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Brillopad 31-08-2017 03:59 PM

I can't believe anyone would suggest we should just accept being overcharged however much it is - that would give the dishonest licence to get away with it. It's the principle, not the amount. 29p here and 29p there soon mounts up.

If it's marked up at a certain price that is what they have to charge you. My local co-op's computers never seem to be able to keep up with their 'offers' and regularly advertising one amount and charging another higher amount at the till. I always question it.

Smithy 31-08-2017 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by T* (Post 9599023)
And I looked at a consumer rights website...

http://www.lawdonut.co.uk/business/m...g-faqs#UTTDP20

T* 31-08-2017 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9599021)
Consumer rights =/= the law

The law protects your consumer rights?

Niamh. 31-08-2017 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brillopad (Post 9599025)
I can't believe anyone would suggest we should just accept being overcharged however much it is - that would give the dishonest licence to get away with it. It's the principle, not the amount. 29p here and 29p there soon mounts up.

If it's marked up at a certain price that is what they have to charge you. My local co-op's computers never seem to be able to keep up with their 'offers' and regularly advertising one amount and charging another higher amount at the till. I always question it.

Exactly

Cherie 31-08-2017 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 9598997)
Who leaves their house without their debit card these days if they are going to buy something?

come back to me when you have never left the house and realised you needed a pint of milk or something small and left your wallet at home and if you haven't then you really aren't doing the household shop very regularly

T* 31-08-2017 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599029)
Exactly

tea!

Smithy 31-08-2017 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 9599030)
come back to me when you have never left the house and realised you needed a pint of milk or something small and left your wallet at home and if you haven't then you really aren't doing the household shop very regularly

Good job we have Apple Pay now!

Cherie 31-08-2017 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9599032)
Good job we have Apple Pay now!

its good for you I don't have an iphone also there are still some shops that don't do contactless...the card factory is one off the top of my head

Jordan. 31-08-2017 04:04 PM

I take my wallet with me even if I don't intend on shopping. Quite silly leaving at home where it can be stolen whilst you're out

Cherie 31-08-2017 04:04 PM

I also leave my house without my phone sometimes, Im not a slave to tech :hee:

Smithy 31-08-2017 04:05 PM

Just going back to the OP, honestly, mistakes happen in retail all the time, people would be surprised how difficult it is for staff to keep on top of it all

I think if you'd been over charged a lot on something I'd agree, but when it's 29p on 5 garlic breads, imo it's just a bit sad to complain, get over it :shrug:

Cherie 31-08-2017 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan. (Post 9599037)
I take my wallet with me even if I don't intend on shopping. Quite silly leaving at home where it can be stolen whilst you're out

:joker: like it would never be lifted when you are out, what a bizarre thing to say :umm2:

Smithy 31-08-2017 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 9599035)
its good for you I don't have an iphone also there are still some shops that don't do contactless...the card factory is one off the top of my head

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 9599038)
I also leave my house without my phone sometimes, Im not a slave to tech :hee:

Android Pay exists too sis!
The Card Factory will be on its way out soon then :shrug: if you can't keep up with the times you go bust

Better hope you're nobodies emergency contact for anything then

Niamh. 31-08-2017 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9599043)
Android Pay exists too sis!
The Card Factory will be on its way out soon then :shrug: if you can't keep up with the times you go busy

Better hope you're nobodies emergency contact for anything then

There's still a fair few places I go round here that don't even accept cards young man nevermind your bloody ipay s**te :laugh:

T* 31-08-2017 04:09 PM

I love me apple pay!

Smithy 31-08-2017 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599049)
There's still a fair few places I go round here that don't even accept cards young man nevermind your bloody ipay s**te :laugh:

I bet they're little old lady shops though aren't they? :fan:

T* 31-08-2017 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9599056)
I bet they're little old lady shops though aren't they? :fan:

I come from the land of the elderly and we have apple pay everywhere :skull:

Smithy 31-08-2017 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by T* (Post 9599057)
I come from the land of the elderly and we have apple pay everywhere :skull:

No I mean shops run by old people, or cafes that's have been in a family for generations, those sort of places

Niamh. 31-08-2017 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9599056)
I bet they're little old lady shops though aren't they? :fan:

No lol the ones that came to mind are the 2 chip shops nearest to me and an ecig shop near where I work

Oh also, one shop in my village is a real old lady ran shop though

Smithy 31-08-2017 04:13 PM

One of the chippys over here doesn't take card so I never go there, so it clearly has a detrimental effect on their business

thesheriff443 31-08-2017 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 9598968)
If your budget is that tight that a penny can make or break a purchase then you probably shouldn't be wasting money on Garlic Bread.

It's garlic bread not champagne, just to dezzy with your debit card answer, have you ever seen someone get to the till and their card won't work, because I have loads of times, plus I know two cafes and a kebab shop that only take cash.

Niamh. 31-08-2017 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9599060)
One of the chippys over here doesn't take card so I never go there, so it clearly has a detrimental effect on their business

I can tell you now that it has zero effect on the two near me, they're so busy almost all the time

T* 31-08-2017 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599063)
I can tell you now that it has zero effect on the two near me, they're so busy almost all the time

farm shops over here never do debit either and they've been going for years

Jordan. 31-08-2017 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 9599040)
:joker: like it would never be lifted when you are out, what a bizarre thing to say :umm2:

Pretty sure most people given the choice would prefer the chance to protect their belongings than to leave them open to being stolen. How BIZARRE to think otherwise :umm2:

Smithy 31-08-2017 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599063)
I can tell you now that it has zero effect on the two near me, they're so busy almost all the time

I can imagine you sitting in a rocking chair knitting telling your kids things like that

"AND I'll tell you this now!...."

