Want the real deal at FS?

[nighthawk26]

Thanks, that's the one I was thinking about, 42PC1D - I'll see if I can haggle and get the price down - in another thread someone got that plasma for less than $1400 plus tax.

If it's the one with the piano finish, they are lying, or exagerating something. Open box, missing something, whatever. That would be pretty much cost so I'm strongly doubting it. That or they failed to mention the warranty, $800 in cables and the $2000 suround the bought with it. Alone, I would be SHOCKED to see that TV at that price. The LG entry level plasma is $1699.99 now. Lemme know how you make out.

[doctorgonzo]

If it's the one with the piano finish, they are lying, or exagerating something. Open box, missing something, whatever. That would be pretty much cost so I'm strongly doubting it. That or they failed to mention the warranty, $800 in cables and the $2000 suround the bought with it. Alone, I would be SHOCKED to see that TV at that price. The LG entry level plasma is $1699.99 now. Lemme know how you make out.

Well, here's the post:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...9&postcount=74

But apparently there was a sale at the time for the price of 1499.99 so the guy managed to get it for 1319.99+tax. (some wrangling with PM, etc)

[crimsona]

Do you earn commission off staff purchases?

[jacker]

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I use to work for Bell as a CSR, and I remember certain employees adding a star or something similar to a person's name ( I wasn't there very long, so I forget what it was exactly) to indicate a difficult customer. Does FS do anything similar?

Hahaha I wish we could do that at FS... I already know of a few customers I'd love to classify as difficult.

[nighthawk26]

Do you earn commission off staff purchases?

nope, not a dime

[nighthawk26]

Well, here's the post:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...9&postcount=74

But apparently there was a sale at the time for the price of 1499.99 so the guy managed to get it for 1319.99+tax. (some wrangling with PM, etc)

Then he worked someone over pretty good and caught someone with their pants down. People at customer service try all the time with CSR's and the odd time one will slip through. I'm guessing they thought it was the lower model and PM that. Who knows. All the power to him, I'm just saying don't hold you're breath and the $1999.99 sale ends on Thursday. For $2299 you can get it with the surround. Of course, check around to make sure you can't find it lower.

[Rosico]

Interesting thread!

I'm wondering what the compensation is for store managers?

Also, as a full timer, what type of other benefits do you receive (vacation, health/dental, other neat things besides staff discount).

[nighthawk26]

Interesting thread!

I'm wondering what the compensation is for store managers?

Also, as a full timer, what type of other benefits do you receive (vacation, health/dental, other neat things besides staff discount).

Store managers earn a base salary then can earn upwards of 60% of that in bonuses. The bonus structure will change from quarter to quarter depending how the company shifts focus. Examples are however, customer loyalty surveys, sales, gross margin, etc, etc.

Benefits are fantastic. Full benefits with Sunlife. They are on a flex credit system to you can allocate as you see fit, or take cash back for what you don't need/want. This includes both dental and health for you and your family. Vacation is standard, it's a percentage of your earnings whatever they may be as it's commission obviously. We even get paid for sick days. That pay is the average of the last 3 months worked. there really is no limit as long as it's not completely out of line and rediculous.

We also have the chance to be in the "circle of excellence". This is a program that rewards the top 10% of associates in the company. IT is ranked by sales, gross margin, accessory sales, psp, open box and clearance sales, and your return percentage. It's set up to reward OVERALL best salespeople So if you just push boxes out the door and don't try to help the best you can to find what the custoemr needs they return it and it will negatively affect you on this ranking system. If you are in the top 10% for the year there is a trip. last year was to Lake Louise, this year is to South Beach Miami. So there are about 200 or so associates from across the country for 4 days, and there is approx $300,000 in prizes given out. There are some other perks involved there too, as you can obviously bring a guest. Holiday pay is also EXTREAMLY fair. It's not unheard of to make $5000 on boxing day alone after you figure commission and pay for being there. That week of boxing week can be worth over $8000 to more than a few people. It's a good job.. believe me.

[sparrow_69]

Hey nighthawk26

Not sure if you are still keeping up with this thread, but if you are, I have a another question for you. I have had a FS card for a few years now. I recently learned from a buddy of mine that FS changed banks and he received a new card (about 2 weeks ago). I personally have not used my card in about 4months, and never heard anything about this bank change. I'm thankful he told me about the change, since i was looking to make a purchase with the card in the near future. I called the FS CC phone number and spoke to a csr, which confirmed the bank change. She also informed me that my current card was no longer valid, even though the account was still open. The csr told me there was no reason to keep the account open (since cc was cancelled), but that it would stay open if I didn't request closing it.

I'm very surprised that FS did this as it causes us cc holders to have to cancel the old account, and apply for their new cc if we so desire (affecting our credit for the cancellation and applying for the new card). Now I don't know if you would know any of the specifics towards this, but it seems like a lousy move by fs. Have you heard anyone else complain about this, or someone try to purchase something on their card, just to find out the card was cancelled and have to apply for a new one?

I'm assuming that my situation only applies to people who don't have any balances or financing on their card, since my friend just received a new card in the mail (he was financing a purchase)

[crimsona]

Hey nighthawk26

Not sure if you are still keeping up with this thread, but if you are, I have a another question for you. I have had a FS card for a few years now. I recently learned from a buddy of mine that FS changed banks and he received a new card (about 2 weeks ago). I personally have not used my card in about 4months, and never heard anything about this bank change. I'm thankful he told me about the change, since i was looking to make a purchase with the card in the near future. I called the FS CC phone number and spoke to a csr, which confirmed the bank change. She also informed me that my current card was no longer valid, even though the account was still open. The csr told me there was no reason to keep the account open (since cc was cancelled), but that it would stay open if I didn't request closing it.

I'm very surprised that FS did this as it causes us cc holders to have to cancel the old account, and apply for their new cc if we so desire (affecting our credit for the cancellation and applying for the new card). Now I don't know if you would know any of the specifics towards this, but it seems like a lousy move by fs. Have you heard anyone else complain about this, or someone try to purchase something on their card, just to find out the card was cancelled and have to apply for a new one?

I'm assuming that my situation only applies to people who don't have any balances or financing on their card, since my friend just received a new card in the mail (he was financing a purchase)

Saw one guy try to purchase with the old card, rejected. There's absolutely nothing you can do about it. FS/BBY terminated their contract with Wells Fargo and went with HSBC instead. Everybody had to reapply for a new card, including FS employees. Anybody that says they didn't is mistaken, as HSBC specifically refused to transfer over all WF accounts as part of the migration process.

Annoying? Yes. But that's why there are credit card coupons floating around

[m4gician]

would you be willing to sell me merchandise using cost + 10 or so? Reducing and item and using I think it was reason 6 or reason 8? Because a lot of accessories are over inflated and having worked there myself, I want to be able to purchase some accessories for my ipod, and camera.

[m4gician]

Also, if I were to compensate you, would you be willing to pick up some car audio merchandise i.e. rockford fosgate which I believe you get around 50% - 75% off retail?

[nighthawk26]

sorry for the delay, but no I would not be willing to do that. You worked there and you know our pricing is cost plus 10. And the deals on the car audio stuff are tracked through the vendor, they are not done through the store at all. Not willing to loose my job to make a few bucks. Would cost me a hell of a lot more in the long run, thats for sure. There is a freinds and family sale Sunday though.. more than happy to help you out there!

[samcsamdo]

Does FS have a drug testing policy?If so,would testing positive for something as benign as marijuana be cause for dismissal? I know more than a few chatty *******s who are excellent sales ppl.