Went to a local Hardware store yesterday to buy some stuff.

Paid and then at the door the guy started checking our bill as they normally do. (Which I normally find a total nuisance)

His checking went on and on and on and talking to the Cashier who scanned all the items and even removing all items from the cart etc.

To make a long story short, the billing system of the Store charged us 4000 THB+ for a pack of 2 Solar Spanner Wrenches (which actually cost 52 THB)

So thanks to the guy, who did the checking, we got almost 4000 THB back.

The issue in the end was that A) the person who put the barcode on, put on the price of the WHOLE box instead of a single pair B) the cashier did not pay attention to what she was scanning.

The Service counter, where we got our money back, was not at all pleased.

Of course in the end we tipped the guy well.

And we bought some expensive items (cordless drill from DeWalt with extra batteries 20V 5A) and lots of Solar Panel related stuff etc so I never thought about that the price was that high (Please note Total Bill was over 25k THB)

Just a normal day in LoS 5555555555555555

 

I would have notice an accidental markup of Bt.3948.00 when it is scanned..

Thats a given , always check your bills , hardware ,Makro,Big C , everywhere ,

 

 

12 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

I would have notice an accidental markup of Bt.3948.00 when it is scanned..

As said we bought some expensive items, for example I have noticed afterwards that the batteries alone are 2k THB (each). And bill in total was over 25K, so without the faulty scan it would be 21k+-.

Just now, Countryman said:

Thats a given , always check your bills , hardware ,Makro,Big C , everywhere ,

 

 

Normally I don't like those bill checkers, but now we will be more appreciative of them

I must admit I've often wondered just what they are looking for, but definite respect for at least one now ???? 

13 minutes ago, MJCM said:

As said we bought some expensive items, for example I have noticed afterwards that the batteries alone are 2k THB (each). And bill in total was over 25K, so without the faulty scan it would be 21k+-.

I watch the till as each item is scanned.

3 minutes ago, Crossy said:

I must admit I've often wondered just what they are looking for, but definite respect for at least one now ???? 

There is 1 hardware store where they have the Security Guard checking the bill when you walk out, he just stamps the bill ????

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

I watch the till as each item is scanned.

Good for you. But I think our bill was approx 1 meter long, lots of individual solar connectors and they scan them 1 by 1 by 1 by 1 etc etc etc. But you have a point, but again GOOD that you have those bill checkers (if they do their job correctly (as this one did).

 

But afterwards we went to a grocery store and I had the wife check every item on the bill before we went out of the door (and the Bill was a lot longer then the bill from the hardware store)

My GF is a stickler for checking bills. Especially restaurants. I've been surprised at the number of times she has spotted an error, wrong food ,drink etc., added to bill.

I very rarely check the bill unless it is something that really sticks out.

My local shop under charged me B100 the other day.

Told wifey the next day who paid the money.

I had no idea, but they said sorry the next time I saw them.

 

38 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

I watch the till as each item is scanned.

 At Thaiwatsadu, not easy to see the till screen (not directed at customer) & font very small.

I watch as each item is scanned and my brain is like a computer. I know, most times, what the total bill should roughly be. I do know exactly what change (if any) I should get back and verify it, always!

 

I have corrected cashiers numerous times. Both for my benefit and theirs.

 

Just last week I corrected a cashier as she scanned one item and then hit the x4 key on the register thinking I bought 4 when in reality I bought 2 of 2 different items. Yes, they looked identical but one was actually a little bigger than the other so different pricing.

 

 

“To make a mistake is only human; to persist in a mistake is idiotic.”

 

― Cicero

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

I would have notice an accidental markup of Bt.3948.00 when it is scanned..

Or when I was asked to hand over the cash.????

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Reading through the posts tells me that the majority of folks don't need to be vwarned as they have been astute for years to check their receipts and keep a keen eye during checkout at any Thai establishments.

 

I am happy that you didn't lose any money....and hopefully you now have learned from your MISTAKE.....  Cheers!

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On 8/25/2023 at 8:38 AM, phetphet said:

My GF is a stickler for checking bills. Especially restaurants. I've been surprised at the number of times she has spotted an error, wrong food ,drink etc., added to bill.

My wife is the same but we never find a discrepancy