(One Way to) Avoid Being Oversold

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Avoid Being Oversold... 

When you’ve had enough of those pushy sales floor assistants in the mall. The ones that won't let you buy anything until they finish their entire spiel. Then consider this stealth like approach...

And I don't mean just a sentence or two, but rather an hour-long rant about how great everything is and why this one product would be perfect for my life situation!

I always have to politely sit there while listening to them talk on and on... Well that's not going to happen anymore because now when I see someone coming toward me with a big smile…

Trying desperately hard to sell something, it means business time - get out of here fast before I waste too much of my precious time!

Here Is One Suggestion To Evade Being Oversold

You've arrived at the stores car park and parked your car in a  parking space. Double checked the signage so that you do not get a ticket, clamped or towed away. You sit in your car for a minute while you go over your carefully worked plan.

That's it; you know exactly what product you will be purchasing; its exact store location and cost. You even know if any coupons apply to your chosen product. Unfortunately, no coupons apply on this your chosen day.

You make your way to the stores entrance...

You make your way to the stores entrance, using your pre-planned route (of course). You look somewhat foolish as you recite an ancient meditation mantra. But nobody pays much attention.

This repeated meditation allows you to enter complete focus. You whole persona settles into a calm yet laser focussed state. Finally you arrive at the transition. It is at the transition where you will pass from reality into the world of captive products.

You must use guile and of course a credit facility. This is the only way to release your chosen items from their captors to your humble abode.

Unsuspected Greetings...

The store is spacious and well-lit. Calm welcoming music greets you making you feel immediately at ease. The air conditioning is pleasing lulling you into a false sense of security.

The only event you could not plan for has become a reality. The  intermittent roaming’s of pleasing sales assistants. Those who are always willing to make friendly contact. They are easy to spot. Not only do they wear a beaming smile and subconsciously move to the beat of the ever present piped music.

Then your worst nightmare becomes a reality…

Hi!  My name's Sarah - How may I help you?

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For All The Sarah’s In The World...

Make excuses. Mimic John Belushi’s famous pleads to Carrie Fischer. You know, from The Blues Brothers movie. The scene where he tries to secret his way to the stage, so he could join his long suffering band members. So that they can begin their performance. In a desperate hope to raise enough money to save the Penguins orphanage from bankruptcy.

You’re in desperate need of the toilet. Did you see a lady with ginger hair pass by this point? Is there a pharmacy close by? Are the restaurants still serving? Do you know if there is anyone who could help me with a flat tire? Could you help me to bump start my car? Do you know how to fix oil leaks? You get the picture.

Do Not Make Your Purchase Intention Obvious

Do not make your purchase obvious to the surveillance cameras. The same applies to store security or fellow shoppers. Do not walk directly to your chosen location.

Take a detour. Hang a left. Find interest in some obscure object. Pick it up for a closer examination, that's if it isn't too heavy.

Keep glancing at the security cameras. Remember you are looking at them, looking at you, looking at them.

Make sure that the little red light is not winking. Keep looking behind yourself. Check both sides making sure that nobody is watching you, watching them, watching you.

Move To Within One Aisle Of Your Purchase

Move to within one aisle of your purchase. Make sure that nobody is watching you, watching them, watching you.

Remember, do not take the obvious route. Take a longer more casual route. Keep your eye open for shop floor assistants at all time.

Move To Within One Aisle Of Your Purchase

Move to within one aisle of your purchase. Make sure that nobody is watching you, watching them, watching you.

Remember, do not take the obvious route. Take a longer more casual route. Keep your eye open for shop floor assistants at all time.

Do A Fly-By Of Your Expected Purchase

Now you are within striking distance of your desired object. Make sure that the coast is clear of shop floor assistants and you can see that there is available stock.

Secure Your Chosen Item

Walk with purpose around the aisles. But this time return to the exact location that your purchase item resides. Stand in front of your desire.

Check again with the cameras and fellow shoppers. Make sure that no one is watching you, watching them, watching you.

One last check of the price tag. Check for defects or damaged packaging. If all is well, place your item into your basket and proceed to the checkout. Give yourself an invisible high five

Quietly Stand In Line And Make Payment

Now you are as happy as a slide trombonist whose trombone actually slides. Try not to look over excited as the cashier may find this action rather strange.

Again, check that the coast is clear. And that no one is watching you, watching them, watching you - especially the security cameras.

Paid And Packed - Mission Accomplished

Once paid and packed your purchase has been successful. Your item secured. As a bonus you are feeling “over the moon” that you had evaded all shop floor assistants.

You make your way to the stores exit. Clutching your item along with the till receipt. Happy in thought. No time wasted listening too that droning sales pitch - no matter how helpful that could have been.

The Jobs A Good One

As you leave the store you are giving yourself even more invisible high fives. Your main objectives all met. The desired item secured. No time wasted leaving the rest of the day free to explore other interests.

Aroused Suspicions...

Unfortunately, whilst looking that no one was checking on you, you aroused suspicion.

The winking security cameras have identified you as a suspicious character. The cameras physical enforcers instructed to have a quiet word with you.

This quite word lasts for only 30 minutes, in the comfort of their secluded office. And only involved a couple of phone calls to the local police department and your employers.

In closing...

Sometimes the best way to deal with oversellers is not to be eager about taking advice. Well-meaning sales people and shop floor assistants make their living by helping you.

Some make their living by trying to convince you. Remember that if someone starts pushing a product on you stay silent. It’s surprising how quickly the penny drops.

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