"It's about time!!!"

[Dave1982]

Yesterday I got paged up to ring. Of course I was in the back room at the time, so it took a bit to walk from there to the register.

When I got up there there were a LOT of people in line

Me: I can take the next customer in line!

Immediately I hear the next SC (a woman) say

SC: It's about time!!!!

OK, so I didn't run up to the register, but it's not like I took an inordinate amount of time to get up there. Impatient twit.

SC: My arm was about to fall off!!

From carrying a single box of file folders, a single package of overhead projector transparencies, and a Snickers bar?

Did it occur to you to switch them to your other arm? Or to use both hands? Or to put them down? There was plenty of space on the counter where you were waiting to put them down. But that would involve thinking, and it's always easier to complain.

SC: I have a bad shoulder!

Me: Sorry to hear that.

OK, first of all, there's no possible way for me to have known that. Second, even if I did know, I'm not going to commit a safety violation by running to the register just for the sake of your comfort. Third, again, did it occur to you to put your shit down?

And last but not least, you might not have a bad shoulder if you weren't CARRYING A HANDBAG THE SIZE OF A VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SLUNG OVER THAT SHOULDER!!!!!!!

I'm sorry if that came off as sexist, but seriously, that was one of the biggest (and presumably heaviest) purses I've seen in my entire life, and it was slung over the same arm she was complaining about.

Then she notices that the box of overhead transparenices was broken open. Undoubtedly because the box is rather flimsy and she had been carrying in such a way that the box of file folders was bending it over her arm.

SC: Can I get a new one?

Me: It's just the packaging, ma'am. The contents are fine *opens box and shows her*

SC: But the box is broken!

(Because YOU broke it!!!! You touch, you break, you BUY!)

Me: I can get you a new one if you want, but there is nothing wrong with this merchandise.

SC: But I'm not using these all at once! How will I store the extras?!

Perhaps you should have thought of that before crushing the package? How about you use one of those file folders to store the extras?

Me: I'll get you a new one.

And what did she say when I came back with a new package?

You guessed it!

SC: Finally!!


I also couldn't help but notice that she was eating the Snickers bar, which at that point she hadn't paid for yet.

Oh, and she paid with a $100 bill, wiping out most of my change.

Me: Have a nice day.

[Buzzy]

Wow, what a drama queen.

I get a lot of a-holes that complain about damaged packaging when the product inside is just fine, or is in an inner bag/box. That, and dented cans. I don't see how a dent in my soup can is ruining the contents... I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything like that, but then again I'm not a sucky person

[Sliceanddice]

Wow, what a drama queen.

I get a lot of a-holes that complain about damaged packaging when the product inside is just fine, or is in an inner bag/box. That, and dented cans. I don't see how a dent in my soup can is ruining the contents... I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything like that, but then again I'm not a sucky person

botulism, it could kill you

[the_std]

botulism, it could kill you

Dented cans are not dangerous. Swelling, bloated cans are.

[Snowbird]

And last but not least, you might not have a bad shoulder if you weren't CARRYING A HANDBAG THE SIZE OF A VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SLUNG OVER THAT SHOULDER!!!!!!!

I'm sorry if that came off as sexist...

That's not sexist at all. I see men lugging around backpacks that size which they only carry on one shoulder, all of the time. I hurt my shoulder at work and the first thing the doctor said was 'get rid of the purse', so... I did. If she's really hurt her shoulder and has a doctor worth his salt, she'd know that too. (of course my guess would lean towards her knowing that and ignoring it)

And seriously, whining about you not being able to change the time/space continuum when she wasn't even able to notice an open package in that whooooole looooong time? Oy.

[jedimaster91]

There's a salvage store close to us that sells merchandise with damaged boxes/cans, has promo packaging and the promo is no longer running, and pretty much anything else other stores can't/won't sell. And the stuff is dirt cheap. And tastey. Last time, I found some Quaker Honey Graham Oh's cereal--which I haven't seen in other grocery stores for YEARS. So I bought them and had tastey, tastey breakfast for the two days it took me to go through both boxes. Yum!

[Peppergirl]

Ugh. Freakin' drama queen.

But regarding the purse, if you were in Florida I'd say you'd met my mom. She has ALWAYS carried a purse that weighs more than her, then complains her back and shoulders hurt.

[Seshat]

A quick google search on the words 'dented' 'can' 'food' and 'safety' revealed a lot of websites - many with .edu or .gov at the end or just before the country code - stating that dented cans are to be considered risky. Some said 'badly dented', some just said 'dented'.

What I heard was that the dent could cause a pinhole leak, or could harbour rust which could cause a pinhole leak. And the tiny leak, of course, allows new bacteria in.

(Below is my theory)
If the dent was caused early in the shipping process, by the time it's on the shelf it will probably be swelling. But if the dent was caused by stocker or (more likely) customer mishandling, the botulism (or other toxin) may not be advanced enough to swell the can, but could be advanced enough to make you sick.


All that said: do whatever you thing is appropriate.

[tropicsgoddess]

She just wanted to take out her PMS-ing out you because you're a lowly little peon unjust of any worthiness or anything human. Seriously, how hard was it for her to set her shit down or at least get a basket for them?!! Stupid ass bitch.

[freeatlast]

Last time, I found some Quaker Honey Graham Oh's cereal--which I haven't seen in other grocery stores for YEARS. So I bought them and had tastey, tastey breakfast for the two days it took me to go through both boxes. Yum!

You are right - they are particularly yummy. And the WalMart in my town carries them all the time. For only $2 a box.

[Justiceguy216]

And last but not least, you might not have a bad shoulder if you weren't CARRYING A HANDBAG THE SIZE OF A VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SLUNG OVER THAT SHOULDER!!!!!!!

Lol that reminds me of my stores new GM, her purse is nearly the size of her torso (granted she's not a large woman but still). And the stuff she carries in there? GPS, PDA(s?), Digital camera... all items we carry in store, I don't know why she even bothers showing me for security at the end of the night, as far as I know she could be stealing one of everything every day.

Dented cans: most are made of tin and then coated with plastic, if there is a severe dent in the can (plastic is quite malleable) then the plastic may break. Somehow tin makes your food suck.

[Hobbs]

I'd have selected the person right behind her instead, but I'm an ass that way...

[ta2ooed1]

(Below is my theory)
If the dent was caused early in the shipping process, by the time it's on the shelf it will probably be swelling. But if the dent was caused by stocker or (more likely) customer mishandling, the botulism (or other toxin) may not be advanced enough to swell the can, but could be advanced enough to make you sick.


All that said: do whatever you thing is appropriate.

Actually botulism can't survive in the presence of oxygen so a pin hole would never cause a botulism problem, but there are plenty of other nasties it could let in.

[taxguykarl]

And last but not least, you might not have a bad shoulder if you weren't CARRYING A HANDBAG THE SIZE OF A VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE SLUNG OVER THAT SHOULDER!!!!!!!

I'm sorry if that came off as sexist

Not sexist if it is true. When my wife complains about back problems, my second response (after a back rubnudge..nudge) is that it's time to clean the purse. You would be surprised how quickly one can amass unnecessary crap.