Macy’s: It’s A Mirage, People

Despite all the media reports of its crowded opening, it appears the new Center City Macy’s is not all its cracked up to be. Blogger 14th Windiest State learned the hard way while calling the corporate helpline for the store’s hours. He learned that no, Virginia, there is no Center City Macy’s:

Me: I’d like the number for the Center City Macy’s please.

Macy’s Operator: The Lord and Taylor?
Me: No, the Macy’s- they just opened yesterday.
Macy’s Operator: The Old Strawbridge’s or the Lord and Taylor?
Me: No- Macy’s.
Macy’s Operator: It’s closed. Not open yet. I can give you the executive office, if you’re an employee.
Me: No, it’s open- I saw the grand opening yesterday and people shopping there last night.
Macy’s Operator: No, it isn’t open yet. Our database shows that it’s still closed. The one at 1300 Market Street?
Me: Yes.
Macy’s Operator: That’s the closed Lord and Taylor. I can give you the executive office, if you’re an employee.
Me: No, but I could be a potential customer. The grand opening was yesterday, it was on the news.
Macy’s Operator: No, it isn’t open yet.

Turns out this new Macy’s is just like Brigadoon. Give it 100 years or so and call again.

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