You'll remember a certain handbag I purchased last fall in Puerto Rico, one which I fondly refer to as El Stinko; you may also recall how El Stinko's handle snapped off back in June, sparing my (and everyone else's) nostrils but breaking my heart all the same. As I was about to toss the remains into the garbage, I remembered: I bought El Stinko at a chain store, and I still had the receipt.
The culprit, in happier times.
Sure enough, I had made the purchase at a Rainbow shop (I know, I should really know better). I wrapped up the receipt along with El Stinko's remains and rode the T to the Downtown Crossing location. I explained myself, stated that I didn't expect cash back since I knew it had been awhile, but that the quality was not up to snuff and I'd like some kind of consolation.
The cashier was incredulous. "You bought it in Novembah?" she asked. Clearly I was out of luck. The manager came over and looked at the receipt. "Sale items are final sale," she said curtly. "But it's a quality issue, and it broke," I protested. The answer was still no.
It being only a fourteen dollar lesson (believe me, I've had more expensive ones), I decided to admit defeat. I walked out leaving El Stinko with the cashier, hopped on the bus, and realized something as my bus pulled away from the curb: I'd left my damn coffee mug on the counter. My brand spanking new red aluminum L.L. Bean travel mug full of coffee.
It's official. El Stinko is cursed. But I'm still going to stop by on my way home and retrieve my mug.
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4 comments:
That looked liked a gorgeous handbag. But cursed with smell is not good. $14 sounds good. Did it *always* smell or did it get wet?
Always curious.
I had a similar problem, but instead of stinky my bag turned sticky (http://breakingcurfew.blogspot.com/2008/11/mystery-of-sticky-bag.html). In both cases, I think its a case of 'you get what you pay for'. I got my purse from H&M for like $25. Someone on my blog suggested that they used cheap glue to attach the lining and when it gets older, it starts getting sticky- maybe it gets stinky in some cases too. Regardless, it was pretty bold of you to go back to the store and try to get your money back! Kudos for trying!
Good luck getting your mug back!
Lynne, It came like that unfortunately, see here: http://bitteroldbat.blogspot.com/2009/01/curious-case-of-smelly-handbag.html
Katie, that post is HILARIOUS. The things we put up with to save money on fashion!
El stinko is cursed but el bitcho should have given you something for a purse that didnt last for 6 months!!!
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