In 2003, Ma had a stroke. Dad was her full time caregiver until he he had a car accident that totaled the car. So in 2006, I became their chauffeur among other jobs.
At the time, to deal with the stress of running two households and working, I kept a blog entitled CJ's Whine and Cheeze. Egged on by some friends who enjoyed the first read through, you'll see your part when it comes by.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Signs of Periweeblepause
I've been wondering when one officially becomes a Weeble, wondering what the signs for periweeblepause might be. I think I might have discovered one today.
This afternoon Himself and I went to Staples to research an Epson photo printer. I'd like to get one, but want to see if the colors print true, and if the quality of the photos look like they were done at a photo lab.
We went to the Staples in Auburn. They didn't have the models I was looking at online, but they had two. The sales clerk was very helpful in answering questions about the two printers. Neither model was set up for a demo.
We went to the Staples in Shrewsbury. They had the model we saw in Auburn, and it was set up for a demo, but had no paper. A sales clerk came over to help us. The printer gave an error message that the print cartridges needed to be replaced. He went to ask his supervisor and was told to switch the cartridges from the other model. He tried and the machine still gave an error message. I asked if he could open up new cartridges. He went to get his supervisor.
The supervisor told us the manager wouldn't allow them to "waste" $40 for a demo. We left and I began fuming in the car. I think this must be a sign of periweeblepause. They don't want to waste $40 to put cartridges in a machine set up to do a demo, but they don't mind the thought of losing a potential sale of $129 plus tax, plus photo paper plus tax? Doesn't it stand to reason, another person might ask to see the machine demoed? If they don't want to do the demo, don't have the machine set up for it. It doesn't make sense, it's just bad marketing.
Printer buying is always frustrating because you're right, its nice to see how it prints. I hope you found what you were looking for, and I'm guess by now you might be onto another printer since they only last so long.
ReplyDeleteThe last printer I bought was in 2015 or 2016. An Epson Eco Tank All-in-one. I've only had to fill it with ink 2 times!
DeleteI would have been cross, too.All they were demonstrating was poor organisation!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteBad marketing indeed! But what did you end up buying???? Don't leave us hanging.....
ReplyDeleteI think it was an HP All-in-one, but too long ago to remember.
DeleteThese companies always seem like they are blindsided when they go bankrupt or close stores-- it's this level of poor customer service that does it. The boots on the ground are absolutely not trained if they are refusing a simple customer request like demonstrate a product. I'm sure someone in the upper echelon of the Staples Empire would love to hear about such a poor experience. Next time go the full weeble and contact the District Manager. It'll make a difference.
ReplyDeleteNext time. I also took my business elsewhere.
DeleteWhat a doof. Did you ever get your printer?
ReplyDeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
Yes, but it probably came from Best Buy
DeleteI have never considered buying a photo quality printer. I'm just happy with my two laser printers. I have the same question Robin has.
ReplyDeleteI had a beautiful Canon B&W laser printer. They didn't update the drivers for the OS so I had to abandon it.
DeleteOh, hell! I always IF go to the store or uni...
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