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day of the douche bag.
I like spending my money at independently owned businesses rather then big companies. I'm a small business and I want to support others who carry this responsibility too. However, I treat my customers, who keep me eating, with respect and courtesy. I also expect the same when I spend my hard earned money somewhere.
So, I go into the "National outdoors/ army surplus, whatever they call it store" with the intent on finding out what their exchange policy is because I bought a pair of boots a while back that I NEVER whore once. Most small businesses don't refund much but they will work with you on exchanging things. And I wanted to buy my sweet man a pair of boots for his B-day. I figured I would try to exchange the ones I have if not then ok, my fault, next time I buy something I should actually use it. Anyhow, I go into the store see a woman on the right talking on the phone, a guy on my left greets me and I ask him "what is your exchange policy" he points me to the lady on the phone who is now off the phone. So I walk to her and ask "what is your exchange policy?" She tells me "we don't do refunds during the month of halloween" OK but "can I exchange something?" At this point I haven't any interest nor am I expressing any interest in RETURNING anything, I want to EXCHANGE something. So I explain that I have a pair of boots I never wore and I wanted to see if I can exchange them towards the purchase of another pair of boots. And she goes on to tell me that they don't do refunds during halloween and do I have a receipt? I'm not sure if I have the receipt, they are still tagged though but I don't have them with me, I just wanted to find out if I can exchange them. Then she goes back and forth with I can before halloween then I can't cause they don't do refunds during the month of halloween. I'M CONFUSED AT THIS POINT. Which is it? So I finally ask her what the month of halloween has to do with exchanging something? Then she gets mad and accuses me and my man, who isn't even talking to her, of talking down to her like she is a piece of crap. Then she gets on the phone again to ignore me and I walk back to where the shoes are and decide I can't spend my money here, this lady is nuts and confusing me. She doesn't even know what the exchange policy is so she thought she would make a bunch of shit up. So I head back up to her and she is off the phone now, I asked her if she is the owner of the establishment and she gets defensive and tells me she is. I reply with " I will never spend another dime here cause you are awful." Then she starts yelling at me for being rude and interrupting her while she was on the phone. WHAT? No I didn't bother her once while she was on the phone and thats what I tell her then says some shit about how she shouldn't have been on the phone and I can't REFUND the shoes cause I don't have a receipt. Again, I tell her that I already told you I'm not sure if I have a receipt but it doesn't matter I won't be back.
Sorry that was long but for all of you who live in San Antonio and shop at this store you are giving your money to a douche bag that could use therapy and won't use your hard earned money on that therapy either. If they have any kind of store policies for anything she will change them and make them up as she goes. This is not an ethical way to run a business, this is how douche bags rip you off.
So fuck the national outdoors whatever the splif you wanna call it store.
Oh I have a pair of Converse duty/uniform desert tan mil spec boots for sale.
Size 6.5 mens C8894. 8.5 womens C894
Brand new in the box and still tagged. Paid 109.98 for them will take best offer ;)
So, I go into the "National outdoors/ army surplus, whatever they call it store" with the intent on finding out what their exchange policy is because I bought a pair of boots a while back that I NEVER whore once. Most small businesses don't refund much but they will work with you on exchanging things. And I wanted to buy my sweet man a pair of boots for his B-day. I figured I would try to exchange the ones I have if not then ok, my fault, next time I buy something I should actually use it. Anyhow, I go into the store see a woman on the right talking on the phone, a guy on my left greets me and I ask him "what is your exchange policy" he points me to the lady on the phone who is now off the phone. So I walk to her and ask "what is your exchange policy?" She tells me "we don't do refunds during the month of halloween" OK but "can I exchange something?" At this point I haven't any interest nor am I expressing any interest in RETURNING anything, I want to EXCHANGE something. So I explain that I have a pair of boots I never wore and I wanted to see if I can exchange them towards the purchase of another pair of boots. And she goes on to tell me that they don't do refunds during halloween and do I have a receipt? I'm not sure if I have the receipt, they are still tagged though but I don't have them with me, I just wanted to find out if I can exchange them. Then she goes back and forth with I can before halloween then I can't cause they don't do refunds during the month of halloween. I'M CONFUSED AT THIS POINT. Which is it? So I finally ask her what the month of halloween has to do with exchanging something? Then she gets mad and accuses me and my man, who isn't even talking to her, of talking down to her like she is a piece of crap. Then she gets on the phone again to ignore me and I walk back to where the shoes are and decide I can't spend my money here, this lady is nuts and confusing me. She doesn't even know what the exchange policy is so she thought she would make a bunch of shit up. So I head back up to her and she is off the phone now, I asked her if she is the owner of the establishment and she gets defensive and tells me she is. I reply with " I will never spend another dime here cause you are awful." Then she starts yelling at me for being rude and interrupting her while she was on the phone. WHAT? No I didn't bother her once while she was on the phone and thats what I tell her then says some shit about how she shouldn't have been on the phone and I can't REFUND the shoes cause I don't have a receipt. Again, I tell her that I already told you I'm not sure if I have a receipt but it doesn't matter I won't be back.
