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I just walk by and don’t look at them 🤷🏻‍♀️

Yea or establish dominance and look them in the eye as you walk by. It's your club, they're just visiting.

I like to make eye contact and while giving a disapproving “nope, not today satan” type head shake 10/10 times it results in a comical nod of agreement from the salesman

They've never really bothered me either.

I started saying "Nope" to any salesman who speaks to me in a department store. They get shook

It’s okay to say hello and be nice to them

Solar salesmen are FAR more agressive IMO. Phone crew don't seem to bother me much.

"No, thanks. I'm homeless."

"Can I put a phone over your head?. Roofs are so over rated"

We rent and this is essentially what my husband told the solar sales rep. “I don’t have a home”

I will never understand the avoidance from other people Just tell the phone reps you already have att and tell the solar reps you rent. They're not going to chase you through the store lol

I must look like a jerk because I’m very rarely approached.

Looking actively frustrated/angry and being a decent size dude is basically the secret combo.

That started to sound like the Constanza method

Same! I don’t think I’ve ever been approached by any salesman in Costco

I wonder if aggressive salesmen are a regional thing. Where I live, they are aggressively passive if anything. Can't get them to sell me on anything even if I'm actually interested. They all act like they can't be bothered to give people the time of day. I was curious about solar and approached a solar salesperson at costco. They seemed more interested in chatting with each other than selling anything. They took my phone number and said they'd reach out to me. Never heard from them.

I’ve watched them follow people who were clearly not interested down the entire length of the isle. Relentless.

Never seen solar at my area stores. Definitely the phone guys are the worst. “How are you doing?!!!” As if I’m so long lost relative…. None of the other vendors have ever said anything unless approached (the way it should be).

Just say “horrible” and walk away.

Just tell them you rent

My sister got a telemarketing call years ago, when she was living in an apartment. The person was selling replacement windows, so my sister told her she lives in an apartment. The telemarketer said, "Well, you can take the windows with you when you move." 🤣

I tell them I don’t believe in it. If they ask I say the Sun is a conspiracy.

I tell them I don't believe in electricity.

Costco sells solar panels?

I managed to shut one up last week with a “let me guess, you also offer financing” as I walked past. Coasted on that smugness for a good 45 seconds.

Yes! I completely agree! They’re crazy on Maui!

Sometimes I totally alter my path which is also an excuse to stroll through the electronics section to view OLED TVs I want but can't justify buying.

Buy the OLED TV. No need to justify it depending on what you are upgrading from!

Nah, I've got a great TV (65in Sony x90j) from Costco. Nicest TV I've owned. It's in the basement and ironically we currently spend more of our time upstairs where the 15 year old 40 inch Samsung TV is at haha!

X90J is no slouch for LED tech. But WHEN it comes time for an upgrade, go OLED and fall down the pit of despair wishing every TV you have was the same lol.

Phones: “I already have XYZ service. Thank you” We usually don’t have whatever it is. Home upgrades: “Sorry, we rent. Thank you though.” We dont rent but it stops their pitch every time. Samples: “Yummy, yummy. Haven’t had lunch today. Nom nom nom” j/k

Solar? “Already have it, it’s great!” Batteries too? Yep! Internet? Stealing the neighbors WiFi!

> Home upgrades: “Sorry, we rent. Thank you though.” No thank you, I'm currently squatting.....

i just do a tight half smile, a slight dad head nod and keep walking.

One of the barkers at my local warehouse does this to the customers. Just smiles and nods while holding up his little broucher, never says a word.

Hahah. Yep.

This is the way.

Flash your exec membership and let them know you have the ad free subscription

Just shout “Skip Ad->”

I just tell them I rent and keep walking while they try to process what I just told them.

Yep, and if it’s a cell phone plan pitch I say I use a work phone.

No, I tell the cell phone people I rent too.

Mine is: “I do my own, thanks!”

I started to. I absolutely hate how they act like I’m some long lost friend. It annoys me so much i want to tell them to fuck off but that would be rude.

I’m 35 weeks pregnant. The other day the phone rep guy started to try to get my attention and I responded with “I’m too pregnant.” While that doesn’t really explain why I can’t stop and have a conversation, he seemed to just get it. I was already out of breath so maybe he heard me hyperventilating.

Legit reason 😂😂👍🏻

“My job pays for my phone but thanks” as I’m still walking. 

This shuts them up every time. Just started using it in the last year even though I've had a work phone forever.

Just say you already have whatever service they're selling and they leave you alone. Or just say no thank you and keep walking.

