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[–] FlyingSquid 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I literally had this happen multiple times working as a vendor at sci-fi cons in the 1990s. Our prices would literally be right there and people would point to each one and ask how much it was. And my boss wouldn't let me tell them that the prices are right there and point to where the prices were because my boss was a dumbass. In so many ways.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

The thing is, for about 50% of those people you could talk to them like they were three years old and they'd be glad someone was communicating on their level for a change. The other 50% would think you're the idiot. But they still wouldn't read the sign.

[–] d00phy 9 points 1 week ago (2 children)

And then when those same people sell their stuff…

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

why is he not answering questions when he is sitting selling stuff at a table? Honestly I did craigs list and if someone asked me a question where the information is in the post I just would not respond. I figure they would be more trouble than their worth.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)
  • Does this work with a UK plug socket?
  • Do you offer shipping?
  • When could I go and pick it up?
  • Do you have any other matching lamps/etc?
  • What types of light bulbs does it use?
  • Does it still have manufacturer's warranty?

I know this is only a comic... but he's answering questions, just not the ones in the post!!

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[–] Itdidnttrickledown 7 points 1 week ago

Cartoon character can't be from Chicago. I only visit Chicago but noticed that if you ask a question and a sign with the answer is nearby they don't suffer you gladly.

[–] Anticorp 7 points 1 week ago

Welcome to retail!

[–] indepndnt 6 points 1 week ago

"Will you take Venmo? I need to send my brother to pick it up."

[–] Sam_Bass 4 points 1 week ago

5 years from now...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

It's good, buuuut... I wish you were selling something to light up my desk.

[–] Smoogs 2 points 1 week ago

This is why instead of selling stuff of a close loved one who died sucks hard in the ass dealing with the public who want to take up your grieving time with being this stupid. Just call a junk removal and get on with your life

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago
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