Sorry that was long but for all of you who live in San Antonio and shop at this store you are giving your money to a douche bag that could use therapy and won't use your hard earned money on that therapy either. If they have any kind of store policies for anything she will change them and make them up as she goes. This is not an ethical way to run a business, this is how douche bags rip you off.
So fuck the national outdoors whatever the splif you wanna call it store.
Oh I have a pair of Converse duty/uniform desert tan mil spec boots for sale.
Size 6.5 mens C8894. 8.5 womens C894
Brand new in the box and still tagged. Paid 109.98 for them will take best offer ;)
working at the gun range.
The Girl behind the counter
You know, I get an interesting insight into human nature doing what I do. To be specific, the nature of the male of our species. If you guys are wise you might pay attention to some of the things I say.
A gun range/store is about a step above a mens locker room. If yall could have guns in those or walk around a gun store naked popping towels at each other, they would be the same. I get a very fascinating view into this world I know most women dont have.
A few thoughts and observations:
Overt sexual comments in a place of business wont get you very far. It is like construction workers whistling or guys in cars honking. These things are not good mating calls. I understand the need to be a peacock. Just dont be a peacock with bad feathers.
I have noticed that wearing a gun on my hip as I work, as I do and sometimes I dont, will increase your peacock displays. Again though, "creepy" comments are showing me your ugly feathers. Not your beautiful ones.
Older men can have a wonderful and appreciated charm, they can also be the creepiest of all people trying to show me their feathers. Calling me "hun" "pussycat" "Little girl" or some such other dubious expression of affection when we really dont know each other will not get me turned on. It will not work on other women as well.
Time and time again, I see men walk in the store with questions or in need of help. Folks, I am capable and skilled. Moreso than 98% of the people who walk through my door. If you are having a problem and I can fix it (and it is obvious you dont have a clue) stop asking me if there is a man around that can help. If I was a doctor that could save your life, you would leave that ego at the door. Also, It never fails, if I am behind the counter and so is one of my male employees....Men (of course these are people who dont know me and what I can do) will always walk over to the male employee.
I will talk guns with you. I like guns...a lot. I can appreciate your collection. It is something we have in common...but please, oh please stop trying to impress me with it. You wont unless you are Reed Knight. Even if I dont have something, I have seen it and shot it many times. Chances are I have fixed it and sold several of them as well.
If you have Hollywood Ideas about firearms, I am going to correct you. I am pretty gentle and sweet as a person. Men dont like it when I do this. They would rather believe Hollywood liberal putzes than a girl with 15 years in the business. Dont be that guy. Dont let your friends be that guy.
I do this for a living. I have all disciplines of shooting clubs that use my range. I go the the banquets. In other words, I know the shooters in this community. Please dont drop names. Please dont challenge me to a shooting contest. I know who can beat me. It is a short list in this region. You wont win and it will shrink your....uh....feather. (Everyone wants to do this for some reason)
It is awesome when guys bring their gals to learn to shoot. However, it tends to go bad. First of all, most shooters really dont know what they are doing and have no idea how to do anything but teach someone else their own bad habits. Plus, men are hard on their women. How do I know this....because I see these women time and time again...ALONE a few days later. They want to shoot but not with their asshole of a man. Once I get done with them, they will be outshooting said man in a lesson or two...and said man has been doing it (wrong) all of his life.
It is a gun range....YES, it is loud.
It is Texas in the summer...YES it is hot.
No, this is not my after school job.
Please be very careful what credentials you decide I or everyone else needs to know. Most LEO go out of their way to point out they are LEO. Military often do the same. You have my admiration and respect but it doesnt make you a better shot or get you in the range for free. As a matter of fact, YOUNG military and LEO are often only average shots and not the safest of people. Making sure I know you are one of them will get you more scrutiny on the line and perhaps a greater level of ribbing from me about your shooting. (This is where I get challenged to "lets see you shoot"....Remember, I get my Demo letters from your department heads, You Commanding Officers shoot here and order their guns here, I fix your guns for many of your agencies and your superiors are often my friends and guests at many banquets the gun community has throughout the year.....If you get lippy enough, I might send them the targets...they always find a way to get hung with a funny little note)
A gun range that is very busy and located by several military bases is a hooooooorible place to lie about your military service. One of my Range officers is a retired 18D He doesnt take kindly to it and another part timer wore stars. He still knows people. (Two young hotshots that WERE in the service, came in one day...and as they often do started to make sure I knew they were special. There world changed when a man with stars on his shoulders walked out of my back office for a little clarification) Most of my range officers and office help are Active Military or retired. And who do you think, a lot of my customers are? The old man shooting the bull out offhand at 25 yards with a 1911 down at the end of the range with the "Retired Army hat"....aint a retired florist. The guy who doesnt know how to use a 1911 with the Navy Seal hat on probably is a florist.
