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racer_81
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Went out to buy a shovel today - went to the local TruValue store.
Grabbed the shovel, it was $9.99.
Stopped by the BBQ displays (as I always do) to see what's going on
there. They had a WSM marked down from $239.99 to $199.99. As
I'm looking at it, taking my time, developing a strategy on how to
convince them that amazon.com has a free shipping, no tax price of
$179 and that they should match or beat, etc., etc., the owner walks
by on his way to lunch.
He says "Can I help you?".
I respond (after realizing he is the owner) "When are they going on sale?"
He says "I'll sell you that one for 20% off"
I say "So what's that make the price?"
He says "$159.99"
I say, realizing my strategy is now shot all to hell, "Got one in a box?"
He says "Nope - that's the last one - and it's already assembled"
I say "OK"
So, with tax, the shovel cost me $180. And I feel I got a good deal on it too.
Now the bad part. While carrying the WSM from the driveway to backyard I dropped the farking lid. It did a near 180 and now has a slight dent and a baseball size area where a bunch of enamel popped off. Oh well. The dent is up near the top, so, should be no effect on the cooking performance. A little 1200 degree paint to stop the rust might be in order, but the cooking side is fine.
Now.....what might there be in the freezer............
Grabbed the shovel, it was $9.99.
Stopped by the BBQ displays (as I always do) to see what's going on
there. They had a WSM marked down from $239.99 to $199.99. As
I'm looking at it, taking my time, developing a strategy on how to
convince them that amazon.com has a free shipping, no tax price of
$179 and that they should match or beat, etc., etc., the owner walks
by on his way to lunch.
He says "Can I help you?".
I respond (after realizing he is the owner) "When are they going on sale?"
He says "I'll sell you that one for 20% off"
I say "So what's that make the price?"
He says "$159.99"
I say, realizing my strategy is now shot all to hell, "Got one in a box?"
He says "Nope - that's the last one - and it's already assembled"
I say "OK"
So, with tax, the shovel cost me $180. And I feel I got a good deal on it too.
Now the bad part. While carrying the WSM from the driveway to backyard I dropped the farking lid. It did a near 180 and now has a slight dent and a baseball size area where a bunch of enamel popped off. Oh well. The dent is up near the top, so, should be no effect on the cooking performance. A little 1200 degree paint to stop the rust might be in order, but the cooking side is fine.
Now.....what might there be in the freezer............
