Every couple of months I need to get my Prince Albert fix. My local tobacconist doesn't stock any OTC blends, so that means asking for it at the drug store counter or going to one of those "Tobacco Depot" stores. Well I've had a few weird experiences buying tobacco in these places lately. In one place I asked if they had any cherry pipe tobacco and was asked "you want blunts or rollin' tobacco hon ?" I couldn't seem to explain the concept of pipe tobacco to her.
Obviously these people are dealing with a different type of clientele on a regular basis.
I found another place finally where the OTCs are actually on a shelf where you can pick them up yourself and take them over to the register, just like the good ole days. The only problem is, and don't get me wrong I have no hatred towards immigrant business owners, but this lady at the counter is a little pushy, and when she sees you looking at say a MM cob, she tries to get you to buy some cheap no name pipe from this display case instead. But if you ask her questions like can you order_____, I really like that, she'll bark out "what you see on shelf what we have"
Does anybody else go through this garbage when they need their OTC fix ? Would like to hear your stories.
Obviously these people are dealing with a different type of clientele on a regular basis.
I found another place finally where the OTCs are actually on a shelf where you can pick them up yourself and take them over to the register, just like the good ole days. The only problem is, and don't get me wrong I have no hatred towards immigrant business owners, but this lady at the counter is a little pushy, and when she sees you looking at say a MM cob, she tries to get you to buy some cheap no name pipe from this display case instead. But if you ask her questions like can you order_____, I really like that, she'll bark out "what you see on shelf what we have"
Does anybody else go through this garbage when they need their OTC fix ? Would like to hear your stories.