[I work for an economy auto shop.] My shop keeps getting morons who spend a shitload of money for european cars. They seem very suprised when we tell them that we don’t carry the filters that they need, nor the special tires that they require, or the tools needed to fix a damn thing for …
Monthly Archive: March 2010
Mar
21
Mar
21
Moron With Coupon
[I work in a shopping center where there are multiple stores, an arts and crafts store, a hardware store, and a sporting goods store(where I work).] Today a man came into our sporting goods store and asked me if we would accept his coupon (for 40% off bouquets at the crafts store) I explained to …
Tags: Marco, Retail, Sales Associate
Mar
07
3yr Idiot
[I work for an ISP that also provides phone service over the internet through the same modem used for the customer’s internet access. The modem has a back up battery in case of power outage you will still have phone service for a few hours. The call went like this:] Me: Thank you for calling …
Tags: ISP, Tech Support
Mar
07
BSoD
[I work for a company that provides Phone, Internet and Cable service, and get calls like the following almost daily.] Me: Thank you for calling *******, my name is ********, how may I help you today? Caller: I cannot get on the internet. Me: I am sorry to you are unable to get on the …
Tags: Call Center, Tech Support
Mar
07
Remove Before Using
Customer: (Walks up with a CD player with headphones still plugged into it and chucks it onto the counter). You sold me a faulty CD player and ruined my sons’ birthday. This was his big gift and you ruined it for him! Me: I am sorry, what is wrong with the CD player? Customer: (Picks …
Mar
06
What Tape?
Customer: I want to return this camcorder. Here is my receipt. Me: Alright, but since it has been opened there will be a 10% restocking fee to return it. Customer: That is bullshit! I bought that to record my wedding and it didn’t work, so if anything you owe me money for selling me a …
Mar
06
Invisible Foam
[I worked at the customer service desk for a large electronics store.] Customer: Every time I buy something in this store it doesn’t work and this is the worse one yet. The tape will not even fit into the player. What kind of crap are you selling here? (She then demonstrates by trying to jam …
Mar
03
Sometimes Stupid Is Free
[In some states, phone company customers are allocated 1 or 2 free directory assistance calls per billing cycle.] I received a directory assistance call from an idiot asking if he had used his free call for the month yet. I explained that we dont have access to his billing but since he was on the …
Mar
03
Window Seat
[Our lost prevention department where I work retail is very good at what they do. The day in question loss prevention was being manned by a retired marine, we will call him Jim.] A young man was stuffing CDs and DVDs down his pants, into the lining of his coat, and anywhere else he could …
Mar
03
Electronic Trash Can
[The store I worked for at the time was listed in the phone book next to another major retailer, and both started with the same word.] Me: Thank you for calling **** **** my name is **** how may I help you. Caller: Yes, I would like to speak to someone about your trash cans. …