Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 There are a lot of take-it-or-leave-it ideas around the world but one thing that I really think is an "it's about time someone did that" idea . Have you ever been pushing a shopping cart through a store and run into an obstacle or some one you want to get around? And you have to pick up the back of your cart to maneuver? Or you want move your cart out of the way and it's a nuisance because the cart does not move sideways? Well here it is, all four wheels have swivels. The carts easily move sideways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 May not work in my supermarket. Some of those shoppers just will not move. Costco seems to be the worst. Park the cart in the middle of the aisle and then stand in the free space and look. I moved one lady's cart and she gave me a big stare. I just smiled back at her. I am such a jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 BUMPER CARTS that sounds FUN ramming speed , target dead ahead CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulder Canyon Bob# 32052L Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 They use those in Traders Joe's, the problem is they don't roll straight, you're always going into a drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnee McGrutt Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I would rather have a cattle prod, to get people out of my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 I would rather have a cattle prod, to get people out of my way. A 45 would work too, but it migh be considered antisocial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I would rather have a cattle prod, to get people out of my way. What I don't understand is why people stop in the narrowest part of the aisle to check their shopping list or hunt for a coupon. And then there's the klatch of old friends who bumped into each other at the exit and are standing there blocking traffic while they show of their grandkids' pictures and compare gall bladder surgeries. It's not that I'm a grouch. I just don't like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 What I don't understand is why people stop in the narrowest part of the aisle to check their shopping list or hunt for a coupon. And then there's the klatch of old friends who bumped into each other at the exit and are standing there blocking traffic while they show of their grandkids' pictures and compare gall bladder surgeries. It's not that I'm a grouch. I just don't like people. Did I hear WalMart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 IT IS ALL ABOUT ME! DOH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnee McGrutt Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 A 45 would work too, but it migh be considered antisocial Clean up in isle 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 No Fooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKFOOT SASS #11947 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Have you ever heard casters called "crazy wheels"? Put a few carts like that in a market and stand back and watch. You will learn where they got the name "crazy wheels". Blackfoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Getting' cold up there in NH huh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangler Rich SASS #42157 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Just load their cart with odd items as you go by. Then, watch at check out...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Ol' Hank's wife was telling me how she got totally fed up with the Wally World experience of a certain group of folk taking the whole family shopping... you can NOT get around 'em, and can't ask 'em to move, as they don't speak English. So... when she does have to shop there, she just makes her first and last stop in the housewares department. First, she selects a pair of brooms or mops and places 'em in her cart with the handles pointed forward and out. "It's great!" she told me. "It must remind 'em of a bull or something, but it's amazing how they know I'm coming and clear the aisle!" Last stop - she put's them back and proceeds to checkout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Build a prototype and test it. Post the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 We have a few work tables in my shop that have four swivel wheels. They are usually left in place since they will not roll in a straight line like the tables with two swivel wheels and two fixed wheels. My local grocery stores are designed for shoppers to go counterclockwise. I have got my cart and moved to the right of the store and worked in a clockwise pattern. There are no rules, just implied design. It made sense to me as I put my fruits and veggies on top of cereal and canned goods. I think a couple of shoppers wanted to give me a P!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 What I don't understand is why people stop in the narrowest part of the aisle to check their shopping list or hunt for a coupon. And then there's the klatch of old friends who bumped into each other at the exit and are standing there blocking traffic while they show of their grandkids' pictures and compare gall bladder surgeries. It's not that I'm a grouch. I just don't like people. I AM a grouch and I don't like people. What's your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I AM a grouch and I don't like people. What's your point? That you're an inspiration to us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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