Lady_Loz 0 Posted July 31, 2011 I have had a few, er, troubles the past few days..and would very much like to ask you lovely lot for some opinions, as its left me feeling a bit, deflated about my riding.Went to streetbike the other day, as my boots are knackered and looking for some new ones, and I need leather bottoms as im wearing borrowed ones! while there was having a look at the bikes (as you do) as some guy who worked there was, in my opinion, a total dick. He came up to me and the hubby, asked him what he was looking for, said, "oh were here for the wife today" so he turns, looks at me and i quote " aahhh..... think your in the wrong section sweetie....you need to be over here....." then directs me to the scooters I told him no..i have my licence..and already have a bike. to which I got " aaahhh.. i think you mean your CBT love...not you licence" I told him I did, and he LAUGHED at me! Needless to say I just told hubby we were leaving.Yesterday in 2 stores I was looking at bottoms (leather ones.. ) and asked if they had any womens with knee sliders. just got a stare and a "WHY?" So i said..the same reason other people have them? Im baffled. Left there too. Is it me? Im thinking maybe i shouldnt be let loose in bike stores and shop online. Am i missing a trick here? Sorry for the essay!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted July 31, 2011 just sounds like you have ran in to a couple of 's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macie_UK 0 Posted July 31, 2011 Don't worry about it, you'll always run into - there are some good guys that will take you seriously, but in my other half's experience (x3) there are a lot of places that take the mick out out girlies more than car garages.Just feel smug at their obvious insecurities and learn to chill a bit and take your custom elsewhere Mind you, the upside of being a girlie on a bike is that you will have dozens of regular people tripping over themselves to lend a hand / advice etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted July 31, 2011 as dave said just sounds like you got the wrong salesman the j&s in doncaster have a mix of male and female sales staff which I think is a good thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugeyed 0 Posted July 31, 2011 dont worry ive had it in the past too and im male!seem to think they can talk down to you or make you feel bad , never have understood that, surely they want you to buy something?all the best and just pretend your deaf next time your in a shop it works wonders!Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkember 0 Posted July 31, 2011 @pugeyed wrote:dont worry ive had it in the past too and im male!seem to think they can talk down to you or make you feel bad , never have understood that, surely they want you to buy something?all the best and just pretend your deaf next time your in a shop it works wonders!Mark. One thing you forgot to mention Pug & that is your gay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pugeyed 0 Posted July 31, 2011 you been reading my mail? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted July 31, 2011 Hello, i wouldnt take any notice and i certainly wouldnt shop there again, ile let u into another secret....nobody on here knows this but im a wedgwood specialist part time...ok i know a thing or too about pottery lol, i get judged everytime i go into an antique shop..skinhead coverd in tattoos hes bound to want to steal something lol, until folk give me a chance and speak to me then the dealers soon realise i know my stuff, so ile get to my point, if your treated unfairly and dis respected just because your a lady id say em and i would certainly report them to there head office Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady_Loz 0 Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks guys! Fell better now! Unfort those are the only local stores I know, apart from one in Brierly Hill :/ Will have to start hunting elsewhere now for my bike gear x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firehawk 0 Posted July 31, 2011 My local Yamaha/Triumph dealer is run by a Lady, a very nice one too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lee1 1 Posted July 31, 2011 @Stue11 wrote:Hello, i wouldnt take any notice and i certainly wouldnt shop there again, ile let u into another secret....nobody on here knows this but im a wedgwood specialist part time...ok i know a thing or too about pottery lol, i get judged everytime i go into an antique shop..skinhead coverd in tattoos hes bound to want to steal something lol, until folk give me a chance and speak to me then the dealers soon realise i know my stuff, so ile get to my point, if your treated unfairly and dis respected just because your a lady id say em and i would certainly report them to there head office bloody hell stue you scared the out of me then when I started reading that thought you was going to say your a lady ive got some wedgwood stuff,blue and white pottery but no nothing about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted July 31, 2011 @lee wrote:@Stue11 wrote:Hello, i wouldnt take any notice and i certainly wouldnt shop there again, ile let u into another secret....nobody on here knows this but im a wedgwood specialist part time...ok i know a thing or too about pottery lol, i get judged everytime i go into an antique shop..skinhead coverd in tattoos hes bound to want to steal something lol, until folk give me a chance and speak to me then the dealers soon realise i know my stuff, so ile get to my point, if your treated unfairly and dis respected just because your a lady id say em and i would certainly report them to there head office bloody hell stue you scared the out of me then when I started reading that thought you was going to say your a lady ive got some wedgwood stuff,blue and white pottery but no nothing about it pop a pic on here in pm if you want and ile tell ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trebor4460 0 Posted July 31, 2011 Just treat em with the same respect they treat you with, if they get disrespectful just give it em back, some Neandathols have to learn the hard way, As Stue says, you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardH 0 Posted July 31, 2011 First one just sounds like a right Knob, you must be a very patient person, I would have gone off on one for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweban 0 Posted July 31, 2011 @Davehutch wrote: just sounds like you have ran in to a couple of 's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanditMike 0 Posted July 31, 2011 Once you get your new bike and gear etc, drop back in to see them. Bid them a hearty hello and ask them how much commission they would have made on the sale? While they dumbstruck .. and mention that you'll be letting your fellow biker friends exactly what a pack of disrespectful rs they are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maveric 0 Posted August 1, 2011 @BanditMike wrote:Once you get your new bike and gear etc, drop back in to see them. Bid them a hearty hello and ask them how much commission they would have made on the sale? While they dumbstruck .. and mention that you'll be letting your fellow biker friends exactly what a pack of disrespectful rs they are Why will some always asume things Cheers Maveric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlo 0 Posted August 1, 2011 Try JTS Biker Clothing Its at Coalville bit of a run but they tend to be pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fr499y 0 Posted August 1, 2011 Dont worry, i always have that problem.. Most people look at me thinking im a 16 year old on a Just look on the bright side, if they dont wanna help you, thats one less sale there going to get Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted August 1, 2011 yeah couple of idiots loz its there loss,i get the same shit from time to time but just take my business elsewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady_Loz 0 Posted August 22, 2011 thabks guys, i did indeed take business elsewhere and got what i was after Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bedfordbiker 0 Posted August 22, 2011 ahh I hate being treated like that. I'm glad you went elsewhere though 'cause people with that sort of attitude don't deserve your business! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madsod 0 Posted August 22, 2011 just walk away , and find a shop why people have brain , ebay works for me most of the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
