Florist - Is this normal practice??
krustylouise
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Hi you lovely lot,
Well I have been communicating with a number of florists to get quotes for our flowers. These have ranged from £260 to £311. One of the florists asked me to forward her how much the lowest quote was, so I did. She is now requesting proof of this, like I am some kind of liar!
I have never known anyone speak to their customers like this, let alone customers who had intention of spending £300ish in their shop....
Well I have been communicating with a number of florists to get quotes for our flowers. These have ranged from £260 to £311. One of the florists asked me to forward her how much the lowest quote was, so I did. She is now requesting proof of this, like I am some kind of liar!
I have never known anyone speak to their customers like this, let alone customers who had intention of spending £300ish in their shop....
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If you are happy with her service and general manner then maybe just try to ignore it?
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PAD 2023 Debt total as of Dec 2022 £18,988.63
Halifax CC £0/£3624.11
Halifax loan £4030.09/£10,695.60 paid 37%
Car finance £4129.20/£12,387.60 paid 33%
Next £0/£440.61
#22 - 1p savings challenge 2023 £55.65/£667.95
Saving for Christmas - £1 a day savings challenge 2023 £50/£1000
PAD 2023 Debt total as of Dec 2022 £18,988.63
Halifax CC £0/£3624.11
Halifax loan £4030.09/£10,695.60 paid 37%
Car finance £4129.20/£12,387.60 paid 33%
Next £0/£440.61
#22 - 1p savings challenge 2023 £55.65/£667.95
Saving for Christmas - £1 a day savings challenge 2023 £50/£1000
The way I figure, you're going to be having meetings with her as well as seeing her on your wedding day, would you want to see her on your wedding day? I know some people wouldn't say it's important but for me it is, it's not like you are going into a shop buying something & then leaving.
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#22 - 1p savings challenge 2023 £55.65/£667.95
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Just because she has asked to see the lowest quote does not mean she does not believe you.
I look at it as good business practice and one which many operate.
At least she sounds as if she is prepared to lower her price.
PAD 2023 Debt total as of Dec 2022 £18,988.63
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Next £0/£440.61
#22 - 1p savings challenge 2023 £55.65/£667.95
Saving for Christmas - £1 a day savings challenge 2023 £50/£1000