El Pibe Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Really, those jeans cost over ?1000?They were hand-made by medically verified virigins from a small tribe on the rocky shores of the Menai Straits, and made from only the finest Egyptian cotton washed in babies' tears, the seams stitched using unicorn mane.The likes of Cilla Black and Julio Iglesias would never be seen dead in them because they're still alive, though I'm not a hudred percent sure in the case of cilla black......or julio iglesias for that matter. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well they say, money can't buy you style, EP. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 There's good reason to visit a food store every day, but there's no good reason to visit a menswear department whose clothing line up you consider to be complete and utter rubbish.Unless you're a mad in the head delusional paranoid who thinks they have relationships with people who don't know them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undisputedtruth Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 No Hugo, you silly billy, I have to go past the menswear to get to the escalator to the foodhall. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 To be fair, any thread which starts by describing buying a couple of outfits as "exhausting", was always bound to end in farce. The involvement of UDT has at least made it strangely entertaining. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Palore, thank you for your suggestion; that sounds perfect. You also win this week's forum prize for actually reading the posts before answering.I wasn't going to comment on UDT's bizarre posturings - a gentle drawing aside of skirts seemed kinder - but have to say I'm loving the use of 'eta'. I'm going to drop it into a conversation some time today and see what reaction I get. I'm guessing a slight recoil or maybe a smirk. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Noted Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Sorry, Moos, no reprimand intended! Thanks for your suggestion; just not what I'm after at the mo.At that moment I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by a combination of UDT's posts and Jeremy sneering at me for finding clothes shopping (actually even the thought of shopping) exhausting and having the temerity to ask for recommendations. Apparently I should have been focusing on providing entertainment. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 To be fair to Jeremy, I don't think he was sneering at you as such, more that he knows what a rum bunch we they are on here who would pounce on anything with a whiff of hyperbole about it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I can see why anyone would want be waited on hand and foot for no fee. That's a no brainier surely?I just can't see how the shop chooses who to give it to: they can't give it to everyone, I can't imagine stamping your foot and demanding it being a good reason, I can't imagine that just being tired by shopping is a good reason (isn't everyone?).The only logical reason would be the Richard Gere / Julia Roberts reason, but if you're not committed to buying anything then why bother? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 You know what we're gonna need here? We're going to need a few more people helping us out. I'll tell you why. We are going to be spending an obscene amount of money in here. So we're going to need a lot more help sucking up to us, 'cause that's what we really like. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ms B Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Jeremy sneering at meNot really sneering, just teasing you over the rather dramatic exaggeration in your opening sentence! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I feel vindicated :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I'd watch what you're saying Jeremy, according to one of the Olympic threads, Ms B has the physique of a male Indonesian weightlifter... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ms B Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Sorry, Moos, no reprimand intended! Thanks for> your suggestion; just not what I'm after at the> mo.> > At that moment I was feeling a bit overwhelmed by> a combination of UDT's posts and Jeremy sneering> at me for finding clothes shopping (actually even> the thought of shopping) exhausting and having the> temerity to ask for recommendations. Apparently I> should have been focusing on providing> entertainment.None taken, and it's understandable that you might be a bit exasperated by some of the contributions. I personally find the show/hide button useful. Or I used to.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Daresay I'll regret taking you seriously enough to respond again, Huguenot, but I don't see what's so hard to understand. (Unless you're just seeing this as an opportunity to imply a variety of nasty things about me? I don't see why you should but that seems to be what some people come here for.) Apart from at the top end, the big stores mostly stock the same ranges at the same prices, so it's largely atmosphere, service and overall shopping experience that make you choose one shop over another. Also a way for shops to get people to come in and spend money who would otherwise stay away and make their existing clothes go another year or two, and if they can make it easier for you then you're more likely to go back to them next time, aren't you. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Jeremy and El Pibe, you'll have to take my word for it that that's how I genuinely feel. Please find someone else to bully. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 You think I'm having a go at you Ms B? Not at all. I'm just interested that's all.I can see that for you it make absolute sense. It's the shop I can't understand.What you say is logical, but it's inefficient. There's a cost on staff, catering and even floor space and overheads.Debenhams isn't a high margin store, it's low margin mass produced stuff. Unless you spend quite a lot on clothes at one sitting then they'll make a loss on everything they sell you - they might as well not have you as a customer. They'd be better off without you.The only argument is to run it as a loss leader, but then everyone would want your special treatment and they couldn't provide it. They'd end up pissing off more customers than they won.Selfridges and Harrods make sense because of the margins and ticket price, but you've already said that you want to save money, not spend it.It's the first time I've come across the idea that this service is available to low margin high street customers as opposed to Premiership WAGs.I just don't get it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I assume it works or they wouldn't do it, would they. Increased customer loyalty and perception of added value = increased market share. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huguenot Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Well no, increased market share at a loss isn't worth winning unless there is some other benefit.That's why I think I've missed something here.Anyway, I'm watching this thread with an eagle eye, and the second you let us know where you get it I shall be on the case and find out what it's all about! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 It's a good bit of PR for the shops - presents a customer-focussed image - and though I've never used one myself, I can see the bonus of using a personal shopper. Shopping *can* be exhausting, especially as most women's clothes are designed for 6 foot 5 skinny boys!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ms B Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Jeremy and El Pibe, you'll have to take my word> for it that that's how I genuinely feel. Please> find someone else to bully."Bully"? Could this thread get any more ridiculous? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pibe Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 It was the Kenneth Williams reference wasn't it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
palore Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I find that being over forty with a lack of ability to choose clothes easily from racks, working full time and running a home with four children, the personal shopping experience to be a wonderful self indulgence. I have been several times over the last few years and of course if they find the outfit you like with all necessary lingerie and shoes, wrap, jewellery, or whatever, and sometimes you can't resist, or are even grateful, for the chance to buy more than one outfit because it looks so good, then obviously the service pays for itself, and I would be extremely disappointed if it ever became unavailable, not being very keen on spending the extra time travelling up to London. It amazes me that people spend so much time criticising questions on this forum instead of being helpful! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichgirl2 Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Highly entertaining thread one way or another. Ms B, in my well off days, I went once to Harrods and used a girl there. I bought lots of things and took most back the next week. They were highly suspicious and my customer loyalty evaporated! Friends swear by John Lewis service. I'm surprised Debs does it for the same reasons Hugeonot explains. IPhone spelling sorry. I have all the issues you explained in your opening post. I tend to look on the Internet at some length first and then go into town with more of a focus. I also find that you can get things on eg Phase Eight website that are not available otherwise. El Pibe, your "knowledgeable customer" post was hilarious. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25151-recommendations-for-personal-shoppers/page/2/#findComment-570381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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