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Originally Posted by BetterRed
I did it the easy way.
Went to JB Hi-fi, asked to look at their cheapest phones, was offered a Huawei, an LG and a Nokia - all $199. I asked, why would I give you 200 bucks for one of those when I can go up the road to Officeworks and get a Moto for less than 150.
The sales person tapped away on her sales gadget and after a bit of to-and-fro she eventually said she could do the Nokia in black for $160. Done I said, providing you help me get it working. As we did that I asked, so where's the doco -- what's doco she asked 
Half an hour later I walked out with a working phone.
Given its Christmas Eve I assumed the joint would be full, but it wasn't, very un-busy. Obviously everyone is buying on-line where you can't haggle, where you can't hold a proper conversation, where you can't get the sales person to work for their shilling, or share a smile amidst some friendly banter.
Don't tell me shopping online is faster. I also went to the grocers and bought cheese, salami, potato salad, kombucha, bread etc -- and a pork pie. And I got some exercise walking to the bus and back etc.
BR |
It may depend on the region and the type of store. I wouldn't even attempt the big box stores or the Texas based grocery store this month. You can't even get in the parking lots.
Now the grocery store chain we like is not as busy. We are going to change stores though because the Market Street store has better everything and is well stocked.