Apple Stores

Christopher Halsey · Posted Thu 01 Aug, 2013 10:24 PM

It's funny because it's true.

Gillion · Posted Thu 01 Aug, 2013 11:03 PM

And people say Microsoft has terrible support.

Connor · Posted Thu 01 Aug, 2013 11:04 PM

This is so accurate, you don't even know lol.

Fisher · Posted Fri 02 Aug, 2013 9:58 AM

Nonsense. Microsoft has dropped the ball.

Hermanator · Posted Fri 02 Aug, 2013 11:19 AM

I have noticed such tactics when trying to fix problems with my Ipod Classic. As someone who is very slow when it comes to computers I have discovered that the only way to walk in and out alive; is by attacking as soon as you enter. When the Apple store attendant comes up and says "Hey man, can I help you?" your response must be "Apple Genius? I assume that Logo does not give you a P.H.D?"They usually go quite red and they will then try and delay helping you for around half an hour - though they forget that I'm a student and my time is not important so In response I just smile. Thus the conclusion of visiting the apple store is that I leave later than expected, but with a fixed Ipod Classic and leave behind a mentally crushed and distraught "Apple Genius".

Jir · Posted Fri 02 Aug, 2013 1:36 PM

Glad to see this is a worldwide issue and not just limited to the the US

Shakken · Posted Fri 02 Aug, 2013 1:55 PM

Its fun to correct apple store employees when they tell you something incorect. They usually stop circling like vultures at that point.

Robdoddy · Posted Mon 12 Aug, 2013 1:35 AM

That awkward moment when a kid walks into the Apple Store and knows more than the people who work there.

ninjastar1985 · Posted Mon 12 Aug, 2013 1:15 PM

I totally agree with Hermanator. We have an Apple Store in the bookstore I work at in the university bookstore that I am currently at that sells primarily Apple products and we do have a few PC laptops and a couple of Samsung Galaxy Tab 3's. It is hilarious on how the people who work in that department will go at lengths end to sell only the Apple products using the tactics shown above despite the fact that certain majors HAVE to use Windows based programs (i.e. - Computer Science and Business majors). I admit Apple does make some good products but their sales tactics is hilarious (not to mention you can't simply fix an Mac on your own unlike a PC).

merTYol · Posted Mon 12 Aug, 2013 1:53 PM

Leonard: Hey, we’re all going over to the Apple store to make fun of the guys at the Genius Bar. You want to come?

Sheldon: Oh, I always enjoy that, but I’m a little busy.

The Big Bang Theory ftw

Silynn · Posted Mon 12 Aug, 2013 5:51 PM

Sheeple... a new word to use at work!

Christopher Halsey · Posted Mon 12 Aug, 2013 6:05 PM

Originally Posted by {UFP}merTYol

Leonard: Hey, we’re all going over to the Apple store to make fun of the guys at the Genius Bar. You want to come?

Sheldon: Oh, I always enjoy that, but I’m a little busy.

The Big Bang Theory ftw

Completely forgot about that quote. Been fat too long since I've watched The Big Bang Theory.

Terrell · Posted Wed 14 Aug, 2013 10:29 PM

Disturbingly accurate to be honest. I love the layout of Apple stores, so minimalist and make you go "ooooh shiney" right before they strip your wallet bare and send you packing with the newest iMac or something. Despite that though, I still love my Macbook Pro and don't think I could go back to Windows any time soon. Don't just think Apple do this sort of thing either, having worked in sales myself you'd be surprised some of the shifty tricks they ask you to pull. Needless to say my time in sales didn't last very long, I wouldn't knowingly rip people off for being nice and naive while the frequent traders speak to you like dirt and get better deals .

Mikester92 · Posted Wed 14 Aug, 2013 11:28 PM

I must be the only one who's had a positive experience with Apple over here lol.

Back in the day, when I got the old iPhone 4, fresh off the market, I discovered I had a battery issue with it. So I took it to a fairly packed Apple Store, chatted up an employee who scanned it and he replaced it on the spot and also gave me free headphones. All within a few minutes.

Hermanator · Posted Wed 14 Aug, 2013 11:51 PM

You tease, its because you flattered that arrogant, self-righteous, self obsessed "Apple Genius". Doing so denigrating yourself! We who try to keep our dignity whilst speaking to these pseudo intellectuals always get punished!

Those headphones in my eyes is a sign of your apple syphilis!

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