Anybody Out There?

I was out and about a bit this weekend trying to "shop" (mostly with gift cards I admit) to show you some newness at various stores.  

I got nowhere (maybe that should be in all caps).  Posters leading to events (yes I even tried that to find a demo and wait until the items returned to the main store) were NOT what was actually for sale,  weekly special items where held over another week and store credits were not available to see if the credit voucher had actually worked before buying something for lindens when you didn't plan to.  

All and all I came away with the feeling that lots of creators are no longer minding their stores.  It even past the holiday season so that excuse doesn't hold up.   

So I am fairly sad about all of this.  If it happens to you too --- know you are not alone :D