I feel like my LCS cheated my girlfriend and would like opinions

[GeechQuest]

Heres the story:

Girlfriend goes to LCS that I frequent to get Christmas wax. She doesn't know anything about cards, but she did see bowman sterling last time we were there and wanted to get me a pack for Xmas ($50) just to see. So last weekend while Xmas shopping she runs to the LCS and asks for "The $50 pack of Bowman Sterling", which the owner obliges and gives to her. The problem is he sold her 2013 for $50, when he has boxes going for $135. He keeps all his packs that sell for $15 or more behind the counter, so he walked to that spot in the store and knowingly grabbed that box and she just reached in and grabbed a pack.

I'm just curious on a scale of 1-10 how mad should I be? I think I'm more upset that he "upsold" her on the pack rather than knowingly give her the 2013. This guy knows me by name as I spend PLENTY of money there a month. I feel like if he knew that was my girlfriend he wouldn't have done that, but she rarely goes in there and if so its always with me.

Kind of wondering what I should do? Shop is owned by 2 guys (1 I like and the other who I've never really cared for) and of course it wasn't my favorite of the two who sold it to her.

Sorry for the rant I'm just pretty irate as I feel this owner totally duped her.

[rcgdodge]

Hmmm. I'd be annoyed. You should take the pack and receipt back to the store.

[gmoney000]

Inside I'd be pissed.. but I wouldn't blow it up to make the Girlfriend feel bad,
take it as a loss and just be happy she "tried":)!


Heres the story:

Girlfriend goes to LCS that I frequent to get Christmas wax. She doesn't know anything about cards, but she did see bowman sterling last time we were there and wanted to get me a pack for Xmas ($50) just to see. So last weekend while Xmas shopping she runs to the LCS and asks for "The $50 pack of Bowman Sterling", which the owner obliges and gives to her. The problem is he sold her 2013 for $50, when he has boxes going for $135. He keeps all his packs that sell for $15 or more behind the counter, so he walked to that spot in the store and knowingly grabbed that box and she just reached in and grabbed a pack.

I'm just curious on a scale of 1-10 how mad should I be? I think I'm more upset that he "upsold" her on the pack rather than knowingly give her the 2013. This guy knows me by name as I spend PLENTY of money there a month. I feel like if he knew that was my girlfriend he wouldn't have done that, but she rarely goes in there and if so its always with me.

Kind of wondering what I should do? Shop is owned by 2 guys (1 I like and the other who I've never really cared for) and of course it wasn't my favorite of the two who sold it to her.

Sorry for the rant I'm just pretty irate as I feel this owner totally duped her.

[metsplaya123]

There is only one thing to do:

go to the store, tell them how angry you are, never spend a dime there again.

[GeechQuest]

Hmmm. I'd be annoyed. You should take the pack and receipt back to the store.

Forgot to add. I didn't even look at the pack as I was swallowed in presents and just passed it to her as she loves to open them. Didn't even realize it was 2013 until I saw Cobi Hamilton as the 1st card.

[lemur01]

I would take my business elsewhere if it bothered me that badly.

Doesn't sound like they do good business.

[trixstar]

I would take the receipt into the store with the pack and ask them if there was a mistake and if not why they did it when they obviously sell them for 15.00 per pack and not 50.00. (If she kept the receipt)

[GeechQuest]

Inside I'd be pissed.. but I wouldn't blow it up to make the Girlfriend feel bad,
take it as a loss and just be happy she "tried":)!

Ya I'm definitely not mad at her at all. I'm more pissed that he sold her a pack for $50 when his boxes are going for $135 because she asked for the "$50 pack"

[packman80]

I would go in talk to the owner you like explain what happened. See if he makes it right. If he blows you off take your business elsewhere.

[trixstar]

Does this store use social media at all? If they don't make it right I would put them on blast on social media and make sure everyone knew what happened.

[GeechQuest]

Alright, sorry to rant I just really feel like he cheated her out of her money and didn't really know if I should confront the guy at all or just quit going all together.

[GeechQuest]

Does this store use social media at all? If they don't make it right I would put them on blast on social media and make sure everyone knew what happened.

Ya, I typically don't put people out there or even complain about bad customer service but this just feels like he took advantage of her which is the one thing I can not stand about people.

[GeechQuest]

I would take the receipt into the store with the pack and ask them if there was a mistake and if not why they did it when they obviously sell them for 15.00 per pack and not 50.00. (If she kept the receipt)

She didn't keep the receipt BUT the pack has the price tag on it as she said he opened a new box and priced them right in front of her.

[jerryw]

sounds slimy...he probably knew she didn't know squat and then assumed it was a gift and the price would never be revealed to someone who knew

[Birdmandig]

Ya, I typically don't put people out there or even complain about bad customer service but this just feels like he took advantage of her which is the one thing I can not stand about people.

I would be upset but I think you would get further going and explaining your situation to the gentlemen you like, and possibly bring your girlfriend..

Do they have a security camera? Just so maybe they have the day your GF came in..

Doing that intentionally especially during xmas is a scum bag move..

[zonacats8]

I wouldn't even bother being nice about it, I'd go in there, hopefully when there are other customers, and I'd put the guy who did it on blast. I'd let lose a tirade of profanities and expletives that would make a Marine blush.

That is beyond bad, especially him opening a new box and pricing it in front of her, that's just terrible as he KNEW for $50, she wasn't asking for 2013.

I would then turn to the owner and say, "I'm sorry, but as long as you employ scumbags like that, I will not spend another cent in this store" and walk out.

[37Jetson]

There is only one thing to do:

go to the store, tell them how angry you are, never spend a dime there again.

Instead of burning down the store I would suggest going in to speak with the owners. Give them the chance to fix what has upset you. If they cop an attitude then you have your answer after giving them a fair shake.

[Whodatiz]

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[GeechQuest]

Instead of burning down the store I would suggest going in to speak with the owners. Give them the chance to fix what has upset you. If they cop an attitude then you have your answer after giving them a fair shake.

The guy who sold her the pack is one of the owners. It's two guys with a 50/50 stake. They've owned the store since 94 and I've been going there since 1996 as a 10 year old.

[lemur01]

Yeah that's a great idea.

[37Jetson]

The guy who sold her the pack is one of the owners. It's two guys with a 50/50 stake. They've owned the store since 94 and I've been going there since 1996 as a 10 year old.

I would still suggest talking it out with him. Maybe something good will come out of it and maybe you can let off a chain of insults or profanity.

[GeechQuest]

I would still suggest talking it out with him. Maybe something good will come out of it and maybe you can let off a chain of insults or profanity.

Ya, I'll probably go up there Saturday and say something. Will update the thread Saturday evening with the results.

[tacoma34]

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Who's car we takin'?

[BrandonBarnett]

Most definitely would talk with the owner you like more and explain the situation to him... If they refuse to fix it I would report them to the BBB if they are a member...

[bubble]

Since you already opened the pack, I'd ask for a partial refund. For example, if he is selling them for 25, ask for 25 back to offset the 50 dollars spent

[cardsharkk]

I bet the owner spent the other $80 and kept the other 5 packs from the new box he opened... It should of been EXACTLY $22.50 per pack, (22.50 x 6 packs is $135).... At the very least, PLEASE DO EXPLAIN THIS, and he should atleast give you a 2nd pack for the $50 if he cares about his business, and doing the right thing for his customers

I have a feeling he did this because it was a woman, and because he sensed her inexpierence... Still Props to ur girl for doing that for you! She sounds like a keeper!

[hche]

I would go in talk to the owner you like explain what happened. See if he makes it right. If he blows you off take your business elsewhere.

I would do this. Especially, if you are a regular, they should make it right. BUT BUT it is still a very bad way to doing business for that owner.

[GeechQuest]

I bet the owner spent the other $80 and kept the other 5 packs from the new box he opened... It should of been EXACTLY $22.50 per pack, (22.50 x 6 packs is $135).... At the very least, PLEASE DO EXPLAIN THIS, and he should atleast give you a 2nd pack for the $50 if he cares about his business, and doing the right thing for his customers

I have a feeling he did this because it was a woman, and because he sensed her inexpierence... Still Props to ur girl for doing that for you! She sounds like a keeper!

Ya she definitely is. She got sick watching me bust through boxes of crown royale this year because you only got "20 cards for $95 bucks"

[enderslot]

I would just add... that blowing up at the them may not accomplish much other than make you feel better. You should confront them about it though to clear the air so to speak. And if you don't get the response you like, then just decide if your money is better spent elsewhere.

[zonacats8]

I would just add... that blowing up at the them may not accomplish much other than make you feel better. You should confront them about it though to clear the air so to speak. And if you don't get the response you like, then just decide if your money is better spent elsewhere.

I disagree

I did what I told him to do in my earlier post at my LCS

The manager was a douche who ripped people off and treated non regular customers like crap.

I cursed him out, told the owner I wouldn't come back while he was employed there. About 18 months later I heard he had been fired a few months earlier and started going back there.

And it all felt great, letting loose on them was great, and knowing they would miss my business (I had been breaking a lot of wax at the time and it was in the middle of football season) also felt good

[rcearley]

I would just add... that blowing up at the them may not accomplish much other than make you feel better. You should confront them about it though to clear the air so to speak. And if you don't get the response you like, then just decide if your money is better spent elsewhere.

Agree with this, don't go in there guns blazing. Just calmly explain the situation and tell them you are very upset. It's obvious he took advantage of the situation, but yelling and cursing won't get anywhere.

[hearseguy]

I personally agree that speaking to them is probably the thing to do. If it was me however, I feel an apology is in order and without that they would never get another dime from me. I'm pretty stubborn though.

[Tgustafsonjr]

In college I was taught if you want to get peoples attention before a speech you need to make a big commotion. So walk in there and push over the first rack you see and yell listen up douchers! Then begin your rant.. lol but honestly I'd just go to the better one of the two and explain to him the situation and how you feel about it. Any good business man is going to care about the success and growth of his establishment and we all know the success of his business is it's customers so they should always come first. A simple problem can always be solved easily when two grown individuals can just talk it out.

P.s I hope it all works out for you and congrats for the amazing gf..

