Here, in the this article i’ll introduce some familiar lies that you’ll hear from salesmen at electronics stores. ( Not big lies, but some tricks that a saleman have to tell you to make the sale more easier )
Should we start ? Let’s Go :
1) “The Service Plan covers everything”
In fact, it doesn’t cover most things. Don’t believe that it covers physical damage, spills, cosmetic damage, etc.
2) “I’m going to give you a discount”
Always shop around and find out how much things are worth, and watch what the items scan in at instead of taking his word.
3) “This model is a Future Shop exclusive”
Salesmen make about triple commission on these models, so there’s strong incentive to push them.
4) “Setup will avoid hours of work”
Most salesmen try to push this on technophobes, saying that it’s a complicated procedure involving special tools.
5) “You’re saving on x”
With some products there are legitimate discounts available for bundling, and managers have the authority to offer real discounts on unbundled product. However, avoid bundles like “Pay 350 dollars for setup and get free Office and Antivirus”.
6) “You need Monster Cables/Setup/x to make this work well”
Anyone who reads Consumerist knows Monster Cables are a scam, so avoid them like the plague. They make the salesman about 25 dollars per cable, and leave you with very expensive copper.
7) “You have to buy x”
Legally, the store is obligated to sell you any available (nondisplay) product at the advertised price. Many stores “pre-setup” their laptops to avoid making customers wait for setup. Salesmen see this as an excuse to force the setup on you. Legally, if the customer didn’t want setup they had to give you the laptop at the sticker price, with setup. If the salesman is too pushy ask for a manager, who will know the rules a lot better.
Finally everyone have his own strategy to negociate with salemen, these are only some tips wich i learn from online marketing guides and as my work as a saleman in a store last summer.
