Got collared at Phones4U

Soundbox · 23-01-2012, 15:53

In Currys I was looking at the digital cameras when a member of staff came over and asked me what contract I was on. I told him PAYG and with Orange. He then asked what I was paying - £5 per month I replied. Then he became excited and said that there is a 'top secret deal' going on that I would be a fool to miss. He could not show me it in writing as 'the deals are changing so fast' but I gathered that I would get:

Free smartphone (one on offer was 'imported from the USA')
£10.50 per month fee
Loads of free texts/internet
Up to £350 off (1/2 price) technology in store like a TV.

He said that people had been lining up for it - yet the store was empty.

So, what was this deal - something must cost money somewhere? Too good to be true springs to mind.

paulbrock · 23-01-2012, 16:12

probably a crap phone, crap contract or crap tv

MGS4SnakeRulez · 23-01-2012, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulbrock

probably a crap phone, crap contract or crap tv

Or all 3

munta · 23-01-2012, 16:24

Quote:

Free smartphone (one on offer was 'imported from the USA') - Grey import with limited aftersales support
£10.50 per month fee - Twice what you are paying!
Loads of free texts/internet - Rather non commital
Up to £350 off (1/2 price) technology in store like a TV. - on a limited slection of items that they are unable to sell

He said that people had been lining up for it - yet the store was empty.

How can people line up if they don't know an offer is available.

I smell bullshit from a bullshit salesman. Leave well alone

Orbitalzone · 23-01-2012, 17:04

Cor they do talk out of their arses don't they!

The definitive way to prove a salesperson is lying is by noting when their lips move!

Ju411 · 23-01-2012, 22:50

Phones4u ? Avoid like the plague.. it's too good to be true...

grahamzxy · 24-01-2012, 01:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundbox

Got collared at Phones4U

In Currys I was looking at the digital cameras when a member of staff came over and asked me what contract I was on. I told him PAYG and with Orange. He then asked what I was paying - £5 per month I replied. Then he became excited and said that there is a 'top secret deal' going on that I would be a fool to miss. He could not show me it in writing as 'the deals are changing so fast' but I gathered that I would get:

Never speak to a salesperson unless you want advice, if a phone salesmen approaches you - tell them you are browsing cameras, not mobile phones - then ask them the differences between a compact DSLR and a regular Digital camera, he will soon head back to his mobile concession.

Soundbox · 24-01-2012, 12:32

Thanks. Having worked in the electronics trade for a while I am wary of 'promotions' but this one was presented in a style that would fool quite a few people into signing up I think. One assistant calls over his 'mate' to substantiate the fact that the deal is the best ever. Such tactics reminded me why I don't go in there much any more - like the previous visit to pick up a HD camcorder.

Sales geezer: May I help you?
Me: What is the difference between the Pansaonic SD90 and SD900 - the labels are not clear?
Sales geezer: They are the same but one label is mis-printed with an extra '0'.
Me: Well the Panasonic leaflet here shows both in the £50 promotion.
Sales geezer: Oh yes...
Me: Thanks, bye...

munta · 24-01-2012, 12:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundbox

Thanks. Having worked in the electronics trade for a while I am wary of 'promotions' but this one was presented in a style that would fool quite a few people into signing up I think. One assistant calls over his 'mate' to substantiate the fact that the deal is the best ever. Such tactics reminded me why I don't go in there much any more - like the previous visit to pick up a HD camcorder.

Sales geezer: May I help you?
Me: What is the difference between the Pansaonic SD90 and SD900 - the labels are not clear?
Sales geezer: They are the same but one label is mis-printed with an extra '0'.
Me: Well the Panasonic leaflet here shows both in the £50 promotion.
Sales geezer: Oh yes...
Me: Thanks, bye...

Never trust a single word any salesperson says in these shops. They tend to have less intelligence than the PCs they try to sell.

