Comments on: Somebody, Please Take My Money

By: Wojciech Kulicki

Wojciech Kulicki — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:36:00 +0000

Cool! The cheap-o we got seems to be working well, too. It’s funny that we need space heaters in Florida, but especially office buildings and I remember dorms, keep their spaces so darn cold. It’s even worse at night. Brrr.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:28:22 +0000

This is funny because our office seems to be the coldest in the summer when it’s hottest outside. I searched unsuccessfully for a space heater during my first summer at work and was able to find one eventually – maybe in the fall when they start stocking all the winter items – at Target on sale for around $15 and it has served me faithfully for three years now

By: The Amateur Financier

The Amateur Financier — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:04:34 +0000

It’s depressing how out of touch these companies can be sometimes. Is it really that hard to keep a few ‘out of season’ items in the back, to be brought out if (when) weather or other situations dictate? It’s times like this that I think I could run a major store chain better than the MBAs that are currently in charge.
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By: Wojciech Kulicki

Wojciech Kulicki — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:10:34 +0000

Funny, I was just thinking about getting a bread machine. I guess it’s just one of those things that people don’t get anymore (do we really not have time to just stay home and make bread anymore??). I remember growing up, they used to carry them at all the big appliance stores…

By: haverwench

haverwench — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:56:19 +0000

I had the same experience a couple of years back trying to buy a bread machine for my folks. Went to four different stores and couldn’t find it–and then checked several different websites and couldn’t find it in stock. I ended up having to go to Hell-Mart because literally no place else was willing to sell it to me. (I wrote rather a lengthy rant about this on my blog: http://moderntroll.blogspot.com/2008/12/where-have-all-bread-makers-gone.html.)
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By: Money Funk

Money Funk — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:04:22 +0000

But did you try Walgreens? They have them in Florida, right?
I can’t believe you didn’t find one at Home Depot. That’s like me trying to search for those gas logs. I always seem to visit in the non-seasonal month. Least I can replace it with wood log to keep warm.
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By: Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog

Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:03:45 +0000

I could have shipped one to you! While it’s also a seasonal item up here, they are much easier to find since stores realize the season lasts for up to 6 months!
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By: Wojciech Kulicki

Wojciech Kulicki — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:25:13 +0000

Now there’s an idea. I should have jumped on that sooner. I guess the old saying of “fill a need and you’ll make money” holds true.

By: Wojciech Kulicki

Wojciech Kulicki — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:23:19 +0000

Sometimes things companies do NOT to get our business just amaze me. Thanks for linking it up!

By: Wojciech Kulicki

Wojciech Kulicki — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:26:50 +0000

Thanks for the tip! I found the one I wanted at ACE, but it’s good to know drug stores keep this stuff in the back (I should have known–I used to work at CVS!!).