RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it "fits"
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 9:54:52 AM
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Consecrated2God
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You know what, I think it's all a moot point. The whole discussion on sizes being bigger or smaller or stretchier or whether or not we like the way merchandised is package is irrelevant--the bottom line is that's it's not our stuff. We have no right to do what we want with someone else's stuff, no matter how idiotically they packaged their stuff. It's not our stuff, plain and simple.
And all I am saying is that goes both ways. They have an obligation not to cheat their customers, which is exactly what they are doing.
If you feel they are cheating their customers, you need to contact customer services and complain. I've never felt cheated by the retailer, only by inconsiderate customers who have opened packages so that half of the contents fell out all over the store before Imade it to the check-out counter.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 11:16:29 AM
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So, is it wrong to open an egg carton and make sure none are broken before buying them?
If it's okay, what do you do if some are broken?
1. Pick a different carton
2. Swap them so all the broken ones are in one carton
3. Report the broken eggs to the customer service person
4. Other
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 11:20:44 AM
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If you feel they are cheating their customers, you need to contact customer services and complain. I've never felt cheated by the retailer, only by inconsiderate customers who have opened packages so that half of the contents fell out all over the store before Imade it to the check-out counter.
I am not a swapper, but I will check to make sure things are as they should be. I will not unpeel tape, etc. but if is the type of packaging that can be opened without being "unsealed" I will check to make sure it's the right size, not broken, etc.
So, I am not breaking the rules here, but I still think manufacturers owe more of a duty to the customers. It is ridiculous that half of the underwear I bought doesn't fit, despite being labeled the same size from the same manufacturer.
I would switch, but I have no way of knowing if other manufacturers are any better, so I could still end up throwing half of them away from someone else. At least I know it's only half with the brand I buy.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 11:34:21 AM
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Consecrated2God
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What Christine said--you aren't breaking any seals or damaging a package when you check to see if eggs are broken.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 11:52:55 AM
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What Christine said--you aren't breaking any seals or damaging a package when you check to see if eggs are broken.
Eggzactly! I'll even wiggle the eggs a bit to make sure they're not broken on the bottom. It's totally expected.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 12:00:14 PM
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So, is it wrong to open an egg carton and make sure none are broken before buying them?
Random, they don't expect you to by damaged merchandise, which a broken egg would be. It's not even the same thing.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 12:06:59 PM
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Never said it was the same thing, I'm simply asking a question to determine where "the line" is.
Underwear that doesn't match the size it says on the label is "damaged" too, btw. The only difference is that you can't tell without trying them on, unlike an egg, which is obvious.
If there were 12 egg cartons, and each one had one broken egg, would it be wrong to swap and put all 12 broken ones into one carton?
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 12:12:20 PM
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If there were 12 egg cartons, and each one had one broken egg, would it be wrong to swap and put all 12 broken ones into one carton?
I think the dairy guy would probably do something like that, so why would it be wrong?
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 12:13:42 PM
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Never said it was the same thing, I'm simply asking a question to determine where "the line" is.
Underwear that doesn't match the size it says on the label is "damaged" too, btw. The only difference is that you can't tell without trying them on, unlike an egg, which is obvious.
If there were 12 egg cartons, and each one had one broken egg, would it be wrong to swap and put all 12 broken ones into one carton?
I leave the egg-swapping to the employees of the store.
"The line" is when the packaging is damaged or a seal is broken in order to open it up.
If you are concerned about the packages having different sizes, ask an employee if you can and/or what the return policy is.
For instance ... my dog is picky when it comes to treats. When we were training her we bought several different training style treats that she just didn't like. So we went to the store and said, "She's picky, so these treats are motivating for her. Are there any samples we can try?" The answer, "Only on the 'buffet' bar, but you still have to pay for it. But if you buy a package and she doesn't like it, bring it back right away and we'll exchange it."
We got lucky and didn't have to. But we did learn that if she does have a problem with a treat, we can take it back if we've only had 1 or 2 treats out of it.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 12:16:06 PM
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"The line" is when the packaging is damaged or a seal is broken in order to open it up.
Yep, I agree.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 12:31:50 PM
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If there were 12 egg cartons, and each one had one broken egg, would it be wrong to swap and put all 12 broken ones into one carton?
I'll do that. In fact, I've done it. I used to ask, and they always say, "Sure, go ahead." So now, I just do it. Actually, I just swap enough to make a "good" dozen for myself.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 12:46:34 PM
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Years ago, I was at the supermarket in the section where the garbage can liners were. I was getting a bag/box that I had previously used before. A woman came up and asked me about them and I told her that I liked them. She proceeded to open a package and pull one of the liners out to make sure that it was the correct size or whatever. Then she put that package back on the shelf and got an unopened package. She made some remark about not getting a package that had already been opened. I was so flabbergasted!
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 12:52:12 PM
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I opened a carton once and found the bad dozen that the dairy person accidently left on the shelf.
I wiggle them to see if they 'stick' or not.
I don't see a problem opening a resealable package to confirm size or fabric (I have issues too) as long at it stays in its original condition.
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RE: Opening merchandise in the store...to see if it &qu... - 11/12/2008 2:01:58 PM
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Years ago, I was at the supermarket in the section where the garbage can liners were. I was getting a bag/box that I had previously used before. A woman came up and asked me about them and I told her that I liked them. She proceeded to open a package and pull one of the liners out to make sure that it was the correct size or whatever. Then she put that package back on the shelf and got an unopened package. She made some remark about not getting a package that had already been opened. I was so flabbergasted!
Why are we humans like that 
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