[rttrffg2012]

You need sweet lady Justice on your side

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[Sooner]

Go into the store and give them the opportunity to fix what they've done.

If they fail/refuse to do so, then I'd torch them on social media.

Either way, it's probably time to find a new card shop. God knows what other tricks they're up to.

[DukeU4]

I would go in talk to the owner you like explain what happened. See if he makes it right. If he blows you off take your business elsewhere.

This. Let us know how it was resolved.

[MasterPattie]

I think we need to see pics of your girlfriend to be able to better overall assess the situation.

[HadWayTooMuch]

First of all, packs should not cost $22.50 ($135/6.)

When you divide up a box by packs, they should cost more than the price of a box since buying a box should bring you a discount. So the packs should be between $25-$30 a pack.

That being said, what happened to her is horrible. I had a customer's wife come in the other day and pretty much tell us she wanted to spend $100-$150 and didn't know what to buy him. We were not 100% sure since there were no new baseball products that we knew he would be interested in. So we recommended a few items and told her he could return anything (unopened of course) that was purchased for him that wasn't right and he could exchange them for anything he wanted.

That is how you take care of regulars. You need to go back there and ask them why a pack of 2013 Sterling costs $50. Or better yet, ask them how much the packs are first, then if they say anything less than $50, ask why she was charged $50. If the packs are $50, then tell them that is ridiculous and you will be taking your money elsewhere.

Making a scene in this situation is ridiculous. It does help sometimes, but if they are selling the 2013 packs for that price, it is their right. Although criminal. It's still their right to do so. And it's your right to not shop there.

[Dbacksbaseball]

Yup, dont like that at all.

I use two lcs, one for cases (hour drive, but very cheap cases) and one for boxes (10 minute drive, prices right at blowout).

Both know my wife by name (and my wife might be with me 5% of the time), both would never think of doing that. In fact its hey, oh your husband has been opening this product right now, he would like this, ring out and have a nice day.

If that poop would ever happen, they would lose my business. And to the boxes only place especially.....that would be substantial.

Dont stand for that, call them out rude, polite, however but dont stand for it.

[GOWIFB]

If it were me i would probably go in there and rip them a new one. I could care less about a partial refund. It speaks to the integrity of the ownership if they are going to rip off a customer like that. Now thats not saying that he has to treat a walk in the same as a regular customer, who may get discounts or perks, but they should not be knowingly ripping them off. If they do this who knows what else they do. Maybe they weigh boxes/packs. Or maybe they open the rest of the packs themselves once they know the main hit is still left. No way would i frequent them anymore regardless if they make it right

[RandyMarsh]

Most definitely would talk with the owner you like more and explain the situation to him... If they refuse to fix it I would report them to the BBB if they are a member...

Don't bother reporting them to a joke like the BBB. They wouldn't do anything. Add people in any business knows, the BBB is always bought. If you don't send them money, they give your company a bad overall grade. I'd this shop is part of the BBB, which I doubt, but if they are, they pay the BBB, so they would never downgrade that store. People that take the BBB seriously have no clue how it's run.

[CM Sports Memorabilia]

In college I was taught if you want to get peoples attention before a speech you need to make a big commotion. So walk in there and push over the first rack you see and yell listen up douchers! Then begin your rant.. lol but honestly I'd just go to the better one of the two and explain to him the situation and how you feel about it. Any good business man is going to care about the success and growth of his establishment and we all know the success of his business is it's customers so they should always come first. A simple problem can always be solved easily when two grown individuals can just talk it out.

P.s I hope it all works out for you and congrats for the amazing gf..

If this is what they are teaching in college now...:eek: :D

I agree- just go to the owner you have a good relationship with and explain the situation. If you don't get some satisfaction you can always order from Blowout and not have to deal with the LCS. It's their loss not yours!

[GeechQuest]

Thanks for the responses guys. I will definitely post an update to the situation tomorrow after I pay them a visit. It just sucks because I have 3 LCS and this is the one I like the most because the good owner in the shop is the nicest person I've ever met in the hobby. Im not looking for any sort of compensation or anything just an apology really. It's a tiny shop and I'd say I'm one of their 10 biggest spenders. I don't even care that they charge more than anybody around but because that's the shop that I've been to all my life it means something to me.

[Grid]

I've been here before. Back in 2006 I collected the Bears dusty dvoracek. The wife knew this and she knew I was picking up rare singles on eBay and at shows. She went to the LCS that she knew and asked if they had anything. Since we are in Chicago most places keep Bears rookies in stock. He sold her 3 Bowman base RC's and 2 Topps for $20 and told her she was lucky that he just got more in stock!

I actually picked up about 10 of each of those off this guy for $10 total. So $0.50 per card. I didnt negotiate I just asked how much and he told me. Even with those I overpaid but I still wanted them.

Flash forward to my Birthday and the wife gives me the cards and says I hope they are good ones I only paid $4 each. I told her they were great cards and I loved them. I didnt want her to be sad. Next time I was in that shop I picked up a box of cards and handed over the 5 cards and said "I have $20 in credit here". The shop owner laughed and said "That was your girlfriend?" So the fat prick knew what he did. I asked him how many other people were buying up Double D'd cards and he said not many.

He let me keep the cards and took $20 off my total but never said sorry. he just didnt want to get into a fight over it. i never went back there.

[preakness]

Go in and ask
For the $50 pack and see what they do

[Sooner]

I think we need to see pics of your girlfriend to be able to better overall assess the situation.

+++++++++:D:)!

[jasoncardmonger]

I would give the benefit of the doubt it was a mistake and take it back and explain what happened and see how they handle it. If they make it right, no big deal and move on. If they do nothing, let them know you will not be back. But I think you should at least give them a chance to make it right.

[NobodysXHero]

Go in and ask
For the $50 pack and see what they do

This. Sounds like a place I'd avoid after resolving this issue.

[rttrffg2012]

This. Sounds like a place I'd avoid after resolving this issue.

These days, there arent many places you could shop at if you avoided all who have scammed.

Part of the hobby. Just deal with him and make sure you get what is owed

[ckcardz]

I've been here before. Back in 2006 I collected the Bears dusty dvoracek. The wife knew this and she knew I was picking up rare singles on eBay and at shows. She went to the LCS that she knew and asked if they had anything. Since we are in Chicago most places keep Bears rookies in stock. He sold her 3 Bowman base RC's and 2 Topps for $20 and told her she was lucky that he just got more in stock!

I actually picked up about 10 of each of those off this guy for $10 total. So $0.50 per card. I didnt negotiate I just asked how much and he told me. Even with those I overpaid but I still wanted them.

Flash forward to my Birthday and the wife gives me the cards and says I hope they are good ones I only paid $4 each. I told her they were great cards and I loved them. I didnt want her to be sad. Next time I was in that shop I picked up a box of cards and handed over the 5 cards and said "I have $20 in credit here". The shop owner laughed and said "That was your girlfriend?" So the fat prick knew what he did. I asked him how many other people were buying up Double D'd cards and he said not many.

He let me keep the cards and took $20 off my total but never said sorry. he just didnt want to get into a fight over it. i never went back there.

That is terrible. This shop has terrible owners and shouldnt be running with these types of business ethics. I would never go there in my life knowing just these 2 instances

[Joshua]

I agree with some of the other post. First Id be pissed dude took advantage of your girl that way and second Id be happy as hell that my girl got me cards no matter what they are lol. I think the last time my wife got me cards was before we got married when we still liked each other lol.. But all jokes aside man, it is bull that he done her that way and I would go in not expecting him to fix it but I'd have to let him know that I know what he done.. That's a lot of I knows and you knows but I think you get my point lol..

[preakness]

See if he has a hot wife or GF and sleep with her

[Shani]

I didn't real all of the tread, just the first several responses. I would be upset, and I feel like this hobby has too many stories like this. Whether it's card manufacturers, wholesalers, or LCS taking advantage of us as consumers. It seems so pervasive that I don't know what to do with my frustration. I enjoy the hobby too much to walk away, that's not an option. So that said, the only piece of info I didn't see is what the 2013 packs are going for? I would ask for the difference back or at least in credit.

[Shani]

It's not that similar, but I was confronted with an issue that I'm wondering what you guys think. This most recent Black Friday, Panini promoted their BF packs pretty heavily, and I wanted to get my hands on as many as I could. The LCS I frequent did not have a system in place when I called to inquire on the Wednesday prior, and by Friday morning they still didn't. When I decided to show up they explained that I could buy from a specific list, which was mostly Panini products from early in the year, nothing newer, and that they didn't have the packs on site. I went to there wholesale warehouse unannounced and saw the packs sitting there, so they relented and let me get my hands on a few. Later the following week I find that they posted dozens of singles out of Black Friday packs on their ebay store. I don't think they ever intended to give them away as they were supposed to. I'm sorry if I hijacked this thread, not my intention. I just got worked up!

[Stats]

It's not that similar, but I was confronted with an issue that I'm wondering what you guys think. This most recent Black Friday, Panini promoted their BF packs pretty heavily, and I wanted to get my hands on as many as I could. The LCS I frequent did not have a system in place when I called to inquire on the Wednesday prior, and by Friday morning they still didn't. When I decided to show up they explained that I could buy from a specific list, which was mostly Panini products from early in the year, nothing newer, and that they didn't have the packs on site. I went to there wholesale warehouse unannounced and saw the packs sitting there, so they relented and let me get my hands on a few. Later the following week I find that they posted dozens of singles out of Black Friday packs on their ebay store. I don't think they ever intended to give them away as they were supposed to. I'm sorry if I hijacked this thread, not my intention. I just got worked up!

Wow, that is kind of bad... If my LCS owner did that, I would consider not spending money there

[JosieD]

If this were my girlfriend, I would be super pissed someone took advantage of her like that. My fist inclination is to go punch them in the face but that obviously will not solve anything. I would definitely address it. Also, I would no longer go there regardless of how they make up for it. They have no issue taking advantage of people.

[oldgoldy97]

If this were my girlfriend, I would be super pissed someone took advantage of her like that. My fist inclination is to go punch them in the face but that obviously will not solve anything. I would definitely address it. Also, I would no longer go there regardless of how they make up for it. They have no issue taking advantage of people.

I stopped reading after the first comma.


