I dropped by Circuit City yesterday to pick up some new printer ink, and the new Metallica album, because Circuit City advertised they were selling it for $8.99. I assumed the new CD was coming out on Tuesday because CDs ALWAYS come out on Tuesday. I found the CD section, grabbed a copy of “Death Magnetic,” and brought it up to the register. So wasn’t I surprised when the dude at the register said, “I can’t sell this to you.”

What??

“This doesn’t come out until Friday,” the clueless fella told me. “The computer won’t let me sell it to you.” If this thing doesn’t come out until Friday, why the hell are your shelves littered with it? And how am I holding it in my hands at this very moment? Clearly they have the product on the shelf, it’s their mistake and they should pay for it by letting me headbang in my car. Despite my anger and tactful negotiating, I was shut down. As if to console me, the front door security guy did let me know Metallica was playing at The LA Forum in December. Thanks, security guy. I think I can outrun you.

Needless to say, I didn’t shoplift. But I am angry at both Circuit City AND Metallica. Who refuses to sell someone a product that’s on their shelves? And who releases an album on a Friday?? This thing better be worth the wait.

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