All this MEC talk reminded me that I had an unused gift card for MEC in my wallet. I think it might have been from my birthday before last
. I was right beside their store as I had to pick up Mrs Caber's camera from being repaired so I wandered on in to see how slow they were doing, what with being boycotted by people who mostly don't shop there anyways and all. It was slow but I think the snowstorm and being a Friday evening had a large hand in that. One friendly staffer helped me trying on the pack I saw on clearance as well as a few others. They even asked for my business card from reading my business logo on my clothes. I wound up with a large backpack that was the last available of its type, an sizeable 85l Serratus model in an olive color. I think I'll wear it elk hunting, it has a spot that would easily sling a rifle on either side ......
The thing is, I had an opportunity to 'get them dirty anti-gunners' that I didn't take. When I hit the till I unslung the new pack from my shoulder and put it on the counter as well as about 5-6 small items. The fellow rang things through and told me the total was $42 and change. I wondered if he had already deducted my $75 gift card but the total would still have been more than that as the pack was discounted to $190. It should have been $115 plus the small items; he had not rung in the pack at all, I think he assumed it was one I brought in with me...... I pointed out the error and paid for my purchases. No more gift card making my wallet thicker than necessary.
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