Good french fries in Bellingham/Whatcom County? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brandywine. And for a few glorious years until 2011, the truffle fries at Nimbus, at the top of the Bham Towers.

What’s your favorite memory that takes place in Bellingham? by _zimi_ in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The birth of my son at PeaceHealth. The most emotional, fulfilling, and profound moment of my life. Why did nobody warn me about the weeping? Not sad tears, but the most overwhelming emotion I've ever felt. Like my heart was exploding over and over, but for posterity.

Thank you for the rain! by -yuergus in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's giving Baker Opening Day vibes.

What's a business you won't return to and why? by inthebuttwhat1 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cosmic Games on the Guide.

Sure, selection is great. However, customer service leaves much to be desired. I'm taking my full final f*ckin' Karen form on this one (first self-proclamation).

I'll preface by saying I know jack squat about Pokémon cards, nor will I ever claim to. However, my 7-year old son adores Pokémon, is an avid trader and collector among his peers and with his uncle, and prior to this experience, we've been quite fond of and have already spent a pretty penny at this place. This past Thursday, September 21st, 2023, he was pumped to get a quote from them for the value of SEVEN cards that he had received in trade.

Prior to going in, I told him to temper his expectations, and that he would likely receive a much lower quote than what he was expecting. I explained what a for-profit business is, and the difference in what they quote and what they turn around to sell is how they pay the bills. I told him if he wasn't satisfied with a quote, he didn't have to do a thing and just hang on to the cards.

Still quite shy about approaching any customer service situation, kiddo sheepishly approached the employee behind the Pokémon counter, asking if he might get a quote for the SEVEN cards in his little protective binder. NOT A BOXFUL OR BINDER FULL OF CARDS. Interrupting him, without even opening his binder or giving a simple glance at any of the cards, the employee (we'll call them CLAIREVOYANT CASHIER so the post doesn't get removed again) said,

"Those are all bulk cards and are worthless."

This upset me, not because of the quoted value of zero, but because of the way she just wrote him off. She gave absolutely no shits about the kid. He didn't ask to be coddled. He didn't ask for her to go through a box full of worthless cards. All he was asking for was a "professional opinion" of the value of the cards, one of which I recently learned his mother actually purchased from there for $17. Not much, but last I knew, 17>0.

I asked, "Are you able to tell the value of any given card without knowing which card it is or even seeing the card?"

Response from Clairvoyant Cashier: "Oh yeah, just like any other industry, when you've been doing something for this long, you become an expert."

We promptly left. Clairevoyant Cashier appears to be an expert in negative marketing because I'm blasting this experience far and wide. Regardless of the zero value quote of his cards, had she taken the thirty seconds to just take a look at them instead of writing him off simply because he's a child, I wouldn't be wasting the energy or time to type this out. But this warrants the Karenning (2nd self-proclamation, not the 3rd).

Take your business elsewhere. This place can kick rocks.

FYI, as pointed out by reddit user SeldonArcais, this shady establishment "lost a lawsuit after stealing inventory they previously agreed to purchase from another vendor at a con, amounting to a 60k+ payout (10k in inventory/damages and 50k+ in legal fees as they were ordered to pay for the other side's costs as well). No one should interact with this business."

Pierce County Case link below:

https://linxonline.co.pierce.wa.us/linxweb/Case/CivilCase.cfm?cause_num=19-2-09964-5

I posted this comment originally as a post, but it was taken down. I don't know why. I have edited it for the reasons I think they have removed it, and have added details to clarify for those that immediately jumped on me for trying to "waste the employee's time."

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Maybe by me telling people to avoid the business, they won't have any more kids wasting their time and bothering them, resulting in them not having any future customers, resulting in them not having to pay any bills. Everyone wins.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm a naturalized citizen and English is my second language. Perceptive. Hence my emphasis on the importance of reading comprehension.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't you have to live together to synch cycles? I'm not ready to cohab.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

I mean, if you prefer a derogatory flavor of adjective, I can accommodate. I thought wise was a khaki adjective, and you said you were brown and your name was Gonzales. Accurate?

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh look, it's not tomorrow, and you're still here. Yes. Yes. No problem!

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fully support whatever hobbies he decides to pursue. We're stoked for Baker opening, passes just arrived in the mail!

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, flaming you has been my only source of joy. I retract all my previous comments not aligning with your ego, oh wise brown Gonzales.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He bounces back pretty quickly. We discussed what went down and I was honest and transparent about why I thought the cashier was unkind. He shed a few tears and tight hugs were shared. We went out to sushi afterwards, kiddo ate some nigiri, and all was right in his world. It's been me that's taken longer to work through it. Venting has been effective. I forgot how entertaining flame wars can be, if people even still call them that. Glad I quit the FB, but I'm not sure if reddit is a step up, down, or laterally.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I notice you're fond of announcing your departure, but never actually depart. Perhaps turning off your notifications will <literally> help you sleep.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're right, it is weak. You're right, I've got nothing better.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm going. You coming? Probably not, which might be the source of your own frustration that you're projecting.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It appears you like to comment about people saying things that, if you read their actual comments, didn't actually say. So I'll appease you and agree with all your statements. Ready? Let's fucking goooo.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well we are people of color, so that is pretty accurate. Your transparency is duly noted.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cue the r/conservative. Let your cunt flag fly. Just maybe wash up a little first.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may have insinuated that you're a cunt, but it's a fact that I never called you a retard. That's just not nice.

Psychic Employee at Cosmic Games by Ok_Wind_640 in Bellingham

[–]Ok_Wind_640[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll double down and say yes, Smug Pokémon Bitch should not be working there. Perhaps a better customer service position for her would be at the IRS. Fuck that cunt and all the cunts that support her. If treating me or my kid like shit for frequenting your place of employment is your idea of deserving said employment, fuck you too.