Mother's who'd have them

Andi · Joined: 25 Jul 2004 Posts: 58

Looking in a bridal shop last weekend. After we had chosen the waistcoats for the groom and other blokey types, We went upstairs for a nose at the bridalwear. My mum picked up a Tiara to have a look at. It was quite a fragile looking peice, very pretty. My mum noticed that there was a peice broken on it and told the assistant (like mums do) I would have just put it back where it came from. The assistant said that it was not broken before mum had handled it (mum is honest as the day is long) My mum was annoyed that she was trying to assist and was getting grief! she told them to "forget it, and forget the waistcoat order" and grabbed me and we left. Although I can see her point, couldn't have been nice to be accused of breaking the item, I really loved those waistcoats and I haven't seen any in other places. It is not a nationwide shop so I can't simply go to another branch. Mum would kill me if I did now anyway?

Rant over!!

titianmac · Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Posts: 159 Location: Derby

That is so the story of my life babe!
Easy for me to say but keep your eyes peeled- we got our waistcoats from a little boutique place and then found them in every magazine going- there aren't actually that many out there!!!
You can always pop back though eh? Just say you're sorry for the confusion but point out that you only mentioned it for fear of that sort of thing happening- often the staff havent had chance to inspect stock between customers so know no different and are happy for someone to blame but any reputable shop will have allowances for accidental damage and expect the odd knock anyway especially on display stock- dont let them scare you off because in the long run they'll realise who you are and be truely grateful for your custom and obvious honesty if you persue it Smile

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sandie · Joined: 26 Oct 2004 Posts: 4

Sorry this is a reply to the second post not the original, but we have been to every menswear shop in town and its true there isn't that many waistcoats and cravats is there. I think it is a case of getting what u can. Did u put a deposit down?

Louise · Joined: 27 Aug 2004 Posts: 131

What were they like?