:eek:

[thenwhatjk]

I've been here before. Back in 2006 I collected the Bears dusty dvoracek. The wife knew this and she knew I was picking up rare singles on eBay and at shows. She went to the LCS that she knew and asked if they had anything. Since we are in Chicago most places keep Bears rookies in stock. He sold her 3 Bowman base RC's and 2 Topps for $20 and told her she was lucky that he just got more in stock!

I actually picked up about 10 of each of those off this guy for $10 total. So $0.50 per card. I didnt negotiate I just asked how much and he told me. Even with those I overpaid but I still wanted them.

Flash forward to my Birthday and the wife gives me the cards and says I hope they are good ones I only paid $4 each. I told her they were great cards and I loved them. I didnt want her to be sad. Next time I was in that shop I picked up a box of cards and handed over the 5 cards and said "I have $20 in credit here". The shop owner laughed and said "That was your girlfriend?" So the fat prick knew what he did. I asked him how many other people were buying up Double D'd cards and he said not many.

He let me keep the cards and took $20 off my total but never said sorry. he just didnt want to get into a fight over it. i never went back there.

Would love to know what shop in Chicago that was

[glen87]

If this were my girlfriend, I would be super pissed someone took advantage of her like that. My fist inclination is to go punch them in the face but that obviously will not solve anything. I would definitely address it. Also, I would no longer go there regardless of how they make up for it. They have no issue taking advantage of people.

I stopped reading after the first comma.


:eek:

must admit, i did as well:devil:

[barnsz]

go back to the store get a refund!!

[Wolves4Life]

Once you opened the pack and don't even have the receipt you lost any leverage you might have had. Owner can't prove you didn't replace the cards nor can you prove you didn't unless you filmed it.

[jkiddlridnour]

Once you opened the pack and don't even have the receipt you lost any leverage you might have had. Owner can't prove you didn't replace the cards nor can you prove you didn't unless you filmed it.

I don't think it's as much about the money anymore as it is the principle.

[TarjetasBéisbol]

Thanks for the responses guys. I will definitely post an update to the situation tomorrow after I pay them a visit. It just sucks because I have 3 LCS and this is the one I like the most because the good owner in the shop is the nicest person I've ever met in the hobby. Im not looking for any sort of compensation or anything just an apology really. It's a tiny shop and I'd say I'm one of their 10 biggest spenders. I don't even care that they charge more than anybody around but because that's the shop that I've been to all my life it means something to me.

Any updates?

[shrevecity]

Once you opened the pack and don't even have the receipt you lost any leverage you might have had. Owner can't prove you didn't replace the cards nor can you prove you didn't unless you filmed it.

Even filming it would not prove anything, but I think in this case it really should not matter

[myerscards]

Any updates?

He went back to the store and knocked him out and took a 2014 Box of Sterling on the house.

Lol..................... Just Joking.

Good luck whatever happens.

[LRV]

He went back to the store and knocked him out and took a 2014 Box of Sterling on the house.

Lol..................... Just Joking.

Good luck whatever happens.

Or the owner knocked out the OP and he's in the ER :devil:

[myerscards]

Or the owner knocked out the OP and he's in the ER :devil:

Lol................

[GeechQuest]

Or the owner knocked out the OP and he's in the ER :devil:


No punches were thrown. I went to the store this evening and the owners were both gone. The good owner, who I want to talk to, will be back from his Xmas vacation on Tuesday so I will be speaking with him then.

I did go to the 2nd LCS I frequent and told that owner what happened at the other store and that he would be getting all my card money from now on as opposed to the half I'd been spending with him. He then sold me a pack of 2014 Sterling for $30 (What the 2013 SHOULD have cost at the first store). I told him that was not necessary but he insisted. Such a simple gesture that all but cemented what I was already feeling. I'm not sure I even need to waste my breath at the other store as my mind is already made up where I will be spending my money.


Side note: I did see one of the many Odell Beckham Jr 1/1 Triple Thread Auto's get pulled while I was at the card store today. I don't buy Triple Threads but had the box in my hand then put it back and picked up other stuff instead. The other guy in the store asked if I'd like to see what I missed out on and of course I had to know :mad:

[glen87]

No punches were thrown. I went to the store this evening and the owners were both gone. The good owner, who I want to talk to, will be back from his Xmas vacation on Tuesday so I will be speaking with him then.

I did go to the 2nd LCS I frequent and told that owner what happened at the other store and that he would be getting all my card money from now on as opposed to the half I'd been spending with him. He then sold me a pack of 2014 Sterling for $30 (What the 2013 SHOULD have cost at the first store). I told him that was not necessary but he insisted. Such a simple gesture that all but cemented what I was already feeling. I'm not sure I even need to waste my breath at the other store as my mind is already made up where I will be spending my money.


Side note: I did see one of the many Odell Beckham Jr 1/1 Triple Thread Auto's get pulled while I was at the card store today. I don't buy Triple Threads but had the box in my hand then put it back and picked up other stuff instead. The other guy in the store asked if I'd like to see what I missed out on and of course I had to know :mad:

definitely go back, just to let them know you are aware of what they did, and that you will not be coming back.

[sjim8660]

Over the 18 years I have been going to different card shops there is 1 almost (99% of the time) common denominator and that is card shops are VERY greedy. I am glad they made everything right with you but how many people go in their and get ripped off and things are not made right? I try not to go into card shops anymore because of the pure greed. I have recently been in a card shop where one of the employees (i guess manager of some sort) was insulting people who went in there and bashing a certain product and than laughing at people who bought it. A lot of people on this forum might be shocked if they knew the shop I was talking about. The greed has gotten so bad that i have had a card shop treat me better or worse depending on how much money i spend lol. They can really care less about the buyer, they just want your money plain and simple. Its a business I understand that aspect but have just a little appreciation for the people who pay your bills.

[glen87]

Over the 18 years I have been going to different card shops there is 1 almost (99% of the time) common denominator and that is card shops are VERY greedy. I am glad they made everything right with you but how many people go in their and get ripped off and things are not made right? I try not to go into card shops anymore because of the pure greed. I have recently been in a card shop where one of the employees (i guess manager of some sort) was insulting people who went in there and bashing a certain product and than laughing at people who bought it. A lot of people on this forum might be shocked if they knew the shop I was talking about. The greed has gotten so bad that i have had a card shop treat me better or worse depending on how much money i spend lol. They can really care less about the buyer, they just want your money plain and simple. Its a business I understand that aspect but have just a little appreciation for the people who pay your bills.

they have done nothing for him yet. he was talking about a different store, so not sure what this is referencing.

[sjim8660]

they have done nothing for him yet. he was talking about a different store, so not sure what this is referencing.

ok i misread one of the post than.

[briscogun]

I would go back in and hope that both owners were in. I'd then ask how much a pack of 2013 Sterling sells for. When they answer, ask "Then why did this guy (point to bad owner) sell one to my girlfriend for $50?". Then explain that you will never do business there again and you hope the extra money they ripped of from her was worth it.

Good luck.

[RandyMarsh]

See if he has a hot wife or GF and sleep with her

Perfect idea. Then have him raise your LCS kid.

I would just go in there and piss on his face.

[myerscards]

I would go back in and hope that both owners were in. I'd then ask how much a pack of 2013 Sterling sells for. When they answer, ask "Then why did this guy (point to bad owner) sell one to my girlfriend for $50?". Then explain that you will never do business there again and you hope the extra money they ripped of from her was worth it.

Good luck.

agree^^^^^^^^^^^^

[Chrisp253]

I would go back in and hope that both owners were in. I'd then ask how much a pack of 2013 Sterling sells for. When they answer, ask "Then why did this guy (point to bad owner) sell one to my girlfriend for $50?". Then explain that you will never do business there again and you hope the extra money they ripped of from her was worth it.

Good luck.
Thats perfect. Exactly how it should be done.

[hairysasquatch]

You could also take a dump on their floor.

[bankdawg]

You could also take a dump on their floor.

i'd suggest performing the UpperDecker

if you're not sure what that is, use urban dictionary

[RandyMarsh]

i'd suggest performing the UpperDecker

if you're not sure what that is, use urban dictionary

Or watch MacGruber.

[MasterPattie]

i'd suggest performing the UpperDecker

http://images.sodahead.com/profiles/0/0/2/9/9/5/6/7/3/upper-decker-topshelf-83274759907.jpeg

[JohnRyno]

Tell the LCS guy you had sex with his wife(or husband). No judgement here.

[Grid]

Would love to know what shop in Chicago that was

It was Graff sports cards, now All Star Sports on Milwaukee Ave on the North Side of the City.

[jbrandonw]

I would definately be upset. My girlfriend always gets me cards for Christmas/birthdays, but mostly just from blowout or Walmart because we have no LCS around.

[711 Cards]

There is only one thing to do:

go to the store, tell them how angry you are, never spend a dime there again.

This. Tell him his greed and shady practices cost him a customer.

[Saban1]

That's very shady, I would not be a customer there anymore.

[Shogun2049]

See if he has a hot wife or GF and sleep with her

I actually had a coworker tell me a story similar to this one when I still lived in Reno. One of his coworkers, who was known to be a douchebag to everyone, was married to a woman who worked at one of the brothels outside of town. So one night, he picks an argument with another coworker and it ends up with him going to the brothel to pay for services with the guys wife after telling him he was "Going to f--- his wife". Apparently nobody took him serious but he actually did it. Lesson learned: If your wife works at a brothel, don't piss anyone off.

[RandyMarsh]

I actually had a coworker tell me a story similar to this one when I still lived in Reno. One of his coworkers, who was known to be a douchebag to everyone, was married to a woman who worked at one of the brothels outside of town. So one night, he picks an argument with another coworker and it ends up with him going to the brothel to pay for services with the guys wife after telling him he was "Going to f--- his wife". Apparently nobody took him serious but he actually did it. Lesson learned: If your wife works at a brothel, don't piss anyone off.

Yeah, but at the end of the day, she has seen plenty of penis. Doubt the douche was angry. People bag his wife every night.

