[TriLUG] Computer stores]

[Michael Kimsal]

Sheesh

I didn't realize there was such hatred/animosity towards that procedure.

Perhaps I'm just a bit too pragmatic, but I don't carry a bag in to the
store in the first place.  *I* approach the receipt check person and
initiate the procedure, so I'm a bit more in control (or feel like it
anyway), and have never had a problem there.

"rude employees" - I've never had anyone there be outwardly *rude* - a lot
of 'meh' attitude sometimes, but show me too many stores that *don't* have
that.

I'd have thought it would be good to support some of the stores in the area
that actually carry stuff/parts.  Frankly, the intrex website is offputting
and amateurish to me - Win7 shill at the bottom, no search box anywhere,
tiny fonts, etc - makes me not want to shop there in the first place.
 (yeah, the TD one is a bit loud but I can click on the images on the front
page and get more info on the product I'm clicking on).

Separate rant: we're basically in a bad position for computer parts stores
in the region, from what I can tell, and I'll support the stores that carry
products I need.  I've been searching in vain for a 256g SSD drive that I
could purchase from a local store.  It's rather crazy, but I couldn't find
any store at all that even carries them.  Had to resort to mail order, which
I hate.  :/


"Carl Crider" <c.crider at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I remember that thread! I looked into it after dealing with the stupid
> receipt checking, and
> a rude employee. Felt like I was being profiled at this place every
> time I went there.
>
> NC General Statute 14-72
>
> In NC, the receipt check is voluntary. The store has to have probable
> cause that
> you have stolen something in order to detain, or stop you.
> Next time you hear, "Can I see your receipt?"; simply reply, "No thank you"
>
> BTW: I have no input on where to get parts, unless its small parts from
> Intrex.
>
> On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 8:53 PM, Magnus <magnus at trilug.org> wrote:
> >
> > On Jul 20, 2011, at 5:53 PM, Michael Kimsal wrote:
> >
> >> Tigerdirect/compusa?
> >
> > Fair warning, this is one of those stores that treats its customers with
> great suspicion on the way out. If you are disinclined to consent to a
> bag search on the way out, you may well be in for a serious incident.
> >
>
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