Retail Watchers

I sure wish more restaurants customers would walk if they find out there is a fee. But most just seem to accept it. Maybe money isn't tight enough yet... if this sort of thing is still being accepted. But it is also surprising how many people don't ask for a receipt and how many more receive a rece...

On E. California Blvd near S. Lake Ave This is an interesting store that I thought deserved a mention on this forums. I always pass by this store since it's down the street from my gym. A few nights ago, I decided to walk in to buy myself a post workout snack. This has to be the smallest store in t...

The ongoing thing with Durbin gave the merchant groups the ammo to fight for the right to surcharge in their lawsuit. The merchant lawsuit was filed in 2005... yes, it took over a decade to settle! That's how slow the legal system is. The lawsuit was well underway before the Durbin amendment was pa...

When I visit the Albertsons at the Colonies Crossroads in Upland a few days ago, I was surprised to see that they renovated the store to a whole new interior decor package that I have never seen before, and am surprised no one has mentioned before. While I think everyone on this forum would agree t...

The hour cuts are more to combat homeless people loitering in the dining rooms than anything else. Other fast food places in the area are planning dining hour cuts during this summer. Proving my point. If the restaurants were busy the homeless wouldn't loiter there. I do not see homeless trying to ...

Every plant I have ever bought at HD was diseased.

I had to return every single one. Every time I want to give them a chance again the same thing happens.

I wonder if they are trying to exhaust the system (a la Roy Cohn style) until the government gives up or there is a change in D.C. come November.

Thinking out loud and not intending to get political.

I've started to carry more cash around due to all the credit card surcharging businesses I encounter now... didn't used to carry any and hate using cash. It is really bad in NV and parts of CA primarily around larger cities with independent restaurants. Don't notice much of it elsewhere yet. I noti...

ClownLoach wrote: ↑May 3rd, 2024, 1:50 pm

jamcool wrote: ↑May 3rd, 2024, 7:56 am Another beautiful day in the OAK.

Wait till the rats start robbing the customers. I can see it now... Rats steal their food off the table, then they leave and go find thieves stole their car. Par for the course.

The 2 near me are very well run with reviews to match but pricing is not the best.