[GeechQuest]

Finally went in to the store today. Talked to the good owner. He sad "Craig (other owner) is our Magic guy and he doesn't really know the football product that way but let me make it right". He then said he would give me 15% off my purchase. All I wanted was an apology and didn't get that. I bought a box and went on my way. On to a new LCS. Sucks that the owner I liked couldn't even apologize and thought he could discount his way back into my good graces. Oh well....

[Aaron]

Finally went in to the store today. Talked to the good owner. He sad "Craig (other owner) is our Magic guy and he doesn't really know the football product that way but let me make it right". He then said he would give me 15% off my purchase. All I wanted was an apology and didn't get that. I bought a box and went on my way. On to a new LCS. Sucks that the owner I liked couldn't even apologize and thought he could discount his way back into my good graces. Oh well....

I'm shocked that even after the issues - they still got you for another box. I would have at least wanted 3 more $15 packs at no cost to even it out.

[TarjetasBéisbol]

Finally went in to the store today. Talked to the good owner. He sad "Craig (other owner) is our Magic guy and he doesn't really know the football product that way but let me make it right". He then said he would give me 15% off my purchase. All I wanted was an apology and didn't get that. I bought a box and went on my way. On to a new LCS. Sucks that the owner I liked couldn't even apologize and thought he could discount his way back into my good graces. Oh well....

What??!! You bought a box because the guy gave you a 15% discount? Sounds like you were really pissed off over what happened with your girlfriend getting over-charged.

I don't even know what to think about this...SMDH.

The guy bought you but you were the one who ended up paying...

15% discount is all it was worth, why did you even make this thread? Why did you even come back here and tell us what happened? Totally amazed...

[chris43]

No way I would have spent another dime in that card shop unless it was like 50% off. If that was the case I would have purchased a really nice box and said thanks but this is the last time you'll ever receive my business again.

[enyouartist]

What??!! You bought a box because the guy gave you a 15% discount?

I'm shocked that even after the issues - they still got you for another box.

http://i.imgur.com/QXe8RgY.jpg

[GeechQuest]

I originally made the thread just to get people opinions on if it was shady or not because I can see both sides of the argument. I wouldn't have even posted what happened if people wouldn't have asked, nor did I expect so many people to respond. 15% off a box is his margin so I got my final box from that place at cost.

Sorry I didn't cause a scene in the store (fight, bang his wife, take a dump on his floor) like some of you said you would have done.

End of the day I busted a box today for cost and swore off the store. One final hurrah...

What??!! You bought a box because the guy gave you a 15% discount? Sounds like you were really pissed off over what happened with your girlfriend getting over-charged.

I don't even know what to think about this...SMDH.

The guy bought you but you were the one who ended up paying...

15% discount is all it was worth, why did you even make this thread? Why did you even come back here and tell us what happened? Totally amazed...

[WilsonValdez]

Finally went in to the store today. Talked to the good owner. He sad "Craig (other owner) is our Magic guy and he doesn't really know the football product that way but let me make it right". He then said he would give me 15% off my purchase. All I wanted was an apology and didn't get that. I bought a box and went on my way. On to a new LCS. Sucks that the owner I liked couldn't even apologize and thought he could discount his way back into my good graces. Oh well....

What? Why would you patronize his business if he couldn't even give you an apology? Should've told him to shove that 15% up his....hot pack.

[preakness]

Finally went in to the store today. Talked to the good owner. He sad "Craig (other owner) is our Magic guy and he doesn't really know the football product that way but let me make it right". He then said he would give me 15% off my purchase. All I wanted was an apology and didn't get that. I bought a box and went on my way. On to a new LCS. Sucks that the owner I liked couldn't even apologize and thought he could discount his way back into my good graces. Oh well....

By you buying from him even if at discount (still profit for them)
He said bend over
You replied how far

[GeechQuest]

I guess so....:coffee:

By you buying from him even if at discount (still profit for them)
He said bend over
You replied how far

[jerryw]

lol so they took you for a ride on a pack and then proceeded to give you 15% off and you bought a box..they probably have a 15-20% markup so they still took you for a ride and made profit off you haha

you sure showed them


http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af310/welderj/images_zps10916d7e.jpg (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/welderj/media/images_zps10916d7e.jpg.html)

[rats60]

lol so they took you for a ride on a pack and then proceeded to give you 15% off and you bought a box..they probably have a 15-20% markup so they still took you for a ride and made profit off you haha

you sure showed them


http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af310/welderj/images_zps10916d7e.jpg (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/welderj/media/images_zps10916d7e.jpg.html)

He got a box at the dealer's cost that is now 30% below cost.

[Tvanho]

Haha, this thread has taken quite a turn.

[GeechQuest]

I got the box I wanted cheaper than I can find anywhere else. The store is owned by 2 people. I like one of them and not the other. I've got a problem with you, doesn't mean I've sworn off your wife or girlfriend...

lol so they took you for a ride on a pack and then proceeded to give you 15% off and you bought a box..they probably have a 15-20% markup so they still took you for a ride and made profit off you haha

you sure showed them


http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af310/welderj/images_zps10916d7e.jpg (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/welderj/media/images_zps10916d7e.jpg.html)

[jerryw]

I got the box I wanted cheaper than I can find anywhere else. The store is owned by 2 people. I like one of them and not the other. I've got a problem with you, doesn't mean I've sworn off your wife or girlfriend...

id give ya 10% off if you took them both from me....:)!

[TarjetasBéisbol]

I originally made the thread just to get people opinions on if it was shady or not because I can see both sides of the argument. I wouldn't have even posted what happened if people wouldn't have asked, nor did I expect so many people to respond. 15% off a box is his margin so I got my final box from that place at cost.

Sorry I didn't cause a scene in the store (fight, bang his wife, take a dump on his floor) like some of you said you would have done.

End of the day I busted a box today for cost and swore off the store. One final hurrah...

I got the box I wanted cheaper than I can find anywhere else. The store is owned by 2 people. I like one of them and not the other. I've got a problem with you, doesn't mean I've sworn off your wife or girlfriend...

I never said you should make a scene or anything else inappropriate. You are showing your true colors and you should just stop posting.

Crazy how the OP turned this into a backfire thread, way better not to even say anything at all and stop trying to justify your actions.

[GeechQuest]

id give ya 10% off if you took them both from me....:)!

It take at least 15%

[phisouza33]

$50 for a pack of 2013 sterling??? Thats about as shady as you can get. no way he didn't know he was taking advantage of her, NO WAY!

I would go right back to the shop and kick him in the nuts and find a different shop. that owner is a D-Bag! Man up and do the right thing, confront this clown.

[metsplaya123]

lol the owner just made you his b*tch

[GeechQuest]

Maybe so...


lol the owner just made you his b*tch

[Tvanho]

Maybe so...

I would just like to say I admire how well you are taking this.

[metsplaya123]

and you acted like the other lcs did you a "nice gesture" by selling you a pack for 30 bucks? How is that a gesture? You will be shopping at both stores because you cant get enough of the crack

[GeechQuest]

Crack? You mean opening packs? Isn't that what everybody on this board likes to do?

and you acted like the other lcs did you a "nice gesture" by selling you a pack for 30 bucks? How is that a gesture? You will be shopping at both stores because you cant get enough of the crack

[preakness]

Cool girl friend by the way

Let's not forget that

[metsplaya123]

Crack? You mean opening packs? Isn't that what everybody on this board likes to do?
yes but you proved that they can take advantage of you all you want, you will still buy from them. You cant get enough of that crack

[jerryw]

It take at least 15%



it was vetoed sorry...said any man of hers must have a backbone and common sense sorry....we tried :D

[nickha2]

My gf thinks buying cards is a joke. But i do get to tie her up, so at least i have that going for me which is nice :)

[GeechQuest]

I guess so. In the end, today I did what everybody on this board likes to do (bust wax) at a cost that nobody on this board could have got at the moment.

yes but you proved that they can take advantage of you all you want, you will still buy from them. You cant get enough of that crack

[metsplaya123]

My gf thinks buying cards is a joke. But i do get to tie her up, so at least i have that going for me which is nice :)
I open packs while my girl and I make love

[jerryw]

I guess so, In the end, today I did what everybody on this board likes to do (bust wax) at a cost that nobody on this board could have got at the moment.



at the cost of your girls integrity :coffee:

[GeechQuest]

hahahaha I guess so man

at the cost of your girls integrity :coffee:

[Andrew Jones]

I open packs while my girl and I make love


http://media3.giphy.com/media/lT2UTn8OKChnW/200.gif

[arkeeper]

Is the box the one you pulled a super from? Cause I'd be sitting pretty with my decisions too if that were the case :D

[jerryw]

hahahaha I guess so man



guess we now know why in a few months you will be posting "I feel like the LCS owner cheated with my girlfriend and would like opinions" haha :flex::)!:o

[metsplaya123]

guess we now know why in a few months you will be posting "I feel like the LCS owner cheated with my girlfriend and would like opinions" haha :flex::)!:o
and after confronting him about it the owner would offer him a free box of cards and the op would walk away happy with his girlfriend in the owner's arms

[jerryw]

and after confronting him about it the owner would offer him a free box of cards and the op would walk away happy with his girlfriend in the owner's arms



nah only 15% of her clothes were off....well then its all good haha :coffee::coffee:

[hche]

So does that 15% off cover the price difference of the packs?

[RandyMarsh]

I open packs while my girl and I make love

This was the best thing I've heard/read in a long time.

[Cubs_rock21]

I originally made the thread just to get people opinions on if it was shady or not because I can see both sides of the argument. I wouldn't have even posted what happened if people wouldn't have asked, nor did I expect so many people to respond. 15% off a box is his margin so I got my final box from that place at cost.

Sorry I didn't cause a scene in the store (fight, bang his wife, take a dump on his floor) like some of you said you would have done.

End of the day I busted a box today for cost and swore off the store. One final hurrah...


that made me laugh out loud somehow

[RandyMarsh]

Maybe he should have banged the LCS owner while fighting LCS guys wife and taking a dump on his open box of 2013 Sterling.

Of course saving some poop for the upper decker he will leave in the LCS toilet. Then, as he walks out, flashes his sick Tom Savage patch auto from SPA.

"Three color, bi*ch!"

[GeechQuest]

So does that 15% off cover the price difference of the packs?


