In praise of Ballio's

st.cronin · 11-13-2006, 10:30 AM

We've had threads bashing Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and many others, but I don't remember a thread like this, relating a positive buying experience.

This weekend I bought an entertainment center from the local Ballio's. The entire purchasing experience was so easy and pleasant, that I would absolutely buy from them again in the future.

- The various salesmen left me alone while I browsed
- They gave me pointers on setting it up
- I didn't have to ask for help loading the product into my vehicle

Everybody I dealt with was as courteous and friendly. It was a revelatory experience.

Ksyrup · 11-13-2006, 10:40 AM

Did you buy the extended warranty?

terpkristin · 11-13-2006, 06:14 PM

What is Ballio's?

I haven't had any particularly miserable shopping experiences lately, but you reminded me of something....I don't like it when I get sales clerks nonstop barraging me asking me if I need some help. However I also don't like it when I look around and can't find one when I DO have a question. Oh well, I think it's lose-lose on that one (can't have it both ways I guess).

/tk

stevew · 11-13-2006, 09:20 PM

The reason why people ask you a million times if you need help is because there is a good chance that the salesperson is told hourly by his supervisors that he needs to greet and help every customer. I'd much rather let people shop, but we get in trouble if we're just standing around when people are obviously browsing.

stevew · 11-13-2006, 09:22 PM

dola

Also "assets protection" likes people to acknowledge customers so that they will be less likely to steal things.

11-13-2006, 10:40 AM	#2
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Did you buy the extended warranty? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-13-2006, 06:14 PM	#3
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	What is Ballio's? I haven't had any particularly miserable shopping experiences lately, but you reminded me of something....I don't like it when I get sales clerks nonstop barraging me asking me if I need some help. However I also don't like it when I look around and can't find one when I DO have a question. Oh well, I think it's lose-lose on that one (can't have it both ways I guess). /tk __________________ GO TERPS! Find me on XBLA and PSN as terpkristin I'm trying to update the blog more often: http://gimpygal.blogspot.com Kristin's Nav Space: http://kristin.seidelmann-owners.com/

11-13-2006, 09:20 PM	#4
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	The reason why people ask you a million times if you need help is because there is a good chance that the salesperson is told hourly by his supervisors that he needs to greet and help every customer. I'd much rather let people shop, but we get in trouble if we're just standing around when people are obviously browsing. Last edited by stevew : 11-13-2006 at 09:22 PM.

11-13-2006, 09:22 PM	#5
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	dola Also "assets protection" likes people to acknowledge customers so that they will be less likely to steal things.

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