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Post by Max C. on Nov 7, 2014 16:24:07 GMT -5
This thread is about any unusual fan-related stories or encounters you've experienced at a Habitat ReStore. To start off, here is one of my most memorable "Habitat Stories" to date: Last August (the 1 st I believe) I’m at the ReStore and I see my dad talking to a customer who is holding a fan (I had to get a screwdriver from the back, so I missed the beginning of the conversation). Naturally I go over to see what fan it is, and maybe to take it home and fix it up (I had assumed it was a new donation). So I go over ask the “customer” if she is donating the fan. My dad fills me in saying that she had bought the fan from the ReStore a while back, however it fell from her tenant’s ceiling. I ask what happened, and she says she doesn’t exactly know. She also adds that “there was supposed to be some sort of extra support on the mounting bracket” (what I can only guess is a ball and socket assembly). The fan, by the way, was a Hunter Augusta II, therefore there is no factory-installed ball and socket assembly on the mounting bracket. I politely explain to her that this particular fan doesn't have that kind of mounting system; however she starts insisting that it was missing and that's what caused the fan to fall. Again, I try to politely explain, yet she bursts in claiming that I'm arguing with her. Lastly, I asked when she bought the fan, and she starts giving me this talk about how I'm “crawling under her skin.” At this point I gave up. Some people are just not worth conversing with  |
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Post by Daniel G. on Nov 7, 2014 17:20:10 GMT -5
Oh I have several. Nothing exactly interesting, but I'll share... About a year ago, a random old guy pulled me aside and presented me with a iron cord. He's all "you know son, I used to beat my kids with this back in the '50s! I'm all "  " After some other chit-chat, he randomly says "you need some d!ck boy! I'm telling you, I was the biggest, baddest kid in all of Fairfax County!" That's about it, but it was an odd encounter. Another old fart insisted on using a 100-watt light bulb in a lamp clearly labeled for 60. I tried to tell him the dangers, but he basically said...  I was shopping at the Loudoun ReStore, the time I got my 42" Passport. With the box in my hands, I proceeded to the lighting section to look around. A woman approaches me saying "Oh, are those new?" I replied "Oh I don't work here." As she slowly puts her hands on the box: "But are they new?" I then said "Uhh, I'm buying this..." "Oh...okay, go for it!" |
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Post by Max C. on Nov 7, 2014 17:33:52 GMT -5
Oh I have several. Nothing exactly interesting, but I'll share... About a year ago, a random old guy pulled me aside and presented me with a iron cord. He's all "you know son, I used to beat my kids with this back in the '50s! I'm all " " After some other chit-chat, he randomly says "you need some parts boy! I'm telling you, I was the biggest, baddest kid in all of Fairfax County!" That's about it, but it was an odd encounter. That's...messed up! I'll bet that was highly uncomfortable. Another old fart insisted on using a 100-watt light bulb in a lamp clearly labeled for 60. I tried to tell him the dangers, but he basically said... That is a very common and stupid mistake. If you need more light, use a 23-watt CFL bulb or buy a new fixture/lamp. |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 7, 2014 18:28:58 GMT -5
This thread is about any unusual fan-related stories or encounters you've experienced at a Habitat ReStore. To start off, here is one of my most memorable "Habitat Stories" to date: Last August (the 1 st I believe) I’m at the ReStore and I see my dad talking to a customer who is holding a fan (I had to get a screwdriver from the back, so I missed the beginning of the conversation). Naturally I go over to see what fan it is, and maybe to take it home and fix it up (I had assumed it was a new donation). So I go over ask the “customer” if she is donating the fan. My dad fills me in saying that she had bought the fan from the ReStore a while back, however it fell from her tenant’s ceiling. I ask what happened, and she says she doesn’t exactly know. She also adds that “there was supposed to be some sort of extra support on the mounting bracket” (what I can only guess is a ball and socket assembly). The fan, by the way, was a Hunter Augusta II, therefore there is no factory-installed ball and socket assembly on the mounting bracket. I politely explain to her that this particular fan doesn't have that kind of mounting system; however she starts insisting that it was missing and that's what caused the fan to fall. Again, I try to politely explain, yet she bursts in claiming that I'm arguing with her. Lastly, I asked when she bought the fan, and she starts giving me this talk about how I'm “crawling under her skin.” At this point I gave up. Some people are just not worth conversing with What a turd! Quite comical none-the-less. What was the final result with that customer? |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 7, 2014 18:30:26 GMT -5
Oh I have several. Nothing exactly interesting, but I'll share... About a year ago, a random old guy pulled me aside and presented me with a iron cord. He's all "you know son, I used to beat my kids with this back in the '50s! I'm all " " After some other chit-chat, he randomly says "you need some parts boy! I'm telling you, I was the biggest, baddest kid in all of Fairfax County!" That's about it, but it was an odd encounter. I would have said: "I'm going to beat you with it in the 2000s if you don't get away from me!"  |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 7, 2014 18:31:29 GMT -5
Another old fart insisted on using a 100-watt light bulb in a lamp clearly labeled for 60. I tried to tell him the dangers, but he basically said... That is a very common and stupid mistake. If you need more light, use a 23-watt CFL bulb or buy a new fixture/lamp. Depends on the kind of light fixture. Its generally not that safe to put a CFL in an enclosed light fixture either. |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 7, 2014 18:32:24 GMT -5
I was shopping at the Loudoun ReStore, the time I got my 42" Passport. With the box in my hands, I proceeded to the lighting section to look around. A woman approaches me saying "Oh, are those new?" I replied "Oh I don't work here." As she slowly puts her hands on the box: "But are they new?" I then said "Uhh, I'm buying this..." "Oh...okay, go for it!" Another typical whackjob... |
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Post by fancollector12 on Nov 7, 2014 22:33:46 GMT -5
I've never been to habitat (yeah, I know) because there's not one conveinient to me but I hope I never run into a weirdo. Daniel's story is especially weird... that guy he encountered has some serious problems.
