When I go out shopping for something that involves high pressure salesmen, I utilize a trick that keeps them guessing and gets them off my back. Since I've been doing this kind of shopping alone for a while and since prior to that I was involved with someone who bought whatever whenever simply because she needed it, I knew I needed to adopt a trick that would protect my financial interest. I tell them that before I notify them of my decision I require and invite the input of my business partner. Little known to them, my business partner is my beagle.
When more than one person shares a decision, sometimes sellers disprove. I know when I take surveys, I used to get disqualified if they were things I passed on to other people, but now that I do what I want, I always get through that selection criterion. However, sellers don't want to run the risk of a return, so they often don't pressure me once they realize I lack final say on the matter.
If you really do have a person you can use, it works fine as well. My father currently seeks a new personal watercraft (PWC) to replace his 2-stroke seadoos, and so I volunteered to go to the dealership on a recon assignment. Since I am not actually in the market, there's really nothing they can say to me to convince me to buy something on their showroom floor, and so I'm not going to impulse buy a PWC that isn't what I want. I don't want one at all. So, I can ask all the questions, confer with my business partner (my father) if need be, and all without any pressure. Those poor salesmen have no idea ;).
My business partner has never given me bad advice. Now I know another reason why dogs are man's best friend.
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