Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 25 of 30

Thread: Retail Shopping Rant

  1. #1
    God/dess MrChristopher's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Location
    philadelphia suburbs (delaware, actually)
    Posts
    4,857
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Retail Shopping Rant

    This happens all the time, but in the past week or so it has been almost unbearable. I generally pay cash for my purchases, or use my bank debit card. I have credit cards, but I very rarely use them. I went to several different stores this week (Sears, Kohls, Best Buy, Target, Macy's) and I was nearly assaulted for using cash.

    Retail Whore-"Can I put this on your _____ card today?"

    Me-"No, I'll be paying cash."

    RW-"But, if you use your _____ card today, you'll save 5 dollars off your next purchase!"

    Me-"No, thanks...I'll be paying cash"

    RW-"Well, do you have our rewards card?"

    Me-"No, and I dont want one, thanks. Please just ring this up"

    RW-"Well with your purchase today you receive a free subscription to Entertainment Weekly, Can I sign you up?

    Me-"No. Really. Just take my money and let me be on my merry way."

    RW-"Can I get your phone number/zipcode?"

    Me-"NO. TAKE MY MONEY AND SHUT UP. "


    It goes on and on. The woman at Sears was almost hostile about it. Now, I understand these people are simply doing what they are told to do by their company....BUT JUMPING JESUS ON A POGO STICK WTF PEOPLE!?! I am giving your company money. STFU. Take my money and be happy about it. I went to Best Buy again yesterday for something and when I got to the register I cut the woman off. "I just want to buy this. I dont have a card, nor do I want magazines or anything else except for you to take my money and let me leave with my purchase, mmkay?" It's totally out of control. Maybe I'm overreacting, but it is seriously making me mental. I'm just gonna buy everything online and avoid human interaction altogether.
    waffles are just pancakes with little squares on them.

  2. #2
    God/dess KamrynAnne's Avatar
    Joined
    Aug 2005
    Posts
    2,469
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    yeah i agree. its getting way out of hand. it seems like every store is "pushing" for the customer to get their store credit cards for the "great perks" available. i simply like going to a store, paying for my purchase and leaving. no hassles!

  3. #3
    God/dess Emily's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Las Vegas
    Posts
    11,302
    Thanks
    4
    Thanked 143 Times in 72 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    I think they get bonuses for it if people sign up.

  4. #4
    God/dess
    Joined
    May 2004
    Posts
    6,336
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Quote Originally Posted by Emily
    I think they get bonuses for it if people sign up.
    Yeah, employees usually have quotas they have to meet.

  5. #5
    God/dess MrChristopher's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Location
    philadelphia suburbs (delaware, actually)
    Posts
    4,857
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    ^I'm sure they do, Emily. Incentives and whatnot. That doesn't make it any less annoying, ya know?
    waffles are just pancakes with little squares on them.

  6. #6
    God/dess PaigeDWinter's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Cocoa Beach, FL
    Posts
    10,220
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    They make us ramble on like that at Blockbuster. We get no anything for selling any of the crap promos they want us to push on everyone.... its just a simple case of "push these sales or be fired". I freaking HATE it.
    Number of times Rickrolled on stage: 6
    *******************************

    Marasmus ... "Ladies don't fart. They butt-laugh."
    Marasmus says, "Oh no, that wasn't gas, it was merely a rectal chuckle."

    Marek says, "A friend of mine got punched in the face by a dominatrix stripper about two weeks ago and I thought of you."

  7. #7
    God/dess MrChristopher's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Location
    philadelphia suburbs (delaware, actually)
    Posts
    4,857
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    You know what it's like? Trying to do something online without a popup blocker. Except you can't punch a porn ad in the face.
    waffles are just pancakes with little squares on them.

  8. #8
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jul 2005
    Posts
    3,354
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 57 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Grrr...it's annoying. I feel bad for the people that have to do that at their job.

  9. #9
    God/dess Emily's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2003
    Location
    Las Vegas
    Posts
    11,302
    Thanks
    4
    Thanked 143 Times in 72 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    um, I never get porn popups where I shop...

    perv!