I "came out ahead" about $5. But as other members pointed out, I lost my integrity :(

[Eckstein197]

Maybe he should have banged the LCS owner while fighting LCS guys wife and taking a dump on his open box of 2013 Sterling.

Of course saving some poop for the upper decker he will leave in the LCS toilet. Then, as he walks out, flashes his sick Tom Savage patch auto from SPA.

"Three color, bi*ch!"

This may have been the greatest things I have ever read. Except I believe you changed his sexuality in the first part of the comment... Lol

[HadWayTooMuch]

I guess so. In the end, today I did what everybody on this board likes to do (bust wax) at a cost that nobody on this board could have got at the moment.

What product and how much did you pay for it?

Then we'll know if this is a true statement or not.

[free2131]

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/57619883.jpg

[btimm]

yes but you proved that they can take advantage of you all you want, you will still buy from them. You cant get enough of that crack

And you still buy cards from manufacturers who take advantage of you right? :coffee:

[metsplaya123]

And you still buy cards from manufacturers who take advantage of you right? :coffee:
Who takes advantage of me bud?

[metsandweezer]

This thread is hilarious. What you did makes absolutely no sense, I would have went on a rampage on someone who took advantage of my girlfriend. Grow a pair.

[Brafcauknid]

I would confront the lcs owner, and still never spend a dime there again. This hobby already struggles to draw in and keep new/existing collectors without total douche bags like that giving legit lcs owners a bad name.

[Tgustafsonjr]

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/57619883.jpg



http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/57621369.jpg

[GeechQuest]

What product and how much did you pay for it?

Then we'll know if this is a true statement or not.

I paid $85 for jumbo draft...not sure what wholesale is but haven't seen where I could find it at that price yet.

[RandyMarsh]

Just been watching for the most part, without serious opinion. But you got a box of draft jumbo after they screwed your gf? I was expecting something like 2012 Contenders for $90. Something worth it.

This thread, as well as you sir, suck. The LCS owners are probably still laughing. They screwed over your gf, then got you to buy from them, while you're supposed to be there GETTING EVEN OR TELLING THEM TO F*CK OFF. I really feel you dropped the ball on this.

It's hard to believe the angry OP posting on the first couple of pages is the same jerk that went into the LCS with tail between legs, looking to buy draft jumbo on a small discount.

Your gf had to be embarrassed.

[chipmaster]

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1746605/i-got-deez-cheezburgers-man-o.gif

[GeechQuest]

Ya I guess I dropped the ball? Oh well...was gonna pick up another box of draft from the other LCS or BO regardless, might as well take it at the best price.

The other owner didn't have to do anything. It's not like I can return the cards? What would you have done to "get even"? What does that even mean? hahahahahahahahahaha

Just been watching for the most part, without serious opinion. But you got a box of draft jumbo after they screwed your gf? I was expecting something like 2012 Contenders for $90. Something worth it.

This thread, as well as you sir, suck. The LCS owners are probably still laughing. They screwed over your gf, then got you to buy from them, while you're supposed to be there GETTING EVEN OR TELLING THEM TO F*CK OFF. I really feel you dropped the ball on this.

It's hard to believe the angry OP posting on the first couple of pages is the same jerk that went into the LCS with tail between legs, looking to buy draft jumbo on a small discount.

Your gf had to be embarrassed.

[Aaron]

My gf thinks buying cards is a joke. But i do get to tie her up, so at least i have that going for me which is nice :)

I open packs while my girl and I make love

oh my! I just spit my coffee on my keyboard. . thanks for the early laugh (and mental image that I am sure will stay with me all day)

I can just see it now ... she's screaming your name, you're screaming "redemption!!!!"

[RandyMarsh]

Ya I guess I dropped the ball? Oh well...was gonna pick up another box of draft from the other LCS or BO regardless, might as well take it at the best price.

The other owner didn't have to do anything. It's not like I can return the cards? What would you have done to "get even"? What does that even mean? hahahahahahahahahaha

Lol@you, pathetic op. Getting even is taking all your business elsewhere and telling them why. Not buying more crap. That's what getting even is. So go "hahaha" somewhere else. Almost everyone has called you out, and all you can do is fake laugh and roll your eyes. Whatever, dude. Who made this thread askinh for opinions? Then didn't listen to anyone and caved and bought more wax from people that didn't think enough of your gf to not screw her over.

So basically, you're saying your gfs dignity and the respect you have for her is LESS than $85.

Forget Jon Edwards, I am nominating the OP for "Biggest douche in the universe."

A sarcastic round of applause for the op, please.

[GeechQuest]

I'll accept the nomination...

Your right I should have paid $20 more for the same thing I was going to buy yesterday anyway. That would have showed them! :rolleyes:

Jon Edwards? dignity?




Lol@you, pathetic op. Getting even is taking all your business elsewhere and telling them why. Not buying more crap. That's what getting even is. So go "hahaha" somewhere else. Almost everyone has called you out, and all you can do is fake laugh and roll your eyes. Whatever, dude. Who made this thread askinh for opinions? Then didn't listen to anyone and caved and bought more wax from people that didn't think enough of your gf to not screw her over.

So basically, you're saying your gfs dignity and the respect you have for her is LESS than $85.

Forget Jon Edwards, I am nominating the OP for "Biggest douche in the universe."

A sarcastic round of applause for the op, please.

[Boo]

I originally made the thread just to get people opinions on if it was shady or not because I can see both sides of the argument. I wouldn't have even posted what happened if people wouldn't have asked, nor did I expect so many people to respond. 15% off a box is his margin so I got my final box from that place at cost.

Sorry I didn't cause a scene in the store (fight, bang his wife, take a dump on his floor) like some of you said you would have done.

End of the day I busted a box today for cost and swore off the store. One final hurrah...

Get the guy who hasn't taken a dump in 6 days to go to the shop with you, that would give them something to clean up for a few days.

[chipmaster]

We are still waiting for pics of said GF

[GeechQuest]

I can't upload an image that big


We are still waiting for pics of said GF

[RandyMarsh]

I was just gonna say that I am starting to doubt the gf part.

I'm thinking op is mad that the LCS ripped off his peanut butter loving dog when the dog was buying him some packs.

[RandyMarsh]

I can't upload an image that big

She's a big dog, isn't she?

[GeechQuest]

Ya she's a mastiff


She's a big dog, isn't she?

[RandyMarsh]

Hahahaha.

That got me laughing.

[TheHeel]

Buy a pallet of 88 Topps and throw them all over his store.

[indyguy]

http://i.imgur.com/QXe8RgY.jpg

This is gold...

[dolphinsdude]

Isn't 2013 Sterling a $40 pack? Seems like the other owner did you right.

[Stats]

I'll accept the nomination...

Your right I should have paid $20 more for the same thing I was going to buy yesterday anyway. That would have showed them! :rolleyes:

Jon Edwards? dignity?

I think you handled the situation respectfully. As you stated, the owner you like said the Magic guy sold her the pack, right? It could have been an honest mistake.

You made them aware, they offered a solution, you accepted. You can make the decision to go somewhere else in the future. Sounds civil enough to me. I think this thread got more out of hand than the situation in real life.

[GeechQuest]

Financially yes he made it right...but like others have said he bought my integrity and dignity :rolleyes:


Isn't 2013 Sterling a $40 pack? Seems like the other owner did you right.

[indyguy]

Financially yes he made it right...but like others have said he bought my integrity and dignity :rolleyes:

Eh, we are posting on a forum pertaining to pieces of cardboard and everyone is looking to get the best deals possible. I'd say the integrity and dignity on this forum is pretty even across the board.

[GeechQuest]

Agree completely. But that's the Internet I guess. I feel like it was handled in a pretty reasonable way.

For what it's worth ONE person PMed me from Austin and knew exactly the store and owner I was talking about. Everyone around here knows that guy is a prick, but the other owner is very nice so they even out I guess...

I think you handled the situation respectfully. As you stated, the owner you like said the Magic guy sold her the pack, right? It could have been an honest mistake.

You made them aware, they offered a solution, you accepted. You can make the decision to go somewhere else in the future. Sounds civil enough to me. I think this thread got more out of hand than the situation in real life.

[ManInTheMirror]

All I wanted was an apology and didn't get that. I bought a box and went on my way. On to a new LCS. Sucks that the owner I liked couldn't even apologize and thought he could discount his way back into my good graces.
Ya I guess I dropped the ball? Oh well...was gonna pick up another box of draft from the other LCS or BO regardless, might as well take it at the best price.
I think this says it all right here. You roll your eyes when we say they bought you but they actually did. They did not deserve anymore of your business but yet you still gave them money. Nice job saving $5.

[RandyMarsh]

Think I read similar stuff.

Someone should make a poll thread, asking "did (whatever op's name is) give away his and his gfs dignity by buying from the LCS that screwed over said gf?"

That'll be good.

[GeechQuest]

Make the poll...I'll vote yes. You all have convinced me I was walked all over...


Think I read similar stuff.

Someone should make a poll thread, asking "did (whatever op's name is) give away his and his gfs dignity by buying from the LCS that screwed over said gf?"

That'll be good.

[ohio_mba]

Does anyone have the .gif available of the dude who allowed his girlfriend to get hit in the face by a baseball? I feel it is needed in this thread.

[rats60]

I think this says it all right here. You roll your eyes when we say they bought you but they actually did. They did not deserve anymore of your business but yet you still gave them money. Nice job saving $5.

Actually, he could have got that price off eBay when they were running the 5x ebay bucks promotion.

To the OP. Congratulations, you gto the same price that smart BO users got. All you had to do is let your gf get taken by a shady LCS owner and then take some dead product off his hands.

[Davesportscards]

Finally went in to the store today. Talked to the good owner. He sad "Craig (other owner) is our Magic guy and he doesn't really know the football product that way but let me make it right". He then said he would give me 15% off my purchase. All I wanted was an apology and didn't get that. I bought a box and went on my way. On to a new LCS. Sucks that the owner I liked couldn't even apologize and thought he could discount his way back into my good graces. Oh well....

Why would you give them more money? In what world does that even remotely make any sense?

[halldogg]

Buy a pallet of 88 Topps and throw them all over his store.

