Convenience store or money sucking thief?
I just needed paper plates and a gallon of milk. Who really wants to travel to Walmart or a big supermarket for two things when it’s 95 degrees out?
Not to mention that if I go to one of those wallet-sucking stores, it’s inevitable that two things will turn into an entire list of things I do not need more of: lotion, conditioner, ooooh….new 4 blade razors! Then I’ll walk out with two bags of stuff and forget the milk. And the paper plates.
It’s the heat that does this…not my forgetfulness or my overloaded brain. I keep convincing myself of that.
ANYWAY….the convenience store. It’s right up the street. The man behind the counter isn’t exactly a pro at customer service. I’ve heard him say, “What do you want?” instead of “How can I help you” more than half a dozen times.
What do I want? How about milk that costs less than a cow? I realize the word convenience means that I don’t have to go far…but seriously, Mr. Nasty, how can you charge almost $6.00 for a gallon of milk? It’ s not like I’m getting a smile and some good service with that. In fact, you’re so busy counting your inventory of rolling papers, you forget to say “Hi”.
Wait, that’s not part of convenience. I forgot.
Milk, gum and the newspaper are about the only business this guy gets from me. If I buy a lottery ticket, I travel to a little store on the other side of town (well, it’s a city, but town sounds good). If I win, I want someone pleasant to get the bonus payout. I do not want that going to the guy who puts rolling papers and sexual performance placebos pills in front of the Hubba Bubba. Best sellers, I guess.
Today, I just needed milk and paper plates. PLEASE don’t preach to me about going green and to not use paper plates. If you want to do that, come over and discuss your opinions while you wash my dishes.
Milk and paper plates. I was prepared for the $6 milk. I was not, however, ready for 100 plates (cheap, thin ones) for $5.99. Plus tax. $12+ for milk and paper plates? I think I could get in on the Capital Grille’s wine tasting summer special for $12. The hell with the paper plates.
We didn’t need paper plates that badly. It’s hot but I’ll do dishes. Or we’ll eat sandwiches on a napkin. Not sure yet. But I’m not going to give someone who doesn’t even say hello to me that much business.
I told him: “Why don’t you just say, ‘this is a stick up’ when you give me the total?”
He didn’t get it. Then again, I’m not sure he gets much. After all, he has an awful lot of rolling papers in his store……..
Wow – I think my convenience store guy must moonlight at YOUR convenience store! Their attitudes sound just alike, and so do the prices! I feel your pain…
I guess I just assume that I pay for convenience. I’ve honestly never really thought about it much. It’s my choice to pay the extra $1 or .50 and not have to drive five miles to the nearest town. Either way, I’m making a choice in who I do business with. Sometimes I go to town, sometimes I do business with the local mafia. On my terms though.
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You tell them Cheryl. I totally agree and after all how convenient is it for us if we break our budget?
Know whatcha mean. Convenience stores should be renamed, “Get Robbed & Go” stores, lol.
The Old Silly
I’m always horrified when I see people purchase more than one or two items at a convenience store. It really is a waste of money. But alas we are a society of convenience . . . .