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A $2 Lesson

May 25th, 2006 at 05:40 pm

What are some things I have done to be frugal today-

*hanging laundry on drying rack
*eating lunch at home
*not driving anywhere thus far
*dinner is what is on hand-so no trips
to the grocery store, can't be tempted
to puchase things
*not putting on any lights-windows are open for fresh air.

New lesson I learned.
Stopped for washer fluid yesterday it was on sale at the drug store. Purchased that and a few other items. Got home and looked at the receipt to check if I got a coupon on the register tape. Well I noticed right off the bat the girl over charged me $2. Now do I drive back and get a refund or save the gas and not bother? I really do not have any trips planned that way for at least a week. it is about 6-8 miles from my house. What would you do??? I am always trying to balance what is a waste of gas...waste of money...waste of time...etc for the sake of being frugal.

Lesson learned is pay better attention when you pay and check the receipt BEFORE you leave the store!!!! A good $2 lesson learned.

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5 Responses to “A $2 Lesson”

  1. tynana Says:
    May 25th, 2006 at 05:43 pm 1148579023
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    I would not make the trip back yet. I would however call the store and let them know what happened that you will bring your receipt back the next time you are there and will expect the error to be corrected. Make sure that you speak to a manager and obtain the name of who you speak with. Write it on the receipt that you take back with you.

  2. Thrifty Ray Says:
    May 25th, 2006 at 05:52 pm 1148579522
    1148579522

    Ditto Tynana's response. That is the best way to handle it!!

  3. frontporchmom Says:
    May 25th, 2006 at 07:13 pm 1148584412
    1148584412

    After I wrote my entry I thought about calling......I am not the type to confront. I usually just try to not make waves. I am learning I have a right to call and talk to the manager and ask for things to be made right.
    Thanks everyone---

  4. LuckyRobin Says:
    May 26th, 2006 at 12:35 am 1148603725
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    I'd also write down the date and time you called, not just the name of who you talk to. They often write things like this down in a log book so when you do come back in they can look up exactly who you talked to and when so they know you're not just coming in out of the blue.

  5. frontporchmom Says:
    May 26th, 2006 at 02:34 am 1148610865
    1148610865

    iI Did call and the mgr was very nice, professional and he was very apologetic. I did write his name and the time and day I called.
    He told me stop in whenever I can and that yes..he wrote the info down for the other mgrs who may be there.
    Problem solved--- somewhat beautifully!

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