Dear WAMUGgers

When browsing the internet tonight I came upon this disclaimer from an on-line shop, which clearly has a retail front:

"Important Note:
In order to encourage online ordering, there may be a $5 fee for orders placed with a sales assistant. To avoid this you can also order on the computer consoles in store if you can't order online first. Product information is acquired from suppliers and relevant manufacturers. Please check directly with the manufacturers for the most up to date information. While we make every effort to keep this site current and error free, we cannot honour errors which include but are not limited to outdated/incorrect pricing and/or specifications. Please feel free to verify any information with us by email. Prices and specifications can change without notice. Pictures are for illustration purposes only."

What do you think?

As much as I like browsing the internet, and occasionally buying on- line, I must admit I prefer the personal touch of over-the-counter buying; provided of course that I feel welcomed and that the shop assistant/consultant really does care.

I like the reference to the "computer consoles in store". So I've struggled to the shop, only to find the snarling assistant looking at me. Ok, log in on the computer near the front door, place my order, and beat a hasty retreat!

Hey, that sounds like my bank!

Reg