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Pillar of the Community
United States
1132 Posts |
My LCS has a rather unique business practice & I thought I'd share it with ya'll.
I overheard one of the dealers mention "Bourbon Friday" and didn't give much thought to it. By happenstance I happened to walk into that LCS one Friday & was greeted with a smile & a complimentary glass of bourbon. We chit chat (as we usually do) & I spent some money, (as I usually do).
On the way home it occurred to me that these guys are geniuses. Pick the day of the week the majority of people get paid & give them free booze (when they're already there to spend money). I don't want to say what I spent that day...but I think they may be onto something.
I got a "free" drink & they got a little deeper into my wallet. Brilliant.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Decades ago, my LCS (a leading coin business in Australia), was less then 5 minutes walk from where I worked in centre of the business district in Sydney.
Friendly Friday with a cuppa tea and a cookie, was the time winding down at the end of the working week, when I always spent a little more than I should have, and came home a little later than I should have.
Almost all of the coins that I acquired at the time I still have in my collection.
I still maintain a friendly contact with most of the folks I met in those days. One or two of them have died since then; I am getting a little older, and have since retired from the workforce.
Those were the days when I was a 'cut lunch commando', using public transport for commuting.
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Valued Member
United States
56 Posts |
This reminds me of a place I used to go to get my haircut in the late 60's. Every time you would go there the stylist would offer you a glass of champagne and a bowl of hash if you cared to indulge while he was cutting your hair. This guy was always booked 24 -7. He also gave great haircuts !
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1132 Posts |
Great stories guys! I love doing business with places that don't seem like all they are interested in is, well...business.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1314 Posts |
We tried that at the local gun shop. Only once.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
My hair guy has an old cut and shave type barber shop with free beer in the fridge... Now I just need to see if he has some hash!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12839 Posts |
My the place I get my hair cut serves beers, which I won't complain about. I think if my LCS were to server whisky or scotch, I'd spent a whole lot MORE money there.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
 but it must be a single malt! |
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Moderator
 United States
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My the place I get my hair cut serves beers, which I won't complain about.
I want to live where you do. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1118 Posts |
Have a Crown Royal while you buy a Crown Royal?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
Unfortunately, I hate the taste of alcohol (which is good since I am a YN  ) Quote:
We tried that at the local gun shop. Only once.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12839 Posts |
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but it must be a single malt! For the most part, I agree. |
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Moderator
United States
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Well, that does me no good, being sober nineteen years three months today.  However, I would like to know more about this tea and cookie idea.  Regardless, a smart idea. I am sure they have plenty of regular customers now. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
Good going jbuck W.  keep it up!  |
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Valued Member
United States
156 Posts |
Wait. I just had an idea.
Booze on the Bourse.
Who's with me?
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Posted 04/04/2015 05:36 am
... that's where the hash idea comes in 
