Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Happy New Year!

So with the approach of the new year the frequency of calls becomes ridiculous. The store has several ads in circulation. One of which is a quarterly 30 page ad. Within the last two days I've been accused of false advertising at least half a dozen times.
A word to the wise, whenever you read a sales ad from any store and you see a little asterick or cross next to the sales offer or financing offer, READ THE FINE PRINT. And if you don't like the terms of sale don't take it out on the guy answering the phone. He has absolutely no say in the process of marketing, writing, and printing of the ads. I swear. If I had that kind of pull around here I wouldn't be answering peoples stupid phone calls.
The month of December is extremely slow for furniture sales but the days leading up to the new year are ridiculous. People think it's a magical time when we start giving away stuff for free. For example, my last call of the day was a woman who saw a bedroom set advertised for $899 with a free 5 drawer chest. She had purchased said set when the free chest wasn't offered. If she had purchased the set in the last week or so I could see wanting a freebie. However, she purchased the set 3 MONTHS AGO. I referred her to a manager, who I imagine in a very polite fashion told her to go fuck herself.
It is for this very reason I took New Year's Day off. Sweet sweet paid holiday!! Happy New Year!!