Tailor Archive
Thread: A Question for any Veteran tailors with shop displays...
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bsenff
Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:49 am
#1
Okay, here goes.
My partner and I (Both M. Tailors) have within the last month or so set up our shop outside of theed in a large house. We decorated the entire thing, top to bottom, with at least one of every item tailors could make. This was great, everybody loved it, customers came all the time just to browse, everyone was happy.
Recently, however, several tailors from nearby seem to have been sending people to our shop to look at clothing, and then return to them for orders. What's more, one went so far as to set up shop less than 25m from us, and actually stood in our shop selling items to customers IN FRONT OF US.
My question is...
Have any of you had this problem before, and if so... what did you do to fix it? I realize that there isnt really much I can do other than asking them nicely, but any other tailors found overtly using my displays like that has been banned and any others WILL be banned.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Korrack
Tue Sep 14, 2004 7:19 am
#2
I have a similar setup. The only thing you can do is ban the guy from your structure. If you wanted to go further you could ban his customers as you see them come browse your shop and leave to buy from him.
Selling inside someone else's shop is just stupid. It takes some mighty big brass ones to do that in front of a shop owner. I'd say there's not much you can do except ban him, and try and outsell him. Beat his prices, talk to his customers, whatever it takes. Either that or move your shop. It all depends how far you want to go. This other tailor obviously has no couth.
NJ62
Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:46 am
#3
It's annoying and obnoxious. One option is to put up signs or have your vendors bark something to the effect of "Like our dislays? Support our crafters and don't buy from competitors." This appeals to the customers, who really have all the control in the situation. It might make them realize that even IF you're more expensive, it's worth it becuase you took the time and money to set up a unique shopping experience.
Message Edited by NJ62 on 09-14-2004 08:47 AM
bsenff
Tue Sep 14, 2004 9:53 am
#4
Korrack wrote:
I have a similar setup. The only thing you can do is ban the guy from your structure. If you wanted to go further you could ban his customers as you see them come browse your shop and leave to buy from him.
Selling inside someone else's shop is just stupid. It takes some mighty big brass ones to do that in front of a shop owner. I'd say there's not much you can do except ban him, and try and outsell him. Beat his prices, talk to his customers, whatever it takes. Either that or move your shop. It all depends how far you want to go. This other tailor obviously has no couth.
The funny thing about this is... I do beat his prices... and mine are clearly listed, too... And the customer was a guildie of my partner, so... It's like triply wrong.
Syzygy-Gorath
Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:19 am
#5
bsenff wrote:
Korrack wrote:
I have a similar setup. The only thing you can do is ban the guy from your structure. If you wanted to go further you could ban his customers as you see them come browse your shop and leave to buy from him.
Selling inside someone else's shop is just stupid. It takes some mighty big brass ones to do that in front of a shop owner. I'd say there's not much you can do except ban him, and try and outsell him. Beat his prices, talk to his customers, whatever it takes. Either that or move your shop. It all depends how far you want to go. This other tailor obviously has no couth.
The funny thing about this is... I do beat his prices... and mine are clearly listed, too... And the customer was a guildie of my partner, so... It's like triply wrong.
Personally, I'd ban any tailor and customer I found doing this…but I'm an evil b'stard. 
NJ62
Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:35 am
#6
Syzygy-Gorath wrote:
bsenff wrote:
Korrack wrote:I have a similar setup. The only thing you can do is ban the guy from your structure. If you wanted to go further you could ban his customers as you see them come browse your shop and leave to buy from him.Selling inside someone else's shop is just stupid. It takes some mighty big brass ones to do that in front of a shop owner. I'd say there's not much you can do except ban him, and try and outsell him. Beat his prices, talk to his customers, whatever it takes. Either that or move your shop. It all depends how far you want to go. This other tailor obviously has no couth.The funny thing about this is... I do beat his prices... and mine are clearly listed, too... And the customer was a guildie of my partner, so... It's like triply wrong.
Personally, I'd ban any tailor and customer I found doing this…but I'm an evil b'stard.
Oh yeah, I'd do that too. I meant to do the signs/barking for FUTURE customers. These smacktards totally deserve a big fat ban.
