Wednesday, March 3, 2021

I don't usually hold a grudge.

 About 15 years ago I had a frustrating experience at Meijers and I haven't shopped there since, until today.  It was Christmas time, my first Christmas as a widow, and two of my grandchildren, ages three and five, were living with me while their mother was deployed in Iraq.  So yes, looking back on it, I was probably feeling a little stressed.  I had selected some really great gifts for my grandchildren, including one very large package, a foosball table, and was in line to check out.  During the check out process I was asked if I wanted to apply for a Meijer's credit card.  I was assured that I could save 10% on my purchase. I thought ok, I'll save a little money and pay it off next month and it was a large enough purchase that 10% would make a difference.  So I said "Sure, sign me up."  Then I was told that I would need to go to the service desk to do the paper work.  So I did, pushing my very bulky overflowing shopping cart, filled out the paperwork, was assured that I was approved, got back in line and finally made it to check out where the cute young clerk told me that I could not use my new credit card for more than $60 on my first use.  It was a rule.  No one had mentioned that little fact.  have you heard of seeing red?  It really happens.  I wasn't about to put back that foosball table so I paid for my purchases on another card, walked out, loaded my car, and never went back to Meijers again.  I guess you might say I've been holding a grudge and I supposed I was for the first several years then I just got out of the habit of going there.  Today, though, I went to Meijers.  Only because a friend who doesn't drive needed a ride.  Since I was there I actually went inside for a while.  I bought three items, did self checkout (not taking any chances on someone offering me a credit card) and walked out.  I think I'm good for another 15 years.  

No comments:

Post a Comment