View Full Version : I have never felt so wanted/welcome
lesmeyer
6th November 2011, 03:14 PM
I don't know what is happening out there at the big green shed. Was there with the missus this morning - about 100 new young kids (team members) greeting and wanting to help. I have never been greeted so many time in 30 minutes. Just annoying when they call me "buddy". :rolleyes:
Les
Mr Brush
6th November 2011, 04:30 PM
I think your wallet must have been showing....:D:rolleyes:
Oddjob1
6th November 2011, 05:30 PM
Mate I don't know what your doing but I'm thinking the kids are from USA, unless your name is Buddy of course but no worries, they are getting a serious release from their day to day and you are a big part of that, good work mate!
Cheers Oddjob1
Handyjack
6th November 2011, 06:58 PM
Just so long as they can genuinely help you if you need assistance; but can you find someone when you need help, eg to cut a length of timber or chain or insect screen.
Cliff Rogers
6th November 2011, 10:55 PM
Good on ya Buddy.... eerrrr BLoke. :D :2tsup:
danny.s
6th November 2011, 11:05 PM
Ah Bunnings. I remember during my first renovation I asked a young bloke a question about door jambs. He went away, came back a few minutes later and told me I should oil the hinge. *sigh
Danny
Chesand
7th November 2011, 06:26 AM
Is there a Masters store opening nearby soon??
lesmeyer
7th November 2011, 10:08 PM
Is there a Masters store opening nearby soon??
I would hope. The first Masters in Perth area will be about 40km away.
Twisted Tenon
22nd November 2011, 11:06 PM
about 100 new young kids (team members) greeting and wanting to help.
Probably happy to have a job :D
TT
John G
26th November 2011, 01:57 PM
I don't know what is happening out there at the big green shed. Was there with the missus this morning - about 100 new young kids (team members) greeting and wanting to help.
Les
Competition and threat from Masters. Lack of service = #1 Bunnings complaint.
Christos
26th November 2011, 02:01 PM
Ah Bunnings. I remember during my first renovation I asked a young bloke a question about door jambs. He went away, came back a few minutes later and told me I should oil the hinge. *sigh
Danny
This one just cracked me up. :U
Handyjack
26th November 2011, 05:24 PM
Young assistant in hardware store asked if I needed any help. I wanted 60mm connector bolts which were out of stock. I took 70mm instead.
Young assistant asked "Didn't you want 60mm?"
"Your new at this aren't you?" was my reply.
I then explained that I could cut the 70mm down to 60mm or shorter as required.
Easy to make things shorter, hard to make them longer.
munruben
29th November 2011, 09:23 AM
I don't know what is happening out there at the big green shed. Was there with the missus this morning - about 100 new young kids (team members) greeting and wanting to help. I have never been greeted so many time in 30 minutes. Just annoying when they call me "buddy". :rolleyes:
LesWait until you go into a Masters store, they don't leave you alone, constantly being approached by staff. I went in the middle of the week to our local Masters, there are more staff members than customers. Staff calling out to me from everywhere. Sorry guys I don't like to be pestered to that degree. :no:
Allan at Wallan
6th December 2011, 02:15 PM
I do enjoy the friendly greeting when I visit my local
Bunnings store. A smile costs nothing and let's face
it I am sure they get sick of greeting customers sometimes.
In the Winter the greeters are open to the elements as the
freezing cold wind blows in the entrance. They need to be
well rugged up. The best thing about entering is the smell
of sausages and onion at the BBQ.
Have not yet entered a Masters store but will try them if
they move into my neighbouring area.
Allan
Lignum
6th December 2011, 03:27 PM
They treat you like their best mate when you walk in, then treat you like a potential thief as you are about to leave.
pugwash
6th December 2011, 04:36 PM
The staff at the trades dept. made me laugh. I once ordered 50 sheets of 360 grit wet and dry paper. They sent me 25 sheets of 240 drit and 25 sheets of 120 grit! Still, at least their math skills are up to scratch.