  10. #10
    God/dess Rhiannon's Avatar
    Joined
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Lil Rhody
    Posts
    10,471
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Yeah.. When I worked at TarGhetto, even though I was on the overnights and wouldn't be near a cash register, they made us learn all about the "Red Cards" and all that. I think at that time, they gave employees $5 for each Red Card signup they got. Blah!!!

  11. #11
    God/dess PaigeDWinter's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Cocoa Beach, FL
    Posts
    10,220
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Quote Originally Posted by Emily
    um, I never get porn popups where I shop...

    perv!

    I wouldnt mind porn pop ups at my jobs....
    Number of times Rickrolled on stage: 6
    *******************************

    Marasmus ... "Ladies don't fart. They butt-laugh."
    Marasmus says, "Oh no, that wasn't gas, it was merely a rectal chuckle."

    Marek says, "A friend of mine got punched in the face by a dominatrix stripper about two weeks ago and I thought of you."

  12. #12
    Veteran Member
    Joined
    Oct 2006
    Location
    ohio
    Posts
    232
    Thanks
    21
    Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    In retail, you get .75 for every one who signes up for a credit card(approved or not) and I think it was .35 for credit card upgrades. These are in the sears type of stores.
    When an employee is only making $7 an hour, those extra kicks add up, so yes, they get annoying w/it.

  13. #13
    God/dess krchab99's Avatar
    Joined
    Mar 2004
    Posts
    3,233
    Thanks
    100
    Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts
    My Mood
    Breezy

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Oh i know what you mean they stared asking me for my phone number at the dam dollar tree its way out of hand.

  14. #14
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jul 2005
    Posts
    3,354
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 57 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    LOL...Dollar Tree? There's something wrong with that!

  15. #15
    God/dess PaigeDWinter's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Cocoa Beach, FL
    Posts
    10,220
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Man... now Im mad. I have to sell Rewards program, Blockbuster Online, Movie Pass (3 kinds), Game Pass (2 kinds), and trade account upgrades... plus whatever sales we're having.... buy 2 get 1, buy 2 for $20,buy 3 for $20.... popcorn deals, soda bundles, candy bundles... I get NADA for any of it....
    Number of times Rickrolled on stage: 6
    *******************************

    Marasmus ... "Ladies don't fart. They butt-laugh."
    Marasmus says, "Oh no, that wasn't gas, it was merely a rectal chuckle."

    Marek says, "A friend of mine got punched in the face by a dominatrix stripper about two weeks ago and I thought of you."

  16. #16
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jul 2005
    Posts
    3,354
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 57 Times in 3 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Quote Originally Posted by PaigeDWinter
    Man... now Im mad. I have to sell Rewards program, Blockbuster Online, Movie Pass (3 kinds), Game Pass (2 kinds), and trade account upgrades... plus whatever sales we're having.... buy 2 get 1, buy 2 for $20,buy 3 for $20.... popcorn deals, soda bundles, candy bundles... I get NADA for any of it....
    You get nothing? I always assumed they did (when I was at Blockbuster, that is). Geez...that sucks!

  17. #17
    Banned rozz's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Taxachusetts
    Posts
    2,369
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Quote Originally Posted by PaigeDWinter
    Man... now Im mad. I have to sell Rewards program, Blockbuster Online, Movie Pass (3 kinds), Game Pass (2 kinds), and trade account upgrades... plus whatever sales we're having.... buy 2 get 1, buy 2 for $20,buy 3 for $20.... popcorn deals, soda bundles, candy bundles... I get NADA for any of it....
    Yeah, Blockbuster sucks for incentives. Are you franchise or corporate? I thank the retail gods that my store's a franchise and they don't give a crap what I sell or do not sell. I do enough hustling at my other job, thank you very much.

  18. #18
    God/dess PaigeDWinter's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2004
    Location
    Cocoa Beach, FL
    Posts
    10,220
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 52 Times in 37 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Quote Originally Posted by rozz
    Yeah, Blockbuster sucks for incentives. Are you franchise or corporate? I thank the retail gods that my store's a franchise and they don't give a crap what I sell or do not sell. I do enough hustling at my other job, thank you very much.

