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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 10:46 AM #1
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Food Basics advertised mini roses and Rieger's begonias for $1.44.
Went early and found some dead roses.
Asked Mr. Produce Guy if when more are coming in. Was really nice to him. Mr. Produce Guy said he is unloading many skids right now so come back in 4 hours or call the store before coming.
Whaaaa?!?
Told him I drove to Ajax from Oshawa, but I could shop around for about half an hour, if that helps (I know that plants come in, in a box labelled "live plants" and are on the TOP of each skid -- easy for him to see).
He said 4 hours and "What do you want me to do about it ?(traveling from Oshawa).
Whaaa?!?
Went to cashier to ask for manager. Cashier wanted to know details. Cashier said she knew who he is. Instead of calling manager, called Mr. Produce Gentleman. Mr. Produce Gentleman was awesome. He said he will check and be back. I said I will shop around for half an hour.
Mr. Produce Gentleman said it will take him 5 minutes to see if any plants are easily accessible at the top of the skids.
Whaaa?!?
Got some awesome fresh plants for $1.44.
Was about to tell the manager about Mr. Produce Gentleman and lady looks in my cart and asks about the roses. Told her where to find them and she couldn't stop thanking me.
Told Mr. Store Manager about how awesome Mr. Produce Gentleman was, after dealing with Mr. Produce Guy. Mr. Store Manager wanted to know more about Mr. Produce Guy's bad attitude -- but I refused to give details.No need. Got what I wanted.
Koolaid warned me about that location. But a Shwa Girl does not give up that easily.
Leaving the store, a senior lady, coming in, spied the mini roses. She asked where I got them. Helped her out. She kept thanking me too.
So, Mr. not so nice Produce Guy, in you face!
Shwa Girl triumps! Again.
BTW have some gifts to give in March so fresh potted plants and Tarjay 90% off deals -- some lucky recipients.
This thread is currently associated with: Food BasicsLast edited by Shwa Girl; Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014 at 04:16 PM.
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 10:54 AM #2
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4 hours? Pffft. Glad it worked out in the end
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 10:59 AM #3
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Last edited by Shwa Girl; Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014 at 03:47 PM.
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 11:50 AM #4
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way to go shwa girl -you showed them
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 11:55 AM #5
WTG Shwa Girl!!! Very entertaining story too LOL....you made me laugh
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 12:45 PM #6
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Nice! I'm glad you were able to get what you wanted without a four hour wait!
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 02:36 PM #7
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funny how you convinced Manager and Nice Produce Guy to think your way. lol Loved the end result!
babies teach us acceptance
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 03:17 PM #8
Persistent! I like that!!
Yah for you getting the roses and giving mr gentleman a good review to the store manager.
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 04:08 PM #9
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 04:13 PM #10
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Oh yeah. There was one sad looking Rieger's begonia. It was 1/3 smooshed. I asked the cashier if she could get authorization for a reduction. $1.44, regular. Paid $1.00.
What they don't know is that I will use this smooshed plant to make more Rieger's begonias
http://www.bradsbegoniaworld.com/prop.htm
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 05:39 PM #11
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Was talking with a friend. Guess who wants roses?
Will be travelling for work next week and will be near another Food Basics. Will see if they have some in stock.
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 09:04 PM #12
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Was it the FB north or south of Hwy 2???? Walking over to one to shop tonight and am curious.
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 09:21 PM #13
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Confession - went to both.
Both had trucks coming in today. The one on Harwood is where the No so nice produce guy works. They have the roses out -- or did this morning.
The staff at McLean Community Center location are very, very nice.
You get to choose which one. If the deals are not there, get a rain check (promo for rain check is on the back of the flyer).
Happy shopping.
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 09:46 PM #14
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lol...great story with a happy ending....love it!!!
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Sat, Feb 22nd, 2014, 09:53 PM #15
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