omg, me and my big mouth! I'm now back at May in the 4th store. I had to start over because I didn't quit in time, plus I thought maybe if I tried different upgrades. NOT! Even if the newer version comes out I think I'll stick with this one because I'm so stubborn! Oh no Pinky! Not housework and company! Oh dear how will you play? lol We had our Turkey day in October but Christmas is fast approaching. Yikes! Well I think I'll take a break. Suddenly I noticed it's dark in here lol. I'm so sick of those pink and green pants! They seem to be my constant downfall. Who knew they were so popular? ewwww

Jeocan, well I made it to the Dec level of the 4th store but I've played and played it and only get within about $75 of the goal. I have all the upgrades with the exception of a bigger rack for one of the men's shirt but it wouldn't raise the price if I had it. And I'm down to 1 life left too because I was quitting too late. Was trying to see the amount at the register from the very last customer checking out (you can ring them up and if you hit the option button very very quickly it still lets you quit and start over,.... but apparently I got careless and lost three lives. I will cry if I have to start this store over cuz I was stuck at Oct for quite a while!! Did some of my housework but cheated too and left some for tomorrow (bad bad me!! ) Lol!!

I went back and used the tip of quitting before I had the last customer and that definitely helped. Also helped to buy the goodie in the beginning. The other thing that I've found helped me ... is to turn my sound off. All the mumbling, talking and other noises seem to distract me too much. I'm actually at Sept. Level 4. Yay!

Pinky u are so welcome...congrats on beating that level...I know how addicting it can be :c)

Oh and chambana, what does ur username mean...I used to live in Champaign which is a twin city to Urbana, so we used to say "Chambana" for short!

Wow everyone, this game is fun and addicting...but it is crazy!
I was stuck on November in the 2nd store for so long and was ready to pull my hair out.....I am finally at the Hawaiian store and I will tackle that tomorrow.
BTW, does anybody else get annoyed at the constant "whipper-snapper" comment from the grandma character - It makes me want to turn the sound off!
Sharon

Hi, Sharon! Glad to see you around! Yes, this game is addicting. As much as I tried to quit playing waiting for the easier version, I couldn't help myself!! lol.
Jeocan,Chambana and Sharon, I'm now in the 5th store the month of December!! (Yayyyyy!!!!!!!). But it's hard, I think!! I played this last level about 20 times and once came within $5 of the goal to win. Kept playing after that and now getting worse scores, probably cuz i'm tired now. But now I know I can beat this game without the easier version. Hang in there - you can do it. It just seems the more you practice the more you get to know the customers patience level and preferences. This is a key to winning. Also I think it's vital to get all the bonus round points in order to be able to get the right upgrades. Like Kel said, always get the goody upgrade first to increase your total score. AFter that buy the most expensive clothing upgrade your money will buy. I upgraded the sales clerk by August and got the extra dressing room last. With more dressing rooms it seems more customers that want exchanges get in there and it's way more hectic. Also just try to find a balance between running to the service desk and the cash register, while dropping off and picking up items at the dressing rooms. I'll stay tuned this week to see how ya'll are doing. Have fun and don't give up!!! :-)

Pinky, you're right. More dressing rooms mean more clothing exchanges, I didn't think of it that way.
I'll try getting the other upgrades first.

Hi guys! I just got an e-mail reply from Big Fish games and they said the developer has come out with a new build of the game but it will take a while before they can get it on the game site and then I can download it for free. I'm still determined to beat this one however.
Wow Pinky I'm jealous. I couldn't get past May in the 4th store yesterday. I think it's May? I quit too late a few times (fast exploding customers!) and had to go back but I didn't really mind at that point because I wanted to try different upgrades. I'll try that dressing room idea, it makes sense. I might even turn my sound off, it makes me nervous!
Sharon I know what you mean about that "whipper-snapper" granny. What about the "um hello?" and the "excuse me" and "unprofessional!" I just want to slap them all! lol Ok back to my game and to think we actually enjoy this? haha!

Jeocan, if you're near the end of a level and you have 2 mad customers about to explode and you know you can't cash them out in time go ahead and quit and restart. I lost a couple of lives because towards the end two customers exploded at once and the game was over. (caught me off guard so I didn't have time to quit and restart). Speaking of the remarks they make, in the 5th store one of them (I think it's the supermodel) actually starts to swear under her breath. Sounds like she's saying "son of a....." and she doesn't finish the phrase. Also when she blows up her face turns into the most wicked looking witch I've ever seen!!! It's really quite hilarious!!!!!!!!!! Lol!! Good luck to all!!!!! :-)