Slow Down at the Check-Out Line (Tip of the Week)
This afternoon while going through my receipts trying to determine how much money I’ve spent on Christmas gifts for my kids (not a fun project), I realized that I was charged twice for the same item at Toys “R” Us last week. An item with a $31.99 price tag! I was so mad at myself for being in too much of a rush to go over the receipt carefully before leaving the store.
The item was actually a special battery pack for a toy I’d bought for my son. Yes, I too was shocked that a battery pack would cost $31.99 (and now I’ve paid for two of them!). I took my receipt into the store today and explained the situation showing them that I really only needed one battery pack since I’d just purchased one toy. Lucky for me, my cashier was apologetic and gave me a return with no questions asked.
As a SharpMom, I should have known better. I lucked out this time, but my warning to you is don’t leave the store until you really look at your receipt. Both the sales clerks and the buyers are rushed and busy during the holiday season. Add to that the fact that in many cases a lot of items are being purchased at once. It’s really easy for mistakes to occur, but you don’t want to pay for stuff you didn’t buy! Buyers, beware!
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Hi, I'm Katie. I’ve been successfully working at home and homeschooling my kids for the past 14 years, so I figured it’s time to get out there and start sharing what I’ve learned along the way. I'm glad you're here to join in the fun!
