if you want to 'browse' that will be $ 5 dollars

[GURPS]

STORE’S NEW POLICY WILL CHARGE CUSTOMERS $5 FEE FOR DOING SOMETHING PRACTICALLY EVERYONE HAS DONE AT SOME POINT


Imagine walking into a store, not to purchase anything, but to browse for future purchases or to just pass the time. Then imagine being in said store and being told that you owe a $5 “just looking” fee.

That’s exactly what Celiac Supplies, a gluten free grocery store in Brisbane, Australia, intends to do to combat shoppers who browse but don’t buy.

“As of the first of February, this store will be charging people a $5 fee for ‘just looking,’” the sign reads. “The $5 fee will be deducted when goods are purchased.”

 

[Bay_Kat]

For some reason I see this losing them money, not making money.

 

[RoseRed]

For some reason I see this losing them money, not making money.

I would purposely stay away, just for that.

 

[desertrat]

Doesn't sound like a very good policy. They must have some underlying reason for it.

 

[PJumper]

Doesn't sound like a very good policy. They must have some underlying reason for it.

In some countries where the average temps hover around 90 degrees during the summer, a favorite past time would be to hang around air conditioned stores or malls.

 

[Bay_Kat]

In some countries where the average temps hover around 90 degrees during the summer, a favorite past time would be to hang around air conditioned stores or malls.

To me that would make the place look busier and more people would want to shop there. You're paying for the AC anyway, not like people are taking something from you.

 

[Vince]

Don't see this store being in business very long.