Just three easy payments...

Let me know if you also think this is odd...

I was shopping at the Men's Wearhouse in search of a new shirt. I found one I liked but soon noticed that it was excessively long. So, I flagged down one of the associates who looked like Al Pacino and approached sales like Kevin Trudeau.

Me - "So, I was looking for a shirt and found this one, but it seems a little long. It doesn't say it's a tall or anything. Do you happen to have shirts in the same size, just shorter?"

Al Trudeau - "No. Some come like that so we can tailor them down for a custom fit."

Me - "So, how much does it cost to tailor it down for a 'custom fit?'"

Al Trudeau - "Just a one-time payment of $20."

Me - "OK? So I pay you $20 and you will tailor whatever shirts I buy here?"

Al Trudeau - "No. We'll tailor that shirt for a one-time payment of $20."


I ultimately decided to pass on both the shirt and the tailoring. But on the way home, I kept trying to wrap my brain around the "one-time payment" line until I got a bloody nose. I understand the line if it is a one-time fee for multiple tailoring jobs, but I don't get it if it covers only one shirt. In which case, a one-time payment is the only appropriate option.

Are you aware of any installment plans for tailoring? Like, "Sure we'll hem your pants for just three easy payments of $19.99"?? In which case, the Men's Wearhouse is giving us a bargain.

"Wait! I only have to pay ONCE???!!!!"

Anyone else encounter bizarre sales tactics?


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