Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Spending Money Day 7
On the way to Hermès, Sang Yu asked Liu Yue what bag she wanted to buy.
Liu Yue did some research, but not much. She searched for "Hermès Commuter," and the recommendations came back mostly like Evelyn, HerbG, Vegetable Basket, and Garden—what netizens jokingly call the "Four Treasures of the Poor."
After reading it, Sang Yu had a clear idea in his mind.
"Then you should be able to buy them." She said, "These bags are entry-level bags, but they will probably need to be stocked. The Shenzhen horse farm is too expensive."
What does horse farm mean?
Does Liu Yue understand it literally as the circle of customers who buy Hermès?
"Almost." Sang Yu nodded. "Hermès is not only a bag, but also a stepping stone to social circles, and it can also be used as a financial product."
At this point, Sang Yu introduced her to the Hermès recycling market and related information about second-hand luxury goods.
Hermès second-hand luxury goods are generally well-maintained, and some bags are brand new and unused. If Liu Yue wants to buy a more advanced bag and is not too obsessed with the counter, she can consider a second-hand luxury product with a high cost performance.
Liu Yue thought that she didn't mind second-hand items, but since she was spending the system's money, there was no need to be so frugal. It would be more reassuring to buy it in the counter.
If she was spending her own money... then she wouldn't even consider buying Hermès. It's not like she can't carry a bag that costs just a few dozen yuan on Taobao.
Therefore, Liu Yue did not continue the topic of second-hand luxury. She was more concerned about what she could buy with the matching goods.
Sang Yu thought for a moment and said, "That depends on what color you want and what the salesperson wants to sell to customers recently. If I can help her achieve her sales goals, I'll get twice the result with half the effort."
Sang Yu continued to talk a lot, and Liu Yue felt dizzy.
"I really should have brought you here." She rubbed her temples. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have known there were so many tricks involved in just buying a bag."
As they were talking, the two of them walked to Hermes.
Maybe Liu Yue was lucky today. She had just said she wanted the glacier white Herbag, and she saw it on the display cabinet as soon as she entered the store.
I have to say that this bag looks better in real life than in the online pictures, and the color combination looks very gentle.
Seeing her eyes shining, the SA closest to her came over to greet her immediately, and quickly determined who was the customer who would pay the bill from the different states of Liu Yue and Sang Yu.
"Good morning, ma'am."
The salesperson who received her looked very familiar. Liu Yue greeted her and the salesperson confirmed from the conversation that this was her first time at Hermès and she had no previous purchase record.
Since the bags are already on display, there's no reason not to let customers try them on. After trying them on, Liu Yue's love for them skyrocketed.
She had previously felt that Herbag's designs were a bit preppy, but not too student-like, which was very suitable for her transitional state as a recent graduate.
"This bag is quite spacious." Liu Yue looked at its structure. "It has pockets inside and outside."
Sang Yu: "The size 31 is perfect for your height, and it can hold a 13-inch laptop."
Very good, Liu Yue has one more reason to buy it.
However, Sang Yu also pointed out its shortcomings - some people find the buttons of Herbag difficult to button, and this bag is very heavy. If you put a computer in it, it can become a fitness tool for commuting.
Liu Yue tried the buttons and found that it was indeed the case. Then she picked up the bag...
Not so bad? Perhaps because the textbooks were heavy, which had strengthened her strength, Liu Yue didn't feel them particularly heavy.
"There is a solution," Sang Yu continued. "I saw a Herbag button modification online. Adding a leather latch can solve the problem. If you think it's too heavy, you can replace the metal rod inside with a silk scarf. It depends on whether you can accept it."
Wow, Liu Yue's eyes suddenly changed when she looked at Sang Yu. How come she knew everything?
In response to this, Sang Yu humbly said that she just likes to surf the Internet and big data pushed these things to her.
After Sang Yu's introduction, the advantages and disadvantages of this bag became clear. Although the bag was not perfect, it was really beautiful. After considering it, Liu Yue decided to take it back.
During the shopping process, the salesperson who received Liu Yue was like a transparent person. She just stood there, maintaining a polite smile, and did not actively promote anything throughout the whole process.
However, after Liu Yue expressed her intention to buy it, SA tactfully asked, "Do you have anything else you like?"
Liu Yue understood, this is what it means to match the goods.
She looked at Sang Yu, who already knew she didn't have anything in particular to buy, so she asked, "Do you have any recommendations?"
"The store has recently launched new women's clothing, and customers are welcome to purchase."
Sang Yu probably understood. She whispered to Liu Yue, "She might want a 1:1 ratio."
The official price of this bag is 27,000 yuan. If Liu Yue wants to buy it here, she must be prepared to spend nearly 60,000 yuan.
