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Q: Making do... logic of discounts?
So today, I set off to buy a new daily backpack. Went to a shop I know, deflected the claims that I was being offered an Armani backpack for 70rmb. I picked a pack suited to my needs. Tried to open it.. the zip split. Tried another, the zip toggle broke off.
I picked one with a working zip. I want this.
Wait! she said. Called her husband. He showed me how to fix the zip. I said I dont want a backpack with a zip I have to fix everytime I use it.. I want a bag that works.
No discount for good bag. Discount for bad bag. But bag bag is ok because I show you how to fix it.
My brain is numb.
Anyone else had this ?
I haven't really had this but then I would have been out of there and on my way to Walmart or something after the first two zips broke.
Englteachted:
Who the F still goes to local shops for anything important?
diverdude1:
That's what I was thinking too,,,, I sooooo rarely buy anything at a Bricks&Mortar anymore. Once u get used to Taobao / TMall / chaoshi ,,,,, kind of hard to get used to the idea of going to a real store anymore.... I sometimes walk around in those giant malls, but they really trend upscale.... stuff I don't want / need / afford,,, haha
ScotsAlan:
I like to support local. Keep them going so they are there in an emergency.
I haven't really had this but then I would have been out of there and on my way to Walmart or something after the first two zips broke.
Englteachted:
Who the F still goes to local shops for anything important?
diverdude1:
That's what I was thinking too,,,, I sooooo rarely buy anything at a Bricks&Mortar anymore. Once u get used to Taobao / TMall / chaoshi ,,,,, kind of hard to get used to the idea of going to a real store anymore.... I sometimes walk around in those giant malls, but they really trend upscale.... stuff I don't want / need / afford,,, haha
ScotsAlan:
I like to support local. Keep them going so they are there in an emergency.
It makes sense they would discount the bad bag in order to get rid of it
ScotsAlan:
The broken bags were given a quick repair and put back on display.