If I'm asked, I tell them I have Google Fi and pay usually 50 dollars a month for 2 lines. Then by the time they have processed that, I'm by the clothing

Say it loud enough for their next few victims to hear and want to switch.

The AT&T reps at BJ's are quite assertive, not quite aggressive. I've told them before I had google fi and they were like, nope, we can't beat that- have a nice day.

I just say NO THANKS loud and keep walking...

It's interesting how socially broken people are that they can't just say "no thanks" and have to resort to altering their path to avoid a 0.5 second interaction. I don't like the sales stuff either but it's really not that big of a challenge. Now 4 carts blocking an entire isle waiting for their free sample of food. That's frustrating, and I go around because if I have to ask them to move their carts, it's going to come out rude.

Ha ha this is what I do too. Gotta be proactive about not letting them get a word in.

My husband says “SURE!” super enthusiastically and then keeps walking 🤪

I don’t. I walk by them and just say “I’m good, thanks” and keep walking. No need to be rude and no need to interact beyond that.

1000 yard stare and but at the same time lock eyes with them. Keep looking as you approach. Pause briefly and look them up and down then lock eyes with them again. Say nothing and keep looking them dead in the eye and then lick your lips until and carry on looking until they try and approach the next customer. Keep looking at them for a few seconds after that. Either that or say “I’d rather sh@t in my own hands and clap than buy anything g from you” Both work.

I always ask if they'd like to talk about Jesus, if they say no then I say that's how I feel about phones lol I also have air pods technique, act like I can't hear them Or ask them if they take snap or EBT For payment.

Bring some Jehovah Witness pamphlets to give them. Lol. That'll shut them up quickly.

Finally a good use for all those moronic pamphlets! They put them up in the park near me and I take them down. We gotta little thing going. Lol

What if the say yes?

All reps. I avoid all reps, all samples, and a ton of eye contact.

Just say @new phone” while holding up Your 2008 iPhone 5

"I don't believe in cell phones" with my phone in hand

I just walk by and may nod or say hi and ignore anything said.

I say hello, that I've had all different companies, and can only get reception from Verizon in my neighborhood. They understand and wish me well.

Perks of being Deaf, sales people don't bother me or my wife

Nope. I walk right by and say no thanks and keep walking.

I make eye contact. Tell them I already have their service. And keep walking. They know the drill. The poor water filter girl at the exit is always so defeated. Never tried to talk to me

I usually just walk by and drop a quick"no thanks" if they engage me. Usually they stop, but if they keep talking, I just ignore them.

I don't think Ive ever seen a phone rep talk to someone who isn't walking up to he booth 

A simple no thank you is all thats needed in most cases. If they continue, I repeat no thank you, and keep on walking.

Aw my people are nice and leave me alone! The AC guy recognizes me now lol, I lease my home and that's a nice way of letting them down easy if you need a way!

Just look them straight in the eye and say no. Be pleasant. I’m kind of big so that may be to my advantage.

I walk directly at them say good morning and move on.

Pick up speed with your cart until you reach a full sprint. Aim straight for their brittle, brittle knees. Do not stop for ANY reason. 

I alter my path to avoid every person in Costco, just constantly spinning around like a computer mouse icon in the 2000s when I’m trying to open a second tab on IE while running Windows ME.

Used to give me a little anxiety but now I just smile and say no thank you and keep going. If I’m in a mood to talk I’ll stop and tell them I appreciate they have a job to do, but I don’t like sales people at Costco and I don’t want their service. I just kind of hate the feeling of them staring at you as you are walking towards and past them.

Yes. It’s the worst part of the store. And they are in Target now too. Is nowhere safe?!

Nope. In Walmart as well and sometimes just outside the front door. If I needed your service, I would come to you.

I dont mind telling them how happy i am with my Visible plan lol.

I tell them I have an employee discount from work and don't bother.

I feel lucky that my store sales people aren’t pushy.

I just tell them I switched to Visible and love it. They can’t compete with those prices. Two have told me that. 🤣

“I’m good, my wife’s work pays for ours, thanks though!”

I've visited Costco stores in four different states. Never dealt with an aggressive sales person - they just seem to be chilling at their booth.

They never say anything in my Costco,maybe nod as I walk by.

There’s this word and it’s really easy to say

🙋

If they speak to me, I always say I already have . They stop their badgering and sometimes even thank me.

I just say hi and keep walking even if they keep talking. Just don't stop. If you stop then it feels rude to walk away. If you keep walking it becomes rude for them to keep talking and pestering you.

