It looks like the maintenance man had a fun time with my cologne collection.

[ChickenFreak]

Is it possible he moved them completely off the shelf as to not risk breaking anything?

Yeah, that's what I've been wondering. That would be far less creepy, and it explains the fact of _every_ bottle being moved. Someone sneakily sampling the collection would, I'd think, take more trouble to cover their tracks.

[ILikePeeps]

I'd probably get mad myself. I'm an OCD/germaphobe person, and in general I don't like people touching my stuff.

Then again if I was expecting a stranger employee to be in my personal area while I'm not there, I'd prob. lock/close doors, put away stuff that I wouldn't want to go 'missing' and stuff before the person even arrives.

[hedonist222]

Just report it to his boss. Not out of spite but for him to learn to distinguish between being professional and unprofessional.
Some people actually do have vintage or discontinued perfumes in small quantities sitting on a shelf in their bathroom. Right scent? LOL

[Spoombung]

[The Smelly Scientist]

I was considering making a new account named "Mr. Fix-It" and posting a new thread about how I have recently been introduced to the amazing world of fragrance...

I hate being lazy.

[baldheadjim]

He probably admired and sniffed a few. Maybe even sampled. The thought of a fresh smelling plumber amuses me.

[ChuckW]

I have prospective buyers touring my house this AM. My collection is on full display on my dresser. The mind races. At least the agent will be with them! If they buy my house, I'd give them their pick of a bottle!

[Wally Swoboda]

I was considering making a new account named "Mr. Fix-It" and posting a new thread about how I have recently been introduced to the amazing world of fragrance...

I hate being lazy.

Hilarious !

[elbenja]

sounds like he just bumped into it with his tools and was nice enough to try and put things back how they were. always assume the best; the vast majority of people are good. plus, it is not to is advantage in business terms to be looking around your stuff.

[silverbullet]

That would drive me absolutely batshit crazy! Im very territorial about my living space. If somebody asks first Ill give you the shirt off my own back, but taking without asking infuriates me to no end. I would have called his employer and had him fired for something like that. I respect you for handling this so well.

I'll second that.

[LloydLlewellyn]

Hi, this is the maintenance guy. I've been checking out your collection and I have to tell you that you seriously lack some aromatic fougeres to have a well-balanced wardrobe. Get back to me if you need some suggestions.

XX

[juanderer]

I'd be flattered.

[döfä91]

I would be irritated, that's for sure. I feel uncomfortable if someone touches MY goods or property.

[Possum-Pie]

Guess you'll have to set up video Nanny-cam and catch him next time...I see both sides of this, but if he was actually squirting expensive juice around...It would bother me.

[Possum-Pie]

It's like finding someone used your deodorant...

[Surfacing]

I just could not let a stranger come to my residence when I or someone I trust was not present. Thats just me.

[ChuckW]

I just could not let a stranger come to my residence when I or someone I trust was not present. Thats just me.

That's why I think it's nuts when people down here (Augusta, GA) rent out their homes for the Masters golf tournament. That is being desperate for some cash, IMHO. I mean, these are people's primary residences! Too much work, issues and too many risks.

[smellgood4u]

sounds like he just bumped into it with his tools and was nice enough to try and put things back how they were. always assume the best; the vast majority of people are good. plus, it is not to is advantage in business terms to be looking around your stuff.

I would talk to him and ask what happened.

There is no reason to jump to conclusions that he took anything. There are valid reasons bottles could have been moved around. It could be innocent. There is no reason to be quick to anger. Its wise to have the facts first.

[uhbhatti88]

Next ELdO scent: Fat Plumber, "a sensual mix of a personal collection impertinently and hurriedly sprayed while being aware of crossing boundaries and yet succumbing to desire"

Honestly, it would piss me off. PS, why isnt your large collection in a dark cupboard or something? :P

[fragnifiscent]

Next ELdO scent: Fat Plumber, "a sensual mix of a personal collection impertinently and hurriedly sprayed while being aware of crossing boundaries and yet succumbing to desire"

Honestly, it would piss me off. PS, why isnt your large collection in a dark cupboard or something? :P

No sunlight gets into my room. I have black curtains so its like no window is even there. My room stays dark.

[dougczar]

sounds like he just bumped into it with his tools and was nice enough to try and put things back how they were. always assume the best; the vast majority of people are good. plus, it is not to is advantage in business terms to be looking around your stuff.

This is what I think might have happened. Not to stereotype, but I would think most maintenence people wouldn't give a rip about some fragrances on a shelf. I'm sure they see plenty of cool/crazy/bizarre crap going into that many people's places.

Maybe if one or two were move around... but ALL of them? Seems odd he would sit there and spray/fiddle with every one of them.


I could never handle living in an apartment or something where people would need to come in when I may not be there. That would drive me nuts.

[fragnifiscent]

If i were a detective, i would conclude that this was no accident and that he was really interested. First of all theres no need for him to even get near the shelf on the way to the bathroom. Second, if he accidently knocked it and attempted to but everything back, he did a damn good job of putting them back in the correct spot, as everything was in its place, just inches off or turned somewhat, as he he was smelling each one by one and putting them back.

[smellgood4u]

If i were a detective, i would conclude that this was no accident and that he was really interested. First of all theres no need for him to even get near the shelf on the way to the bathroom. Second, if he accidently knocked it and attempted to but everything back, he did a damn good job of putting them back in the correct spot, as everything was in its place, just inches off or turned somewhat, as he he was smelling each one by one and putting them back.

He could have not even noticed it, walked into the desk, and everything was moved.

[EndlesslySurprised]

So i have a plumbing issue and scheduled maintenance to take care of it while i was at work. The issue is in my bedroom bathroom, which is near my shelf of around 50-75 fragrances. Im ocd about how everything is organized on my shelf. I get home, and EVERY LAST BOTTLE is turned, or misplaced by an inch or two, and it definitely looks off. I dont blame him for wanting to check it out, but damn, you cant make it look any more obvious? you have a job to do and you have time to fool around with every single bottle? lol. Anyways. i hope he sniffed out something he likes.

Did you pay him by the hour?

[heperd]

^^^^This was a maintenance man for an apt complex or building. You dont have to pay these guys as they are paid from everyone's rent. Just like the guys who come to clean the pool or mow the grass except this guys has keys to everyone's apartment.

[EndlesslySurprised]

^^^^This was a maintenance man for an apt complex or building. You dont have to pay these guys as they are paid from everyone's rent. Just like the guys who come to clean the pool or mow the grass except this guys has keys to everyone's apartment.

Thanks. All the keys to all the apartments? Now THIS is the guy who has de facto the hugest perfume collection among all of us!

There is no variety and vintage of Axe he wouldn't know about!

[Mr. TL]

You ever think that maybe he just knocked one over on accident, then politely tried to place things back in order to comply with your overly-anal nature?

[Genie Jeanie]

Plumber came to work in your bathroom & then touched all of your bottles? Scrub time.

[Birdboy48]

I'd say he was intrigued, rather than evil.

And it does sound like he made every attempt to put them back in a manner that was respectful of their importance..

[EndlesslySurprised]

Plumber came to work in your bathroom & then touched all of your bottles? Scrub time.

Trying to get an 85% discount on the collection? Not nice. Not fair.




I thought of that first (-: