I made an appointment online about a week in advance. Appreciated the appt reminders, the "let us know when you're on your way" text to get an estimated wait time, etc.
When I walked in, there was a young man who asked how he could help me. His shirt said his name was Billy. I let him know that I was here for an appointment (the type of appointment was NEW TIRE CONSULTATION). He pulled up my account history, told me what type of tires I bought last time, and told me that I could be out the door for $xxx price. I asked him if we could slow down a little and talk through the options and types of tires. He told me it would be unsafe to get another option and he had nothing else in stock anyways. I asked if maybe I should come back a different time when they were less busy, and he laughed at me and told me this wasn't busy. I said "ok, well last time I was here the salesman was a bit more patient with me and explained all of the options, and this isn't feeling that way. This is a big purchase and I'd like to talk through it." With a blank stare, he said "what do you want to talk about?". I tried a couple more times to coax a more consultation/education type of conversation out of him and was getting nothing. I really needed the new tires and felt like this morning was my only opportunity, so I just agreed to the purchase. He was impatient and frustrated to explain the charges and made me feel dumb and like a bother. He took my keys and told me to have a seat.
I went outside to wait and kept feeling more and more uncomfortable with the sale, and like I was rushed into a decision. I was disappointed to see people around me being really thoroughly and patiently helped, talking about options, and that was not my experience.
Another employee walked by and I worked up the nerve to ask to chat. I let him know about my extremely uncomfortable experience and that I was regretting my purchase. He introduced himself as Spencer, empathized with the situation, apologized for the experience, and kindly invited me inside to talk through options. He slowly went through every detail and showed me the Treadwell system of my options. Spencer repeatedly asked if I had any questions through the process, asked me questions to know what type of driving I did, and patiently went through everything. I ended up sticking with the tires that I had paid for with Billy, BUT I know felt comfortable with my purchase thanks to Spencer.
I am really grateful for the peace of mind and knowledge that Spencer shared with me and I think he's a great asset to your business.
I hope no one ever feels bullied into a sale or dismissed the way that I was with Billy today. read more