Shame On... The 99-Cent Store
Anyone who lives in New York knows that the City, during times of crisis, really comes together in a big, bad way. The outpouring of goodwill after 9/11, for example, was so great that Rudolph Giuliani received cheers at Shea Stadium, even though he's a vocal Yankees fan. Now that's goodwill.
So it was, too, during the blackout of 2003. Restaurants were giving away free water and doing outdoor barbecues to feed the neighbors (the food would just go bad anyway). There was a real sense of camaraderie.
As I wrote yesterday (before the cable modem died), we had ourselves a spotty blackout yesterday in Queens, one that continues to a lesser degree today. To supplement our two outlets, the missus and I went to the 99-Cent Store to get some candles.
The 99-Cent Store was prepared. Candles and water were both located right next to the entry. Candles were $1.65 a pop. $1.65. In a 99-cent store. Everything in the store, by name and definition, should cost 99-cents or less. During the blackout, candles were $1.65.
Shame on you, 99-Cent Store. Shame on you for preying upon desperate people. Shame on you for shunning the neighborhood spirit. Shame on you for bilking your loyal consumers.
Shame on... The 99-Cent Store.
Labels: Queens
posted by Dan G @ 11:34 AM
5 Comments
5 Comments:
that's the way the supply and demand cookie crumbles, my friend.
I know that the heart isn't factored into economics, econ student (if that is indeed your name), but during times of crisis at least part of the cookie should be given to the common good.
it's true. the invisible hand seems to be otherwise occupied in this 99-cent store situation. and yes, econ student is indeed my name. "they" make us give up our real names. you know who i'm talking about.
I'll bet the good dollar store on greenpoint remained loyal and true to their customers. it's the south-side way.
If I manage to convince them that I really don't want anything at all, will they give me a discount?
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