Just picked up a second job

dane_peterson
dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
edited September 2007 in The Clubhouse
As a seasonal Home Audio/Video Sales Rep at Best Buy.

Let the flaming begin. :o
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited September 2007
    If it isn't Bose, it isn't home theater.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited September 2007
    Hey...at least finally they will have someone who knows what the hell they are talking about.






















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  • lomic
    lomic Posts: 407
    edited September 2007
    Hey...at least finally they will have someone who knows what the hell they are talking about.

    Only if he's allowed to speak his mind, and they don't have a Bose quota ;)
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited September 2007
    Loser.:p

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited September 2007
    lol, it will kind of suck for Best buy when you direct all there customers to real audio locations :)

    Actually, my first Denon receiver was because of a recommendation by a Best Buy employee. I was looking at Sony receivers and he pulled one out and explained the heat sinks/amps and stuff then told me to go look at the construction and layout of a Denon at Good Guys down the street. Needless to say I bought a Denon :)
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    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited September 2007
    Magnolia, Or No?

    POLK SDA-SRS 1.2TL -- ADCOM GFA-5802
    PANASONIC PT-AE4000U -- DIY WILSONART DW 135" 2.35:1 SCREEN
     ONKYO TX-SR805
    CENTER: CSI5
    MAINS: RTI8'S
    SURROUNDS: RTI8'S
    7.1 SURROUNDS: RTI6'S
    SUB: SVS PB12-PLUS/2 (12.3 series)
    XBOX 360    WiiPS3/blu-rayTOSHIBA HD-A35 hd dvd

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited September 2007
    Did they give you the speech yet about if you are hanging out in the front of the store with the other 4 or 5 workers who have nothing to do...to forcibly say to all entering customers " Hi , how are you doing today " ?
    The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited September 2007
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    As a seasonal Home Audio/Video Sales Rep at Best Buy.

    Let the flaming begin. :o

    So this means I come by and you can give me a discount on the Salamander Designs furniture I have been drooling on that they have in the store?;) :D
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited September 2007
    I really wish it were Magnolia. That would be ideal. The nearest one isn't all that far away, but I decided to just apply at the nearest store for commute's sake.
    I've pretty much worked in retail my whole life though, so it's going to be a walk in the park.
    I'll probably just put all the paychecks into savings. I just want the discount! Maybe get some Martin Logans on the cheap? ;)

    Oh and Ayotte... we'll see. :)
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited September 2007
    is there a grace period for the discount? like do you have to work there for 6 months before you are eligible? I could see people abusing that.
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited September 2007
    I think it's 1 month. I'm sure the discount is abused incessantly. I'll be pretty legit about it... I'm excited to be able to offer the discount to my immediate family for the holidays.
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited September 2007
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    Oh and Ayotte... we'll see. :)

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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited September 2007
    shadowofnight wrote: »
    Did they give you the speech yet about if you are hanging out in the front of the store with the other 4 or 5 workers who have nothing to do...to forcibly say to all entering customers " Hi , how are you doing today " ?

    LOLOL
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited September 2007
    dane_peterson wrote: »
    As a seasonal Home Audio/Video Sales Rep at Best Buy.

    Let the flaming begin. :o

    Which one? I may have to stop by and ask about Bose to see how mad you can get..:D
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,621
    edited September 2007
    I'm guessing it's the one on the frontage road off 35W in Burnsville. They opened a new BB in Eagan a while back and I swear to god they have 5 times as many employees as they need. They stalk you as if they get points for how many times they ask you how you are doing or can I help you? That greeter at the door, shut the f'up.
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited September 2007
    Actually it's the one off Cedar and 42 in Apple Valley. The Burnsville store is actually further away for me.
    And honestly, I don't have any intention of B.S.ing about Bose. Bose can suck my left nut. It sounds as though the other home theater employees are on the same page, thank God.
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited September 2007
    Grace period is 3 months for Future Shop (same deal for bb) in Canada anyways. If you make friends there I'm sure the other employees will let you buy things with their number if you're really that inclined to get your hands on a discount. Take a look at the company partner purchase programs. I got my lsi9's through it and a csi5 BNIB for a crazy deal.
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