1 Jan, 2018 → by ClaimboUser771198
panhandling/soliciting inside the store

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I went to purchase a book at the Barnes and Nobles located on N. 10th Street in McAllen, Texas on 4/23/18 at 1130am to encounter a man standing by the front door entrance who clearly was a Homeless person asking for money for anyone wishing to enter the store. This was very uncomfortable experience as I felt I had to push myself through to enter the facility as he was "guarding" the doors. This is not the first time that people that I have encountered people standing by the entrance asking for money from your customers which is a big turnoff. Then while inside the store, as I was browsing, a young man came up to me asking for money. He then proceeded to go throughout the store asking for money from other customers. This was very uncomfortable because you go to enjoy yourself and expect to have a nice shopping experience only to be solicited for money. I then reported this to 2 employees and the response I got was "oh he is a regular. We allow anyone to come into the store and ask for money". Really??? I am sure I not only speak for myself, but the other customers who were approached by this "regular" were uncomfortable as well. This environment no longer provides for a great shopping experience, but esp. for young female customers who approached by strange men. This is very disappointing.
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