well, what a difference. They gave us a HARD SELL. And when that didn't work, they gave us a HARDER SELL. It was crazy. It was like we were held captive. Finally we just got up and left. I think we would still be sitting there having everyone put the pressure on us.

CLHS68 · ‎03-23-2010

I think salespeople are so pushy because their bosses are on them to sell, sell, sell. Some jobs you need to meet a quota. We were to sell in one of my jobs & I just can't do it. I am willing to let the customer know what is available but if they say not intrested I let it drop. Did not help my job position & I eventully left that job.

lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

I don't ever like someone to waste my time. I probably react to sales pressure quicker than most....there is an Ulta store that is very close to where we live. Their store is the only place that sells the only cologne DH wears....unless I drive 45 minutes to the other side of town, so I go in there. There is a guy in his fifties who wears a filthy-looking white lab coat and he follows me around, begging to do my makeup. I told him no less than three times I was not interested, I was only there for one thing, and don't ask me again. He is never dissuaded at all...just keeps on going! I told the girl at the checkout I wasn't coming in again if he can't stop following me around trying to get me back to the salon. She just shrugged.....twice was enough for me....I now order it online.

Its Me LuLuBelle2 · ‎10-12-2016

Without a doubt, hands down, Renewal by Anderson Replacement Windows. We live in an old (over sixty year old Mid-Century Modern home). We not only needed new windows, but new frames as well.

My husband had retired the year before I did. He called Anderson and our local salesmen called and made an appointment. I went to work that day. When the salesman arrived he asked if my husband was married. My DH told him, "yes, but why does that matter?" The salesman launched into a spiel about how they would prefer both spouses were present so they could make decisions together. My husband assured him that his wife (me) just wanted new, better insulated windows and didn't need to be there. Well that wasn't good enough for the sales guy. He launched into a whole sales speech about how he would prefer we were both present. My husband said, "fine, feel free to leave. You're not the only folks who can do this." The guy left. Two weeks later he called back and asked to meet again. My husband said, "fine, but my wife is not taking a day off from work to talk about ****** windows." He came back, my husband bought windows, without me. Seems they want to "upsell" with the little woman there saying, "oh yes honey, we need those windows that cost twice as much!" Truly disappointing from such a big outfit.

handygal2 · ‎01-19-2015

If a salesperson tries the "hard sell" on me, that's a guarantee that he or she will get NO sale at all!

~~Be careful when you follow the masses. Sometimes the 'm' is silent.~~

handygal2 · ‎01-19-2015

@Its Me LuLuBelle2 wrote:
Without a doubt, hands down, Renewal by Anderson Replacement Windows. We live in an old (over sixty year old Mid-Century Modern home). We not only needed new windows, but new frames as well.

My husband had retired the year before I did. He called Anderson and our local salesmen called and made an appointment. I went to work that day. When the salesman arrived he asked if my husband was married. My DH told him, "yes, but why does that matter?" The salesman launched into a spiel about how they would prefer both spouses were present so they could make decisions together. My husband assured him that his wife (me) just wanted new, better insulated windows and didn't need to be there. Well that wasn't good enough for the sales guy. He launched into a whole sales speech about how he would prefer we were both present. My husband said, "fine, feel free to leave. You're not the only folks who can do this." The guy left. Two weeks later he called back and asked to meet again. My husband said, "fine, but my wife is not taking a day off from work to talk about ****** windows." He came back, my husband bought windows, without me. Seems they want to "upsell" with the little woman there saying, "oh yes honey, we need those windows that cost twice as much!" Truly disappointing from such a big outfit.

@Its Me LuLuBelle2: I've found the opposite to be true. I'm the "handy" one around the house, lol. So l've made appointments over the years when DH was at work. I know a lot more than he does about anything that pertains to the house, and he trusts my decisions.

When the salesman would see that my DH wasn't home, he would say he'd like us both to be there. I took that as a sexist insult, implying that my knowledge and decisions weren't good enough. Whenever that happened, the salesman wouldn't get the job. Lol.

~~Be careful when you follow the masses. Sometimes the 'm' is silent.~~

jannabelle1 · ‎09-12-2010

I walked into a new salon where I had an appointment (first and last time). The receptionist immediately told me to wait in the reception area and look at their "wonderful products". It never got any better. The hair cut was the worst I've ever had; the stylist kept describing every "wonderful" product she used on my hair and then wrote them down on a "buy these" card. While waiting to pay for the horrible hair cut, the receptionist wanted to know how many of the "wonderful" new products I'd be purchasing! Not the worst experience for me, but one that I won't forget! The only thing I got was a horrible hair cut!

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@handygal2 wrote:
If a salesperson tries the "hard sell" on me, that's a guarantee that he or she will get NO sale at all!

Me too! It has the exact opposite effect of what they're trying for.

You would think that salespeople would realize that a lot of us see right through pressure tactics and that being too aggressive and pushy costs them sales.

denisemb · ‎12-07-2012

Many years ago while vacationing in FL, after breakfast in a restaurant, we were approached by a salesman selling time shares. He was offering a cordless phone (THAT'S how long ago it was) to listen to their spiel. It was raining so we said "what the heck".

It ended up lasting at least 1-1/2 hours, and we'd used about every reason why we were not interested.

They finally wound up the presentation by saying something like , "Well, you're not the sort of customer we're looking for."

Cracked me up, but we got the phone.

Denise