Liu Yue didn't quite understand and just asked, "Is that normal?"
"It's considered high in this series, but since you're buying it in Shenzhen and it's a super popular color, it's not outrageous. If you think it's not worth it, you can go to the counter in Luohu. There are also Hermès stores in Guangzhou and Hong Kong. The matching ratio may be lower, but they may not have this color."
It would be too troublesome to go somewhere else. She still has a one million spending task today and has no time to wander around.
Since buying in Shenzhen was within a reasonable range and SA didn't deliberately try to trick her, Liu Yue nodded in agreement and went with him to look at women's clothing.
On the recommendation of SA, Liu Yue tried a solid-color cashmere cardigan, which was quite comfortable to wear.
Looking at the price again, 23600...a little lower than Sang Yu estimated.
When buying clothes, Liu Yue also asked SA if there were any Evelyn minis in the store, as she wanted to buy one.
"I want the Holy Grail blue one." Liu Yue said.
Sang Yu and Liu Yue said that she had good taste and chose a popular color, so it was estimated that this model would not be available without a matching pair.
Sure enough, after SA checked the inventory and came over with the boxes, she recommended that Liu Yue buy a few scarves.
Liu Yue was about to agree, but Sang Yu said, "Show us the actual color first and let my friend try it on."
Liu Yue didn't think much about it at the time, until SA opened the box and revealed the bag inside, she was instantly speechless.
This is indeed Evelyn Mini, but what she wanted was Holy Grail Blue, and SA gave her Northern Blue.
No wonder Sang Yu asked to see the bag first, this is actually possible?!
Although both are blue, there's a big difference between them. And Northern Blue is very bright. On the way here, Liu Yue heard Sang Yu say that while the official price of each color is the same, the bright colors often have a lower stock ratio, or can even be purchased for free.
...Although Northern Blue is indeed not that bright, it is completely different from the Holy Grail Blue she wants!
"Actually, this bag complements your skin tone."
The salesperson, who had been quiet until then, now started selling furiously. She said the Northern Blue color was more visually appealing, would highlight the wearer's personality, was perfect for summer, and was a bag that looked better the more you looked at it...
To be honest, Beifang Blue is indeed not ugly. If Liu Yue were allowed to choose for herself, she might really consider it.
But this SA knew exactly what she wanted, but still tried to force something else on her, which made Liu Yue very unhappy.
"I don't want this one," Liu Yue said clearly. "I want the Holy Grail Blue. Do you have any in stock?"
Liu Yue thought that she couldn't buy Evelyn mini today, but after she finished speaking, SA said that maybe she didn't look carefully just now, and she would look for it again.
She looked at Sang Yu, who shrugged.
Liu Yue asked, "So was that a test of my obedience?"
"It's very likely." Sang Yu said, "Many sales agents will test the customer's bottom line. If you are afraid of not being able to buy a bag in the future if you refuse the sales agent, and choose to give in, then all the ugly bags that the store can't sell will be yours."
She paused and added, "And we still have to buy the necessary accessories."
Liu Yue: ...
It's really eye-opening. I spend tens of thousands of dollars and still get pua. If I leave Hermès, who else will treat customers like monkeys?
After Sa brought the bag for the second time and Liu Yue confirmed that it was the Holy Grail Blue she wanted, she agreed to buy a pair of sneakers priced at 10,250, and Sa went to the checkout to pay for her.
Thanks to Sang Yu, Liu Yue felt that bringing her here today was an absolutely correct decision. If she hadn't argued and pulled her several times, she would have almost bought that pair of particularly ugly sandals.
Although sneakers are a bit expensive, at least they can be worn on a daily basis. The sandals I bought are just accessories and have no use at all.
For two bags, a piece of clothing, and a pair of shoes, Liu Yue paid 79,950 yuan.
Liu Yue had only one thought at this moment: in Shenzhen, the system's million-dollar spending task wasn't difficult at all. If she wanted to buy a few more bags, she could complete the task at Hermès today.
However, Liu Yue is not so obsessed with bags, and there are many places to spend money.
After Liu Yue had paid, a girl hurried into the store.
When she saw herbag31 being packed, she gasped and then quickly asked another SA: "Where is the bag I want?"
"You're a step too late. It's already been bought by another customer."
Although she had guessed the answer, the girl still looked pale when she heard it in person.
She was furious: "I waited three months for this bag, and it's gone just like that. Did you really only get one Glacier White?"
"I'm very sorry, Ms. Zhou, there is indeed only one."
Liu Yue, who got a head start: ...
How could she encounter such a thing? It's so embarrassing.
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