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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2010 15:48:18 GMT -5
Why didn't you say something to her? You like getting pushed around by kmart jerks?
Next time make the thread when you stood up to her, not let her push you around
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Post by fallbrawl on Jul 31, 2010 15:48:21 GMT -5
I have had this happen to me a few times. Most of the cashiers at my nearest Wal- Mart know i am a collector because i used to work there or i went to school with them.
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Post by RoOSTA on Jul 31, 2010 15:49:25 GMT -5
The worst service I've had wasn't really face to face when looking fir figures, over the phone more like it...when I was in USA a few years ago and did a few call-arounds in New York, retail outlets were NOT very helpful at all.
In Australia, theres some Kmart stores with employees who answer the phone, transfer you to toys, then when you ask to look for something they "sigh" and then say something like "wer have pretty much all the new stuff" - well that doesn't help does it? I've even has the remark, after asking to look for a particular item "jeez, i can't believe I am doing this..." - LOL, jor job bitch! shutup and do it!!
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Post by KeBen Owens on Jul 31, 2010 15:49:50 GMT -5
She's struggling to retain her minimum wage job in a failing company that's closing stores every day in a massive economic recession because she couldn't pass the 6th grade and she tosses a quip about you purchasing a figure because you have enough extra cash on the side after maintaining your own well paying job?
Who's the child here? It's not the one buying the figure, just letting you know.
-BEN
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Post by JCF on Jul 31, 2010 15:54:22 GMT -5
I don't get how she could feel superior saying something like that when she's the one working a crappy job in a crappy store.
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Post by jwsowner on Jul 31, 2010 16:02:35 GMT -5
That sucks. Stupid cashier. Maybe you should have said something like:
"Beats working here." And ask for the manager.
She probably just wanted to get a laugh or two from the customers behind her and to embarrass you on purpose because she has no life.
It's sad for a cashier to steep to that level.
Did she have some sort of smirk on her face when she said it?
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Post by specterkev on Jul 31, 2010 16:04:03 GMT -5
just tell her you are buying it for your son or nephew.. end of story
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Post by BulletV1 on Jul 31, 2010 16:05:17 GMT -5
I'll chime in as I work at K-Mart. Right now K-Mart is trying to slowly reinvent their image through remodeling stores, customer service, etc.... Call and speak to the store manger. Trust me they don't tolerate rudeness any longer. Several people that worked with me have been let go for treating customers poorly. They'll get at the very least wrote up, and 3 writes ups you're gone no question asked, or grounds for termination. If you get no where talking to the store manger, ask for their name as well and ask for the district manger's name and contact info. Trust me the district mangers bring the hammer down swiftly when it comes to complaints.
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Post by BulletV1 on Jul 31, 2010 16:05:56 GMT -5
I would have replied, "Yes I do, and judging by how you look you probably use toys too cause I doubt anyone would play with you..." "Except maybe this guy < point to the guy laughing behind you> ... nah... he's laughing at you too!" Good times. That's just too awesome.
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Post by danielson on Jul 31, 2010 16:09:09 GMT -5
I would've said "Well it's actually none of your business what I do with it but I'm getting it for my newphew/son/little cousin/whatever". I already have my answer lined up if someone ever asks me. Or just say straight up, "I collect them, what's it to you?"
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Post by jfinnomore on Jul 31, 2010 16:21:02 GMT -5
if you're that embarrassed by your hobby should of just told her its for your nephew or little cousins birthday. i never had a problem buying figures and if i did i don't think it would bother me. yes im 26 and collect action figures, im over it, so they should get over it too.
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Post by juicewinslow on Jul 31, 2010 16:22:14 GMT -5
I don't see why some of you are secretive and feel the need to lie about it..?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2010 16:23:43 GMT -5
That sucks. Stupid cashier. Maybe you should have said something like: "Beats working here." And ask for the manager. She probably just wanted to get a laugh or two from the customers behind her and to embarrass you on purpose because she has no life. It's sad for a cashier to steep to that level. Did she have some sort of smirk on her face when she said it? As a matter of fact she did smirk when the guys behind me laughed. The reason I didn't stand up to her like someone on her mentioned was because what would she learn from it? People like that live in denial, she would just laugh it off as just another dumb customer.
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Post by jfinnomore on Jul 31, 2010 16:23:54 GMT -5
I don't see why some of you are secretive and feel the need to lie about it..? i never understood that either. if you're embarrassed by your hobby you should find a different hobby.
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Post by Kody on Jul 31, 2010 16:28:29 GMT -5
That does suck. People shouldn't treat customers like that. It's none of their business what you buy.
And as some advice, if it ever happens again you can simply tell them "Yeah, so what? Mind your own damn business" or if it truely does embarrass you (which I can understand if it does) then you tell them it's for your son/little brother/little cousin/nephew.
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Post by PJ on Jul 31, 2010 16:43:41 GMT -5
Why let it bother you? I'm 43 and whenever they ask me if I want a gift receipt I'll reply no they're for me. It's my hobby and I enjoy it so I could give a cr@p what others think.
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Post by Chicago on Jul 31, 2010 17:00:06 GMT -5
Really, the best thing to do is to just laugh it off or respond in a self-deprecating manner to make the other person laugh. No sense in getting worked up over it or feel ashamed for what you're doing, but I know how the situation is with some people.
Or, you could always play it off as a kid's birthday gift if it makes you feel any better, but it's not that easy to reply with a witty comeback when you're in the moment. Just remember that it's a toy and no toy is worth getting upset over, no matter how rude the person is.
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Post by wrestlefreak99 on Jul 31, 2010 17:12:11 GMT -5
u wouldve said " its 13 bux here, more than u probably make in a year"
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Post by msqsk1 on Jul 31, 2010 17:13:48 GMT -5
An acapella version of this usually does the trick.. "I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys' R Us kid, there's a million toys at Toys 'R Us that I can play with! More bikes, more trains, more video games, it's the biggest toy store there is! I don't want to grow, because then if I did, I wouldn't be a Toys 'R Us kid!" Or, just tell them to go themselves!
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Post by wwefan2211 on Jul 31, 2010 17:16:10 GMT -5
I had this rather large Wal-Mart employee pull the same sh*t on me. I was trying to checkout with an Adrenaline two-pack, and she stared at it for like 10 seconds before blurting out, "Aren't these for little boys, why are you buying them." My reply was, "It's one of the many luxurious I can enjoy since I'm not forced to live off a Wal-Mart salary." Ok, that was funny. +1 haha think i use that
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