Eagle St Pier & Southbank Markets
I went into the city to go to the markets with Jan, Geoff, Lou & Tahlia when they were over from NZ. It was the first time that I had been to the Eagle Street Pier Markets. I did quite enjoy my first experience. It was also my first time on a ferry on the Brisbane River – YAY! Apparently going on a River Cat is even better. I’ll put that on the list to do.
There was an old fella who needed a swift kick in the head. It was a natural moisturiser and other natural products stall. As I didnt need a moisturiser at the time, I asked if he had a website or any information that I could take. His response was “You get the information brochure when you purchase something and if we had a website, we wouldn’t be at here at the markets.” To which I said, “No worries, I don’t need anything right now. But seeing you don’t have a website, you won’t give me any brochures & I don’t live around here {not true - but I was making a point dammit}, you won’t be getting any of my business in the future.” The lady next to me laughed and we both walked away.
If I was running my business from a market, I would definately turn on the charm to get a sale. Why are people like this doing retail? Wouldn’t you position your business as a wholesaler if you don’t like dealing with the public?