Correct. I won't make the same mistake again. They lost a customer and they know it. They won't see a penny from me, and all to many people, particularly through my gun club, will hear my story and will avoid Dick's.
By the way, I am like a elephant, I remember not to do something, but I might not remember all the details. Years ago, I think it was the early 90's, K-Mart stopped selling handguns or something gun related and made a big deal out of it because it was thing to do. It was on the news on TV and in the papers. I don't recall the actual thing they did, but I assume they wanted to increase their business at the expense of gun rights. They lost a customer in me. They haven't seen any business from me since then.
I try to not get too upset about these things especially when the cashier has no alternative but to do so.
I do remember one time when I got irritated and have never set foot in that store again.
I was passing by the Piggly Wiggly store in Geneva, Alabama and noticed one of those portable signs had something I needed advertised at a very good price. I decided to go ahead and get it.
When I got to the item I was surprised that it was at that price only with a $20 extra food order. Well I was irritated as the sign had said nothing about the extra thing you had to do for that price. Really dishonest imo.
Anyway I did need a few other items such as paper towels etc. and put them in the cart. When it came time to check out I didn’t quite have the extra $20 purchase. I tried to explain to the cashier who just happened to be a manager, that I had just come in because I saw the sign and had no idea of the other requirements. I also told him I considered that as bait and switch, but I said it in a pleasant way.
He just stared at me. I asked if I could still have it at the sale price especially since I had made an attempt to comply and was just short. He just said “you need $20 additional purchase”.
I said OK and just left the cart and the items on the checkout line. I walked out and have never been back.