Chick’s Bargain Center — Local services in Fairmont

I finally stopped in after about 8 years of hearing about this place. I can't criticize because I think it's a well-run business in many ways, but here are some observations:

It's small. There's limited parking. This means we must be patient and kind with one another when we wish to shop there.

This is cash only. While I understand this is a business decision that is deeply rooted in avoiding transactional costs, I can also provide a true anecdote based on personal experience.

I worked with Bob Altman, he was the chief information officer for Carl Karcher enterprises, which runs Hardee's on the East Coast and Carl's Jr on the West Coast.

They were the first at fast food joint according to Bob Altman to ever try using bank cards as payments. The test was overwhelmingly amazing.

Gross purchase amounts were quadruple the normal cash amounts. So that was an immediate yes to installing POS credit card systems in every way. Carl Karcher restaurant.

Nobody wants to deal with cash. Nobody wants to have coins jingling in the pocket. There's a risk of theft and loss of the bills. Trips to and from the ATM become annoying at best. Digital payments are now the way of the future no matter what we say.

I would be happy to pay credit card transaction fees to be able to use my card Chick's.

As I said, it's a business decision personal to the owner. I won't criticize one way or the other, but I'm also not going to buy anything there. I am not going to be dragging cash around. Sorry,...

Friendly, helpful staff. 'previous' reviewer made a "blanket statement" ' that nobody wants to use/deal with cash and/or have change jingling in their pocker'. I am not a "nobody" I use cash and change quite frequently, as well as write checks for grocery shopping, whatever. I think it is a brilliant business decision, for Chicks' not to accept cr cards..,the fee Visa, MC, Am Exp charges merchants is high. A few merchants, my veterinarian office included, includes the cr card transaction fee onto my already exorbitant vet bill (if I choose to use cr card.). But I digress, Chick's is a gem of a shop/store. Fun to browse/shop, buy. Very Best...

Chick’s has a wonderful staff!! The owner is a gentleman 🙂! I am blessed because they have low prices, not just on their items, but their cigarettes!!

The ladies are very polite & always willing to help the customers!! I feel like the staff enjoy their jobs!!

I buy birdseed there!! The birds at my home greatly appreciate this.. Great Price!!

I know the household items that you will find there will do you or your family right..

So what I am saying is that you will have a nice store to shop at and you will find the items you need to buy for the objective at hand

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