T* 31-08-2017 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan. (Post 9599071)
Pretty sure most people given the choice would prefer the chance to protect their belonging than to leave them open to being stolen. How BIZARRE to think otherwise :umm2:

I would think my money is safer at home than in my pocket though idk
Like if you keep your wallet somewhere logical and like dont tape it to the outside of your window then you don't have a problem unless you live in an area where you're being broken into everyday but in that case you would to take anything of value like an xbox or something with you :joker:

Niamh. 31-08-2017 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9599074)
I can imagine you sitting in a rocking chair knitting telling your kids things like that

"AND I'll tell you this now!...."

:fist:

I'm a s**t at knitting

thesheriff443 31-08-2017 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599077)
:fist:

I'm a s**t at knitting

You tried it then,lol

Niamh. 31-08-2017 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by T* (Post 9599075)
I would think my money is safer at home than in my pocket though idk
Like if you keep your wallet somewhere logical and like dont tape it to the outside of your window then you don't have a problem unless you live in an area where you're being broken into everyday but in that case you would to take anything of value like an xbox or something with you :joker:

Jordan leaving his house everyday

http://digital-photo.com.au/gallery3...g?m=1335136021

Niamh. 31-08-2017 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thesheriff443 (Post 9599080)
You tried it then,lol

In primary school we had to do it, we knitted a jumper (and my mom did 90% of mine :hee: )

thesheriff443 31-08-2017 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599083)
In primary school we had to do it, we knitted a jumper (and my mom did 90% of mine :hee: )

Did you do the weaving one, on a piece of card.

Niamh. 31-08-2017 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thesheriff443 (Post 9599085)
Did you do the weaving one, on a piece of card.

No, my daughter did that in Home Ec though

LukeB 31-08-2017 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by T* (Post 9599075)
I would think my money is safer at home than in my pocket though idk
Like if you keep your wallet somewhere logical and like dont tape it to the outside of your window then you don't have a problem unless you live in an area where you're being broken into everyday but in that case you would to take anything of value like an xbox or something with you :joker:

exactly

if your laptop, game consoles and that are safe at your house then your card/wallet will 100% be safe because laptops etc are most likely to get stolen than a wallet.

thesheriff443 31-08-2017 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599087)
No, my daughter did that in Home Ec though

I did that, and sewed a small kit bag and a mouse, lol

T* 31-08-2017 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599082)

:joker:

'wanna go to the movies jenny?'
'nah janice i have to pop to tesco with the washing machine :('

MTVN 31-08-2017 05:15 PM

Right to point it out imo. They were obviously displaying an old price or expired offer and if no one points that out then they'll just continue to display the wrong price. Probably means there's other products which are priced incorrectly as well

Gusto Brunt 31-08-2017 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9599039)
Just going back to the OP, honestly, mistakes happen in retail all the time, people would be surprised how difficult it is for staff to keep on top of it all

I think if you'd been over charged a lot on something I'd agree, but when it's 29p on 5 garlic breads, imo it's just a bit sad to complain, get over it :shrug:

Smithy, how about you start a 'charity'. You pay for all the supermarket mistakes. ;)

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Originally Posted by Brillopad (Post 9599025)
I can't believe anyone would suggest we should just accept being overcharged however much it is - that would give the dishonest licence to get away with it. It's the principle, not the amount. 29p here and 29p there soon mounts up.

If it's marked up at a certain price that is what they have to charge you. My local co-op's computers never seem to be able to keep up with their 'offers' and regularly advertising one amount and charging another higher amount at the till. I always question it.

:clap1:

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599011)
But Gusto was only buying the garlic bread because he said he had his £2 ready, this is what I was talking about, not a full weeks shop or whatever

Indeed.

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9599006)
Why should you use your debit card if you have the amount the item costs in cash but they're over charging you? You get charged everytime you use the debit card as well (well you do here anyhow)

:clap1:

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Originally Posted by Withano (Post 9598987)
He charges everyone 29p extra so he can buy a mansion at the end of the year.

:joker::joker: They all add up. :joker::joker:

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Originally Posted by Smithy (Post 9598986)
They don't actually, if something is on offer, then there is no obligation

But it clearly stated £2. In law they must sell it at that price.

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Originally Posted by Littlegreen (Post 9598975)
Even if it's an extra 5p I feel gutted to have overspent. So I get you.

Well I was annoyed that I had to break into a tenner, and when I had the right money.

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Originally Posted by LukeB (Post 9598960)
Yeah it's really annoying when it says this price but when you get to the till it's different.

Another 'bargain' store does that too where I live. Wrong prices, different at the till. They must be making a small fortune from the elderly who think they're getting bargains.

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 9598970)
**** that ****, 29p is better in my pocket than a big Supermarket chain. Can you imagine how much all them 29p's added up are?

:clap1:

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 9598954)
Judging from my own experiences in retail, both him and his manager are probably laughing at the guy who kicked up a fuss over 29p.

Shows how immature they are then aren't they.

Denver 31-08-2017 05:25 PM

Morale of the story

Dont go to a shop Dezzy or Smithy work in as they will rob you blind

Cherie 31-08-2017 05:44 PM

I'm just wondering who Jordan lives with as he can't leave his wallet at home :eek:

Smithy 31-08-2017 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Gusto Brunt
But it clearly stated £2. In law they must sell it at that price

Again... no, they don't have too

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Do we have to sell products for the price shown if we have made a mistake?
Normally, no. When, for example, a shop displays products and their prices, the shop is not directly offering them for sale but issuing an 'invitation to treat': when the customer offers to buy the product, the shop can decide whether to accept or reject the customer's offer.

You would, of course, need to correct the price once your error had been pointed out. Otherwise you could be accused of displaying a deliberately misleading price and could face legal action.


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