Morphiar
Standard Member
I've just had a very strange incident whilst shopping in GAME, and to be honest it was quite embarrassing too.
Was just browsing the 3 for 2 in GAME, checking a price on my phone to see if it was a cheap deal, making sure I get a bargain and don't overpay. An employee (manager?) came running over saying that I'm a 'trader' and won't be served as they deem I am taking advantage of their prices. They were really confrontational and quite aggressive - I am so shocked. All this happened in front of other people who were shopping in there at the time.
I have been in the shop about 3 times in total because most of the stuff is overpriced - how do they distinguish who is a 'trader' and a 'normal customer'? Would it be a problem if I was to buy 3 games, keep 2 and shift the 3rd game on in some way?
My assumption is that because I took my phone out of my pocket, they immediately thought I was some form of 'trader' looking to take advantage of their prices. Personally I don't see why it matters - I'm paying the same currency, not looking for a discount, and you'd think they would appreciate getting my money in their till.
They eventually agreed to let me buy 3 games maximum but I decided to just leave instead... very bizarre incident... I am reluctant to go back there again too as I'd feel very uncomfortable browsing in there with that particular person working there watching me.
Has anyone had a similar experience to this in GAME or any other shop?
Was just browsing the 3 for 2 in GAME, checking a price on my phone to see if it was a cheap deal, making sure I get a bargain and don't overpay. An employee (manager?) came running over saying that I'm a 'trader' and won't be served as they deem I am taking advantage of their prices. They were really confrontational and quite aggressive - I am so shocked. All this happened in front of other people who were shopping in there at the time.
I have been in the shop about 3 times in total because most of the stuff is overpriced - how do they distinguish who is a 'trader' and a 'normal customer'? Would it be a problem if I was to buy 3 games, keep 2 and shift the 3rd game on in some way?
My assumption is that because I took my phone out of my pocket, they immediately thought I was some form of 'trader' looking to take advantage of their prices. Personally I don't see why it matters - I'm paying the same currency, not looking for a discount, and you'd think they would appreciate getting my money in their till.
They eventually agreed to let me buy 3 games maximum but I decided to just leave instead... very bizarre incident... I am reluctant to go back there again too as I'd feel very uncomfortable browsing in there with that particular person working there watching me.
Has anyone had a similar experience to this in GAME or any other shop?