Selling at SAMU: The challenges for vendors behind the booth
The ups, downs & everything in between. It's another day of selling jewelry for Binny Dhody, but he is not in a storefront. He is trying to sell his jewelry on the MacEwan University campus. Dhody is one of many vendors who occasionally spend their days on the second floor of the SAMU building. Early in the morning, Dhody and others neatly set up their tables. Once the hustle and bustle of the school day finally ends, they pack their inventory away. Whether you want to thrift an entirely new wardrobe, or buy a dashing ring for a loved one, these sellers are just a short walk from your classrooms. Through the chaos and calm of hallway commutes, students may catch a glimpse of the varied inventory out of the corner of their eye. Some...
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