I like to wear my earbuds. Works every time

I tell them I already have the service and ask why it sucks.

I do. I weave around all the reps. Sometimes I breeze by saying hi but just don't stop walking. It's the only thing I dislike about Costco.

I always say hi to them.

Have you heard about our promotion? Are you happy with your current plan?

You mean people who start talking at you as you go by? They're called [barkers](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barker). :P

I just scream, “I don’t know you- why are you touching me?” They back off right quick.

I feel sorry for them.

Most of them are pretty nice. I just tell them I have an mvno that runs on the towers of one of the major carriers and that I pay like $20-$25 a month for 30 gigs of data and unlimited talk and text. They usually seem amazed and back right off.

I do! I’m pretty miffed though, because my Business Center recently blocked one of the main aisles I used to duck into to avoid the sales reps, probably on purpose! Now I have to make a big circle the opposite direction.

I ask them if they can beat $25 a month when they say hi.

I alter it slightly or just pretend to look at the merch on the other side of the aisle.

I just tell them my parents pay for my phone or internet even though they don’t. I’m 37 but can pass for early 20s.

Me

i tell them i have att phone already even though i have t mobile

Yes.

I do.... If I'm in a rush, I pull my phone out and pretend I'm talking to someone while I walk past them. Then my conversation ends once I'm past. Lol

Yep…hard left into the first aisles to avoid them.

I used to use this line when I was on a family plan, always works: "Until you can offer me completely free, you can't beat what I have right now"

I stare them down and tell them I only use a pager

I alter my path to avoid everyone, not just phone reps.

Normally got my AirPods in so good excuse that I don’t hear them lol

I just walk past them and pretend I don’t hear them. They leave you alone if you ignore them completely.

I always just lie and say we have whatever carrier they're repping.

Only every single time.

I approach them and try and sell them a costco membership.

Of course not. A simple "no thanks" works everytime.

Ear buds and rbf.

I wish I could avoid the HVAC lady. She is relentless at my store.

I just ignore them or just say no lol you guys are crazy

Correct answer is scardy cats afraid of saying no? What do I win?

Not me. Just tell them no, thanks.

Always. I do the same in best buy. Never walk directly through the middle of a best buy.

No issue my store.

I ignore them or say i already have whatever brand they are selling

I just look to see which phone service they’re selling and tell them I’m already a customer.

I just tell them I work for a competing company. Do I actually? Nope but it stops them everytime

I wear AirPods when I shop, none of the salesmen say anything to me

I’ve gotten sadly good at being an a hole to those guys that unphased. I know they’re trying to make a living, but not off me, kid.

I just ignore them and I tell the solar people that I live in my car

Method: before I go in, I put the AirPods in. No one is bothering you

The phone reps at my store are cool, I don't think I've ever been bothered by them at all. In fact, recently, my 15 month old son went shopping with me. He was sitting in the child seat in the cart and somehow managed to get his foot/ ankle stuck in between the leg cutout and the end of the cart. There's a little 1 inch space between the two and god knows how he got his foot totally through, but he did and quickly lost it when he realized it was stuck and there was nothing I could to to get it out. They were the first people to run over and help me out. My little guy was screaming his head off, but they were there trying to help for a good 5 minutes before someone brought lotion over and we slipped it through.

Warm while and "thanks" but otherwise I treat them like wallpaper. They don't exist in my world

It's easier and normal to not act like they don't exist lmao. Some people acting like is an American Gladiator gauntlet or that the phone rep was hired there to only target *you* Just walk by lol. It's okay. 99% of everyone else ignores them too. You can even take half a second and use an extra half a calorie to somewhat acknowledge their existence by slightly shake your head "no" while you continue to walk by.

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Annoying but works for me is “I don’t know about that stuff, my husband takes care of it all” (I’m not married and wouldn’t let my husband take care of it all even if I was)

For me it's the credit card pushers.

I just say I'm good or I already have your service.

I look them in the eye as I walk by ignoring them.  

I have Mint Mobile and pay $260 for the year (before any referral credit). I tell them if they can beat my bill they can have my business. 

I ask to borrow their phone. They usually say no so I walk away.

I work there like 5 days a week and for some reason still do, even though I’m clearly wearing a uniform and badge lol

“I’m already with (insert cell provider)” “I already have solar” Move on with your shopping excursion.

I have a look that says don't talk to me (at least that's what my husband says). I'm definitely there to get in and out as fast as possible.

