Tesco misprice discussion area part 12

i-luv-free-stuff

MyUserNamesTaken wrote:

Most stores have been selling them off for £1.74 - check the Cranium thread to see what I mean. They're £1.74 in all the stores in my local area (and I was told it's nationwide).

well i scanned at self scanner and it definatley said £6.97 because i had also seen the thread about it but also i scanned cranium and it was correct at £22.97..i think.
would it scan differant at till?
or is my tescos on the ball?

MyUserNamesTaken

Karnam wrote:

to be honest self scan things look pretty basic, if you're in a huge extra do they even have time/computer processing power to cross reference this sort of thing?

and even if they did so they know you purposely allowed them to overcharge you. so your motives dont look great but then again, there is no obligation to point out the misprice at the till, so you just took advantage of situation. doesn't mean you werent overcharged does it?

The other day, I asked a cashier to scan something before putting it through with my shopping, as I wanted to check the price. She said "I shouldn't tell you this, but if it scans at a higher price than is displayed, you can get a full refund on it and keep the item for free". I had to explain that I thought it was going to go through at a lower price than on the SEL and I needed it checked to make sure, as the self-scans weren't working. I went on to say that I didn't want to pay the SEL price for it, which is why I wanted it checked before putting it through with my shopping. It was very nice of her to tell me about the refund policy, though - especially as I had asked her to price check something for me!!!! I want to be served by more cashiers like her...she was great! Offering to scan through an item in the full knowledge that it could be an overcharge and informing me of the policy! WOW.

ssarnes

Karnam wrote:

to be honest self scan things look pretty basic, if you're in a huge extra do they even have time/computer processing power to cross reference this sort of thing?

and even if they did so they know you purposely allowed them to overcharge you. so your motives dont look great but then again, there is no obligation to point out the misprice at the till, so you just took advantage of situation. doesn't mean you werent overcharged does it?

If they wanted to, they could definitely do this.
They log a self scan ...
... and ten minutes later they log a R&R on that item.
Bit of CCTV footage from the CS desk and the cashiers ...

Of course, you're right : the overcharge still took place and so the R&R is fair. I'm just saying that it would definitely mark you out as playing the system.

Karnam

thats true actually. trackability is not brilliant - wear a disguise, use cash and look shifty!

MyUserNamesTaken

ssarnes wrote:

If they wanted to, they could definitely do this.
They log a self scan ...
... and ten minutes later they log a R&R on that item.
Bit of CCTV footage from the CS desk and the cashiers ...

Of course, you're right : the overcharge still took place and so the R&R is fair. I'm just saying that it would definitely mark you out as playing the system.

Playing the system is not illegal. Displaying misleading price indications is.

jubblinsm

mystic_peg wrote:

Not come across the dragon. What she look llike?

So your another suffolk shopper then. Any bargins spotted today you can add for us?

The_Old_Bag

tee_pee wrote:

i really don't know where I am going wrong I have been to TESCO about 5 times this week and not one bargain, I am unable to lose my R&R virginity, everything I read on here I write down and trundle off and -nothing. Went for the Dab radio that was being discussed this morning but SEL correct.

This has been said SSsooo many times, but I will repeat it anyway, as I find it very profitable for me....
Try ANOTHER Tesco store !
Some stores are red-hot - esp if they have been given a right b0ll0xing from on high, and/or had a bad day/week with r&r. They will not be able to keep up the pace in the long-term.
But, in the short-term try another store - even an express/metro etc that you never usually go in. I know WE seem to number hundreds/thousands, but you never know YOU might find a store who hasn't got a regular R&Rer. Plus you will not feel as paranoid about being watched etc, as you are totally unknown to the staff.
Also you may find different stock, different offers, different out of date sels to your local store.
If all else fails, and no alternative store is convenient, just make sure you scrutinise your receipt - too much focus on the items posted about often blinds you to the ones right under your nose.
Make a list as you go round, and if nothing else these barren times will get you in good training, and make you know your list of things to look for, off by heart
Also, by the time you DO find something, the staff will be so used to your odd behaviour - peering at sels closely, scanning every book.cd and dvd on the shelf, flicking through the games (to find one with a lower priced sticker) that they won't suss you are up to something untill it is too late.;)
I think I have become a bit of a local celebraty, that old bag who comes in twice a day, spends 40 minutes walking EVERY aisle, and goes out having bought a tin of dog food !:o
Happy hunting

marymilkmaid

i-luv-free-stuff wrote:

no , they scan at £6.97

They are £1.74 in my nearest store - but none left

Karnam

i know how tee pee feels, been DYING for some steak recently but cant afford to buy it (student, nursery fees, trying to move out etc. etc. etc.) so have been scouring every tescos from central london to my house in essex. keep looking i still have hopes for a teriyaki steak!

FloFlo

The_Old_Bag wrote:

This has been said SSsooo many times, but I will repeat it anyway, as I find it very profitable for me....
Try ANOTHER Tesco store !
Some stores are red-hot - esp if they have been given a right b0ll0xing from on high, and/or had a bad day/week with r&r. They will not be able to keep up the pace in the long-term.
But, in the short-term try another store - even an express/metro etc that you never usually go in. I know WE seem to number hundreds/thousands, but you never know YOU might find a store who hasn't got a regular R&Rer. Plus you will not feel as paranoid about being watched etc, as you are totally unknown to the staff.
Also you may find different stock, different offers, different out of date sels to your local store.
If all else fails, and no alternative store is convenient, just make sure you scrutinise your receipt - too much focus on the items posted about often blinds you to the ones right under your nose.
Make a list as you go round, and if nothing else these barren times will get you in good training, and make you know your list of things to look for, off by heart
Also, by the time you DO find something, the staff will be so used to your odd behaviour - peering at sels closely, scanning every book.cd and dvd on the shelf, flicking through the games (to find one with a lower priced sticker) that they won't suss you are up to something untill it is too late.;)
I think I have become a bit of a local celebraty, that old bag who comes in twice a day, spends 40 minutes walking EVERY aisle, and goes out having bought a tin of dog food !:o
Happy hunting

Good advice.:T :T