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| - There was a pair of Frye oxfords I had stumbled across online and had been coveting. To my dismay, I hadn't been able to physically locate them in any stores. Having decided that it was probably better that way, I had put them firmly out of my mind...until I walked into C Squared, that is.
I had merely intended to browse their eclectic selection of shoes when my eyes fell on the shoes of my dreams. Delighted at my find, and having some holiday dough in my pocket, I waffled between splurging on the shoes or pinching my pennies. Knowing full well that I would feel the dreaded "shoppers regret" if I left without them, I at least tried to finagle a deal (given that Boxing Day was right around the corner).
The female employee that was assisting me was very upbeat and helpful. After speaking to her manager, she offered me a small discount on the shoes...not enough to make a huge difference in the dent made in my bank account, but enough to sway me in the right (wrong?) direction. Prices seemed slightly high but generally in line with similar stores in the area and beyond (Gravity Pope), and I admit that the NO REFUND policy sucks, but there was a sign clearly marking this policy by the cash register so that you could still jump ship if you wanted to. I didn't, so now I'm slightly poorer but one great pair of shoes richer. You win some, you lose some.
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