On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:07:24 -0500, Gary > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> >
> > So true! I worked for an expensive retailer back in the day. They
> > gave their merchandise to charity after it had been through all the
> > markdowns and sales - but before it went, they put it up on the 8th
> > floor for an employee's only sale at a fraction of the lowest sale
> > price. It was a very nice perk, but it only happened once a year.
>
> I worked at a furniture store during my 1st year of college. We could buy
> any furniture there for cost + 10%. Retail prices were usually 100% markup.
> I didn't need furniture then but I got my parents some good deals.
>
Your parents must have loved your job! I know I would have if one of
my kids had a job like that when they were in school. One of DD's
jobs was a 9-West (a shoe store), so I took advantage of their family
discounts from time to time. That was nice.

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