[nabs-l] Personal Shoppers

[Justin Williams]

Be organized and quick as to what you want.  Requesting assistance is
probably not as typical, especially in a smaller town.  I would be a little
hesitant to do it for huge shoppings unless you had no other way, it is your
right, but it is also important to know and understand context.  Some stores
may struggle to do that, whiel others will not.  If you can determine that
certain times are better than other times to go shopping, then use that, or
if the store requests that you call ahead, then that may be easier for them
to accommodate you.  I just drop into publics if I need something; usually
only a few items at a time.  Do what you got to do, but do it with
confidence. 
Justin
 

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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Personal Shoppers

I don't think there is a right answer here, it depends in part on what you
are comfortable with.  My experience is that my reception varies from store
to store, and from time to time. Personally I would just go unless the store
specifically said we can help you better if you make an arrangement first.

I also think that when you are there you need to be patient, it make take
them a few minutes to free someone up, and you should be organized with what
you want.

Dave

At 07:54 PM 11/25/2016, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I hope that everyone has had a great Thanksgiving.
>I was just wondering if people have had ever had any difficulties 
>getting a personal shopper.  When I was a training center student at 
>LCB, 1 store was very quick to give a shopper, and another was willing 
>to give them although it sometimes could a while.  In my hometown, the 
>stores I have used a personal shopper for seem willing enough but 
>sometimes just act as if this kind of a request is not typical.
>Also, do you all think is it worth calling ahead when you go to a new 
>store to let them know, or do you just show up?
>Thanks,
>Vejas


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