Korrack
Tue Sep 14, 2004 10:54 am
#7
NJ62 wrote:
Oh yeah, I'd do that too. I meant to do the signs/barking for FUTURE customers. These smacktards totally deserve a big fat ban.
Ruthless! Smacktards!? LOL, haven't heard that expression since I played Battlefield 1942 
Oh and yes, a good banning will do, and what n'Jessi suggested. Adbarking, signs,use the lines of your house name. Whatever it takes.
...smacktards.../chuckletoself
bsenff
Tue Sep 14, 2004 11:44 am
#8
Well...thanks for your help, guys! 
Now...
Time for some vigilante justice!
*grabs a pair of hawtpants, storms out*
aimee
Tue Sep 14, 2004 2:07 pm
#9
lol that is quite ridiculous, some ppl will do anything for a buck. but dont' sweat it too much. i'm sure you will develop a loyal customer base the longer you are in business. most people will browse around a bit to other tailors but will come back to you based on your service. just pamperyour customers and treatthem right. that's your best revenge
Myla
Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:59 pm
#10
I had a similar problem, in that I have a nice display set up and recently I've gotten many tells from my loyal customers saying "hey, so and do has all your outfits on display in their shop" I go there and sure noughI see my stuff there. I do realize that i don;t own any fashion ideas in SWG and that I, myself got alot of my ideas from other people (customers, tailor friends on other dervers etc). My goal for the longest time has been to have a unique shop, somewhere that offered uncommon outfits.. I think people are bored witht he clothes in SWG and their very open and wanting to see something new and inventive and i give them that. I cal also tell when i look at others copied displays (sometimes even down to the decorations) I have confidence and know mine are better and am somewhat flattered and I dont feel that it is taking away from my business because i feel i offer a better product and better personal service that peopel will come to me no matter what. I would however be mad if they were using my shop to do their business, thats totally out of line if you want to copy me fine but do it in your own shop.
I was also thinking if adding signs and barking like.. You saw it here first! or trend settign fashions, you saw them here 1st.
Myla
Drazic
Tue Sep 21, 2004 11:47 am
#11
Great Ideas for dealing with crap like that. I personally have never encountered that, though it probably happens and I just wasn't there to see it.
I use a medium tat house as a shop and display area. There is another tailor in my city, who as far as I know, has all their vendors set up in the very cluttered mall. Since my shop is across the main square from the mall, and we are both listed on the map, I can guess that they get some ppl who have browsed my displays. But, my prices beat them mostly, even on the BE stuff (and we both have BE hubbies).
I also rotate out my displays from time to time, putting the shop items on the vendor and making new things in different colors. Also, one wall that is seen as you walk was a display I changed by the month - seasonal, you know.... hmmm, time to dig out the orange and black again (long live the pumpkin king headwrap!)
I use a medium tat house as a shop and display area. There is another tailor in my city, who as far as I know, has all their vendors set up in the very cluttered mall. Since my shop is across the main square from the mall, and we are both listed on the map, I can guess that they get some ppl who have browsed my displays. But, my prices beat them mostly, even on the BE stuff (and we both have BE hubbies).
I also rotate out my displays from time to time, putting the shop items on the vendor and making new things in different colors. Also, one wall that is seen as you walk was a display I changed by the month - seasonal, you know.... hmmm, time to dig out the orange and black again (long live the pumpkin king headwrap!)
madysonhope
Tue Sep 21, 2004 9:25 pm
#12
when i first became M Tailor, i had a few good friends who were also, and honestly, i wouldn't even go into their shops with my title up, let alone try to steal there business.... thats just messed up IMHO....
my opinion, as same of many, BAN!!! Best feature installed in game!!
Madison
CaraAnam
Wed Sep 22, 2004 5:14 am
#13
Hahah i have never even thought to create a shop with all the outfits and items on display
I send people to a website where they can see the colours i am able to make clothes in .......which i find to the bigest problem in game...yes the non matchin colours ...ya all know what i am referring to here.....
But that is still rather crappy of people to do sending people to see your hard work....this just proves my point that people suck!
sending people to see your hard work....this just proves my point that people suck!
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