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BarkMaster · 12 October 2011, 12:58 PM

My wife and I were out shopping recently and a sales associate at a clothing store remarked that I must like shopping. My wife started laughing and wholeheartedly agreed with her. I certainly could not deny it, but I haven't always been a shopper: I used to be in and out of stores in minutes as are most guys I know.

It's a (sometimes expensive) form of entertainment I suppose, but now I hunt for and pounce on "bargains".

ducatidoc · 12 October 2011, 01:13 PM

Buyer mostly. I know what I'm looking for before I leave the house. Not that I can't get distracted in a hardware store however.

BarkMaster · 12 October 2011, 01:17 PM

Some tips I've picked up:

The better you're dressed, the better the service.
Find a salesperson that can correctly guess your size.
The listed prices are not set in stone; especially for clearance items.
Best time for good sales (and stock up for next year!): August, when the fall collections hit the shelves and February when the Spring collections hit. Otherwise, there is probably a good reason it's on sale.
Before purchasing an off the rack suit at a store with "Mart," "Emporium," "Barn," or "O-Rama" in its name: stop... turn around.. leave.
The later in the day you shop for shoes, the more swollen your feet may be...
If it's not underwear or socks, try it on.
"I'll think about it" are the four most useful words in a man's shopping vocabulary.
If your shopping bag is better quality than your briefcase, you probably just paid way too much.

BarkMaster · 12 October 2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Buyer mostly. I know what I'm looking for before I leave the house. Not that I can't get distracted in a hardware store however.

Or a watch shop, right?

z32turbo · 12 October 2011, 01:26 PM

I'm a buyer. Unless were talking watches then it's shopper written all over my face.

Chipmunk · 12 October 2011, 01:26 PM

I'm the designated "Chaperone" while my wife is shopping.

Dr. Robert · 12 October 2011, 01:33 PM

I am a professional window shopper.

FeelingTheBlues · 12 October 2011, 01:37 PM

I voted for shopper but I'm pretty much both, it just depends on the situation. I know what I want when I get in a store for clothes but if I'm touring in the jewelry stores I can be quite a shopper. The problem is that I wear plain clothes and nowadays they sell very flashy shirts and pants so I have to shop to find something boring to wear! Hehe!

TopNotchChach · 12 October 2011, 02:00 PM

^totally agree.

When i know what i want ill just go buy it. Sometimes i like to go to the local shops and shop around. haha

GradyPhilpott · 12 October 2011, 02:08 PM

I like shopping for watches, especially Rolex watches.

I like shopping for anything on the internet.

I will shop for anything anywhere if I need or want it bad enough.

Mainly, I know the stores I frequent very well and when I hit the door, I know where to go to get what I need and I get out ASAP.

Andad · 12 October 2011, 05:15 PM

I voted for my wife the shopper.

buffy · 12 October 2011, 07:14 PM

Well I would say I a shopper. But the last things I have bought I found in the store and then went home and ordered it online. My two last pair of shoes I ordered from England and saved 200$ on a pair of Crocket and Jones and 90$ on a par Hunter wellingtons. (Both are English brands).

Lisa · 12 October 2011, 10:44 PM

I love the quest for the unusual, vintage, and hard to find... so it pretty much has to be done via internet. Researching, comparing, and finding an item is just as much fun as buying it and taking it home.

So I guess that makes me a shopper? Though at first read I wouldn't have thought so - I dislike the mall, and I'd be the last person to be seen roaming around there with my arms full of shopping bags.

dddrees · 12 October 2011, 11:22 PM

Shopper and buyer. Nothing wrong with looking, and it's always great to get something special every once in awhile.

Kokyuryoku · 12 October 2011, 11:39 PM

I used to be a buyer, but over the years my wife has slowly conditioned me and now we are a very effective shopping machine. It's a lot of fun to go out with our son and spend the day moving from one shopping area to the next and checking out all the sales.

eric23 · 13 October 2011, 12:28 AM

I don't really like to stop, I just get what I need and leave. but that being said I like a walk thought the mall when it is cold outside.

Route 66 · 13 October 2011, 12:44 AM

I guess I'm both.

When I go by myself, I know exactly what I want and I know where to find it. I never do this for articles of clothing though.

