Our New Heater (2004-11-11)
We went to Bic Camera in Shinjuku (
) to get a heater last
week. The one we inherited from KL's friend five years ago still
works but running it is like setting off a locomotive going in circles
behind the heating tubes. The noise is so horrendously loud I
expect angry people in houses two streets away to come knock on our
door every time I turn it on.Heaters were on sale the day we went to the store and we got one
that's almost 60% off its original price. The moment we finished
paying at the counter, the cashier called a staff from behind her who
immediately took the heater to a "table" next to the line of customers
at the counter. The table is actually a wrapping station.
Nylon straps are flung out from either side of the table with the push
of a button and they automatically tighten around the box which is
placed on the table. The staff then put a plastic handle between
the straps and cushioned it with layers of bubble wrap, hence making a
comfortable handle for us to hold. The whole process was done in
just a matter of minutes. The staff then handed us the heater
with both hands with a hearty smile and a bow. You have got to
love the service here!
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