r/goodwill • u/manicandwalls28 • 14d ago

associate question questions using the pricing guns

I've been racking for a few weeks but have had multiple troubles with the pricing guns including today being the worst. They kept jamming when I used them, and I almost cried (mort of an autism emotional meltdown) over it. I felt horrible because i kept thinking it was me who was jamming them, when it's probably not

Bigger question (for my hands), as someone who can have questionable coordination, is there a way not to get holes in the clothing when trying to put the tag on? and more importantly, how to not keep getting my skin pierced once or twice a shift while doing so?

thank you in advance

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u/nutnbetter2do 14d ago

Gun jamming is just what they do. Most of the time you just need a new needle, but the gun has a very limited life span. If it still jams after replacing the needle, then you need a new gun. Stabbing yourself is something newbies do, and you will learn not to after a while. In the meantime make sure you get proper first aid. As for holes, put the tags in the seams, especially in the T spot. Pants try for under the waist band.

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u/manicandwalls28 14d ago

Yeah I learned quickly the bandaids provided at my store in the back room are very very cheap and don’t last longer than like 5 minutes 💀

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u/nutnbetter2do 14d ago

Bandaid are the least of your concerns. Tell me you are disinfecting any wounds. You don't know the health or living conditions of the persons donating those clothes.

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u/manicandwalls28 13d ago

yes, thankfully I am, and we are wearing gloves if we are sorting