That was one hell of a trip, Pippa. Next time, I want the Tardis. |
Actual Sparkle Girlz were selling so poorly that there was a second tray of them shoved on a low shelf across the aisle... but the clothing, everybody wants. What was left were not the designs that excited me, so I trundled off and did my other shopping... and figured I'd take one more look at the doll section, just in case it had magically restocked in the past half hour because you never know.
As I turned away from the still-locust-devoured Sparkle Girlz section a second time, I noticed an incongruous box -- battered, scuffed, and possibly gnawed -- shoved cattywampus in the Monster High section.
YASMIN.
Yasmin with the pale lips and streaky hair I prefer, plus articulated arms -- and in jeans that will probably fit some of the other 12" gals. (And if they don't, it's still a pair of jeans for her.)
You would not believe what I have been through, Hayden. |
So I took her up to the register and asked for a price scan. Oops! She's not in the system. I explain that I think the line went on clearance almost a year ago, but this one is still here and I really want her. Clerk calls for a manager. While we're waiting, the clerk from the next checkstand wanders over. He's a geeky teenager, and when I explain the situation to him, he announces he thinks the doll should be $7. I should have thought to ask if he collected action figures, as that was a darned good guess at the highest price I'd say yes to.
Manager finally arrives. She says she has no idea how to price Yasmin so I can't have her. I explain again that the reason Yasmin isn't in the system is because she should have been clearanced long ago, so she's only going to be thrown out now, so could I please have her for $7, please?
I'm still surprised that worked.
So I thanked everybody profusely, told the clerk she was the most wonderful clerk ever, and got myself paid and gone before anybody could change their minds.
So I thanked everybody profusely, told the clerk she was the most wonderful clerk ever, and got myself paid and gone before anybody could change their minds.
Great job negotiating with Walmart. I do the same thing. If packaging is damaged, a part is missing, etc. I made them an offer. I got a brand new bicycle for my daughter once for $11.24 doing that from Target. I always say it never hurts to try!
ReplyDeleteNegotiating with Walmart is a thing?!?!? Oh, that opens so much incentive to visit the less well-organized stores and root through the shelves.
DeleteI love stores with poor inventory control. It's a source of disappointment that my nearest TRU is one of the bright, shiny ones where they keep track of things.
I'm happy you managed to rescue Yasmin!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I don't know where my Yasmin obsession came from...
DeleteWay to shop! Congratulations on getting Yasmin and her cool Bratz fashion at a good price. she was meant to be yours!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm just stupidly pleased with her.
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