Reply #24: Flame me, but I shop at big box stores or by mail order. [View All]

[Vinca]

Here's the scenario from the last small shop I frequented. I went in searching for a particular brand of sandal that is not cheap. There were 3 young women working in the store. I began my search and before I could get a word out of my mouth, the first clerk literally brushed past me without saying a word and went on her coffee break. I located the sandals I wanted and hoped to try a pair on. Did I mention I was the only customer in the store? I looked for a salesperson and they were both at the counter having a 3 way conversation with someone on the phone about their evening plans. I waited and waited and waited. They chatted and chatted and chatted. I left the store and bought the sandals online. Now big box. We have an account at a local home building supply store where we've spent tens of thousands of dollars building and renovating houses. One day, a similar "sandal" incident happened. I was in no mood and headed a couple a miles across the river to the newly constructed Home Depot. The item I wanted was there, cheaper, in great supply and I had to fight the clerks off me. Flame away.