This week I bought a curling iron — or hair straightener if you prefer — and I thought the experience was worth posting here.

After I said I’d take it, the assistant opened up the box, took everything out and compared it with the “what’s in this box” list to make sure everything that was supposed to be there was there. Then she plugged it into the wall to make sure it worked before packing it all up again for me.

I think this is a great idea. Saves the store from being ripped off by people saying things don’t work, and saves the customer a trip back to the store if it really doesn’t work. Takes a few minutes, but I think it’s time well spent.