    Retail... AND we're a Game Rush store... ultrahustle!
    Number of times Rickrolled on stage: 6
    *******************************

    Marasmus ... "Ladies don't fart. They butt-laugh."
    Marasmus says, "Oh no, that wasn't gas, it was merely a rectal chuckle."

    Marek says, "A friend of mine got punched in the face by a dominatrix stripper about two weeks ago and I thought of you."

  19. #19
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Temporary Lurkmode...
    Posts
    12,609
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 79 Times in 35 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Thats how it was working at Macy's. I really didnt want to sign up some young 18 year old with only a $200 limit so she can start her debt carrer early. It was such crap. No one needs a fucking credit card at a retailer! No one... never ever. Its a waste of high interest money down the drain. Most of the cards were like 18% or more!? Ack!

    I was a teen and we got money cashed out by a manager for every approval. About 5-15 dollars each time.. it was a card punch thing. Sometimes the lines would get long and people behind them would complain b/c I had to call for an approval number for the new account. Fuck you large retail chains!
    you live like an ivy vine
    you can only survive by clinging onto trees
    that's your flaw
    put down some roots so you can stand on your own
    -Kenpachi



  20. #20
    Banned rozz's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Taxachusetts
    Posts
    2,369
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Quote Originally Posted by PaigeDWinter
    Retail... AND we're a Game Rush store... ultrahustle!
    It's just going to get more fun when Total Access goes into effect. Woot.

  21. #21
    Featured Member southstbabe's Avatar
    Joined
    Mar 2005
    Location
    Jersey Girl Baby
    Posts
    1,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    TarGhetto......love it!

    Upselling sucks. It doens't take much to set me off and upselling will do it everytime. I have a few stores I won't go back to because of it.

  22. #22
    God/dess fancygirl's Avatar
    Joined
    Feb 2005
    Location
    California
    Posts
    3,776
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    what's with asking for the phone and zip code? I finally just started refusing, but what's up with that?

  23. #23
    God/dess Deogol's Avatar
    Joined
    Dec 2003
    Posts
    5,493
    Thanks
    120
    Thanked 50 Times in 35 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    Quote Originally Posted by fancygirl
    what's with asking for the phone and zip code? I finally just started refusing, but what's up with that?
    Helps to target advertising to a given zip code or exchange.

    The consumer is kinda responsible for all this going on. We want the low low prices so they give us the low low prices... but they have to try and make it back up in interest on your card or hoping you will buy some sales card and forget about it so they can keep the money for nothing.

  24. #24
    Featured Member MadisonM's Avatar
    Joined
    Oct 2005
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    1,424
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    I think they ask for zipcode to see where their customers are coming from, so if that frachise wants to open another store in the area they will know what area is best to go to based on how many customers from that area visit the existing store in the other area.
    Take the road less traveled- just make sure you have a map.

  25. #25
    God/dess FrustratedBunny's Avatar
    Joined
    Jan 2006
    Location
    New Orleans, LA
    Posts
    2,457
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts

    Default Re: Retail Shopping Rant

    I fucking hate when they try and get you to open their account. Just tell them you filed bankruptcy last year and nobody would give you credit. I actually did try for the Victoria's Secret card and Neiman Marcus and they refused me so I know for a fact that store cards don't like Chapter 7 too much!

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. great retail threopy day!!!!:)
    By krchab99 in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 02-16-2007, 05:31 PM
  2. Retail Therapy @ MAC!
    By Darcy Foxx in forum Body Business
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 02-07-2007, 02:21 AM
  3. Shopping Spree (rant)
    By AudreyLeigh in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-21-2005, 09:28 PM
  4. Opening a Retail Store
    By smartcookie in forum Dollar Den
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 09-25-2005, 07:37 PM
  5. Tonalin in retail stores?
    By kgf612 in forum Body Business
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 08-27-2005, 08:42 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •