AK47

I dont know if any of you have a Microcenter near you (its a big computer store), but one just opened near my work. I've been in there a few times, looked around, bought jewel cases, nothing major. Prices on software and hardware was higher than Best Buy's.

Well, today I went in to buy some more jewel cases. 20 cases for 18 cents a piece. Thats fair. Less than $5.

So, I bring the cases up to the counter. The guy working the register asks if I've ever shopped with them before. I say no. He then asks me for various personal info (address, phone number, email, etc). Now, last time, I wasnt thinking and I just made up some fake name (which was allready in the computer!). Well, this time I decided to not give the clerk my info..

He says "Sir, its mandatory".

"I dont want you calling me or sending me ads in the mail"

"Oh, well we dont send anything, the info is just incase you have to return anything"

"isnt that what a reciept is for?"

"Yes, but we will need your address"

"Why my phone number?"

"........ Its just needs to be in the computer- its for the returns"

"Well, I promise I wont return any of these jewel cases"

"Thats fine, but I still need your phone number."

"Forget it man, I'll get my cases somewhere else"

How stupid. I need to give them a whole lot of info just to buy some jewel cases. Screw them.

And their prices are high!

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In my country, this is definately not..... OFFENSIVE!