I wanted to relate an experience I had
yesterday shopping in the Borough of Kennett Square. I popped into
Bedbugzzz to pick up a gift for a newborn baby and parked outside the
store. I put money in the meter and did overstay my
time there and received a ticket for this violation in the
amount of $20 (twenty dollars!!!).
The irony is that while I was making
my selections (just shy of $150) and the helpful sales
associate wrapped the gift, I shared that I'd looked at a baby boutique in
Greenville, Delaware, and found its inventory wasn't more interesting or
better priced than Bedbugzzz so I opted to return to Kennett to purchase the
gift and support our stores in town.
I was angry and disappointed at the
outcome but had another stop to make at STATE AND UNION.
While purchasing items there, I laid the ticket on the counter to access my
wallet. The proprietor, Doug Harris, noticed the ticket and asked if I'd
just received it. My answer and explanation followed and he did the most
amazing thing.
Wanting me to feel good about shopping in Kennett and to
smooth my ruffled feathers, Doug insisted on taking the ticket to pay my
fine. Although I protested his courtesy, he prevailed in absorbing my
anxiety and the $20 ticket.
That is the pleasure of our small town shopping
and forward thinking of the merchants. Please consider
supporting our local merchants every day, not just on the upcoming Small
Business Day, November 28th. As for the borough meters...
Good Job Doug!
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