and flabbergasted.
and somewhat angry.
I go to my first ever 'advance' treatment facial (they use a machine-operated metal-node rather than their hands)
and saw absolutely no effects on my face- lets face it, fine lines? saggy cheek? double chin?? Screw the creams and facials- go for what REALLY works- surgery, botox, filler- I'm sure you've all heard of 'em- cost-effective and a sure guarantee for results. But I've digressed.
I was at this clinic and walked out feeling alright- it wasn't fantastic but it wasn't bad either UNTIL you get the consultant.
No she didn't really push on the sales.
she wasn't very enthusiastic either.
She asked if i was interested in buying a facial package (5 or 10 sessions)
I wasn't. Facials and me - in a clinic= NO. I'd prefer it in the comforts of my home.
BUT I do venture out, every now and then when there's a good deal out.
So instead of just facials- I said I'd like to give IPL a try. (I did- really)
She goes on to say that she charges $25 for a trial BUT that, thats the student rate BUT that she would be willing to accommodate me with that rate.
She then says that she'd give me 10 sessions for $250.
WOW.
That was bloody fantastic!.
'Great- book me in for a trial!'
She stops.
She looks at me and says 'no'. NO trial. I pay $250 upfront for my 10 sessions.
Thats where I'm flabbergasted.
Then WHY did you tell me it was $25 for a TRIAL?
'Wait a sec, so you're asking me to sign up for 10 sessions without giving me a trial first? What happens if I get some sort of allergic reaction? (far-fetched) What if I don't like your therapist? What if I don't like the 'vibe' of your clinic?'
I sure as hell ain't gonna continue my TEN sessions if I didn't feel comfortable. (can you imagine? It'd be like knocking on hell's door TEN friggin' times!)
She looks blankly at me and tells me AGAIN, $250 for 10 sessions of IPL is very cheap already. (as if I should get it- that i was asking too much when asking for a trial first)
OK.
I stare back.
OK.
So because $250 is not worth anything to YOU, you think I would and SHOULD just drop $250 just like that without having gone through a trial.
YOU who don't give a damn if I'd come back again once I've paid.
I'm angry I sat through those words- the implication of those words- "its already $250 for 10 f'ing sessions- so cheap already, so you can just pay up". As if the $250 meant nothing.
What if I don't like the treatment? the therapist? Its as if to say- its only $250, pay up and SUCK IT UP ALREADY!
What could you possibly expect from something that's so cheap?
She stares at me still- blankly and uninterested in whatever I had to say. She knew I wasn't caving. There was a roomful of girls outside who was just waiting to be 'beautiful'.
Oh well.
Thank you for your time-I said- Could I get your name card so that I may consider, I asked.
Sure. She leads me out, searches for a card and hands me one.
'And you are-' my eyes hovers over the card.
Nothing.
'oh'.
She grabs the card back and scribbles her name.
I smiled.
Thanks b!#$!%
Now get me the fuck outta here.
