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Beware The Nines Of Merch

, , | Right | July 20, 2009

(I’m at the service desk when an elderly man comes up.)

Me: “Can I help you find anything, sir?”

Customer: “No, but you can answer me a question.”

Me: “Yes?”

Customer: “Do you have anything for sale that doesn’t end in .99?”

Me: “Well, we’ve got some 79s and 49s, but prices are usually always going to end–”

Customer: “Are you kidding me?! I know what you’re trying to do with those nines! I know that you’re just trying to convince me it’s cheaper! Do you think I’m stupid or something?!”

Me: “…”

Customer: “TAKE THE NINES SERIOUSLY!” *storms out*


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