11 Things Sales Clerks Won't Tell You

As you approach the final two frantic shopping days before Christmas this information might be helpful:

11 things sales clerks won’t tell you
1. If you’re rude, salespeople will withhold deals and discounts they know about that can save you money. — Woman’s Day
2. Watch the way you rehang. Better to not rehang at all if you’re going to hang clothes inside out or upside down. — Woman’s Day
3. You will get the best service first thing in the morning on a weekday. — Woman’s Day
4. Sale items are rarely in the front of the store. Stroll to the back to get the best deals. — Woman’s Day
5. Sales clerks dread a mess. Try not to tear the displays apart, then leave with only a $9.99 T-shirt on clearance. — Style Binge
6. Stores that offer a commission to their clerks will provide the most attentive service. — Style Binge
7. Stores that don’t offer commissions may still demand sales goals, especially for credit card offers and especially at the end of the month. — Style Binge
8. Store clerks size you up and make decisions on whether you’re a buyer or browser. If you’ve got an armful of bags, you look like a buyer. Prepare to be pounced. — Style Binge
9. Those greeters in the store that look like nice people? They’re there to watch for shoplifters. — Shine
10. Holds. Most clerks know you won’t come back for them. — Shine
11. EVERYTHING gets marked down eventually. — Shine

My wife has a closet full of stuff that will testify to that last one. She can wait out sales with the best of them and never buys anything at full price.

And my daughter can tell you about #7. She works at one of those stores.