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Saturday, 02 Oct 2004 12:18PM
Customer: We'll have that TV in the window
Sales Person: The Sony Monkeyville Bowietown 2000?
C: That's the one, we love it, we'll take it! Here is your $280.
S: Um... sorry sir, that TV is $280 PLUS.
C: Oh... OK. *count count count* Here is $285.
S: Ok... *slightly revolted look* I'll get back you to... *walks away*

*three hours later*

S: Ok. Sorry sir, your offer has been rejected.
C: But ... I ...
S: Yes, we're looking for more than that for the TV.
C: But the price tag sa...
S: Oh sir *ha ha* that's not a price tag... It's an advertisement! Think of it more like a carrot... no, you're not a donkey... um... like a picture of a naked woman? Yes? No... no... a "GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS" sign? Like a giant FREE CHICKENS! sign?
C: ... what the hell?
S: We really want $300 for the TV so you could only really offer us somewhere around $295 if you really want it. You do WANT it don't you?
C: Why don't you advertise the TV at $290 PLUS then if you don't want any offers under $290?
S: Oh sir *ha ha* Then you'd never have looked at it would you?
C: ...