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    Another Two For One SC Special!

    You cant walk out of here with all that for free

    We are currently offering a Rewards Member-only special on Quickbooks. You get QuickBooks Pro for $100 off, and get three related titles for free instantly with the purchase of QBP. This offer is accomplished through coupons that were mailed to Rewards members.

    Well, it seems that Office Depot is running a similar sale, but extending it to everyone.

    This guy comes in and wants us to price match Office Depot, then allow him to use the coupons to get EVERYTHING for free.

    Sorry, but it doesn't work that way, and our Price Match policy specifically forbids this type of thing.

    Me: Sir, I can't let you have this for free.

    SC: But it's not for free; it's for $99.99, then you use this coupon.

    Me: That makes it free. I'm sorry but I can't do it.

    SC: *pounds fist on counter* That is the way I want to do it!!

    Me: I'll get the manager.

    I walked away and got the sales manager, who - thankfully - stood his ground and refused to give away software for free in violation of store policy. SC walked out.


    Copyright Copyright Copyright

    I - thankfully - did not have to deal with this woman, but I was told all about it.

    She wanted to copy a book at the copy center.

    The book is copyrighted, and specifically says "Do not reproduce without written permission." Therefore, we can't copy it or allow her to use the self-service machines to do so without a written copyright release.

    We have release forms available, and will fax them free of charge.

    Nope, woman "doesn't understand" why we won't copy the material and proceeds to waste about 3 man-hours worth of our time by repeatedly calling in to argue with the copy center associates and the Sales Manager.

    By the way, the book she wanted to copy? It was a book about copyrights and copyright law.
    "We guard the souls in heaven; we don't horse-trade them!" Samandrial in Supernatural

    RIP Plaidman.
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  • #2
    Quoth Dave1982 View Post
    By the way, the book she wanted to copy? It was a book about copyrights and copyright law.
    Oh sweet irony!
    "I'm still walking, so I'm sure that I can dance!" from Saint of Circumstance - Grateful Dead

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    • #3
      Quoth friendofjimmyk View Post
      Oh sweet irony!
      Oh, Sour Stupidity. People like that leave me with a foul feeling in the pit of my stomach.

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      • #4
        Did she want to copy the whole thing?
        The way I understand copyright, you can copy things in part with out a problem and you can copy things for educational (ie, teaching) use. So she could lie and say she was going to teach a class.

        Then again, I enjoy marking things in the red-inked stamp that says "Notice: This material may be protected by copyright law."
        Last edited by depechemodefan; 03-31-2009, 09:50 PM. Reason: adding
        Time! Time! Time is what turns kittens into cats.

        Don't teach me a lesson; all I learn is that you are an asshole.

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        • #5
          Quoth depechemodefan View Post
          Did she want to copy the whole thing?
          The way I understand copyright, you can copy things in part with out a problem and you can copy things for educational (ie, teaching) use. So she could lie and say she was going to teach a class.
          Well, Canadian copyright law allows for about 10% to be copied for educational uses, either by students or teachers, but that's usually financed by a fee the institution pays, which is then split up and paid to distributors based on a formula that will make your head explode. And it usually requires use of photocopiers on premises, so that there's little question of lying about it.
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          • #6
            Quoth Dave1982 View Post
            SC: *pounds fist on counter* That is the way I want to do it!!
            Well, wanting to do something and having it happen are two entirely different things, Bubba.

            For instance, in fourth grade I really wanted to date Diane.
            In high school I wanted to date Michelle.
            In college, I really wanted to hook up with Kandi.
            And these days I would love to have Anna Paquin give me an oil massage while wearing a small bikini, preferably while the two of us enjoy a bottle of fine Spanish red wine.

            Get used to disappointment, asshole. I have.

            Quoth Dave1982 View Post
            By the way, the book she wanted to copy? It was a book about copyrights and copyright law.
            I await to hear the story of the person who shoplifted the book about preventing crime.....

            "The Customer Is Always Right...But The Bartender Decides Who Is             Still A Customer."

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            • #7
              Quoth Jester View Post
              I await to hear the story of the person who shoplifted the book about preventing crime.....



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              • #8
                Quoth Dave1982 View Post
                Copyright Copyright Copyright

                She wanted to copy a book at the copy center.

                By the way, the book she wanted to copy? It was a book about copyrights and copyright law.
                I just looked up several copyright books on Amazon. They are between 300 and 500 pages. At 15 cents per page to copy them, you're looking at $45 - $75. The books cost between $13 and $26. Copying books at a place that charges for the copies is not cost effective.
                "I don't have to be petty. The Universe does that for me."

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                • #9
                  i just told my brother the top story, he sais "Well duh, we aren't burgerking"

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                  • #10
                    No, it's not.

                    Just another reason why price-match needs to DIAF
                    "We guard the souls in heaven; we don't horse-trade them!" Samandrial in Supernatural

                    RIP Plaidman.

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                    • #11
                      Quoth Jester View Post

                      And these days I would love to have Anna Paquin give me an oil massage while wearing a small bikini, preferably while the two of us enjoy a bottle of fine Spanish red wine.
                      Me too. But one thing bothers me - what would Anna be wearing?

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