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Old March 28th, 2013, 16:28   #62
Danke
 
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Danger Zone
Funny story, not particular about this location. More of a cautionary tale perhaps. This is not exclusive to airsoft either, the expert buddy is available in all walks of life.

One of the most desired retail customers is the "Expert" friend who is using a store as a classroom to share his vast knowledge with his new to the activity sidekick . You can only imagine the sheer joy brought on by a visit like this to the staff as the expert tours the facility offering detailed and colourful commentary on why everything he owns is better than the poor offerings of the establishment.

Sharing not just with his friend but with all and sundry that the WE rifles are to be avoided like herpes and the pantac gear on the racks is poser gear since he disdains the camo pattern. This kind of guy can go on for hours dispensing the knowledge he's gained in 2 months of play last summer & all in the wonderful new school snarky reviewer style as seen on TV talent shows.

Now of course everyone who's posted previously about their trip to the store with their buddy is rushing to the keyboard. You may feel that you didn't put out that vibe. The bad new is that previous expert buddy visits have fouled the creek and when the staff hears or sees you they slot you right into that category.
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