^^^This is great!

BTW, OP..... You caved. It may seem to you that it was civil and things went ok, but if they ripped your girl for money, they are ripping others and you stood by knowing this and made no change.

[Aaron]

I think you handled the situation respectfully. As you stated, the owner you like said the Magic guy sold her the pack, right? It could have been an honest mistake.

You made them aware, they offered a solution, you accepted. You can make the decision to go somewhere else in the future. Sounds civil enough to me. I think this thread got more out of hand than the situation in real life.

I disagree ... they sold his GF a pack (that they normally sell for $15) for $50 .. The solution they offered (15% discount on another purchase) only serves to put a new sale on their books - it did nothing for the original overcharged item.

I would have demanded 3 additional $15 packs at no cost - that would have made the original $50 purchase right. Any other purchases made after are on the OP.

[Qwasian]

could you imagine a group of guys coming into a card shop and just throwing 88 topps singles everywhere making it rain, and just covering everything in the store with cards about 4 feet high, shoot them babies out like a snowblower. lol.........

[metsandweezer]

I think this says it all right here. You roll your eyes when we say they bought you but they actually did. They did not deserve anymore of your business but yet you still gave them money. Nice job saving $5.

I completely agree with this statement. I would not have spent another dime in that place let alone $85 because it was "the cheapest price" anywhere. What a shame, some people need to get a grip.

[phreak23]

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/57619883.jpg

I just crapped myself, this alone made reading this whole tread well worth it :D

Not often does one literally LOL while reading BO forums

[toddhead]

This thread is ridiculous... bunch of thugs on this site...

http://a3.img.mobypicture.com/4799a6146aa44ff955b0829376549e9f_view.jpg

God forbid you acted like an adult...:rolleyes:

[btimm]

Who takes advantage of me bud?

Honestly, if you have to ask that question, you just aren't intelligent enough to understand the response.

[jason122883]

I think it may be time to cool it a bit guys. This guy has taken his lumps better than anyone else I have seen on here

[tennelson55]

this doesn't even happen on the basketball side.
god bless.

[BGT Masters]

Without a receipt and with you already opening the pack. What really was the store owner supposed to do? Whether it was intentional or not they tried to make up for it without costing themselves money but still saving you money. If you were alright with taking the 15% discount to make up for their mistake and they were willing to give you the 15% discount. Isn't that compromising to meet a resolution both parties are happy with? That is what adults do. I don't see the whole issue on how you were bought off, or how you sold your girlfriends integrity or whatever nonsense people might be saying.

Other than what they offered you (considering the circumstances) the only thing they lacked was apologizing. I think going in and talking to them respectfully was the best thing to do rather than going in, acting like a child and causing a big scene over what could have been an honest mistake. If you were alright with what they offered and as long as you think it was fair. That is all that matters. I'm sure many others feel the same way but don't want to bother posting it because they don't want to put up with certain people on this site who seem to offer little if anything except trolling and bringing people down.

[JohnRyno]

I played a solid round at the Avery Ranch club in Cedar Park, Tx.

[RandyMarsh]

Without a receipt and with you already opening the pack. What really was the store owner supposed to do? Whether it was intentional or not they tried to make up for it without costing themselves money but still saving you money. If you were alright with taking the 15% discount to make up for their mistake and they were willing to give you the 15% discount. Isn't that compromising to meet a resolution both parties are happy with? That is what adults do. I don't see the whole issue on how you were bought off, or how you sold your girlfriends integrity or whatever nonsense people might be saying.

Other than what they offered you (considering the circumstances) the only thing they lacked was apologizing. I think going in and talking to them respectfully was the best thing to do rather than going in, acting like a child and causing a big scene over what could have been an honest mistake. If you were alright with what they offered and as long as you think it was fair. That is all that matters. I'm sure many others feel the same way but don't want to bother posting it because they don't want to put up with certain people on this site who seem to offer little if anything except trolling and bringing people down.

Why is it nonsense? If you strip it down to the core, the guys gf goes to buy him something and is overcharged by $35. You have to defend you gfs "honor" by, at the very least, not buying from the same jackasses that just ripped her off.

I don't think going there and telling them why you won't be spending money there anymore is "causing a scene. "

He could have handled this like a man and told the LCS owners off. He instead gave them more money. And they didn't even have to say sorry.

[GeechQuest]

Ya I tried to act like an adult and take the high road. I didn't realize this forum had so many internet thugs on it. You would think otherwise but I guess not.

The trolling is kind of funny though


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Hard to take someone who puts "Born to parents. Proud to be white" in a public domain seriously :coffee:

Without a receipt and with you already opening the pack. What really was the store owner supposed to do? Whether it was intentional or not they tried to make up for it without costing themselves money but still saving you money. If you were alright with taking the 15% discount to make up for their mistake and they were willing to give you the 15% discount. Isn't that compromising to meet a resolution both parties are happy with? That is what adults do. I don't see the whole issue on how you were bought off, or how you sold your girlfriends integrity or whatever nonsense people might be saying.

Other than what they offered you (considering the circumstances) the only thing they lacked was apologizing. I think going in and talking to them respectfully was the best thing to do rather than going in, acting like a child and causing a big scene over what could have been an honest mistake. If you were alright with what they offered and as long as you think it was fair. That is all that matters. I'm sure many others feel the same way but don't want to bother posting it because they don't want to put up with certain people on this site who seem to offer little if anything except trolling and bringing people down.

[WilsonValdez]

Ya I tried to act like an adult and take the high road. I didn't realize this forum had so many internet thugs on it. You would think otherwise but I guess not.

The trolling is kind of funny though


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Hard to take someone who puts "Born to parents. Proud to be white" in a public domain seriously :coffee:

http://www.ayola.com/aweb/a/wait-what.jpg

[HadWayTooMuch]

The ONLY issue I have is he didn't get an apology.

Now if the regular price of the 2013 packs was $50, then they just overcharge for their items.

But if they are usually cheaper and they beat her up, and apology would be ideal.

Of course things are getting a bit carried away. It happens here all the time. But without the apology, I wouldn't have bought a box for $50 yet $85. Just out of principle.

[CARDGUY123]

I love this place! Lol

[geezhound]

OP.....please just let this thread die a slow death.

It has definitely spiraled out of control, can no longer yield anything but negativity and has 0 chance of taking a turn for the better. It serves no valid purpose anymore.

You broke Internet forum rule #1 by mentioning your GF at all. When people do this, it is a clear invitation to be trolled until you lose any sense of rational composure.

TOP 5 things NOT to do on the internet.
#1. NEVER mention your spouse/significant other.
#2. NEVER post pics of yourself, or your spouse/significant other.
#3. NEVER mention how much money you make.
#4. NEVER give a positive physical description of your physique or size in general.
#5. NEVER mention your elite physical prowess(Gym schedule, Black belt, MMA fighter, Marine/Special Forces/S.E.A.L.,Bouncer etc.

Learn it. Know it. Live it.

[HadWayTooMuch]

OP.....please just let this thread die a slow death.

It has definitely spiraled out of control, can no longer yield anything but negativity and has 0 chance of taking a turn for the better. It serves no valid purpose anymore.

You broke Internet forum rule #1 by mentioning your GF at all. When people do this, it is a clear invitation to be trolled until you lose any sense of rational composure.

TOP 5 things NOT to do on the internet.
#1. NEVER mention your spouse/significant other.
#2. NEVER post pics of yourself, or your spouse/significant other.
#3. NEVER mention how much money you make.
#4. NEVER give a positive physical description of your physique or size in general.
#5. NEVER mention your elite physical prowess(Gym schedule, Black belt, MMA fighter, Marine/Special Forces/S.E.A.L.,Bouncer etc.

Learn it. Know it. Live it.

I'm married to Scarlett Johansson, I make $250K a year. I am 6-4, 200 pounds of muscle with 0% body fat and I can bench 450 pounds with one arm!

Just sayin'...

[geezhound]

I'm married to Scarlett Johansson, I make $250K a year. I am 6-4, 200 pounds of muscle with 0% body fat and I can bench 450 pounds with one arm!

Just sayin'...

You forgot to post a pic of yourself doing something really D-Bagish.

[HadWayTooMuch]

You forgot to post a pic of yourself doing something really D-Bagish.

My bad, I'll get right on that!

[BoxBreaker72]

OP.....please just let this thread die a slow death.

It has definitely spiraled out of control, can no longer yield anything but negativity and has 0 chance of taking a turn for the better. It serves no valid purpose anymore.

You broke Internet forum rule #1 by mentioning your GF at all. When people do this, it is a clear invitation to be trolled until you lose any sense of rational composure.

TOP 5 things NOT to do on the internet.
#1. NEVER mention your spouse/significant other.
#2. NEVER post pics of yourself, or your spouse/significant other.
#3. NEVER mention how much money you make.
#4. NEVER give a positive physical description of your physique or size in general.
#5. NEVER mention your elite physical prowess(Gym schedule, Black belt, MMA fighter, Marine/Special Forces/S.E.A.L.,Bouncer etc.

Learn it. Know it. Live it.

One of the best posts I have seen. Agree 100%.

Also, never brag about beating the system in ANY way..

[jerryw]

This thread is ridiculous... bunch of thugs on this site...

http://a3.img.mobypicture.com/4799a6146aa44ff955b0829376549e9f_view.jpg

God forbid you acted like an adult...:rolleyes:



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[RandyMarsh]

Ya I tried to act like an adult and take the high road. I didn't realize this forum had so many internet thugs on it. You would think otherwise but I guess not.

The trolling is kind of funny though


http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s626/GeechQuest/benoit_zps676d31d4.jpg (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/GeechQuest/media/benoit_zps676d31d4.jpg.html)


Hard to take someone who puts "Born to parents. Proud to be white" in a public domain seriously :coffee:

So are you upset at my twitter because I'm proud of my son? Or proud to be white? Either way, proud.

Proud must have been what you felt walking out of the LCS after giving them more money. :)!

[nickha2]

I think you, the guy with the vasectomy and they guy who cant #@#@#@#@ anymore should get together for new years.

