My Time Source Jewelers Adventure
So yesterday I decided I finally need a new watch – my old one died last month and my phone checkin’ every minute is driving me nuts. Jumped in my car and headed straight to Time Source Jewelers downtown, but man the prices made my eyes water. Almost walked out empty-handed until I remembered my cousin’s bargain-hunting tricks.
Tip 1: Become Their Email Buddy
Right there by the register, I spotted this tiny “Get 15% Off” sign for email signups. Pulled out my phone and typed in my junk mail address – took 30 seconds tops. Instant coupon dinged in my inbox! Showed it to the sales guy Greg who shrugged saying “Works on sale items too”. Felt like finding cash in old jeans.
Tip 2: Check Display Areas
While Greg fetched the watch I wanted, I wandered near the back glass counters. Bam! Spotted same exact watch model with a fat yellow “Display Clearance” tag dangling. Tiny scratch on the back casing, totally invisible when worn. Greg confirmed they take extra 20% off displays. Saved me eighty bucks for less than a minute of snooping.
Tip 3: Bundle & Haggle
Saw this nice leather band displayed separately. Asked Greg “What if I take both the display watch and this strap together?” He tapped his keyboard then whispered “Manager might do 10% extra on bundles”. Put on my best poker face and waited. Manager came over, peeked at the computer, then just nodded. Cha-ching!
Tip 4: Time Your Visit Right
Greg rang everything up while sighing about slow weekday afternoons. Lightbulb moment! Casually asked “Getting close to closing time huh?” He smirked “Targets are pretty flexible after 4pm”. Slapped all three discounts together – email coupon plus display discount plus bundle deal. Final price? Almost half the original tag!
Walked out with that shiny new watch clicking on my wrist, plus saved enough for dinner at Mario’s. Greg even threw in free battery replacements. Moral? Never pay sticker price at jewelry stores – just poke around and ask dumb questions!
