UPDATE--Bought my dress today...then, found it cheaper online
UPDATE--
Spoke to the owner of the bridal salon yesterday, she said she could NOT discount the dress to meet a price that I found online. She cannot compete with prices from online stores that have no overhead. I totally understand that, but I asked her to discount her price, not match the price on the internet. I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a salon...$200 or even $300 more..but after all was said and done (rush shipping, tax, etc) the bridal salon price for the dress was $700 more than the online price!
Originally I thought the online price was $300 cheaper, but when I called the online store, they were offering a $200 rebate, and could get the dress to me on time withOUT rush shipping charges,,,,something the bridal salon told me that they could not do. The bridal salon's rush shipping charge was $160 (before tax).
At this point, I had no choice but to cancel my order with the bridal salon. She was fine about giving me a refund, less $50 for 'service charges'. I said fine, because paying her $50 to save $700, I feel was fair.
She did say she would not send me a check until my check cleared. I could have stopped payment on the check, but then she would not get her $50, so she told me not to. I am trusting that when my check clears she will mail me a check for my deposit, less the $50. I was not comfortable with that, but I guess I have no choice, I will keep you posted on if I get a check in the mail soon or not. I am so uncomfortable with this entire situation!
Now I need to find a place that will alter and steam my dress. Any suggestions?
Spoke to the owner of the bridal salon yesterday, she said she could NOT discount the dress to meet a price that I found online. She cannot compete with prices from online stores that have no overhead. I totally understand that, but I asked her to discount her price, not match the price on the internet. I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a salon...$200 or even $300 more..but after all was said and done (rush shipping, tax, etc) the bridal salon price for the dress was $700 more than the online price!
Originally I thought the online price was $300 cheaper, but when I called the online store, they were offering a $200 rebate, and could get the dress to me on time withOUT rush shipping charges,,,,something the bridal salon told me that they could not do. The bridal salon's rush shipping charge was $160 (before tax).
At this point, I had no choice but to cancel my order with the bridal salon. She was fine about giving me a refund, less $50 for 'service charges'. I said fine, because paying her $50 to save $700, I feel was fair.
She did say she would not send me a check until my check cleared. I could have stopped payment on the check, but then she would not get her $50, so she told me not to. I am trusting that when my check clears she will mail me a check for my deposit, less the $50. I was not comfortable with that, but I guess I have no choice, I will keep you posted on if I get a check in the mail soon or not. I am so uncomfortable with this entire situation!
Now I need to find a place that will alter and steam my dress. Any suggestions?
