I visited the new Crossroads a while back when they opened, and experienced mild displeasure at the tired turnout. Yesterday I went in to actually sell some clothes/shoes, and to give them a second chance, figuring they have been open long enough to have brought in some interesting finds.
( I accept that Crossroads is like a thrift-store, hit or miss, and that's half the fun)
In case you don't know, the new store has a back entrance that would open into the parking lot off Figueroa, ( it's where Russ camera used to be on State), however, they have chosen to keep this door locked-at-all-times, forcing this Stylista to drag her suitcase full of duds all the way around the block vs. going about 15 feet straight in the back door. Well, clearly this is a major flaw, and I saw fit to Point It Out to the lovely girl who was doing the buying that day.
I told her this:
"I understand why the choice was made to keep that door locked, seeing as the dressing rooms back up into it and you are attempting to control thievery, however, I have to tell you that dragging multiple bags around the block is not going to appeal to any of the SoCal Selling Susies who can just as easily have their bags picked up curbside by your biggest competition located only two blocks away." (The Closet)
(HELLO?! Are they trying to fail so quickly ? Or are they really that oblivious? Crossroads Trading Co. has more than 25 stores in 9 different cities and they should know better....
My job is clearly never done.)
I went on:
"Please pass this on to your manager, and let her know that I think you all could easily work out some kind of system where people can call and get buzzed in by the dressing room monitor or something. This has really got to change."
At least I can say this, they hired some really sweet girls who greeted my suggestions with enthusiasm and sincerity.
And although the clothing selection was nothing to get excited about, (still), I did spy these beauties and would love it if someone with a size 7.5 foot would please go purchase them today so I can enjoy them my proxy. (Steal, $25)
I dragged 3 giant bins of clothes into the store by myself. I did find a place in a yellow zone which is loading and unloading so it wasn't as far as the parking lot. They didn't take most of my stuff but what they did take amounted to $50...the exact amount of the ticket I got when I returned to my car! Will NEVER go here again!
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