The Sale Seriously Isn’t Super Sus

A few years ago, I worked for a particular game business that deals a lot in buying and selling used games and the like. As with most other businesses, we ran weekly sales, and this one just happened to have the latest in a popular run-and-gun series.

A gentleman walked in and asked if we had it, and we went through the usual song and dance — membership, warranty, etc. Eventually, the time to pay rolled around.

Me: “All right, sir, your total today is [amount].”

Customer: “Huh? Isn’t it like $60?”

Me: “Normally, yes, but we have it on sale this week.”

He then gave me a suspicious look, taking half a step back.

Customer: “…why?”

Me: “I’m sorry?”

Customer: “Why is it on sale? Is there something wrong with it? You’re not selling me a busted copy, are you?”

Me: “No, sir, you’re buying it brand new. It’s just on sale is all.”

He stared at me for a good minute or so, like he was trying to decide if I was messing with him or not. Then, he shrugged and went on to buy it.

Customer: “If there ends up being something wrong with this, I will be back.”

And off he went. I just stood there, dumbstruck. Never had I had a customer that suspicious about spending less money. I never did see him again, so I suppose it worked out in the end, but I do wonder if he does that everywhere he goes.