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Good deed for the day
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04/24/14 07:46 PM
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Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad
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Well to start off I'm not trying to toot my own horn, I just wanted to share a experience I had today. I stopped in tlc hardware in gainesville last Friday to check on a culling ball set. I honestly hadn't been in the store in ten years or more and was shocked at the amount of tackle they had on the shelves and the prices were very good. I found a culling set and a few bags of plastics and proceeded to check out. The owner was busy and a friend of the owner checked me out so I didn't have to wait. I handed him my debit card, signed my recipt and headed on my way. Later that night when I was organizing my new tackle I realized they didn't charge me for 5 items. I told my wife about it and wrote down the prices for the items I wasn't charged for. I had planned to go back and settle up on the unpaid items Monday, but with all the hail damage, roof repair, body shop, and work issues I finally had time today. The walked in found the owner and explained the situation and let them know I really wanted to pay for the items. She was very insistent that it was their mistake and I dint owe them anything. She said she was very happy that I was willing to settle up but she wasn't accepting my payment. We went back and forth for a while and came to a agreement that she would let me pay half. So I did and bought more tackle. Lol. As I drove home I made the decision that that store will be my first stop anytime I need tackle or fishing supplies. You sure can't beat family owned and operated customer service. My payment for being honest was a couple free crank baits and I feel I still got more than I paid for.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/24/14 07:59 PM
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manhunter
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I miss that personal touch of a family owned business. Bass Pro and Academy don't have a clue.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/24/14 08:27 PM
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TOMCAT21
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Used to have a hunting lease just outside Gainesville. The folks at TLC have always been super nice to me whenever I stopped in. Even caught them as they were trying to close one Saturday and they still let me in to do my shopping. Fine folks there.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/24/14 10:37 PM
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J.Mays97
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That's good stuff right there. I enjoy hearing stories like these. Good job. Sounds like a cool store.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/25/14 12:06 AM
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DKennimer
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Last year I went to Bass Pro in Garland around Christmas time. I bought several items. One of the items was a Northface jacket for my wife. I looked at the receipt that night and noticed they didn't charge me for it... I didn't notice at the time of checkout, because I had spent close to a grand. I went back the next day to the CS desk and told them about it and said I needed to pay for it. The lady looked at me like I was crazy. She said she had never heard of anyone doing this. I paid and left. I would have a hard time sleeping knowing I had something I didn't pay for. You did the right thing.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/25/14 12:51 AM
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CCTX
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I'll be close to Gainsville this weekend (Caddo-LBJ grasslands). Might have to stop by and see what they've got. I'll be close enough to stop by Fischer's Market in Muenster. Sounds like a good road trip to me.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
#9934811
04/25/14 01:47 AM
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Donald Harper
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Good story Bard. It pays to be honest.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/25/14 02:00 AM
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skins84
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Integrity is one of the few things you have complete control of in life, good to hear of it being well used.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/25/14 02:31 AM
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junebug1963
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It's all about Karma. I believe in it and it helps harmonize the fishing world.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/25/14 02:52 AM
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junebug1963
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I had six reels repaired at Southwest. I signed my invoice without looking at the price. When I got home I noticed that they only charged me for the baits that I bought. I was laughing with a buddy and he said "they make so much money" don't worry about it. I couldn't take it so I called them and had them charge my CC for the reel repairs. Needless to say, my next trip was to Mexico. I had the best fishing trip of my life - El Salto. Two fish over 11. Three fish over 9 and several fish over 8.
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/25/14 04:57 AM
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Big C
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That is a good story. Like others, I do miss the old tackle stores of my youth and the owners knew you and added a personal touch. I remember saving up my allowance to go buy one or two lures. I remember the owners always treating me like I was a regular customer. Sure miss that.
BIG C
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/25/14 12:19 PM
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Skeeter443
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Great story, now something good will happen to you. Karma!!
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Re: Good deed for the day
[Re: Bradshuflin aka hunter'sdad]
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04/25/14 03:55 PM
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InTheClear
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One of the good stories in America today! Also, it was the TEXAN thing to do!
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