On the other hand, sometimes I just want to get out of the house and I'll tag along with my wife when she goes shopping at the mall. This is when I'll occasionally venture into the men's clothing dept. because my wife can offer a second opinion.

STEELINOX · 13 October 2011, 12:54 AM

I shop the internet, buy on the net.

The wifey comes with locally for the 'buy' but insists on meandering/looking/shopping

mboverst · 13 October 2011, 01:03 AM

I'm always in and out in 5 minutes top. I'm a man on a mission when I have to get something. If it's anything besides clothing, then I usually just order it off the net.

skypilot · 13 October 2011, 01:18 AM

I shop for watches, cars, motorcycles, boats and airplanes, anything else I leave up to my wife.

Dr. Robert · 13 October 2011, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skypilot

I shop for watches, cars, motorcycles, boats and airplanes, anything else I leave up to my wife.

A smart man, dare I say....genius

Brunotheboxer · 13 October 2011, 02:24 AM

I love to shop. I get it from my parents as my dad too loves to shop.

When the weathers crappy what better way to spend a day. I hate sitting on a couch watching tv during the day and shopping at least gets you out and moving.

I do not like to shop during the Xmas season at all. It's when all the noob shoppers come out.

rolio · 13 October 2011, 02:29 AM

I buy my briefs and leave. Buyer? Shopper?

BarkMaster · 13 October 2011, 08:44 AM

Good answers, folks.

Many years ago, I wanted something from Sharper Image so my wife and I drove to the Houst Galleria. I parked in the back parking lot as close to it as I could. We were in and out in 5 minutes. She was flabbergasted and not in a good way!

These days, we are good for hours.

figbo · 13 October 2011, 09:46 AM

In and out in 60 seconds.

BarkMaster · 13 October 2011, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

In and out in 60 seconds.

That's what she said.

masterserg · 13 October 2011, 09:57 AM

I can't stand retail stores, unless it is a Barnes and Noble ... those I love). Amazon for me.

figbo · 13 October 2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarkMaster

That's what she said.

She hates it too.

East Bay Rider · 13 October 2011, 12:19 PM

It depends. I like to shop with my bride when we're travelling but I'm really out of my element at the local mall.

Bisquitlips · 13 October 2011, 12:38 PM

I am a shopper!!!

Sell me your 18K President for 2$!

I will sell it back to you for 4$.

Really!

View Poll Results: Are you a shopper or a buyer?
Male - Buyer	43	65.15%
Male - Shopper	21	31.82%
Female - Buyer	1	1.52%
Female - Shopper	1	1.52%
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12 October 2011, 12:58 PM	#1
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Do you like to "shop"? My wife and I were out shopping recently and a sales associate at a clothing store remarked that I must like shopping. My wife started laughing and wholeheartedly agreed with her. I certainly could not deny it, but I haven't always been a shopper: I used to be in and out of stores in minutes as are most guys I know. It's a (sometimes expensive) form of entertainment I suppose, but now I hunt for and pounce on "bargains". __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

12 October 2011, 01:13 PM	#2
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Buyer mostly. I know what I'm looking for before I leave the house. Not that I can't get distracted in a hardware store however. __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

12 October 2011, 01:17 PM	#3
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Some tips I've picked up: The better you're dressed, the better the service. Find a salesperson that can correctly guess your size. The listed prices are not set in stone; especially for clearance items. Best time for good sales (and stock up for next year!): August, when the fall collections hit the shelves and February when the Spring collections hit. Otherwise, there is probably a good reason it's on sale. Before purchasing an off the rack suit at a store with "Mart," "Emporium," "Barn," or "O-Rama" in its name: stop... turn around.. leave. The later in the day you shop for shoes, the more swollen your feet may be... If it's not underwear or socks, try it on. "I'll think about it" are the four most useful words in a man's shopping vocabulary. If your shopping bag is better quality than your briefcase, you probably just paid way too much. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

12 October 2011, 01:26 PM	#5
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'm a buyer. Unless were talking watches then it's shopper written all over my face. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

12 October 2011, 01:26 PM	#6
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	I'm the designated "Chaperone" while my wife is shopping. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

