Oh, I should add: One of the most notorious "clubs" we dealt with had a membership whose income was so far above what any of us make it seemed inappropriate and in poor taste to roll in here and shake some kid down for 15% off a 2.99 patch kit when the kid made $12 an hour and the guy doing the panhandling made well above six figures.
That's just lame. Especially when its the same guys who participate in the events we pay for the production of so they can continue- and they can race.
One thing I don't think some people realize when they ask a small retailer, "Can you give me a discount on this item?" is what they are really asking is: "Are you willing to accept a lower standard of living so that I may profit from it?"
Sometimes the answer to that questions is: "Why Yes Ma'am/Sir, it is our pleasure to be of service."
Other times it is rude, presumptuous and in poor taste to ask.
Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com
That's just lame. Especially when its the same guys who participate in the events we pay for the production of so they can continue- and they can race.
One thing I don't think some people realize when they ask a small retailer, "Can you give me a discount on this item?" is what they are really asking is: "Are you willing to accept a lower standard of living so that I may profit from it?"
Sometimes the answer to that questions is: "Why Yes Ma'am/Sir, it is our pleasure to be of service."
Other times it is rude, presumptuous and in poor taste to ask.
Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com
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Tom Demerly: Dec 17, 04 10:40