The other day I was standing in line at a CVS pharmacy. It was your typical large-chain experience with a big line of customers, one person behind the counter, and three checkout stations sitting lonely and unmanned. But unbeknownst to us, the store was about to show us just how much we were valued:
“Check out the CVS Store-Brand Item Of The Month!” a chipper female voice said over the intercom, interrupting a great song. “On sale now, ask a CVS team member for details.”
I waited for the voice to continue and say “If you can find one.”
As I moved up to number six in line I considered this offer. It made no sense. What’s the point of asking about a sale if it turns out to be something you don’t want? You’ve just squandered MORE time. An hour from now I could enquire about the special, hoping it’s a foot-long Snickers bar for 77 cents. And when the lady tells me it’s a feminine hygiene product, what do I do? Buy it because the price is so good?
The music came back on to another song I liked. The marketing might be off and the stores are brutally understaffed, but at least the music at CVS is good.
CVS is notorious for these useless sales. I get their 25% off coupon and it can hardly be used on anything. Fun post Thomas.
Be careful of that music Tom, it’ll cost you in the end!
Good piece, Thomas. Speaking of things ‘ON SALE,’I have NEVER gotten one of those discount coupons for ANYTHING that I could either use or for anything I like to eat. Ever. In fact, I sometimes think that certain manufacturers find out that I like and use their product and then decide to RAISE the price!!!!!
Lastly, I would normally agree with you about the music, but on my last visit to the local CVS, they’d replaced the great Motown playlist –the music of my youth–with Lawrence Welk polkas!! Drat!
Great observations. Great piece. Will