Re: [at-l] store scales

[betty sue allen <bettysue@mcintyres.com>]

When I went to Sierra Trading Post to check out sleeping bags, something told
me they wouldn't have a scale, so I took mine from my kitchen.  Cheyenne's a
strange place, though, full of strange people, so nobody batted an eye when I
walked in with my scale.  BTW, I bought the Blue Kazoo.
    B(lister) S(ister)

Pat Villeneuve wrote:

> Give Me Chocolate wrote:
> > > And they don't have a scale--and act like
> > > it's the weirdest request ever...
> > >
> > > What do you think? Is it reasonable to expect an outfitter to have a
> > > scale to check gear weight? Does your outfitter have one?
>
> Ten Toes wrote:
> >  I think they
> > should in a very visable location so you can use it w/o having to find
> >a
> > salesperson.
>
> I agree. And if this happened in enough places, maybe manufacturers
> could realize that it's important to some of us...
>
> Chocolate
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