[ft28jags]

This thread, as you op are an epic fail. You get a gift, find out how much your gf paid (you probably asked her as I'm sure she didn't say here's a 50 pack as she handed it to you) whine and cry about her being taken and rather then confront the owner who took her per say, you buy more stuff from him. Yeah, they feel bad they took her on a pack. So bad in fact they managed to get you to spend more money in their store. You really showed them how you handle you're business. You got a 15% off coupon essentially which probably for them was actually 7% or less after you were charged taxes. Your rage and time wasted reading and posting this thread brought you a 7% discount. Good job.

[jerryw]

This thread, as you op are an epic fail. You get a gift, find out how much your gf paid (you probably asked her as I'm sure she didn't say here's a 50 pack as she handed it to you) whine and cry about her being taken and rather then confront the owner who took her per say, you buy more stuff from him. Yeah, they feel bad they took her on a pack. So bad in fact they managed to get you to spend more money in their store. You really showed them how you handle you're business. You got a 15% off coupon essentially which probably for them was actually 7% or less after you were charged taxes. Your rage and time wasted reading and posting this thread brought you a 7% discount. Good job.

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[metsplaya123]

Honestly, if you have to ask that question, you just aren't intelligent enough to understand the response.
I don't have time to solve your silly jokes bud. You have something to say then say it. You along with the op are some of the biggest fools on this board

[GeechQuest]

Play on Playa...:rolleyes:

I don't have time to solve your silly jokes bud. You have something to say then say it. You along with the op are some of the biggest fools on this board

[metsplaya123]

http://www.ayola.com/aweb/a/wait-what.jpg
She looks like she is practicing

[ft28jags]

For him, apparently not since he dished out more coin to the shop that did his girl so dirty. Yeah he was pissed and felt better by getting a 7% discount. Guess he didn't get the discount double check. He did get the reach around apparentlyhttp://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af310/welderj/images_zps4abb0c19.jpg (http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/welderj/media/images_zps4abb0c19.jpg.html)

[metsplaya123]

Finally went in to the store today. Talked to the good owner. He sad "Craig (other owner) is our Magic guy and he doesn't really know the football product that way but let me make it right". He then said he would give me 15% off my purchase. All I wanted was an apology and didn't get that. I bought a box and went on my way. On to a new LCS. Sucks that the owner I liked couldn't even apologize and thought he could discount his way back into my good graces. Oh well....

This is the part that has me rolling. He did get you back into his good graces!

You spent more money and you will be back no doubt. He owns you

[GeechQuest]

7%? Where'd you get your numbers? Regardless I got the box cheaper than I would have anywhere else...in the end big deal, don't get so upset by the internet

For him, apparently not since he dished out more coin to the shop that did his girl so dirty. Yeah he was pissed and felt better by getting a 7% discount. Guess he didn't get the discount double check. He did get the reach around apparently

[lemur01]

What the hell happened? :confused:

[RandyMarsh]

Watch out guys. If hegets real angry at you, he will troll around. Try to find something.

What a little turd.

[JohnRyno]

You are all superstars to me.

[GeechQuest]

Couldn't be less angry honestly, was just trying to be real and tell people what happened.

Watch out guys. If hegets real angry at you, he will troll around. Try to find something.

What a little turd.

[metsplaya123]

Did you atleast get any good hits in the box?

[RandyMarsh]

OP - Who is geech? And why are you on a quest to find him? Did he sell a box of 2009 SPA to your gf for $210 and now you want him to make things right by letting you give him more money?

[GeechQuest]

OHHHHHH 7% because of the tax...got it:)! Stay in school dude

Not upset with the internet at all. Not even upset with you, though you are the dullest bulb of the bunch or one of them. Top five dumbass for sure. Glad you enjoyed your reach around and hope the next time it happens you choose not to post about it.

[FISHLEGBOOTS]

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/FISHLEGBOOTS/b.jpg

[ft28jags]

Finally. Something else you got besides taken just like your "girl". Good job. OHHHHHH 7% because of the tax...got it:)! Stay in school dude

[GeechQuest]

You do realize there's tax either way, discount or no discount right? So your 15% doesn't become 7% because "I still paid tax"....:rolleyes::confused::rolleyes::confused:


Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahaha

Finally. Something else you got besides taken just like your girl. Good job.

[RandyMarsh]

Yeah dude. Because they were protesting a rape they knew didn't happen. Geez. Am I going to have to explain every tweet? Because if so, start a new thread. Let's not give the OP any more credit.

[ft28jags]

You're giving him credit? I wouldn't approve this joke for credit. Yeah dude. Because they were protesting a rape they knew didn't happen. Geez. Am I going to have to explain every tweet? Because if so, start a new thread. Let's not give the OP any more credit.

[jmscoggin]

Not interested in piling on but I have to say that I'm disappointed in how this turned out. I've been lurking this entire time and was interested in seeing how the LCS responded only to have my jaw drop when I saw what ultimately transpired. I'll just say wow and leave it at that.

[RandyMarsh]

You're giving him credit? I wouldn't approve this joke for credit.

No no. The amount of views and responses to his thread, I feel, is giving him credit for an interesting thread, when in fact, it's a joke like the OP himself.

[ft28jags]

I lurked to initially. Definitely a disappointment in how it turned out but the kid is ultimately happy. It is what it is. Not interested in piling on but I have to say that I'm disappointed in how this turned out. I've been lurking this entire time and was interested in seeing how the LCS responded only to have my jaw drop when I saw what ultimately transpired. I'll just say wow and leave it at that.

[JohnRyno]

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/FISHLEGBOOTS/b.jpg

I have a Confederate Flag wakeboard.

#oldsouth

[ft28jags]

Ok. I'm done at this point as I see yours. No no. The amount of views and responses top his thread, I feel, is giving him credit for an interesting thread, when in fact, it's a joke like the OP himself.

[RandyMarsh]

I have a Confederate Flag wakeboard.

#oldsouth

PM me a price

[7jacfire]

Every time I read a thread in the football section
http://media.giphy.com/media/9AReuBs8AI3zq/giphy.gif

[lemur01]

Wow. Just read what happened.

Umm... hey geech, I thought we had a plan here?

Why did you punt on 1st and goal? :confused:

[philhjr1]

OP.....please just let this thread die a slow death.

It has definitely spiraled out of control, can no longer yield anything but negativity and has 0 chance of taking a turn for the better. It serves no valid purpose anymore.

You broke Internet forum rule #1 by mentioning your GF at all. When people do this, it is a clear invitation to be trolled until you lose any sense of rational composure.

TOP 5 things NOT to do on the internet.
#1. NEVER mention your spouse/significant other.
#2. NEVER post pics of yourself, or your spouse/significant other.
#3. NEVER mention how much money you make.
#4. NEVER give a positive physical description of your physique or size in general.
#5. NEVER mention your elite physical prowess(Gym schedule, Black belt, MMA fighter, Marine/Special Forces/S.E.A.L.,Bouncer etc.

Learn it. Know it. Live it.

You forgot #6 never mention your occupation is a police officer or lawyer.

[geezhound]

You forgot #6 never mention your occupation is a police officer or lawyer.

I like to keep it at 5 for posting purposes, but there's at least 20+ DON'Ts that should be common sense.
However.....we all know that common sense is not all that common.

[GeechQuest]

I think he may have been refrencing your "rapeisfunny" hashtag. Honestly...I've been joking around but I wouldn't want to be a RandyMarsh cheerleader like some of the people in this thread have been...

Yeah dude. Because they were protesting a rape they knew didn't happen. Geez. Am I going to have to explain every tweet? Because if so, start a new thread. Let's not give the OP any more credit.

[WilsonValdez]

http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w365/FISHLEGBOOTS/b.jpg

Typical White (pride) people....

[JohnRyno]

Typical White (pride) people....

RandyWhiteMrash just called INS and reported BO member Wilson Valdez as an illegal alien. He also phoned David Duchovny at the X-Files office.

[RandyMarsh]

I certainly did the first thing.

[jjsmallvillelvr]

How did this thread go from someone's gf being ripped off to nazi rapists? *facepalm*

[btimm]

I don't have time to solve your silly jokes bud. You have something to say then say it. You along with the op are some of the biggest fools on this board

It's not rocket science pal. Think about it for like 2 seconds, if you have a normally functioning brain, and you would get it friend. Try just a little harder chum.

[IronMonkey415]

Strange the NBA board is getting nicer and politer ( is this a real effing word?) and this board is dying slowly.

[37Jetson]

This thread is gifriffic

[Andrew Jones]

Strange the NBA board is getting nicer and politer ( is this a real effing word?) and this board is dying slowly.

Apparently Donald Sterling is a big South Park fan. Who knew?

[Valponick]

Is it common for Shops to charge tax? I have never paid tax at either lcs I go to (always pay cash though).

[arkeeper]

Asking again since you didn't answer the first time. Was the box you bought the one you pulled a super out of? Would explain a lot.

[HBMC]

Is it common for Shops to charge tax? I have never paid tax at either lcs I go to (always pay cash though).

Most do, mine doesn't when I pay cash too.

[Valponick]

Most do, mine doesn't when I pay cash too.

Gotcha. :)!

[GeechQuest]

No. Pulled the super the day before

Asking again since you didn't answer the first time. Was the box you bought the one you pulled a super out of? Would explain a lot.

[arkeeper]

No. Pulled the super the day before


Wow, beat the odds, pulled a superfractor, then went back for more, despite the issues. Don't really know what to say to that.

[arkeeper]

Most do, mine doesn't when I pay cash too.


Same for me. Sometimes they'll give a flat cost discount with tax included.

[free2131]

Okay, for a real response, I probably wouldn't have let on to my GF that she got taken advantage of. I would have pretended that it was the greatest gift in the world just so she would have felt good for getting you the gift. No reason for her to feel bad because of what some scummy LCS guy did.

Secondly, I would have went to the store while both the owners were working, gotten them both together, and explained to the nicer one what the other guy did (also explaining about the fact that they kept the higher priced packs behind the counter and he deliberately took a pack from the other box). I would then ask him how he planned on making it right. If he responds the same way he did with you (giving an excuse about the guy not knowing about sports, only offering a 15% discount and no apology to both you and more importantly to your GF), I would have told him that it wouldn't have been necessary because I would be taking my business elsewhere. I would also let the owner you like know that if this other guy did that to your GF, then he probably has done it to others too and that those people might not have done him the courtesy of letting him know why they wouldn't be back to his shop.

