Saturday afternoon

A lazy Saturday and I don't feel like being here at the store.
My husband is off with a group from Church so I have been here alone all day.
But some of my favorite customers have come by and made it a better day. 2 ladies who buy vintage clothing to wear while their husbands show their 1940 cars at classic car shows. They dress correctly in dresses, hats, gloves. Today one lady tried on 3 different 1940's dresses and could not yet decide on which she wants to buy. Her friend encouraged her to buy 2 of the 3.
Then we had to decide on jewelry to match or coordinate.
While I was working with these delightful ladies 2 young college-age girls went into the antique clothing boutique and started looking. I have noticed that younger people do not take care with items you have and this seemed to be the case. things get thrown around all over the place. I went in once and they were carrying a pair of antique gloves around the area and I asked if I could hold the gloves for them at the counter. They said we are not sure if we want to buy them yet, which I understood, so I said I can hold them while you decide. I guess at this point they realised I would not allow them to carry these items around then decide not to buy and drop them somewhere, often it is behind large displays, etc. This is a pet peeve of mine. I find wonderful antique items thrown behind racks and pieces of furniture. Why?  I have never figured this one out.
Anyway, got busy again with the 2 older ladies and a couple or two other people so was not able to monitor them on the camera for about 10 minutes. At one time they were oohing and aahing over a 1930's Harlow style gown. So when I get free and go in there, they are gone but so is the gown. A big loss for me.
I hate thieves. I have some great college girl customers but the majority are not good customers. I am sorry to have to say this. Perils of owning a store.
But it is almost closing time and I will be so GLAD.
Thanks for listening.
Lois