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Canadian Tire-- Caution Price Discrepancy

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Canadian Tire-- Caution Price Discrepancy

I recently purchased a jug of oil which was labelled $25.99 on shelf but didn't realize until I got home that I actually paid $30.99. I returned next day and spoke with their auto rep who indicated I would have to catch it at the cashier for credit prior to leaving store. He also indicated there are "thousands" of price changes and they haven't caught up yet. Thankfully customer rep went over and grabbed the bar code label from shelf and gave me a credit-- no apology of course-- made me feel like I was the bad guy in this situation. So folks watch your purchases as they don't seem too concerned about this issue. Cheers!
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it always pays to be diligent and pay attention as theyre scanning the items in. Happens once in a while
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Serpentine wrote: Thank you-- I have emailed them asking for this aspect as well. Will let you know outcome. :)
They may not allow it now. I'm pretty sure that you have to tell them before the purchase is rung through. They most likely corrected the price label on the shelf right after you brought it to their attention.
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tew wrote: They may not allow it now. I'm pretty sure that you have to tell them before the purchase is rung through. They most likely corrected the price label on the shelf right after you brought it to their attention.

You can claim after the purchase as follows:


https://www.retailcouncil.org/scanner-p ... consumers/

How do I apply the Scanner Price Accuracy Code to incorrectly scanned items?

If you notice that an item scans incorrectly, you should notify the cashier. Once the cashier is notified, the cashier should follow the store’s procedures in resolving the issue. If the item is applicable for the code, you should either be given the item for free, or $10 off the displayed price.

If the display price is less than $10, the customer should receive the item for free. If more than one of the same item is being purchased, the customer receives the first one for free, and subsequent items with the same UPC should be priced according to the display
If the display price is more than $10, the customer should receive $10 off the displayed price. If more than one of the same item is being purchased, the customer receives $10 off the first item, and subsequent items with the same UPC should be priced according to the display
You can also contact the store or their customer service department after a purchase has been made. A receipt will be required if you are claiming the Scanner Price Accuracy Code after a completed purchase.
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SnowyDumpling wrote: You can claim after the purchase as follows:


https://www.retailcouncil.org/scanner-p ... consumers/

How do I apply the Scanner Price Accuracy Code to incorrectly scanned items?

If you notice that an item scans incorrectly, you should notify the cashier. Once the cashier is notified, the cashier should follow the store’s procedures in resolving the issue. If the item is applicable for the code, you should either be given the item for free, or $10 off the displayed price.

If the display price is less than $10, the customer should receive the item for free. If more than one of the same item is being purchased, the customer receives the first one for free, and subsequent items with the same UPC should be priced according to the display
If the display price is more than $10, the customer should receive $10 off the displayed price. If more than one of the same item is being purchased, the customer receives $10 off the first item, and subsequent items with the same UPC should be priced according to the display
You can also contact the store or their customer service department after a purchase has been made. A receipt will be required if you are claiming the Scanner Price Accuracy Code after a completed purchase.
Yes a CSR took down the incorrect bar code sticker price, and returned the difference; as well, a complaint to CTC corporate yielded me a $10 gift card. A bit of BS to go through but hope some value for everyone in the end!

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