Last June a new Peavey Mart store opened here. There was a lot of promotion for the opening. For those not familiar with Peavey Mart it caters to farm products. However, it does have things that are more than farm related such as supplies for bird feeding. They also have excellent gardening supplies.
Well, for the opening, the first so many people were given $20.00 cash coupons. So guess who was there early enough for $20.00? That day the Micro Manager bought a broom and I bought some bird fat with our $20.00 coupons.
So five months later a flier came out advertising a couple of things we wanted. A bag of bird seed for $27.00. I could use my cash coupon!
So the birdseed I wanted was not on display. A kid went to the back and finally came out with a bag of bird seed. At this time we thought our coupons were for $40.00 each. However , we checked and couldn't think why there was so little left on the cards. The micro manager also wanted a snow shovel. Sadly we discovered that the coupons were worth $20.. each rather than $40.00 each.
So with less than half our money left we had to decide what we really needed. We were discussing this just before the check out line. We were talking about small amounts of money. All of a sudden a kind lady approached and said I'll buy that for you! We were astounded. She had obviously overheard us and thought that we were poor and had very little money.
So we were embarrassed that we were identified as needy.
I guess the moral of the story is to do your discussion away from the check out line.
Have you had an embarrassing situation where you were taken as needing help?
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ReplyDeleteThe store sounds nice, the coupons are a bonus. The cost of bird seed is crazy here. Take care, have a great day and happy new week!
Thanks. I do have enough birdseed till almost spring.
DeleteI seem to have missed something. At the beginning you mentioned $20 cash coupons. So, later, what made you think they were worth $40?
ReplyDeleteOld people's memories are poor. we just forgot what the coupons were worth,.
DeleteNo. That has never happened to me. Just say the word and Shirley and I will send you and Lady Kline a food parcel in time for Christmas. I also have some old socks you can have.
ReplyDeleteThat would be absolutely awesome to get some donations!!!
DeleteGosh! That was a kind thing to do. I've done that at cash registers, as someone struggles to find some change.
ReplyDeleteThis lady was too kind.
DeleteWhat a kind gesture!
ReplyDeleteIt was kind . She looked disappointed when we refused her offer.
DeleteThat was so nice of that woman, even if you didn't really need it. I smiled to think of how it must have felt, though. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that she felt happy that she had tried to help. She just picked the wrong people.
DeleteWell, all embarrassment aside, it was very kind of that woman to offer to help you out!
ReplyDeleteShe was generous and I will remember her.
DeleteNot me personally!
ReplyDeleteThat is funny but also heart warming that someone was willing to step forward to help you in your time of "need".
ReplyDeleteI can't think of someone who thought I needed help but in general, I'm quick to ask for help or to help others I think need it. I'm always impressed by the generosity of people. Case in point that occurred just the other day. I stand in front of one of the stores in town to hand out candy and collect money for children with intellectual disabilities once a year along with others. I am always amazed at how generous some people are when they appear to not have two nickels to their name judging by their appearance and the vehicles they drive to the store in. Yet more often than not, the person who drives up in a Cadillac and designer clothes will likely not contribute a dime. Not always but enough to make me notice and strive to be better.
I agree that many of the not so well off are very generous.
DeleteThat really was so very kind of the woman to offer to pay for your stuff.
ReplyDeleteI will remember her.
DeleteShe might have thought you were just frugal and wanted to bless you with a surprise. Don't worry, she went home feeling very good.
ReplyDeleteMagnon's Meanderings blog had a similar story yesterday in his post! It is nice that there are still generous, kind people in this world that are ready to help if needed.
ReplyDeleteThere are kind and generous people but they rarely make the press.
DeleteWhat a very nice gesture. It's good to know there are still people like this.
ReplyDeleteYes, we need more good people.
DeleteWell, you gave someone the opportunity to be kind. I will bet that it made her day!
ReplyDeleteOther people commented how this person would feel after making such and offer.
DeleteSome people are just generous! Someone paid for my Moms groceries one day. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, no, I have not been mistaken for being needy, but sometimes in need of needing help.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of her! There ARE nice folks everywhere. It’s the loud nasty ones that usually make print. That was also nice of your farm supply store. Bet they made some loyal customers with their give$away.
ReplyDeleteWe're not needy and haven't been mistaken as such BUT we LOVE our coupons and good deals. Granted, if anyone saw Art hunting for lost coins on roadways when he jogs or we walk, they might think so. It's really wonderful to know there are people who will step in to help if anyone looks like they need it.
ReplyDeleteOh wait... Someone did offer us a coupon they had at Burger King a long time ago. :-) That was awfully kind of him.
ReplyDeleteI try to hide my poverty. 😇
ReplyDeleteSomeone bought my dads groceries recently. Dad is not poor but he often looks shabby and there is a whole class of people who think old people are "cute" so they like to buy them stuff
ReplyDeleteOh Red, I had the same thing happen to me. I was in a Family Dollar store admiring a small throw rug. I must have looked awfully pitiful when I put the rug back and decided not to get it. This lady bought it for me and insisted I take it. Made me feel terrible even though I appreciated her kindness. I felt so embarrassed.
ReplyDeleteit happened to me when i lost my hand purse in the hospital ,i was younger than , i felt so embarrassing to ask for money for returning my home .a lady who i doubt took my bag did that for me
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