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Old 05-22-2011, 09:41 PM   #1
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here's a question wouldn't redtop be some what accountable for there employee actions
If he harmed the customer yes, but where's the harm to the customer?
The only harm I see being done is to RT

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i can see your the kinda guy that gos back to the burgerjoint that just poisoned you because the owner didn't cook the food this is for ecduzitgood...
So you want to treat my poorly now? Call me out, trying to provoke me? Are you kidding me, I don't know these people anymore than you think you know me. From my perspective it is RT who is being done wrong.

Why are people so hostile? What is the big deal if you are asked to provide a receipt?

The employee didn't see him pay for it and then watched them walk out the door with merchandise in hand, not even a bag. Give me a break.
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Old 05-22-2011, 09:50 PM   #2
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If you go back and read my post...... I said the service was ok but the one guy was not. HOW IS THAT BASHING REDTOP?
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Old 05-22-2011, 10:00 PM   #3
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No need to mention the shops name. It has now cost the owner money, the damage is done.
This is the smile you should have used
I apologize for getting snippy

I haven't heard what the employee did wrong?
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Old 05-22-2011, 10:04 PM   #4
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I would not say this thread will cost the owner any money but at the very least perhaps it will help the owner in future business to maybe handle these situations a bit differently moving forward?

Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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Old 05-22-2011, 10:15 PM   #5
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I would not say this thread will cost the owner any money but at the very least perhaps it will help the owner in future business to maybe handle these situations a bit differently moving forward?
I hope you are right but the over 800 views and some of the negative replies makes me think some damage has been done.
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Old 05-23-2011, 03:36 AM   #6
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Of course it has, and it's the same s hit when someone starts ranting about a problem with a plug online or someone makes an open ended comment about plug companies that casts a disparaging light on the whole industry. That stuff rubs me the wrong way same as this does to others.

I'm not siding with anyone here. I see what linesider and others are saying. The guy could have said sorry for the trouble. I've had PLENTY of stuff walk at shows....if I ever stopped someone I'd be very cautious and explain up front I didn't see them pay for something and just had to check. And I'd apologize.

This is not the first time this has been reported or talked about on the interblab...with this shop. As some here have said also...



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I hope you are right but the over 800 views and some of the negative replies makes me think some damage has been done.
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Old 05-23-2011, 05:14 AM   #7
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My .02. I have been to the RT three times last week and yesterday. No problems. No issues. Selected what I wanted. Went to the register, paid for it and left. The guys seemed OK to me but everyone has a different experience.

No boat, back in the suds.
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Old 05-23-2011, 07:07 AM   #8
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I hope you are right but the over 800 views and some of the negative replies makes me think some damage has been done.
You know, I've been thinking about this, and you may have a very valid point.

About a month ago, there was a thread started on SOL where someone complained about going into a Canal-area shop---he didn't name it as I recall--and feeling "neglected" because a bunch of guys were standing around BSing with the employees, instead of greeting him.

I've noticed that change in atmosphere in R/T, that I mentioned, which started about the same time. At least when Tom, the owner is in the shop. I'm thinking that a day or two after that thread hit the internet, the staff at R/T had a meeting, and Tom laid down new rules, about not looking like it's a old-boy network in there, especially as the summer trade is starting.

So maybe today, Tom will sit down with his people and discuss being a little more discrete with suspected shoplifters, and tell them to have the courtesy to say "sorry for the inconvenience" if everything checks out OK.

I highly doubt that people who would normally stop in as they arrive on-Cape are going to stay away because of this.

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Old 05-24-2011, 03:53 PM   #9
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I would not say this thread will cost the owner any money but at the very least perhaps it will help the owner in future business to maybe handle these situations a bit differently moving forward?
I went to RT last night and spent $50 hoping to get accosted, frisked and beaten upon. Nothing happened.

No boat, back in the suds.
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