It always costs the store when they run a credit card. I believe (correct me if I'm wrong) credit purchases over the phone cost the store even more of a % of the transaction.
Originally Posted by
Gseclipse02
... its annoying to go to a store and them have nothing at all that you like esp. with how far you drive .... i tend to only go when i need food or a part...
That's why you establish a relationship with a store. Then you know when stuff is coming in and what. I rarely go to a lfs knowing what I'm going to leave with. There's nothing like coming up to the display tank only to discover some amazing specimine. And, there's nothing more frustrating than seeing "hold" next to the id/price tag.
As a store owner, I would limit phone reservations. If i knew you had been looking for an item for a while, or had pre-paid before I ordered the item, I'd have no problem holding something for you.
But, if you were to call up on regular intervals, ask my what I have, and then cherry pick everything, I'd limit it. Not fair to the new customers or regulars who just stop by to see what you have. JMHO
Last edited by CoryDude; Fri, 12th Feb 2010 at 11:54 AM.
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