Thread: "secondary purchase" [ie. rant my lungs out]

So did ya get the $10 from the kid for at least trying to get him the grog ?

Un-Australian....

Originally Posted by joel_nicholson

Today I got kicked out of a "popular, large national liquor store with an Irish name, estb 1878", on the grounds that they believed I was making a "secondary purchase". Deciding to forgo ploughing the Disco through the façade in low range, I rang the store manager to make his ears bleed.

I requested to know the precise sections/provisions of the liquor licensing act that stipulate what the hell a "secondary purchase" is and why it applied specifically to me in this situation. Once he explained this I outlined the bloody insolence of his employee's actions, and questioned what logic there would be in me buying a single wine product of $119.00 for minors.

Naturally, as expected he apologised relentlessly, assured me that it was not a reflection on me as a person and that it was an inconvenient legal requirement yada yada ya.

To top it off, as I had not purchased any items my parking card was not validated and I was required to pay to be released from their car park...

Send 'em a bill for your time. Then in two weeks send them a reminder. If you're really keen, after three months start sending threatening letters, get a lawyer mate to help.

Works best with big companies.

Or call their toll free line and talk for a long, long time.

Cheers
Simon

You have to allow us a few minutes to stop laughing Joel.

Do I recall a post recently where you mentioned you had been "kicked off" another forum

Now this............there is a thread developing here Joel.

You need a beer mate.

You need a beer mate.[/QUOTE]

I'd buy him one, but I'd probably get done for a "secondary purchase"

If you own a business you don't have to sell anyone anything..or let them stay in your shop. It's their loss and as you've said, they're $119 dollars poorer.

You could try the bit about charging 'people' for your time but if you try it on the cops, then you're not offering them anything - you're required by law to provide certain information...

I see your point mate, just don't darken their door again - i think they're owned by Woolies are't they??

Perhaps this should be moved and filed under "another oxygen thief"

What a joke!

Originally Posted by Hymie

I'd buy him one, but I'd probably get done for a "secondary purchase"

Nah mate, its all good I am over 18, only just but still over.

A thread developing? Kicked off = story of my life

Matt - owned by Woolies indeed!

Woolies........Ba$tards

Ah well mate, tomorrows a new day...