Excuses for Western Union
Post your stories of how you made it through a 'show stopper' with someone -getting in the way or almost getting in the way- of you getting your gear.
I went into western union yesterday -for obvious reasons- at a Walmart nearest by, and all of the ladys that were there to help that could hear me were like, "ohhh.. a sender to china.. well.. we dont set these types of transactions up because people who send via western union get ripped off and so we dont run the risk of helping people get scammed. sorry." I was like "oh alright thanks anyways," and was getting ready to head to another place and try my luck elsewhere. Then one of the ladies was like "well what are you trying to buy?" and my wife was right next to me, who is all for me purchasing gear, and i spat out:
"I have a friend in china who was with me when i was in korea, and he has a product line of glass/crystal figurines that make out for great gifts to family members. there are all kinds of themes to look through on his sight, mainly holiday themes. so if you want a glass set of santa with his deer and a sled you can order it." the lady totally bought it. she looked at her co-workers and gave a little nod of approval. my wife was a bit skeptical about the perfect believable lie, but hey, i get the money sent.
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I'm not sure I've ever been asked why i was sending it.
I'm half asian so I can pull the sending money to family bit when sending to China. I use the college friend excuse when sending to the UK.
The last time they stuck thier nose in my busines, I just pulled out a brochure from the local Adult bookstore showing dildos for sale, and said, "Here, let me show you (points to the Ron Jeremy Magnum Special)..I think it's this one right....
At which point I was cut off by the cross-wearing Christian lady behind the counter, and told.."HERE!! Just fill this out!!
tread-mLMMFAFHABSTFO! I'm doin it I dont care! I think I'll take a real one in though with a little Crisco smeared all over it and tell her I'm ordering another since I burned this puppy to the ground! SNAAAAAAAAAAAP!
I'm always asked, "do you know this person?" To which I always respond, "yes, s/he is a friend from college." Usually ends the conversation right there.
sgtstedankoIf they are douchebags at WU, I just go with it, and call the 800 # when I get home. They get everything fixed up in a couple off minutes. If my girl finds out that there's $ not being spent on her, I'd really need to hulk up:)
"If you can't blind them with brilliance...................baffle them with bullshit."
great story. +1
thanks man, and yes i agree!
Never had much a problem. I always say family or friend in need.
family and friends.. that is definitely a good one.. they shouldnt need to ask any more questions after that, cuz then they're probably embarrassed they even asked lol. very nice
tread-mHow bout don't worry about me and do your damn job since your paycheck Friday depends on how well you take care of your customers! Look, you have a business that profits from sending cash, I have cash to send.....what exactly is it you're not understanding here ? Sorry I just cant stand people that can't mind their own Fu@*ing business, if I need another Mommy I'll call you until then adopt an orphaned cat and suckle it while you practice not verbalizing everything that pops into that tiny head of yours...
I was thinking the exact same thing. i'm a fairly mild guy but may have gone batshitcrazy on the lady. I hate people that think they have the right to protect you from yourself, who the fuck do they think they are??!!! The same motherfuckers that call child protective services when I smack my extremely well behaved str8-A 8 year old for being disrespectful in wal-mart, I'd dare someone to try to tell me I'm not being a great father. People need to mind their own business.
lmao!! i hate those ppl with a passion. shit gets real and they put on a helmet and floaties.
ahhhahahahaha. they mean well, but damnnnnnnn, i really just wish they would spare me the sin of lying and just do the job they are payed to do
Well I bought some metric tool bits from this Ebay seller in the UK. He wanted WU.
Have you ever tried to buy metric tool bits over here?
tread-mI dont even know what a tool bit is ! lol But no, I have not. I have bought a few things all over seas and have never really had any trouble . Theres always one dickweed that grajeated frum the W/U scool of fuggin derrrr and thinks they are a qualified Homeland Security expert I guess!
Yes, she is normally found later in the day checking out eggplants in the produce section. (cause cucumbers just ain't doing it for her anymore.)
So , Yes she would be one big fucking (cough).
tread-mYeah and I'm always like, wouldn't it be appropriate for you to comb your hair at least once today? Hell flick the grass burrs out of it if nothing else...and I think there is a booger on your collar so flick it off too cuz I'm trying to muster up an appetite here to keep my protein count up!