Verizon hard sell

[johnnyshinta]

What did the Verizon rep push on you when you bought your gnex. I had purchased a case of my own free will. But he insisted I get a screen protector and extra battery with external charger. I waived them both off and he said OK to the screen protector. After assuring him I don't need another battery he went into this whole speech about why I'll need it. Then almost rang it up and I had to stop him and say I didn't want it. Then argue for another minute or two. Finally he let me leave without any unnecessary accessories

 

[elamb23]

They did not push anything on me, but did bring the standard accesories up to the counter for me to view. I laughed and asked if she had ever heard of a little websitte called Amazon.com.

 

[BSG75]

They pushed hard on a case, screen protector and insurance. I got mine day one and they pushed it for everyone. They said things like "don't come crying to me when you drop it." I didn't buy any of it. I may get a case, but it's so pretty naked

They had some extended battery bundle with a car mount, too for $50. I ended up getting the extgernal charger and spare battery for $39 and am extremely happy.

 

[Bob61]

Didn't try to push anything, just asked if there was anything else I needed, that's it.

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[tony bag o donuts]

CS just fedexed me the phone when I ordered it .

Honestly, they have to push that stuff because they have quota's to meet, especially with accessories that are more high end like BT headsets.

 

[NNate]

I'm in the same boat as elamb23 - she showed me all the accessories at the counter and I just said no. No hard sell.

 

[nemov]

These guys are pushed to sell accessories. If they don't they get fired. That's why they're pushing accessories.

 

[Mooem]

Another reason why I enjoy the convenience of online shopping (even if there's a longer wait to consider).

But in the past instances where I purchased a phone in stores, they tried hard to push accessories although they were never overtly hostile about it.