postman56 said:62strat said:Very likely that the guy in charge of buying allocated stuff might not want any random employee selling whatever he puts in the back.lazuras_dc said:
.. maybe the clerk just isn't authorized to give any away?
Yep exactly. At big and small stores the allocated stuff isn't common knowledge. At my couple specs I go to I'll get a different answer for everyone I ask and local stores typically only manager/owners sell the allocated unless it's just sitting out with a high price tag.
At specs I always ask for someone in liquor to ask any questions but it's also important to note if it's anything more allocated than Eagle rare, EHT small batch or maybe weller antique, they're either telling you no or it's on a list.
You have to keep in mind these people get countless customers daily asking only for allocated stuff so just be nice and always be ready to be told no. Doesn't hurt to ask politely ever but even then it takes a lot of luck.
Makes sense the problem is I never see the same employee at specs or TW. At the local store- I go there a lot and buy all my other liquor and beer there so that's prob why the dude gave me the blantons, maybe he recognized me.
Was just curious.