A disgruntled shopper of our acquaintance recounts his efforts to buy a shed. A shed he could see, but could not buy. Me: I’d like to buy the pre-assembled shed advertised outside your store for $600. Kent guy: We don’t have any. Me: But I see one outside you store. Kent guy: That’s the display model. Me: So the display model is not for sale? Kent guy: No. It’s the display model. Me: So the display model is advertising an item you don’t have for sale? Kent guy: I could order one in for you. Me: Wonderful! Kent guy: It wouldn’t be assembled, though. Me: OK, so I would have to...

31 October, 2013