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Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Retail An Unfathomable Bargain!

Posted by on Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 5:05 PM

I noticed this sign at the 15th Ave QFC the other night. It was hanging in space, cold and lonely.

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"Well say, greengrocerman, I have $10! This sounds like my kind of bargain! Now tell me, what items can I purchase to take advantage of this terrific offer?"

"Ten. You can get ten."

"Ten! Yes, you certainly have sold me on the number of items, and the convenient price, which is also ten. But what am I purchasing? Ten of what?"

"Ten items. For $10."

"What items?"

"Ten."

"You can't just say 'ten.'"

"For $10."

"Ten what!? Can I get ten large hams? Five salmons and five lemons? Seven ears of corn and two unattended toddlers and one Duraflame log? TEN WHAT?"

"Ten for $10. You can mix. Or match."

"I am going to kill you, greengrocerman."

"Fair enough."

 

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1

Whenever I buy bargains en masse like that, 7 of the 10 end up rotting in the vegetable drawer of my freezer.

We need sales for singles....
Posted by Ice On Demand on December 9, 2008 at 5:07 PM
2
Then what happened??
Posted by Sarah on December 9, 2008 at 5:08 PM
3
Really, retailers are getting so desperate, that this sign could apply to any material good at this point.
Posted by laterite on December 9, 2008 at 5:09 PM
4
Lindy West, more like Lindy Best.
Posted by Ben on December 9, 2008 at 5:14 PM
5
What about 10 for 10 don't you understand?
Posted by Sargon Bighorn on December 9, 2008 at 5:14 PM
6
@2 Then she killed him.
Posted by Meagz on December 9, 2008 at 5:15 PM
7
Lindy,

That post was a perfect ten.
Posted by Jeff Stevens on December 9, 2008 at 5:15 PM
8
Stop thinking about food, Lindy.
Posted by your overworked stomach. on December 9, 2008 at 5:29 PM
9
Ten dimes, ten times.
Posted by rhymes with chimes on December 9, 2008 at 5:59 PM
10
Attention starving Capitol Hill hipsters! Until midnight tonight, you can buy ten 16-ounce packages of Kroger brand pasta for ten dollars! Offer good at your favorite Cap Hill Q-Fuck!

CHEAP! FOOD! CHEAP! FOOD! CHEAP! FOOD!

Even a Bellevue High School douchebag like Greg oughta be able to appreciate that advice, huh?
Posted by Cookie W. Monster on December 9, 2008 at 6:13 PM
11
ENDING TONIHG - GREAT APPLES ON SALE AT q - FUCK AS WELL

DON'T HAVE TO BUY TEN TO GET THE PRICE, THEY ARE A BUCK EACH FOR A FULL LB - CHEAP - MAKE GIAN mac AND cHEESE AND PIG OUT

YET TO SEE mac AND cHEESE BE THROWN AWAY AT ANY HOUSE i HAVE LIVED AT
Posted by fAVORITE KEy sTROKES on December 9, 2008 at 6:18 PM
12
Is this the greengrocer with the carrot up his ass?
Posted by keshmeshi on December 9, 2008 at 6:26 PM
13
The 15th Ave QFC is the greatest QFC in town-- the checkers are nice, and the cute guy in the meats department always gives me free samples of whatever he's making.

Wait. That came out wrong.
Posted by Jessica on December 9, 2008 at 6:29 PM
14
Is this your first trip to a supermarket. You can either look at the flyer published on Wednesdays in the paper (they have many extra copies available when you walk into the store) or you can wander around aisle by aisle looking for the "10 for $10" signs. For instance, for $10 you can get two giant Hershey Bars, three boxes of Kraft Mac & Cheese, two boxes of Fiddle Faddle, and three Budget Gourmet frozen dinners. Or whatever. mix and Match. It's fun!
Posted by elswinger on December 9, 2008 at 6:30 PM
15
Well if it is the same "greengrocer" that wrote Dan Savage yesterday, I am guessing that it's either carrots or cucumbers that are included in the sale.
Posted by jimk on December 9, 2008 at 8:33 PM
16
Is this the QFC on 15th near Whitman Middle School and Dick's or the one off 15th in Interbay? Or another 15th I don't know about?
Posted by The CHZA on December 9, 2008 at 8:36 PM
17
All QFCs.
Posted by elswinger on December 9, 2008 at 9:01 PM
18
@16, the former.
Posted by Dcal on December 9, 2008 at 9:05 PM
19
The QFC on 15th is the best QFC, for sure. The gentlemen of the meat department are both charming and informative, and I must give a shout out to the produce guys as well, 'cause they do a great job.

At check out, things are a bit wilder, as we have several strong personalities at work, but it's usually a good experience.
Posted by itsmarkmitchell on December 9, 2008 at 10:16 PM
20
@10: It's precious that you think I went to Bellevue High School. You could find out the real story by asking me on Thursday, but you won't because you're a fucking coward. Too bad.
Posted by My penis on December 10, 2008 at 9:25 AM
21
Why is my penis commenting on Slog? I need to keep better track of that guy. *zip*
Posted by Greg on December 10, 2008 at 9:30 AM
22
That Greg guy is a total dick!
Posted by har har har! on December 10, 2008 at 9:56 AM
23
Buy 10 pomegranetes.

They usually go for way more than $2 each and if you have friends, they won't go bad before you eat them.
Posted by Will in Seattle on December 10, 2008 at 10:37 AM
24
@19 LOL! Yes the cashiers! It's true.
Posted by VALENTINA on December 14, 2008 at 1:46 AM

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