Here is the scenario... I walk into some "Big" stores, and I find out that really even though they work there, they don't know what in the bleepty bleepty they are doing.
W, "I was wondering if you carried the Wacom Graphic Tablet?"
C, "Sure we have graphic tablets, they are on the last isle over by the paper there."
W, "You do know that I am not talking about paper, right?"
C, "No. I thought you wanted a Graphic Tablet and that is paper right?"
W, "Um, no, they are a tablet and pen that you use with your computer to take notes, edit pictures, draw.
C, "That sounds cool! Are you sure they make something like that?"
W, "Are you kidding me? May I speak to your manager, please?"
C, "Sure, hey Bill (on his headset thingy) there is a lady looking for a graphic tablet and it's not paper, it something for the computer, do we have that?"
B, (he doesn't come up to me. he speaks to C over the head set thing), I just checked our internet site I guess they do have them, but only online."
C, Sorry Ma'am (hey, I am not a ma'am) :).
W, "Thanks for your help and (oh, did I want to say this, thanks for the lesson in ignorance, but Audrey appeared in my thoughts and I was not sarcastic.) have a fabulous day!" :)
This continued on to two other stores, they all sent me to the paper isle. The last store I tried, did have them and weren't as dumb founded when I asked for it, but, yet again, I could only order it online. :)
Todd's input was this... They know now! :)
So, the best price I found for the Wacom 6x8 was at Amazon.com and I will receive it Wednesday. I am having an instant gratification moment and I want it now! hehehe :) I was going to say, at least I don't have school on Wed., but I do! Dang it all!!! Well, there is next weekend to play with it. Hannah is just as excited and I can't wait to see here pictures. Oh this is going to be fun!!
Thanks for listening!
5 comments:
Yea! I can't wait 'till Wednesday either. I want to know every detail about this so please post your experience.
sometimes you wonder if people in stores are even in the same century. Yes, we all want to see what you do with this. I have only used them in class with students working with a Smart Board. so the art side will be really interesting.
That's crazy. I'm really surprised the didn't know what you were talking about. It isn't something everyone uses, but it isn't all that uncommon. Hmmm. Maybe I just think that because I'm a geek. =P
And I thank you for being nice to the customer service person. They are only paid minimum wage I am sure. It's tough enough not knowing where/what things are. ;)
It is a sad state of affairs, but Audrey is right. These clerks are not even paid a living wage.
Anyway, like Bobbie, I can't wait to hear ALL about it when you get it in your hot little hands!
Hey girls!
Boy, I just reread the post... do I sound like spoiled 3 year old or what. ;?) Actually if you knew me you would know that I would never hurt a soul. Not even cause they didnt know what a graphic tablet was. Total conflict avoider (at all cost!!!) here. I was still in the moment when I posted this, dang, that send or post button always gets me. :)
I can hardly wait to show you all... it is going to be fun.
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