While I agree that crew bags should not be placed above row 1, (I always place mine towards the rear of CE), i think this needs to be put into context.
The flightdeck, the wardrobe and service carts are NOT approved stowages for wheelie bags. However, the pressure that we are under commercially to get the flight away on time can lead to us 'find solutions' towards the end of boarding. I always complete a cabin safety incident report when I have to 'find solutions' when it comes to hand baggage stowage, and 100% of the time, it is in the interests of not inconveniencing our customers. The vast majority of us want to help you, so when we do it day in, day out, without the majority of you appreciating what we are doing, the odd row 1 complaint, I think we can live with. Heck, you could even have a polite quiet word with the crew and just explain how difficult it makes things when they stow above row 1. Just a thought.
Kind regards
BA.MF.CSM