See, nothing disrespectful, nothing causing a scene, just honesty and a chance for him to make it up to you. This isn't about getting a box of cards for slightly less than somewhere else, this is about someone cheating someone who you supposedly care about, and in my honest opinion, if you don't care enough about that to put it above getting a little bit of a discount... well, then you have some very strange priorities.

[oldgoldy97]

^^^^
I agree.

[monkeymcgee]

Didn't your girl wonder why she paid $50 for something that had a $15 price tag on it?

Here's what you should have said: "No, I don't want a discount. If you won't make the original transaction right, I will have to take my business elsewhere." No need to involve tough guy antics or bodily functions to get your point across.

Several years ago, I was spending a ton at the only good LCS in the city I lived in at the time. One day one of the owners used the n-word repeatedly in an obviously racist way about a local football player who was in the NFL. I never spent another dime there, but I didn't tell them why--I wish I had.

[jmscoggin]

Okay, for a real response, I probably wouldn't have let on to my GF that she got taken advantage of. I would have pretended that it was the greatest gift in the world just so she would have felt good for getting you the gift. No reason for her to feel bad because of what some scummy LCS guy did.

Secondly, I would have went to the store while both the owners were working, gotten them both together, and explained to the nicer one what the other guy did (also explaining about the fact that they kept the higher priced packs behind the counter and he deliberately took a pack from the other box). I would then ask him how he planned on making it right. If he responds the same way he did with you (giving an excuse about the guy not knowing about sports, only offering a 15% discount and no apology to both you and more importantly to your GF), I would have told him that it wouldn't have been necessary because I would be taking my business elsewhere. I would also let the owner you like know that if this other guy did that to your GF, then he probably has done it to others too and that those people might not have done him the courtesy of letting him know why they wouldn't be back to his shop.

See, nothing disrespectful, nothing causing a scene, just honesty and a chance for him to make it up to you. This isn't about getting a box of cards for slightly less than somewhere else, this is about someone cheating someone who you supposedly care about, and in my honest opinion, if you don't care enough about that to put it above getting a little bit of a discount... well, then you have some very strange priorities.

Winner winner, chicken dinner.

[GeechQuest]

I feel like that is a totally reasonable way to handle it too. In a perfect world the situation would have worked out that way. I'll spare going point for point on the details but bottom line if I wouldn't have taken the box at a discounted price (again, I was going to get another box of draft that day, as my girlfriend wanted to open another after pulling a super) she would have questioned why I paid more when I didn't have to according to her.

She's happy, I'm happy. We both like the good owner more than any owner we deal with (shop at 3 LCS) and both despise the bad one. For all I know it could have been an honest mistake on the bad ones part (I don't feel like it was but that's a possibility).

Thanks for at least giving me a real response.



Okay, for a real response, I probably wouldn't have let on to my GF that she got taken advantage of. I would have pretended that it was the greatest gift in the world just so she would have felt good for getting you the gift. No reason for her to feel bad because of what some scummy LCS guy did.

Secondly, I would have went to the store while both the owners were working, gotten them both together, and explained to the nicer one what the other guy did (also explaining about the fact that they kept the higher priced packs behind the counter and he deliberately took a pack from the other box). I would then ask him how he planned on making it right. If he responds the same way he did with you (giving an excuse about the guy not knowing about sports, only offering a 15% discount and no apology to both you and more importantly to your GF), I would have told him that it wouldn't have been necessary because I would be taking my business elsewhere. I would also let the owner you like know that if this other guy did that to your GF, then he probably has done it to others too and that those people might not have done him the courtesy of letting him know why they wouldn't be back to his shop.

See, nothing disrespectful, nothing causing a scene, just honesty and a chance for him to make it up to you. This isn't about getting a box of cards for slightly less than somewhere else, this is about someone cheating someone who you supposedly care about, and in my honest opinion, if you don't care enough about that to put it above getting a little bit of a discount... well, then you have some very strange priorities.

[preakness]

Did the good owner ever offer to give you
Back the difference of what you overpaid?

Sounds like he admitted the Magic dude charged you wrong.

Why did not the conversation then switch to giving you back the funds instead of moving towards you giving them
More money???

[jmscoggin]

Did the good owner ever offer to give you
Back the difference of what you overpaid?

Sounds like he admitted the Magic dude charged you wrong.

Why did not the conversation then switch to giving you back the funds instead of moving towards you giving them
More money???

You and I seem to be stuck on the very same questions. I'm all for forgiveness if it is earned/deserved but I just don't see where either of those happened here.

[lemur01]

You're a foul one, Mr Geech,
You're a nasty, wasty, skunk!
You're heart is full of unwashed socks,
you're soul is full of gunk, Mr Geech.
The three words to best describe you are as follows, and I quote,
"Stink, stank, stunk !"

:coffee:

[GeechQuest]

hahahahahaha


You're a foul one, Mr Geech,
You're a nasty, wasty, skunk!
You're heart is full of unwashed socks,
you're soul is full of gunk, Mr Geech.
The three words to best describe you are as follows, and I quote,
"Stink, stank, stunk !"

:coffee:

[Clarka3]

It's not that similar, but I was confronted with an issue that I'm wondering what you guys think. This most recent Black Friday, Panini promoted their BF packs pretty heavily, and I wanted to get my hands on as many as I could. The LCS I frequent did not have a system in place when I called to inquire on the Wednesday prior, and by Friday morning they still didn't. When I decided to show up they explained that I could buy from a specific list, which was mostly Panini products from early in the year, nothing newer, and that they didn't have the packs on site. I went to there wholesale warehouse unannounced and saw the packs sitting there, so they relented and let me get my hands on a few. Later the following week I find that they posted dozens of singles out of Black Friday packs on their ebay store. I don't think they ever intended to give them away as they were supposed to. I'm sorry if I hijacked this thread, not my intention. I just got worked up!

in cases like this, if you report the shop to panini, panini will cut them off for pack promotions (i think). Hit them right where it hurts by doing that.




anyway OP- you couldn't have been that mad (or you are seriously addicted to busting wax) if a 15% discount caused you to make a purchase without a sincere apology.

[GeechQuest]

I was originally overcharged about $15
I saved $20ish on the box I got

Could I have just asked him to give me the difference and gone to the other LCS and spent it? Sure. Should I have done that. Probably.

In the end I didn't lose any money. I didn't ask for my money back on the sterling purchase as I didn't care about the money. I wanted an apology which I got in the form of a tiny discount on something I was buying that day regardless (although without the discount I would have gone to the other store).

Until that point that store has been nothing but good to me. That owner (his name is Walt) is a stand up guy and has done great things for the hobby in Austin.

For what it's worth my girlfriend (who was the one who was screwed over) has chalked it up to her needing to know what she's purchasing before she does. She's not even upset by it anymore, nor am I.

My friends have all had good laughs about all the stupid stuff said in this thread over the past 2 days. All the internet thugs genuinely crack me up. People who "would have done this" and "would have done that" are hilarious. You can all say you would have walked away but EVERYBODY on here would have taken a discount if given to them, and if not I have to assume your ignorant and I've got some cards I'll sell you "over Ebay price".


Did the good owner ever offer to give you
Back the difference of what you overpaid?

Sounds like he admitted the Magic dude charged you wrong.

Why did not the conversation then switch to giving you back the funds instead of moving towards you giving them
More money???

[monkeymcgee]

My friends have all had good laughs about all the stupid stuff said in this thread over the past 2 days. All the internet thugs genuinely crack me up. People who "would have done this" and "would have done that" are hilarious. You can all say you would have walked away but EVERYBODY on here would have taken a discount if given to them, and if not I have to assume your ignorant and I've got some cards I'll sell you "over Ebay price".

You just don't get it. I bet you'll be a regular there again within a few weeks.

[arkeeper]

No. Most people would not have taken the discount. As has been repeated over and over again, a few dollars is not worth the disrespect and lack of apology.

[GeechQuest]

No I get it. A lot of you guys in this forum are principled and would rather stand your ground. You're the same people that whine and complain about "panini this" or "topps that". You guys say you're done with the hobby after every release yet still come back her to complain, day after day, week after week.

It cracks me up, but you probably just don't get it.


You just don't get it. I bet you'll be a regular there again within a few weeks.

[monkeymcgee]

No I get it. A lot of you guys in this forum are principled and would rather stand your ground. You're the same people that whine and complain about "panini this" or "topps that". You guys say you're done with the hobby after every release yet still come back her to complain, day after day, week after week.

It cracks me up, but you probably just don't get it.

It's more about not being the mark who gets screwed by the shop and comes back to give them more money. They are probably laughing at you every time you come in the door.

I'll tell you this--I never got worked like that and still did business with someone.

[berkey33]

In before GF gets ripped off 2nd time for OPs birthday & he goes to confront owner only to buy 2 boxes at 10% off. :)!

[lemur01]

Son of a Geech!!!......

[RandyMarsh]

I was originally overcharged about $15
I saved $20ish on the box I got

Could I have just asked him to give me the difference and gone to the other LCS and spent it? Sure. Should I have done that. Probably.

In the end I didn't lose any money. I didn't ask for my money back on the sterling purchase as I didn't care about the money. I wanted an apology which I got in the form of a tiny discount on something I was buying that day regardless (although without the discount I would have gone to the other store).

Until that point that store has been nothing but good to me. That owner (his name is Walt) is a stand up guy and has done great things for the hobby in Austin.

For what it's worth my girlfriend (who was the one who was screwed over) has chalked it up to her needing to know what she's purchasing before she does. She's not even upset by it anymore, nor am I.

My friends have all had good laughs about all the stupid stuff said in this thread over the past 2 days. All the internet thugs genuinely crack me up. People who "would have done this" and "would have done that" are hilarious. You can all say you would have walked away but EVERYBODY on here would have taken a discount if given to them, and if not I have to assume your ignorant and I've got some cards I'll sell you "over Ebay price".


This guys great.

I think most people on here would not have taken a $20 discount after what happened.

Like everyone has been saying, this being proof, you just don't get it.