"-L." wrote:
>
> Arri London > wrote in message

> >
> > For the most part they don't buy those things. That's always been one of
> > al Fayeed's complaints. The big ticket customers aren't the Americans
> > according to him. He should know; it's his store.
>
> And we are supposted to feel sorry for Mr. al Fayeed? It's no
> different than many "store attractions" here in the US. I have been
> in the Nike store in Chicago a number of times where foreigners are
> touring and not buying. Same for Bloomie's and Marshall Fields.
> Hell, I'm from there and sometimes I only go to MF for a look-see and
> Frango mints. Putting up with Lookie-Lou's is part of doing business.

Sure, it's the same with FAO Schwartz, lines around the block at
Christmas time, but people are looking, not buying. Besides, just
what does the guy think I'm going to go all the way to London to
buy? A big ticket item no less? I mean, anything he has I can get
here.

I guess he got bored playing the wardrobe police and kicking out
anyone who doesn't meet his standards.

nancy