How Do You Respond to That?

This telephone conversation took place last week but it just keeps running around in my head. So I decided to get it out. Hopefully it will have fun running around in your head, too.

Thrift Store Proprietor: "Hello?"

Customer (Me): "Hi. I was wondering if you have any of those pop-up canopies that are used for sporting events, etc.? " (Yes, I *do* call ahead rather than rummaging through thrift stores while herding cats, er, kids.)

Proprietor: "Yes, I do have one of those."

Me (excited to have finally found one): "Great! How much are you asking for it?"

Proprietor: "Oh. It isn't for sale. I use it for cover when I set up displays out in front of my store. Those things are really handy!"

So...how in the world do you respond to that?? I chose stunned silence followed by a stammered "Thanks." Click.

Comments

  1. MicahSeptember 8, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    ROFL...too funny. Ya gotta wonder how these people get jobs!!! And then wonder some more about why on earth some of US Can't!! lol

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  2. JennSeptember 9, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    LOL...why would this person even respond to your question knowing that you are obviously calling to BUY one...not just get their opinion on it..lol

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