12 October 2011, 01:33 PM	#7
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	I am a professional window shopper. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 October 2011, 01:37 PM	#8
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I voted for shopper but I'm pretty much both, it just depends on the situation. I know what I want when I get in a store for clothes but if I'm touring in the jewelry stores I can be quite a shopper. The problem is that I wear plain clothes and nowadays they sell very flashy shirts and pants so I have to shop to find something boring to wear! Hehe! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

12 October 2011, 02:00 PM	#9
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,306	^totally agree. When i know what i want ill just go buy it. Sometimes i like to go to the local shops and shop around. haha

12 October 2011, 02:08 PM	#10
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I like shopping for watches, especially Rolex watches. I like shopping for anything on the internet. I will shop for anything anywhere if I need or want it bad enough. Mainly, I know the stores I frequent very well and when I hit the door, I know where to go to get what I need and I get out ASAP. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 October 2011, 05:15 PM	#11
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I voted for my wife the shopper. __________________ E

12 October 2011, 07:14 PM	#12
buffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sweden Watch: 1680 Posts: 188	Well I would say I a shopper. But the last things I have bought I found in the store and then went home and ordered it online. My two last pair of shoes I ordered from England and saved 200$ on a pair of Crocket and Jones and 90$ on a par Hunter wellingtons. (Both are English brands).

12 October 2011, 10:44 PM	#13
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I love the quest for the unusual, vintage, and hard to find... so it pretty much has to be done via internet. Researching, comparing, and finding an item is just as much fun as buying it and taking it home. So I guess that makes me a shopper? Though at first read I wouldn't have thought so - I dislike the mall, and I'd be the last person to be seen roaming around there with my arms full of shopping bags.

12 October 2011, 11:22 PM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Shopper and buyer. Nothing wrong with looking, and it's always great to get something special every once in awhile. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 October 2011, 11:39 PM	#15
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	I used to be a buyer, but over the years my wife has slowly conditioned me and now we are a very effective shopping machine. It's a lot of fun to go out with our son and spend the day moving from one shopping area to the next and checking out all the sales. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

13 October 2011, 12:28 AM	#16
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I don't really like to stop, I just get what I need and leave. but that being said I like a walk thought the mall when it is cold outside.

13 October 2011, 12:44 AM	#17
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I guess I'm both. When I go by myself, I know exactly what I want and I know where to find it. I never do this for articles of clothing though. On the other hand, sometimes I just want to get out of the house and I'll tag along with my wife when she goes shopping at the mall. This is when I'll occasionally venture into the men's clothing dept. because my wife can offer a second opinion.

13 October 2011, 12:54 AM	#18
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	I shop the internet, buy on the net. The wifey comes with locally for the 'buy' but insists on meandering/looking/shopping __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

13 October 2011, 01:03 AM	#19
mboverst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Dallas Posts: 1,683	I'm always in and out in 5 minutes top. I'm a man on a mission when I have to get something. If it's anything besides clothing, then I usually just order it off the net.

13 October 2011, 01:18 AM	#20
skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	I shop for watches, cars, motorcycles, boats and airplanes, anything else I leave up to my wife.

13 October 2011, 02:24 AM	#22
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	I love to shop. I get it from my parents as my dad too loves to shop. When the weathers crappy what better way to spend a day. I hate sitting on a couch watching tv during the day and shopping at least gets you out and moving. I do not like to shop during the Xmas season at all. It's when all the noob shoppers come out.

13 October 2011, 02:29 AM	#23
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	I buy my briefs and leave. Buyer? Shopper? __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

13 October 2011, 08:44 AM	#24
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Good answers, folks. Many years ago, I wanted something from Sharper Image so my wife and I drove to the Houst Galleria. I parked in the back parking lot as close to it as I could. We were in and out in 5 minutes. She was flabbergasted and not in a good way! These days, we are good for hours. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

13 October 2011, 09:46 AM	#25
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	In and out in 60 seconds. __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

13 October 2011, 09:57 AM	#27
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I can't stand retail stores, unless it is a Barnes and Noble ... those I love). Amazon for me. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

13 October 2011, 12:19 PM	#29
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	It depends. I like to shop with my bride when we're travelling but I'm really out of my element at the local mall. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

13 October 2011, 12:38 PM	#30
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I am a shopper!!! Sell me your 18K President for 2$! I will sell it back to you for 4$. Really! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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