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by graceandham 31 Dec 2015 ( edited Dec 31'15 15:05 )
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Good customer service story. Yesterday at my favorite sewing store, I was talking with a clerk and a customer about the now-defunct Martha Pullen retail store. I planned and took a 5 hour trip to see this wonderful store and on the outskirts of Huntsville called the 800- number to get clear directions. The staffer told me that sadly, they had closed the store, then added sweetly - so you won't have wasted your day, I can tell you of three machine embroidery stores in the city. She directed me to the 1st. A customer there led me to the 2nd, clear across town. They gave me directions to the 3rd. Well, the customer in my favorite store's jaw dropped and she said, that was ME that you talked to! I gave her a big hug around the neck and told her what a wonderful day I had because of her helpfulness. Isn't that the coolest!?

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by toogie 31 Dec 2015
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That was nice, so not a wasted trip, however a long one. I always shop Hancock Fabrics about 50 minutes from me. Imagine my surprise when I go 2 hours, in the opposite direction to a Hancocks in our states capitol, and find a clerk that used to work at our store. She seemed just as happy to see me-lol
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by graceandham 31 Dec 2015
She knew how to spot a good customer!
by lbrow 31 Dec 2015
Now " ain't" that the truth (lol)
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by laffma1 31 Dec 2015
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Great story. Both of you will be sharing this story and warm feeling for a long time.
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by deegee 31 Dec 2015
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Thanks for sharing your lovely story. You must have felt great after such a great day.
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by cfidl 31 Dec 2015
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Love how that works!
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by jrob 31 Dec 2015
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Although unexpected, sometimes those trips turn into lifelong memories.
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by dragonflyer 31 Dec 2015
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Nice...strange how fate works sometimes...
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by lbrow 31 Dec 2015
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I'm assuming you took I-65 on your journey, even if you went the other routes you would have been within 30 miles of me . Sorry I missed you (LOL). Sounds like you had a great trip Since my son n law retired from NASA even though I still have a Grand son working for them I do not get up there anymore. My daughter and G. son both have homes in Athens which is just outside of Huntsville but it's an hour and a half ride 1 way for us and difficult for me to take Ron that far. I'm glad for you that you had a good trip. It's good to be able to go to the places we so enjoy going to. A Happy, productive, healthy New Year to you. Hugs /Lillian