Comments on: Excuse Me, Sir! May I Ask You a Question?

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:13:18 +0000

I just got back from the mall and encountered a Dead Sea kiosk. Did a search on google and found this site.

Yep, I was lured in by a beautiful woman at a kiosk. She ended up telling me she was from Israel and just out of the air force. She complimented me lots and demonstrated her product on me. Lots of pressure to buy but I told her no. I’ve gone to strip clubs and am use to telling beautiful women soliciting lap dances no.

The next kiosk down I met an old friend who was selling jewelry. I told him what had happened and he said there was another Dead Sea kiosk a bit further down. Sure enough he was between Dead Sea kiosks. He was impressed I had gotten out there without buy anything. He sales approach was more laid back and he said he doesn’t approach people unless they stop and start looking at his jewelry.

The things is I really liked the product they were selling, although there is no way I’m going to spend the $100 she wanted for it. I’m sure I can find similar products online for a lot cheaper. Someone mentioned Wal-Mart. I may look there.

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:48:15 +0000

During the holiday season, I’ve seen a lot of what Dizzy mentioned. The guy who would man the helicopter kiosk, all he would do at my mall is stand around and test his helicopter toy to passing shoppers, normally shooting it up toward the second floor. It got annoying after a while. I’ve also seen the kiosks with the game consoles featuring 100 or so different games.

By: Dizzy

Dizzy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:52:15 +0000

My main issue is with those who play with their wares in a mall – I found that frequently at the West Edmonton Mall.

1: Person # 1 would operate a remote control car or helicopter. In the mall, sometimes in oncoming traffic. I once saw a salesperson chew out someone in a motorized scooter or wheelchair for almost running over his toy, even though it was the saleperson’s fault

2: Person # 2 would use some stupid soccer ball on a rope. Lots of clearance but just once it could snap off or….

3: Person # 3, hawking some cheap NES ripoffs, too busy to play his games for his customers.

I’ve seen this mostly around Christmas.

By: Mr.D

Mr.D — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:08:34 +0000

@C, OK I think the comment system on the site just messed up. I never said what was posted in the comment you replied to.

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:58:02 +0000

I was at Monroeville Mall last night and I happened to walk by one of their kiosks. Not surprisingly, a woman comes up to me and asks me if I’ve heard of Dead Sea products, and I told her that I have and that I can get that same stuff she’s selling me for three quarters the price at Walmart, and she quickly told me that I can’t find their products in any other store, then I explained to her that the stuff in the other stores don’t necessarily contain Dead Sea salt but that they still have salt in them and it works just the same. Anyway, that shut her up and I was on my way.

By: C

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:51:18 +0000

@Mr. D,

As I said in a previous post, bring the merchandise back and insist they do a return, if they don’t threaten to call mall management and security, I’ve heard that usually does it, but also be sure to make a fuss and stand your ground with these people. If you paid by CC do a chargeback.

By: S

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:25:32 +0000

@Jeff,

I’d like to go to the mall with you someday!!!!! You sound like a lot of fun!!!!

By: S

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:21:27 +0000

The Dead Sea thing is so annoying. I usually ignore them and keep walking but once, I was sucked in by cute salesguy and his “come hither” look. I feel. Within no time, I had spent over $100, but of course he threw in a “gift” for me. Long story short….he also threw in his phone number and I ended up getting to know him a bit. Total scam going on. They are taught exactly what to say and when to say it. They will pick you apart….compliment you and critisize you at the same time. They will talk of spoiling you. They will offer you ’special deals” and free gifts. It’s all BS. They rape people and then they make fun of you and call you a sucker in Hebrew. And yes, they are all from Israel and 90% of them are illegal. What really stinks is that I love the products….it’s the sales pitch that turns you off. I like the prank idea from above. I’ve thought of a few myself just to waste their time. Time is money and they hate when they try to sell someone and the person ends up walking away. Remember that next time you’re bombarded by one. If you’re strong….and I mean really strong (they are VERY persuasive) let them try to sell you for a while and then walk away.

By: Mr. D

Mr. D — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:40:14 +0000

I fell for the charms of 2 young beautiful charming Israeli women. When they introduced themselves I kissed their hands. I left less $400.00. Help me!!

By: C

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:11:34 +0000

And another thing as I’m sure many here already know about the dead sea kiosks – they will try to demolish your self esteem (which they quite good at) by picking at or finding ‘faults’ with your appearance. The guy who got me in Honolulu said I was beautiful but I wear too much makeup. Funny, other guys told/tell me I look like a model – but then they weren’t trying to get money from me.

But these people will say and do anything to make a sale. Guaranteed they would find made up faults with even the most flawlessly gorgeous woman to sell their crap. These people are lowlives who have never since got and never will get another penny from me.