23-01-2012, 15:53	#1
Soundbox Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The garden of earthly delights Posts: 4,509	Got collared at Phones4U In Currys I was looking at the digital cameras when a member of staff came over and asked me what contract I was on. I told him PAYG and with Orange. He then asked what I was paying - £5 per month I replied. Then he became excited and said that there is a 'top secret deal' going on that I would be a fool to miss. He could not show me it in writing as 'the deals are changing so fast' but I gathered that I would get: Free smartphone (one on offer was 'imported from the USA') £10.50 per month fee Loads of free texts/internet Up to £350 off (1/2 price) technology in store like a TV. He said that people had been lining up for it - yet the store was empty. So, what was this deal - something must cost money somewhere? Too good to be true springs to mind.

23-01-2012, 16:12	#2
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	probably a crap phone, crap contract or crap tv

23-01-2012, 16:16	#3
MGS4SnakeRulez Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16,705	Quote: Originally Posted by paulbrock probably a crap phone, crap contract or crap tv Or all 3

23-01-2012, 16:24	#4
munta Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The United Kingdom Posts: 15,551	Quote: Free smartphone (one on offer was 'imported from the USA') - Grey import with limited aftersales support £10.50 per month fee - Twice what you are paying! Loads of free texts/internet - Rather non commital Up to £350 off (1/2 price) technology in store like a TV. - on a limited slection of items that they are unable to sell He said that people had been lining up for it - yet the store was empty. How can people line up if they don't know an offer is available. I smell bullshit from a bullshit salesman. Leave well alone

23-01-2012, 17:04	#5
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Cor they do talk out of their arses don't they! The definitive way to prove a salesperson is lying is by noting when their lips move!

23-01-2012, 22:50	#6
Ju411 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 1,786	Phones4u ? Avoid like the plague.. it's too good to be true...

24-01-2012, 01:17	#7
grahamzxy Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NW England Posts: 9,653	Quote: Originally Posted by Soundbox Got collared at Phones4U In Currys I was looking at the digital cameras when a member of staff came over and asked me what contract I was on. I told him PAYG and with Orange. He then asked what I was paying - £5 per month I replied. Then he became excited and said that there is a 'top secret deal' going on that I would be a fool to miss. He could not show me it in writing as 'the deals are changing so fast' but I gathered that I would get: Never speak to a salesperson unless you want advice, if a phone salesmen approaches you - tell them you are browsing cameras, not mobile phones - then ask them the differences between a compact DSLR and a regular Digital camera, he will soon head back to his mobile concession.

24-01-2012, 12:32	#8
Soundbox Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The garden of earthly delights Posts: 4,509	Thanks. Having worked in the electronics trade for a while I am wary of 'promotions' but this one was presented in a style that would fool quite a few people into signing up I think. One assistant calls over his 'mate' to substantiate the fact that the deal is the best ever. Such tactics reminded me why I don't go in there much any more - like the previous visit to pick up a HD camcorder. Sales geezer: May I help you? Me: What is the difference between the Pansaonic SD90 and SD900 - the labels are not clear? Sales geezer: They are the same but one label is mis-printed with an extra '0'. Me: Well the Panasonic leaflet here shows both in the £50 promotion. Sales geezer: Oh yes... Me: Thanks, bye...

24-01-2012, 12:41	#9
munta Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The United Kingdom Posts: 15,551	Quote: Originally Posted by Soundbox Thanks. Having worked in the electronics trade for a while I am wary of 'promotions' but this one was presented in a style that would fool quite a few people into signing up I think. One assistant calls over his 'mate' to substantiate the fact that the deal is the best ever. Such tactics reminded me why I don't go in there much any more - like the previous visit to pick up a HD camcorder. Sales geezer: May I help you? Me: What is the difference between the Pansaonic SD90 and SD900 - the labels are not clear? Sales geezer: They are the same but one label is mis-printed with an extra '0'. Me: Well the Panasonic leaflet here shows both in the £50 promotion. Sales geezer: Oh yes... Me: Thanks, bye... Never trust a single word any salesperson says in these shops. They tend to have less intelligence than the PCs they try to sell.

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