Asked to show ID/proof of age at local B&M shop

[ophiuchus]

I dunno, man, if this was a place you liked and looked forward to going to for a long time, I don't think banning them permanently over some sales clerk's lack of personable customer service skills serves either you or the business well.
I understand your initial reaction; I can totally relate. Back in my home town, I had a more explosive reaction to a similar situation at a B&M ... I was over 30 at the time (many years ago!).
I do regret that I never communicated my objections in a meaningful way afterward. My experiences at this particular business weren't always so great, but how I dealt with it wasn't helpful to anyone. (Well ... I got to know codger tub blends pretty well .... and this was when the grocery stores still carried a variety.)
Hey, if the place mostly sucked, then this was as good a reason as any to cut ties with them. But if you liked going there, I'm sure there's an owner or manager who would really like to hear out your objections. These businesses are under draconian regulation now; if they're gone when online sales becomes a thing of the past (as warren has pointed out in this and a number of other threads), we're going to regret it if the B&Ms aren't around anymore, either.
(Despite my past experiences, I'm actually quite happy that the B&M I referred to is still alive and well.)

 

[pagan]

I buy alcohol and tobacco in four different states on a regular basis

...that isa weekend of extreme bar-hopping :rofl:

 

[jvnshr]

If you guys had been just 50+ years old ladies, you would have felt really happy when someone asked for an ID to verify your age
-Sir, I need to see your ID so I can verify your age.

-I am 60.

-Well, you look younger than that.

-F*ck you.
-Ma'am, I need to see your ID so I can verify your age.

-I am 60.

-Well, you look younger than that.

-You silly boy, haha, here it is. Btw, what are you doing on Friday?

 

[raevans]

Kirkland, Although you had a "less than stellar" experience, You have been going to the place for ten plus years. Up until this point, it has always been good. I don't think that I would write a place off just because of one poor experience due to lack of customer service skills.

You may want to give it another try, you may get the person that you usually deal with and may be able to explain your last trip and what was so irritating about it. Who knows, she may be one of the people that can take your feedback and make a change for the better. (Could end up being a win/win situation for all involved)

 

[mcitinner1]

Kirkland you should take your device into the B&M and show the lady this thread, and the wrath it caused.

 

[kirkland]

I am on their email list. I may forward this thread to them. Maybe sme good will come out of it. And if not, at least it was exposed to them. Thanks all....lots of good views from good people.Even though I may disagree with some folks I still respect and enoy the posts..plus I'm a bit an an oddball when it comes to some thngs.

 

[kirkland]

missed the edit time: I am on the B&M'email list. I may forward this thread to them. Maybe some good will come out of it. And if not, at least it was exposed to them. Thanks all....lots of good views from good people.Even though I may disagree with some folks I still respect and enjoy the posts..plus I'm a bit an an oddball when it comes to some thngs...little things..like real freedom, moral rights, old skool'common sense principles. And I've never done well with compliance, blind obedience and unjust laws.
Here in CO the age for carding for baccy purchasing is under 18..with the discretion wavier at 30, not 35 as I posted earlier.
Brian, normacy bias( aka analysis paralysis)...also a interesting topic. Geat pic of the guy reading the paper..lol

 

[dochudson]

One marginal experience with a new clerk who may not even still be employed there certainly wouldn't keep me from returning..
I would never let the TSA folks ruin my retirement!

 

[paddypiper]

I had been going to my local tobacconist for a few years back when I was only smoking cigars and was never once asked for id. I ended up having a small disagreement with one of the people who work there and they started excessively checking my id to the point that they would ask for it several times and take at least five minutes to verify it. It essentially turned into all the regular employees harassing me as soon as I stepped foot in the store. So now I don't bother to go there anymore, which is a bit sad considering on more than one occasion I was lucky enough to enjoy a cigar on the front porch they had with the owner.

 

[sunriseboy]

I just tried to email the store. (I'm in Oz BTW) and was told, quote, "for security reasons you have been locked out of this site". Go figure!

 

[bigbehr]

I was there a couple days ago and they carded someone that appeared to be 95. He also carded me. The guy is just doing his job.