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cachukis

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12. Often, the displayed price is inaccurate because

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 08:51 PM

Dec 10

the staff has not updated it. The reasons the staff is behind are myriad.

We now are forced to use computers to service ourselves.

We live what we accept.

We accepted self service gas stations in the 70's to keep prices down.

The cat is out of the bag.

Thank you for being alert and sharing.

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Check your reciepts before you leave the store lot! [View all] Marthe48 Dec 10 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #1

And a lot of stores used to have that policy. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #3

Damn. I try to watch while they ring it up. My BF checks before he leaves the store. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #5

Altogether, almost $10 Marthe48 Dec 10 #6

I check my receipts either before leaving the store or scroll through the register screen before paying. Clouds Passing Dec 10 #4

And if you are buying things with multiples in a package, check to ensure they are all in there!! SheltieLover Dec 10 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #8

Hi Chin! SheltieLover Dec 10 #10

My wife is constantly catching them charging more Emile Dec 10 #9

I check prices as they ring me up LearnedHand Dec 10 #11

Often, the displayed price is inaccurate because cachukis Dec 10 #12

Pretty suspicious how the errors are almost always in the store's favor, huh? True Dough Dec 10 #13

You're a sick person! Marthe48 Dec 10 #14

I pride myself True Dough Dec 10 #17

Hahaha! littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #19

Glad you enjoyed it, LMSP! True Dough Dec 10 #20

What pockets? Who's able to afford pockets? ... littlemissmartypants Dec 11 #21

In the words of Robert Frost: True Dough Dec 11 #23

I make it a practice to check the receipt when I get into my car in the parking lot. It has saved me alwaysinasnit Dec 10 #15

". . . 2 of the gift cards I bought had an activation fee" AverageOldGuy Dec 10 #16

I gotta pay more attention. slightlv Dec 10 #18

And, sadly, S.O.P. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 11 #22