Have you ever had a surprising encounter while shopping? Well, let me tell you a little story about a woman’s visit to Cabela’s, a popular outdoor retailer.
One day, a woman walked into Cabela’s with the intention of buying a rod and reel for her grandson’s birthday. As she approached the counter, she noticed that the clerk standing there was wearing dark glasses. Curiosity got the best of her, and she decided to ask for his assistance.
“Excuse me, sir. Can you tell me anything about this rod and reel?” she politely inquired.
To her surprise, the clerk responded, “Ma’am, I’m completely blind. However, if you drop the rod and reel on the counter, I can analyze it based on the sound it makes.”
Skeptical but intrigued, she dropped the rod and reel on the counter. The blind clerk then confidently declared, “That’s a six-foot Shakespeare graphite rod with a Zebco 404 reel and 10-LB. test line. It’s a good all-around combination, and it’s currently on sale for only $20.00.”
Impressed by his expertise, the woman exclaimed, “It’s incredible that you can discern all that just by the sound it makes! I’ll take it!”
As she reached for her purse to retrieve her credit card, it accidentally slipped from her hands and fell on the floor. Without missing a beat, the blind clerk astonishingly remarked, “Oh, that sounds like a Master Card.”
Embarrassed at first, the woman quickly realized that the blind clerk couldn’t have possibly known she was the one who accidentally emitted a sound. After all, being blind, he wouldn’t be aware that she was the only person around at that moment.
Regaining her composure, she completed the purchase and prepared to leave. However, when the clerk informed her of the total amount, she became slightly perplexed.
“Didn’t you tell me the rod and reel was on sale for $20.00?” she questioned. “How did we end up with a total of $34.50?”
With a friendly smile, the clerk patiently explained, “Yes, ma’am. The rod and reel are indeed $20.00. However, the Duck Call adds another $11.00, and the Catfish Bait comes to $3.50.”
Though surprised by the additional costs, the woman paid the amount without uttering a word and left the store.
This amusing encounter reminds us to expect the unexpected. Sometimes, unlikely situations occur that leave us with a smile on our face and a memorable story to share. So, the next time you visit Cabela’s or any other store, keep your senses open to the wonders that may unfold before you!