I'm perfectly fine with saying "no, thanks" and keeping it moving. I don't need to avoid salespeople. They're doing their job, and I'm keeping to my budget.

I’m more focused on avoiding people standing in the middle of the aisle with no intention of moving anywhere.

It’s okay to say “no than you”.

I’ve finally reached a point where I can genuinely and sincerely look them in the eye and say no thanks, even after the edible has kicked in. That 3.7 second interaction will be erased by the end of the day.

I’ll just make direct eye contact, give no response, and keep walking by

I just walk around with my AirPods on and I’m usually left alone

I look at which company it is (usually AT&T) and if I hear the classic line “ Are you happy with your provider?,” my response is “ I hate my service with AT&T.” To which they never reply.

Of course not. I'm not a spineless jackass. They're not going to hurt me.

If it’s the AT&T people, I tell them I have the cell service but don’t live in an AT&T (landline) area. In my town, it’s Optimum for cable and Brightspeed (former CenturyLink). AT&T is the largest telephone provider in DFW, followed by Frontier. The T-Mobile people are not pushy and I usually walk around or past them. I tell all others that I rent and I split the costs of utilities.

I try to. They're even at the business center, which does not have crowds to blend into. The last time I was there, it was only me and the phone rep. I'm just trying to get to the protein shakes. I tell him I already have AT&T while still walking. He asks how old my phone is, I say it's brand new, latest and greatest! Then he asks another question, who the hell knows what, and I just yelled, "WE DON'T HAVE TO DO THIS!" and kept skedaddling.

I just walk by them. It's not that hard.

On Maui, they don’t bother at all. It’s the solar PV panel guys that are the ones you’ll want to avoid!

I don't. They stopped me once. Convinced me to switch to AT&T. I got stopped once more. Told them I switched already, and my service is worse and slightly more expensive. Now I approach them and try to convince them to switch employment to T Mobile...... they hate me now.

I just look at my phone and ignore them.

I completely ignore them now, don’t even bother to respond to them. One had the nerve to ask me why I wouldn’t want to save money and started to follow me, when I politely said no thanks to them.

I have ever since a former classmate from college started repping one. Nothing against the guy, but I barely remember him and I just want to get some toilet paper man.

Luckily, they don't seem to hound anyone at my two closest Costco locations. They are usually chatting amongst themselves. Even the Solar person rarely asks anyone anymore.

I either pretend I’m on the phone, don’t know English, or I say “I’ve just spent any extra money I had on this full cart.”

Nah, just a smile and “I’m good” regardless of the question asked.

I just keep walking. I don’t even say hi.

My husband developed a strategy for the sales people after having been to Vegas and dealing with the timeshare people in the resorts. So now, we just tell them we already have service with them and home internet as well. Can't sell to those who have already been sold to.

I just totally ignore them. They’ve never approached me. The ones at walmart will approach me sometimes. I just say I’m good, and move on.

My costco also has a water delivery guy and a roofing guy that try to sell you on something every visit

I do!!

The only part about loose dogs in stores that I like is to see them jump on and annoying cellphone salesidiots. 

I always walk past them. I’m not obligated as a Costco member to stop and talk to them.

Never seen them not occupied with other customers in my store.

Me. And, any of the other people selling stuff in there. When I am in Costco, I am there for a specific reason.

I know no one wants to hear this, but if you are ever looking to switch service those kiosk are usually the best place to do it. They give 100’s of dollars in gift cards.

Every time.

Just tell them your company pays your phone bill. Always works for me

I used to but realized it is silly for me to go out of my way to avoid them. I’m the customer buying things. I’m under no obligation to engage with someone if I don’t want to.

lol the ones in my store look like they are trying to hide from people. Always looking at their phone trying to look busy.

Is do, they are really annoying

“Sorry, i just bought.”

I avoid all the people in there pitching products. I put airpod pros in. This is something I dont like about going in store.

NOOOOOOOPE! Usually takes care of them.

A good salesman learns how to spot a waste of time pretty quick. Rule #1 is no eye contact. That gets them to ignore you 90% of the time. For the other 10%, just quickly interrupt them with "no thanks" and don't slow down.

I always get nervous/anxious when I'm walking by them in any store. If they establish eye contact, we might as well start playing battle theme music and I'm hitting that escape asap.

I always tell them I already have the deal.

I used to till I caved and swapped to ATT. Better service where I am and a whole lot cheaper with more phone lines.

You really can’t at our store. The technology section is just inside the front door. Inflation ignore them.