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Post by Cole S. on Nov 7, 2014 22:57:24 GMT -5
You're pretty much bound to run into weird people at places like Habitats once in a while lol, I've had my fair share.
For example, it wasn't a Habitat, but at one of my old stops in Minneapolis when my dad and I were inside, my mom sat in the car and watched some lady come up and proceed to climb into the dumpster and remained in the dumpster for some time. That's not the strangest thing we've seen, but it's one of the better examples.
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Post by mndoss06 on Nov 7, 2014 23:05:12 GMT -5
I've never had any really weird or strange encounters at a Restore. One thing that I found annoying was that in one of the VA Beach Restores two or three little kids were going around with those boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts selling them and asking for donations for their church. While I don't really mind people selling stuff for donations, in my opinion you don't do that in the store. To me that's just annoying, I'm trying to shop for something and don't want some little kid bothering me for donations. It doesn't even seem legal to me, selling something unrelated to an establishment in that establishment. I'll get off my soap box now....
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Post by Max C. on Nov 8, 2014 13:28:26 GMT -5
What a turd! Quite comical none-the-less. What was the final result with that customer? She got a refund I believe. Also, she was looking at some cheap, ugly fixture to replace the fan. Oh, and I forgot to mention...according to what she said, the fan falling left a large hole in the ceiling  Depends on the kind of light fixture. Its generally not that safe to put a CFL in an enclosed light fixture either. Usually, most newer CFL's can be used in enclosed fixtures. You're pretty much bound to run into weird people at places like Habitats once in a while lol, I've had my fair share. For example, it wasn't a Habitat, but at one of my old stops in Minneapolis when my dad and I were inside, my mom sat in the car and watched some lady come up and proceed to climb into the dumpster and remained in the dumpster for some time. That's not the strangest thing we've seen, but it's one of the better examples. That's certainly unusual! I can't image what other things you've seen at Habitat I've never had any really weird or strange encounters at a Restore. One thing that I found annoying was that in one of the VA Beach Restores two or three little kids were going around with those boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts selling them and asking for donations for their church. While I don't really mind people selling stuff for donations, in my opinion you don't do that in the store. To me that's just annoying, I'm trying to shop for something and don't want some little kid bothering me for donations. It doesn't even seem legal to me, selling something unrelated to an establishment in that establishment. I'll get off my soap box now.... Selling donuts at a Habitat? That's odd. Honestly you make a good point though. What is the difference between soliciting and ad-spamming on YouTube and such? |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 9, 2014 16:06:34 GMT -5
She got a refund I believe. Also, she was looking at some cheap, ugly fixture to replace the fan. Oh, and I forgot to mention...according to what she said, the fan falling left a large hole in the ceiling Are you sure it didn't fall on her and leave a hole in her head? |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 9, 2014 16:08:32 GMT -5
Usually, most newer CFL's can be used in enclosed fixtures. It may not have the warning indicating not to, but I imagine the extra heat will make the electronics fail faster than normal. |
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Post by Jordan U on Nov 9, 2014 17:33:00 GMT -5
I've never had any really weird or strange encounters at a Restore. One thing that I found annoying was that in one of the VA Beach Restores two or three little kids were going around with those boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts selling them and asking for donations for their church. While I don't really mind people selling stuff for donations, in my opinion you don't do that in the store. To me that's just annoying, I'm trying to shop for something and don't want some little kid bothering me for donations. It doesn't even seem legal to me, selling something unrelated to an establishment in that establishment. I'll get off my soap box now.... Selling donuts at a Habitat? That's odd. Honestly you make a good point though. What is the difference between soliciting and ad-spamming on YouTube and such? Krispy Kreme! I haven't heard of them in a long time. I used to love that place, we had one locally but it closed down years ago unfortunately. |
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Post by Max C. on Nov 10, 2014 17:37:13 GMT -5
Usually, most newer CFL's can be used in enclosed fixtures. It may not have the warning indicating not to, but I imagine the extra heat will make the electronics fail faster than normal. If we're going to talk about light bulbs, we should make it into a thread Most good quality CFL bulbs can be used in enclosed fixtures, unless clearly indicated otherwise. |
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" After some other chit-chat, he randomly says "you need some d!ck boy! I'm telling you, I was the biggest, baddest kid in all of Fairfax County!" That's about it, but it was an odd encounter. 
