For some reason, my decking was built with a width of wood not available at Big Box stores. So I have to use a table saw to narrow it. A pain, right? My wife suggested going to Carter, assuming they will gladly cut wood to my specifics.
I waltz in and don't see any lumber, so inquire about how to get to where the lumber is from the guy at the counter. He YELLS "Do you know what you want?" I reply, ummm, kinda? "Alright come over here. I give you this ticket. You go get in your car and drive to the back. Tell the guy there what you want. He will load your car. Then come back here and pay." All in the same sort of yelling, I ain't got time for dumbasses kinda voice. The only other person was an Amish guy (employee) sitting down behind the counter who when I looked at him like "are you hearing this?" looked away.
I don't know who their clientele is (contractors? Assholes?) but I took the piece of paper, got in my car and drove to Home Depot. read more