If you are trying to flirt with me and being a peacock with beautiful feathers, Hey, I dont mind....just remember your feathers will turn ugly if you forget that I am at work. I have things to do.
I do own this place and people just dont understand the nature of this business. It is a potentially deadly game. My male Range Officers never have to put up with half the crap I do. If I tell you somethin...and you dont do it or give me lip...you are going home. The funny things are when someone gets lippy with one of my male RO's and asks to see the manager/owner. When I come out, they are even more upset. Haha. Everyone of our rules is a safety rule. We have no rules that are arbitrary or capricious. This is a fun place where we do really fun things. Real shooters get this. The problems are almost always from people (who you can tell from their shooting results and style) have little or no formal firearms experience.
Dont point your damned gun at me. I dont care how unloaded or broke it is.
Dont ask to see the gun on my hip. I am not disarming myself. Kind of defeats the reason for having it there.
No, that is not illegal.
Yes, I shoot the machine guns. This often follows the ugly peacock feathers question that goes something to the effect of...."Little Girl...you shoot those things?" Remember, Many agencies train here. I have been privy and participated as a guest in many classes. From SWAT training to Military MOUT training.
No, I dont want to shoot your 460 weatherby magnum (or other sasquatch hunting cannon) so you can get a giggle. I have indeed shouldered such fiercesome rifles. I dont need to anymore and after you go out and shoot it a few times, you will understand yourself.
Asking me how much I make, makes you an ass.
I am sorry I cost more than Wal-Mart. You are free to drive over there and buy some more ammo. For about 5-10% more, you can take care of it here. I am not in business for your economic needs. I am in business for mine.
Question I often get (something to this effect) "Do you really think you could shoot someone....little girl...hun, whatever"....one day I will give this answer "BANG"
Which leads me to my next statement. Dont ask me about my gunfight stories. The chances are overwhelming you dont have any that are true. I keep those stories to myself. Court sucks ass.
I also have the meanest toughest Lawyer in the land. He adores me and shoots here several times a week. He looks after me like a father....a mean father with a law degree. Besides your Agency heads and Generals, This is Texas. Many of your elected officials and Judges shoot here and who do you think they got their CHL from and the gun they are shooting? Be nice to me. Creepy people will not fair well.
NO, I dont want to see your "trouser gun" (Or other colorful metaphor) and I dont care that it will discharge if you clean it. (This is rather common) if you show it to me....I am pretty sure I can explain away the gun shot wound you now have in the groin as justified self defence against an attempted Rape. The DA that will take it to the grand jury is probably out on the range now.
I will not break the law for you. I wont, I just wont. I also know the Law. If you tell me you have a "class III license"....so it is OK for you to buy one of my Machine Guns....I will ask to see it. This is usually a very funny moment for me.
I am sorry....I dont carry any Glock 7's...Keep looking though.
I understand you want more money for that gun (someone wanting to trade or sell) You have to understand I want to give you less but this is my offer.
I understand you can get it for less over the internet. Can you give me the address of the Internet? I would like to see their store. (haha, people dontlike that one) I also understand that so and so will do a transfer for less than me. Do you know where the 4473's go when an FFL goes out of business? ATF. I have been here a while and will be. You can also walk right out the door and I will let you shoot it for free. If you add up gas, time, and money....I am a better deal.
The Media calls me quite a bit. I would like to think it is because I am a respected, credentialed and knowledgable member of the business community. I know they do it because I am a Girl with a gun range.
No, I am not going to race you in my car. I am not going to give you a ride either.
No, you can not shoot my (insert personal gun here)
Yes, if you rent one of my guns you have to shoot my ammo through it. I understand you can buy it cheaper at Wal-Mart (my ammo prices are very cheap for a range...they really are) While you are at Wal-Mart...see if they will rent you a gun.
I could go on and on....and I probably will at another time. The truth is, I love what I do and I love my customers. The things I talk about are not the norm. Just some of the strange and funny stuff I see on the other side of the counter.
:)
Thursday, November 12, 2009
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