I once asked for a price of some handbag in one of the highly overpriced boutiques.
I was told that, if I need to ask for the price, it is too expensive for me!
I was kind of offended. Obviously I have not bought that crap!
I’ve been the in the you can’t afford it store before. I insist on the price, noting the 10% commission they would lose was worth passing on the item.