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Listening to a gun snob....very frustrating
Locust Fork
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I was in a place...pretty much minding my own business waiting and in the background I hear a conversation. One guy is "helping" another guy and the guy that is giving his opinion sounds like he thinks he is some kind of gift to the world. Nothing he said was in a kind or helpful tone.....just spouting off info like the clouds should part above his head and angels should sing in the background (ever so lightly so they don't dare drown out what he has to say.)
These people frustrate me beyond all reason. Its nice to help people and I think anyone that has help to give people should appreciate it. I can't tell you how many of these types I personally know. When we are having a conversation they are normal....you would never guess that they had another "side" but I have seen the switch flip and the gun snob emerge. So sad....
These people frustrate me beyond all reason. Its nice to help people and I think anyone that has help to give people should appreciate it. I can't tell you how many of these types I personally know. When we are having a conversation they are normal....you would never guess that they had another "side" but I have seen the switch flip and the gun snob emerge. So sad....
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The customer was trying to buy a fly rod for a gift. The clerk helped her find one, and was about to conclude the sale. So, I stuck my nose in, and suggested that the lady might also like a reel. Walmart only had two to choose from, so I helped the lady pick out one. The clerk was then ready to ring the sale up, but I suggested that the customer might like some fly line. The clerk found some fly line and the customer selected a package. The customer ended up buying three items instead of one.
I should have gotten a commission on the sale, I reckon.
I got in the middle of a sale at the Walmart sporting goods counter one day, and helped the clerk make multiple sales.
The customer was trying to buy a fly rod for a gift. The clerk helped her find one, and was about to conclude the sale. So, I stuck my nose in, and suggested that the lady might also like a reel. Walmart only had two to choose from, so I helped the lady pick out one. The clerk was then ready to ring the sale up, but I suggested that the customer might like some fly line. The clerk found some fly line and the customer selected a package. The customer ended up buying three items instead of one.
I should have gotten a commission on the sale, I reckon.
That is so cool...and very sweet of you. I wish there were more helpful people out there like you (and others here on the forums.) This guy I was overhearing sounded like a real *. He wasn't being nice at all. Every time the guy he was helping asked anything or said a word the * would interrupt him, breathe out like HE was frustrated and act even worse....it wasn't good.
I hope this isn't a "hijack" but I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut at Lowe's or Home Depot. I hear do it yourselfers ask pretty basic questions and get some crazy answers....
and that is when they come to my store and we help them hook up the stuff they bought at Home Depot/Lowes since I forgot more about plumbing than the big box store's staff knows.[:)]
If I see an employee giving a customer BS advise, I wait, and then tell them (after the idiot is waiting on someone else) just exactly what they need to know, or to the best of my ability. Just because you work there, doesn't mean you know anything.
I have seen guys tell customers that the CIA carry KARH arms pistols or even rugers[V] IMHO, you should have to pass a test to be able to sell guns to the public. Many folks are FIRST TIME buyers, and don't need dimwits giving them their UNEDUCATED advice.
Hell, many STORE OWNERS I have met don't have a clue[8] The best was when our local gunshop hired a "new guy" who was "all that" (according to him) and he was telling the customer that this particular rifle was a "sniper rifle". After listening to enough of his BS, I asked him how accurate it was[;)] he stated this and that, and I stated that I had a rifle in the truck that would walk the dog on his choice.[}:)] We went out back to the range, and he got HANDED HIS * on the firing line by a BONE STOCK hunting rifle and my handloads. Needless to say,..he wasn't around long.
If you don't know what you are talking about,...just sell the products and don't offer to be a voice of wisdom[V] Gander Mountain Hates me for this[8D]
I got in the middle of a sale at the Walmart sporting goods counter one day, and helped the clerk make multiple sales.
The customer was trying to buy a fly rod for a gift. The clerk helped her find one, and was about to conclude the sale. So, I stuck my nose in, and suggested that the lady might also like a reel. Walmart only had two to choose from, so I helped the lady pick out one. The clerk was then ready to ring the sale up, but I suggested that the customer might like some fly line. The clerk found some fly line and the customer selected a package. The customer ended up buying three items instead of one.
I should have gotten a commission on the sale, I reckon.
For the love of God, Fly rod, reel and line are useless without the flies...........Sheesh[:D][:D][:D]
Thanks, LF! I am a sweet guy!
I see gun store employees all the time, who THINK since they work at a gun store, actually KNOW what they are talking about.
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+1000 Go to a BIG 5 And ask the question about the M1.30 carbine on sale.
Want to add: I don't expect them to be experts[:I] BJHC get the era right at least....