Now there's somethin ya don't hear every day, Chauncy

(I dunno where that saying came from, but my parents used to say it.)

I stopped by

Relics

, 3402 NE Adams this afternoon.

I love the quirky, funky little shop...it offers antiques, really unusual and sorta vintage jewelry...oh, just a little of everything.

And their customer service just can't be beat.

I found a couple of pieces of jewelry that I just couldn't live without. I took 'em up to the counter and very nice young man greeted me...I think it was the owner. I was thrilled with my "finds", but disappointed to learn they don't take credit cards.

Unfortunately, I had exactly two dollars and some change in my billfold...and here's the conversation that ensued:

Me: "You don't take credit cards?"

Him: "No, sorry. Cash or check only."

Me: "Ahhh...ok. Well can you hold these for me and I'll stop in later this afternoon. I have some other errands and I'll hit the ATM before coming back."

Him: "Do you live around here? Or work?"

Me: "I live in Chillcothe, but work here in town."

Him: "Well, just take the stuff and stop in tomorrow and pay for it."

Me: ......(standing there with my mouth open)

Him: "Really. It's fine. Just take it and stop in tomorrow."

Me: "Oh, no, no...I'll run my errands and stop at the ATM."

So that's what I did.

But I still can't believe he offered to let me just take the stuff with just my word that I'd be back to pay for it.

I must have a really honest face. heh