Tuesday, January 26, 2010

I am in the wrong business


I had been in the market for a new dog bed for the last couple weeks. I am sure you are wondering, "In the market? It's not like you are purchasing a new car, why don't you just walk in the store and buy one?". It's not that easy. First, I needed to find a dog bed that can accommodate both an 80 lb. American Bulldog and a 58 lb. Dingo - they snuggle. Most dog beds are made for mini dogs. Next, I needed one that wasn't going to be $80+. And, what's up with all the stupid patterns? I don't need one with a huge paw print on it...I think people will get that it's a dog bed, with it being on the floor and full of dog hair and what not. So I venture out to Petsmart during lunch yesterday afternoon - on a mission to find the World's Perfect Dog Bed. Distracted by all the cute dog toys and clothing (for those mini dogs), I made my way to the dog beds and...THERE IT WAS!!! A $90 bed on sale for $39.99!! It's my lucky day! I stake my claim on the one with navy blue on the side and proudly walk/drag it up to the register. "That will be $95.84" the register lady says. "Oh no," I say, "this is on sale for $39.99. You can check the sign under it". She does, consults the manager who has a minor kiniption because someone put the sign in the wrong place, and then the very nice register lady honors the fake sale price. Who would pay $90 for this thing anyway? It is literally just an egg crate shoved inside a zippered fleece covering. Maybe I should start my own line of dog beds that are made for real dogs, don't have stupid designs, and don't cost a fortune. Ooh, and maybe I will take custom orders and match the covers to room decor.
Don't steal my idea.

2 comments:

  1. I had the hardest time finding a dog bed too! They were all too ugly or for mini pups (mine is round and fat sort of). The worst onese were those that were $80 and barely had any stuffing! So they were like a pancake that your dog laid on.

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  2. Exactly! They previoulsy had the pancake bed and I vowed not to waste any more money on those!

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