Hamburg is a really nice city, but a thing happened today that annoyed me really a lot.
As most of you know, I like digital photography. I actually love it. So this is why I decided to upgrade my digital camera. I found a great deal for a Nikon D700, including the battery pack at Media Markt for 2200€ here in Hamburg, so I thought I’d go for it.
I arrive at Media Markt and grab a seller. I ask him if he can unlock the locker where the D700 was to take a look at it (I was determined to get it anyway). It was impossible to have a conversation with him, as HE DIDN’T SPEAK ENGLISH (which is a major problem in most of Germany). I also asked him if they had other FX-lenses (full format) besides the little 50mm thingy, which they didn’t. Come on! You sell Nikon D700, and you don’t have any FX lenses? This is nothing compared to what happened later…
After much struggling and hand movements with him, I got the Nikon D700, the 50mm lens, and a camera bag. He gave me a piece of paper and told me to pay for it. So I did… I go to the cashier and give her my VISA card. Guess what? THEY DON’T ACCEPT VISAS! Oh my F*** GOD! They wanted me to go to the bank, withdraw cash and come back and pay them. CASH? WTF? What happens when somebody wants to buy the 40000€ big-ass TV? Should they walk around with 40000€ in cash? This is insane! It’s not even Sparta. It’s insane! If you don’t accept Visas at Media Markt, go and close the f*** shop.
So long for my frustration… Here are a few pics from Hamburg.
Buss station in Hamburg in HDR.
A few pictures on my way from home to InnoGames.
The building where InnoGames GmbH resides.
Me and Nino at Inno (heh, it rimes).
A small party at Nino’s place. Nino and Tim.
Eike and Nino.
Hendrik and Unknown German Lady.
One of my bosses birthday was yesterday, Hendrik, so we all had some cake. The room that you see in the back is where “The West” is being developed ;-)
Clocks for every community. Yes I put there “Athens” myself ;-)
Nino working hard…
Me working even harder…
Frustration!!!
