Aargh, i hate pc world sales staff!!!

flakmonkey · 06-02-10, 08:05 AM

(Dont mind me im just venting some frustration!)

My ps3 bit the dust recently so i decided to buy a cheap-ish bluray player as a replacement.
Went to my local pc world store this morning and found a good player, no problems there, but what the heck is it with these sales guys trying to get me to buy the most expensive hdmi cable in existence.

He spent a good 15 mins trying to convince me that a £49.99 hdmi cable would give me far superior picture/sound quality to a standard £2-3 cable.
I tried to fight my corner and explain that i wasnt a total moron and that a digital signal is in no way affected by cable quality/gold connectors/shielding etc, its digital, you either get a signal or you dont, but he was having none of it.
He even went and fetched a chap from their installations department to explain that because he was a qualified installations engineer he could say with certainty that my cheap cable would result in fuzzy/sparkly picture quality and analogue quality sound... what a load of crap.

Now i know these guys work on commision but to tell outright lies to sell you stuff you dont need is unforgivable, needless to say i walked out without buying either the cable or the player.

...Right im done now.

Reece · 06-02-10, 08:09 AM

Good on ya,

did you find another shop? I nearly always use ebay!

ReallyDedPoet · 06-02-10, 08:17 AM

Morons, they should realize that if they leave you alone, or recommend you something cheaper but similar quality, that they will make there $$ because you will be back to get more stuff.

Also, sounds like " eager beaver " is on commission

Oberon · 06-02-10, 08:20 AM

Reminds me of this:

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-De...pr_product_top

But yeah, PCworld...

Great idea but usually crewed by morons.

Reece · 06-02-10, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

Reminds me of this:

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-De...pr_product_top

But yeah, PCworld...

Great idea but usually crewed by morons.

Surely no one would be stupid enough to pay that, maybe it's an error!

Oberon · 06-02-10, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reece

Surely no one would be stupid enough to pay that, maybe it's an error!

The reviews are the best bit

Jimbuna · 06-02-10, 08:27 AM

Good decision....serves the buggas right

I go in on the odd occasion to do some price comparisons with my local wholesaler....can't remember the last time I purchased anything

ReallyDedPoet · 06-02-10, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

The reviews are the best bit

Quote:

I was disappointed. I consider myself an audiophile - I regularly spend over $1000 on cables to get the ultimate sound.

From the reviews.

AngusJS · 06-02-10, 08:31 AM

That reminds me of the time I helped a friend buy a computer at Best Buy. The salesman tried to pressure her into buying an extended warranty "because computers only last a year before they start breaking down."

STEED · 06-02-10, 09:06 AM

You want STD come to PC World! Good statement from a friend of mind and I never stepped into one of there shops ever.

SteamWake · 06-02-10, 09:34 AM

The whole 'cable' market has gone nuts.

Have you seen the prices on cat 5 jumpers these days?

They have gone from 3-5 bucks to up to and over 20 bucks a piece.

Same cable.

STEED · 06-02-10, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

Reminds me of this:

http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-De...pr_product_top

Good luck to them trying to charge that amount.

Sailor Steve · 06-02-10, 09:45 AM

Do what my friend Rocky does. He was in a store and saw a 42" Plasma TV discounted for quick sale. He told the salesman he wanted it and the guy immediately went into 'bait-and-switch' mode, trying to tell him how much more wonderful his life would be if he bought the one that cost twice as much.

Every time the guy finished a sentence Rocky would smile and say "Thanks. I'll take this one."

"Thanks. I'll take this one."

"Thanks. I'll take this one."

Apparently when they get no other response these guys wear out pretty fast.

HunterICX · 06-02-10, 09:59 AM

Aye,

these guys are annoying, I'm someone who made his mind up before I go to the shop on what to get....if they aproach me to ask me if I need any help I just kindly wave them off that I don't require their help..so far they all moved on to the next customer.
I go to the check out, pay and leave.

