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Interesting store behavior

Deepdale

Deepdale

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May 4, 2005
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New York
Last week I was in JC Penney and found four shirts that I had seen there before, but this time they were in my size. I held them in my arms as I continued to browse other items. Another man walked over to me and said, "I have been looking for those colors as well ... may I ask what the size is?"

"15 32/33," I replied.

"Damn, those must be the only ones left in that size. Are you planning to buy them all today?"

"That is the plan because I have also patiently waited for these to be restocked. I stopped in here previously only to find an abundance in sizes 16 and 17."

He walked away and I thought that was the end of our brief interaction. Then a few minutes later he returns with what he believes is an offer not to be refused.

"Why not keep two of your choosing and give the others to me. This way we will both accomplish something from our trips today? I forgot to mention that I have a job interview next week and I really would appreciate having the shirts."

I replied, "There is a first time for everything. You realize I am under no obligation to bargain for merchandise in my possession, but I will offer you this. Since only one shirt at a time can be worn to a job interview, I will keep three, not two. However, I will give you the color of your choice. Fair enough?"

He was so grateful and chose the lavendar (my favorite color, naturally). I shared this story with my sister and the next day she went to a different Penney's and found another in lavendar for me. Don't you just love a good ending? :)
 
You yanks are weird. I would've told the nut job to bugger off. What kind of bloke wears a purple shirt?? ;)
 
That is quite interesting - I'm surprised, by the way he acted, that he didn't just take them from you. :eek:
 
Deepdale said:
Last week I was in JC Penney and found four shirts that I had seen there before, but this time they were in my size. I held them in my arms as I continued to browse other items. Another man walked over to me and said, "I have been looking for those colors as well ... may I ask what the size is?"

"15 32/33," I replied.

"Damn, those must be the only ones left in that size. Are you planning to buy them all today?"

"That is the plan because I have also patiently waited for these to be restocked. I stopped in here previously only to find an abundance in sizes 16 and 17."

He walked away and I thought that was the end of our brief interaction. Then a few minutes later he returns with what he believes is an offer not to be refused.

"Why not keep two of your choosing and give the others to me. This way we will both accomplish something from our trips today? I forgot to mention that I have a job interview next week and I really would appreciate having the shirts."

I replied, "There is a first time for everything. You realize I am under no obligation to bargain for merchandise in my possession, but I will offer you this. Since only one shirt at a time can be worn to a job interview, I will keep three, not two. However, I will give you the color of your choice. Fair enough?"

He was so grateful and chose the lavendar (my favorite color, naturally). I shared this story with my sister and the next day she went to a different Penney's and found another in lavendar for me. Don't you just love a good ending? :)
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Noo good deed goes unpunished.
 
Deepdale said:
Hey, lavendar rocks. It's big with the ladies, too.
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Lavender? You mean Purple?

There are six colours:
Blue
Purple
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green

Two tones:
Black
White

And grey.

As a man, the word "Lavender" should not be in your vocabulary, now if you'll excuse me I'm off to eat a steak and scull a schooner of VB.

Next time just say "yerihmate, buggerorf."
 
Chundles said:
Lavender? You mean Purple?
There are six colours:Blue ... Purple ... Red ... Orange ... Yellow ... Green.
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I guess you would not have warmly received the one called "coral."

Chundles said:
As a man, the word "Lavender" should not be in your vocabulary, now if you'll excuse me I'm off to eat a steak and scull a schooner of VB.
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Thanks for the advice and the laugh. We actually could call them chuckles from Chundles.
 
That guys behavior was quite interesting. I am glad to hear that your good deed was not undone- your sister was very kind to buy the very shirt that you so kindly offered to that man.

See, it always pays to be kind to others.....well, part of the time anyway.... ;) :)
 
dmw007 said:
No Chundles would probably not warmly receive a color that to him does not even exist. ;) :)
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It is funny when you look at the tags and see designer colors such as tangerine, cucumber and celery. I felt as if I should be at the farmer's market.
 
Deepdale said:
It is funny when you look at the tags and see designer colors such as tangerine, cucumber and celery. I felt as if I should be at the farmer's market.
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LOL :D With those types of colors, its possible to think that you should be buying produce not garments. ;) :)
 
dmw007 said:
LOL :D With those types of colors, its possible to think that you should be buying produce not garments. :)
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The explosion of the fruity colors continues with peach, plum, watermelon, avocado, apricot, cherry and lemon (to list a few).

Chundles said:
You sure you weren't in the ladies section?
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Quite certain of that ... not a dress, bra or pantyhose in sight. And, yes, the buttons on the shirts were on the right side.
 
Well, something's gone awry in your local JC Penny then. All those colour names just scream "This is a blouse" to me. :D
 
Chundles said:
All those colour names just scream "This is a blouse" to me. :D
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For some time now, there have been color names that do seem to be involved in a game of creative silliness. Truth be told, the majority of them from well-known manufacturers do look very nice. It is hard to remember when I last bought a blue shirt that actually said only blue on the tag. There is one hanging in my closet that says cranberry ... you'd love it. Okay, you might like it!
 
mkrishnan said:
Happy ending...and, erm, odd story. I've certainly never had that happen to me. :eek:
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:rolleyes: I've had older women snatch clothing from out of my hands. *mutter*
 
devilot said:
:rolleyes: I've had older women snatch clothing from out of my hands. *mutter*
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Women can be ultra possessive (and downright nasty) when it comes to that. Some would cause a stampede if it meant getting to an item first.
 
devilot said:
:rolleyes: I've had older women snatch clothing from out of my hands. *mutter*
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So, ahem, were you buying granny underwear, devilot, or somewhere, is there an 80 year old woman running around in a sequin halter top? :eek: ;) :D

Just kidding! :eek:
 
mkrishnan said:
So, ahem, were you buying granny underwear, devilot...
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How'd you know?!

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Jaffa Cake said:
I beg to differ. You've forgotten brown – although at JC Penney they probably refer to it as cinnamon or cappuccino, or something.
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The powers that be at JCP may already be committed to cocoa. :)
 
You ought to try and hook this guy up with the powdered woman you met at the subway station last month. If she was all up in your grille, it'd be interesting to see how well they'd interact.:p

Regardless of the shirt colors, I can't imagine ever being so forward as to walk up to a stranger in a store and ask for one of the garments they are holding onto. You do meet some interesting strangers, Deepdale.
 
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