These are retail stores. I walk into the store, when they are not busy, and shop. I saw a stack of boots on a table with promo materials all over them. I did the math in my head and figured out what the cost would be. It was the last day of the promo (this retailers promos run Tuesday through Monday). I ask whatever associate that is working if they are cool with the extra work of helping me check out, and most times they chuckle and say yes because they want it gone.
Now to clarify, I am not buying the .99 with coupon, Black Friday item that everyone is lined up around the building to buy. I am buying the winter boots that came out last August or the ski overalls that the warehouse sent to the stores to make room for the new seasons trends. These items have been there for a while, free for anyone to buy prior to me getting there. Due to the amount of time it takes for items to be marked down this low, anyone who wanted them should have bought them already.
And if you want one of those 5 pairs of black knee high boots or a pair of the brown booties I have scooped up, I have no problem sharing. In the few times that has happened, the person rarely takes or purchases what I have. They are more irritated with the idea of someone else getting a deal on those size 6 fur lined boots they cant wear becuase they didnt know about it until they saw me do it.
And to clarify, these aren't friends. These are sales associates (and store managers) who have daily sales goals to achieve. They know when they let me know whats going on in store promo wise, I am going to show up and drop money-----and this is important----never make a return to them.