HunterICX

Wolfehunter · 06-02-10, 10:47 AM

Here we don't have that problem. They ask if you need help. You say no they walk away... I pickup what I want and pay and have a great day.. Thats good service.. But they know too who to scam and who to just say naw...

06-02-10, 08:05 AM	#1
flakmonkey Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Staffordshire, Uk Posts: 944 Downloads: 78 Uploads: 0	Aargh, i hate pc world sales staff!!! (Dont mind me im just venting some frustration!) My ps3 bit the dust recently so i decided to buy a cheap-ish bluray player as a replacement. Went to my local pc world store this morning and found a good player, no problems there, but what the heck is it with these sales guys trying to get me to buy the most expensive hdmi cable in existence. He spent a good 15 mins trying to convince me that a £49.99 hdmi cable would give me far superior picture/sound quality to a standard £2-3 cable. I tried to fight my corner and explain that i wasnt a total moron and that a digital signal is in no way affected by cable quality/gold connectors/shielding etc, its digital, you either get a signal or you dont, but he was having none of it. He even went and fetched a chap from their installations department to explain that because he was a qualified installations engineer he could say with certainty that my cheap cable would result in fuzzy/sparkly picture quality and analogue quality sound... what a load of crap. Now i know these guys work on commision but to tell outright lies to sell you stuff you dont need is unforgivable, needless to say i walked out without buying either the cable or the player. ...Right im done now. __________________

06-02-10, 08:09 AM	#2
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Good on ya, did you find another shop? I nearly always use ebay! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

06-02-10, 08:17 AM	#3
ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	Morons, they should realize that if they leave you alone, or recommend you something cheaper but similar quality, that they will make there $$ because you will be back to get more stuff. Also, sounds like " eager beaver " is on commission __________________ Back in the Day

06-02-10, 08:27 AM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,461 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Good decision....serves the buggas right I go in on the odd occasion to do some price comparisons with my local wholesaler....can't remember the last time I purchased anything __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

06-02-10, 08:31 AM	#9
AngusJS Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 746 Downloads: 62 Uploads: 0	That reminds me of the time I helped a friend buy a computer at Best Buy. The salesman tried to pressure her into buying an extended warranty "because computers only last a year before they start breaking down." Last edited by AngusJS; 06-02-10 at 09:22 AM.

06-02-10, 08:20 AM	#4
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Reminds me of this: http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AKDL1-De...pr_product_top But yeah, PCworld... Great idea but usually crewed by morons.

06-02-10, 09:06 AM	#10
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	You want STD come to PC World! Good statement from a friend of mind and I never stepped into one of there shops ever. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

06-02-10, 09:34 AM	#11
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	The whole 'cable' market has gone nuts. Have you seen the prices on cat 5 jumpers these days? They have gone from 3-5 bucks to up to and over 20 bucks a piece. Same cable. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

06-02-10, 09:45 AM	#13
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Do what my friend Rocky does. He was in a store and saw a 42" Plasma TV discounted for quick sale. He told the salesman he wanted it and the guy immediately went into 'bait-and-switch' mode, trying to tell him how much more wonderful his life would be if he bought the one that cost twice as much. Every time the guy finished a sentence Rocky would smile and say "Thanks. I'll take this one." "Thanks. I'll take this one." "Thanks. I'll take this one." Apparently when they get no other response these guys wear out pretty fast. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

06-02-10, 09:59 AM	#14
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Aye, these guys are annoying, I'm someone who made his mind up before I go to the shop on what to get....if they aproach me to ask me if I need any help I just kindly wave them off that I don't require their help..so far they all moved on to the next customer. I go to the check out, pay and leave. HunterICX __________________

06-02-10, 10:47 AM	#15
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	Here we don't have that problem. They ask if you need help. You say no they walk away... I pickup what I want and pay and have a great day.. Thats good service.. But they know too who to scam and who to just say naw... __________________