I am usually a forgiving person. hell, we all have bad days, and I like to think if I came off as rude one time a costumer would return to find that I am, in fact, a great person who enjoys servicing people (lol, wut?). However, I am so grossly offended by the attitude of the owners here that they are the sole establishment on my "never ever ever ever go even if they are giving out free tacos" list.
It was all good at first. Me and a group of friends showed up late saturday night (8ish) after going to the Dunlins next door. The guys working that night were friendly, informative and make me want to come back even though I was just browsing (I ended up buying a nip). Well, I was certain I have found my favorite liquor store in the area. I had several reasons to shop four seasons.
Then a friday afternoon happened. Me and another friend, after going to said dunkins decided to check out a beer special they advertised in the collegian the day before. Upon entering, I noticed the mood was completely different from my previous encounter. Instead of friendly informative guys, it was 2 old bitter men. When walking around, trying to find the 12 pack we were looking for we were bombarded with dirty looks. Finally, after not being able to find what we were looking for, I went in line so I could ask those working there where the stuff was. Well after waiting in line, and seeing these men charm the middle age locals, I went up to guy one and asked about the deal we were looking for. Upon seeing me he demanded me and my friend's ID's, which I have no problem with, except his tone was deplorable, the type saved for a convict, not a potential paying customer. After reiterating I was just trying to see if what we were looking for was still on sale, he very dismissively told me it was no longer on sale, yet continued to go grab the beer we wanted. I attempted to tell him that if the beer was not on sale, I didn't really want it. Upon this, he broke the inconstant eye contact we had, threw your ID's at us (didn't hand, just briskly slid them) and dismissively yelled next.
Ok 2 things. If you are going to advertise a price on thursday, and not have it Friday, maybe you should mention that in the god damn ad! Secondly, if you are going to treat the college kids like shit, why are you advertising in the college newspaper? I know there is a certain large percentage of college kids that are absolute assholes, and probably broke something and left or something of the sort, but I am not a mindless drone. I'm not going to be treated like shit and still come to your store because I'm to dumb to be treated well. There are many places to get booze in the area, and you are not special. How shortsighted can you be to treat two good mannered kids like shit in front of a line of townies? You want street cred? It sickens me their attitude.
My friend swore to never return, and so did I, but I decided that, perhaps, they were having a bad day and were unaware of how rude they were to us. Thus, I returned on a sunday morning to grab a 6 pack with a different friend. Same attitude, not on the level of outright rudeness, but I could tell then and there that these were not isolated incidents. 4 seasons hates kids apparently. Well my friends, the feeling is mutual. Me, or any of my friends, parents, parent's friends etc) will NEVER step in your store again. I hope you're satisfied.
(ps, night workers. Go somewhere else, I loved you guys and actually made me want to give this place 2 stars in spite of the owners. Sadly, I know my money is going to them, and I can't support their behavior. If hitler ran taco bell, I couldn't eat there, despite how much I love it) read more