They were sooooo expensive. All the high street shops we're selling them at the same price, £299.99. At least I think they were, I couldn't be bothered to walk anywhere to check if I'm honest.
I went into Game.
I've never been one to haggle, I get embarrassed, but I thought I'd have a little go.
Me: "How much is an xbox?"
Server: "£299.99, Sir."
Here we go, I thought. Haggle time.
Me: "Blimey, that's a lot, I can get one for £295 in HMV, can you match that?"
(£4.99 is still a saving, I told you I get embarrassed!!!)
Server: "Sorry Sir, it's £299.99"
Me: "Well, I'd be silly to miss out on the deal from HMV, are you sure you can't do anything with the price? I mean, I've got the cash right here in my pocket."
Server: "Like I said Sir, it has to be £299.99 I'm afraid."
Me: "I'll have to go elsewhere, you've lost a sale here today."
Server: "Okay Sir, have a nice day. Next please."
I walked out. Embarrassed. I had no idea how much anywhere else were selling them for? So I went hunting for one. I looked for hours, everywhere I went were either sold out, or more expensive! I couldn't go home without one, you know what it's like when you set your heart on something, nothing gets in your way. Not even pride.
I knew what I had to do.
Buy a wig from Smiffy's and go back to Game.
Turned out I couldn't afford a wig and an xbox. I had to go back as myself.
I walked in and picked up a card that you take to the counter to purchase the xbox then joined the queue. As I got to the service end of the queue the first free server said "Next please" it was the same guy! I looked behind me to see if I could let someone else go before me? I was last so I couldn't!
I walked over, trying to look dignified.
Me: "Hello, I'll take one of these please."
Server: "Hello again Sir, thank god you've changed your mind, I thought I'd lost your custom!"
Smug git, I thought.
Me: "I just preferred what you are offering here. You guys really know your stuff, that's obvious."
(Sarcasm 11 out of 10 😮)
He went off and got it.
Once he came back and started to scan the box I noticed an xbox game on the counter. I'll have another go, I thought.
Me: "We've had a bit of fun today, haven't we? Don't suppose you'd fancy throwing that game in with it, would you?"
I pointed to the game on the counter with a 'wink wink, nudge nudge' look on my face as I smiled at him.
Server: "It comes with the game, Sir."
Me: "That's great, I'll take it!"
I left the shop, embarrassed for a second time.
I must learn how to haggle.
Cos' everyone loves a 99p bargain, don't they?
