Episode 31: True Crime Edition

Earlier this year, our Financial Controller, Jen, realized our Playdate inventory was 2,000 units short. How did that eventually lead us to a Circle K in North Las Vegas, and just how much should you tip for a roofing consultation, anyway? Buckle up, because we are going for a ride—in Magnum P.I.'s cool car.

Show Notes

A pallet of Playdates addressed to Ship Fusion dropped off in a parking lot in the desert.
A pallet of Playdates addressed to Ship Fusion, dropped off in a Circle K parking lot in the desert.
Two pallets of Playdates addressed to Ship Fusion in an under-construction gas station parking lot. Two people stand nearby; their faces have been blurred out.
Another photo of the Circle K parking lot courtesy of Ship Fusion, showing where the pallets were mis-delivered.
The newly-constructed Circle K across from Ship Fusion.
The newly-constructed Circle K across from Ship Fusion, as documented by Jen and Kyle.
Two small Dr. Pepper flavored Circle K Frosters, held up in front of the Circle K.
Two small Dr. Pepper flavored Circle K Frosters, a necessary mystery-solving expense.
A tidy stack of Playdate cartons in front of an under-construction restaurant
A tidy stack of Playdate cartons mercilessly ditched, dumped, abandoned!
A disorderly array of Playdate cartons strewn half on and half off a sidewalk in front of an under-construction restaurant
A less-than-tidy stack of Playdate cartons mercilessly ditched, dumped, abandoned!
Closer photo of the orderly stack of Playdate cartons; some are a bit rumpled looking, but generally they're fine.
A closer look at the tidy stack; some of the cardboard was a little rumpled, but the Playdates were unharmed.
Another angle of a tidy stack of Playdate cartons in front of an under-construction restaurant
Wouldn't it be funny if this was a Cracker Barrel?
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