Price Scanned Wrong at Chemist Warehouse - Am I Entitled to One Item Free?

[Deactivated] on 21/01/2020 - 14:49
Last edited 21/01/2020 - 19:19 by 1 other user

OK just wanting to know if i am entitled to one item free or not,and the law in relation to Consumer

Just went to Chemist Warehouse Sydney area, advertised were protein bars Special at $1.99 each, they were apparently $3.99 before the special.

So I buy 5, line up, take to counter, the check out lady said it was $19.95. I said to her they are on discount, at $1.99. She said it's not showing, and said something odd, by saying if its not showing I have to charge you the full price .

My question is at Chemist Warehouse is there a policy on getting a item free if it scans wrong, ?
Is there a Consumer Law about this or is it just policy of a store ?

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  • xeion on 21/01/2020 - 14:53
    +24

    It's a store dependant policy, to my knowledge Chemist Warehouse does not have one.

    • HighAndDry on 21/01/2020 - 18:55
      +3

      It's a Supermarket scanning code of practice, so not entirely store dependent, but the practical effect is yes, you're right.

      • sween64 on 23/01/2020 - 01:39

        Which I don’t think any of the supermarkets still agree to… Although I have had success at Colesworth getting the first item free.

  • Ocker on 21/01/2020 - 14:54
    +3

    Supermarkets have their own scanning policy and in you case it would depend on what the particular shops own policy is

  • spackbace on 21/01/2020 - 14:55
    +14

    Wow that was a lot of messing around over some protein bars…

    cough

    • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2020 - 15:02

      Lol…i just was talking to my friend about this he said the same thing, i must of been desperate for protein bars 😄😄

      • ihbh on 21/01/2020 - 17:16

        You should go shopping with Manny more often! No need to post wussy queries here!

      • Hardlyworkin on 21/01/2020 - 18:05

        Don't forget your carbs after all that running around!

  • bobbified on 21/01/2020 - 14:56
    +24

    The "getting the first one free" is part of a voluntary code of practice that some supermarkets such a Woolies and Coles are signatories to.

    Chemist Warehouse isn't part of that voluntary code so you're not entitled to anything free. They'll just give it to you at the correct price.

    • rebel77 on 21/01/2020 - 16:08
      +2

      Does Coles still follow that practice across the board ? I had an incorrect product scan at the Coles at Victoria Gardens, Vic and was told by the attendant at the self service checkout that the policy had been revised and that they no longer offered anything free. She went on to manually mark down the price for the product I was purchasing like she was doing me a favour and said that she did offer me a discount after all !

      • c64 on 21/01/2020 - 16:24
        +3

        bs

        https://www.coles.com.au/customer-service/helping-you-shop details the scanning policy

      • freoleo on 21/01/2020 - 16:27

        Policy is still in place at Coles nationwide

      • diazepam on 21/01/2020 - 16:45
        +5

        I generally pay and then ask for a refund after at the service desk because if you bring it to their attention before paying I've never seen them give it free (no I haven't asked for it to be free explicitly at the counters).
        Coles at vic gardens is generally quite good… Some other Woolies in the area… After paying I asked them at the desk and they went to have a look. Said there wasn't any discount, so I went in to have a look and lo and behold they ripped it off already. So if you don't give a crap and want you free product I'd recommend going in right after you're paying and ripping the tag off (like what this OP has done) and asking for a price correction. It's also a lot faster than them calling someone to come over to check and come back (obviously taking their time while at it).

        (Now I can't be bothered but student days were fun trying to get discounts off everything).

      • bobbified on 21/01/2020 - 16:52

        It's still on their website so I assume it applies to all Coles.

        https://www.coles.com.au/customer-service/helping-you-shop

        The last section under "Our Promise on Price Scanning" and then "What is a scanning error?"

        • rebel77 on 23/01/2020 - 09:57

          Thanks and I did read that and left some feedback online. Got a call from someone who apologised and offered a free product in my next purchase. I guess the policy is still there but the staff are not trained about it or don't bother to apply it at all stores.

  • John Kimble on 21/01/2020 - 14:59
    +8

    Sounds like a Seinfeld sitcom script.

    • one man clan on 21/01/2020 - 15:03
      +1

      I was thinking Curb Your Enthusiasm

    • Adz81 on 21/01/2020 - 15:03
      +2

      Yes!
      This has that fat annoying dude all over it.

  • JimmyF on 21/01/2020 - 14:59

    Price scanned wrong , am i entitled to one item free ?

    Nope, that only applies at supermarkets and its 100% voluntary as part of their code of practice the supermarkets have.

    • Diji1 on 21/01/2020 - 16:48
      -7

      100% voluntary = it doesn't exist

      • Ughhh on 23/01/2020 - 02:49

        Your comments are also 100% voluntary btw, or have you been brainwashed?

  • whooah1979 on 21/01/2020 - 15:00

    Am i entitled under Law to a free item ?

    No.

    Put the good back or pay the price at the counter.

  • Adz81 on 21/01/2020 - 15:02
    +3

    Oh sweet titty (profanity) christ… Are you entitled to anything free? NO.

    Jimmy F has hit the nail on the head… the Supermarket Scanning Code of Practice is completely voluntary and that is it.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 21/01/2020 - 15:07
    +1

    You have way too much time on your hands OP.

    • TheBooleanOne on 21/01/2020 - 17:49
      +2

      And yet the site goes crazy over $2 cashback deals

  • GG57 on 21/01/2020 - 15:20
    +3

    No free bars for you!

  • Reverse Snorkel on 21/01/2020 - 15:31
    +4

    You need to lay off the protein bars man.. Here, have a snickers…

  • Hithere on 21/01/2020 - 15:32

    Read first 2 lines only, otherwise TL-DR.

    Answer is No.

  • Mechz on 21/01/2020 - 15:48
    +10

    You are definitely entitled I'll give you that.

    • CyberMurning on 21/01/2020 - 16:07
      +1

      correction:
      You are definitely entitled I'll give you a hat (not a protein bar)

    • Diji1 on 21/01/2020 - 16:49
      -1

      But the store is entitled to rip off the customer with automated processes.

      • Mechz on 21/01/2020 - 19:24

        Are they? I couldn't agree with that statement.

  • Seraphin7 on 21/01/2020 - 15:59
    +2

    Am i entitled under Law to a free item ?

    No. FMD, this is becoming OzEntitledPest.

  • CyberMurning on 21/01/2020 - 16:06

    no free of course

    come on! hewitt style///

  • Muzeeb on 21/01/2020 - 16:09
    +7

    Am I Entitled

    Sure sounds like it

    • Diji1 on 21/01/2020 - 16:49
      -5

      But the store is entitled to rip off the customer with automated processes.

      • Ughhh on 23/01/2020 - 02:43
        +1

        Yet you're entitled to rip off people's time here with your bot comments?

  • Donaldhump on 21/01/2020 - 16:13

    you are so bothered by this to write this post.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2020 - 19:06

      No,im asking for the legal status in relation to consumer Law, maybe re read your reply and relate it to yourself

      • Donaldhump on 21/01/2020 - 21:02
        +1

        Why such the urgency to profit from an error,

        Does really make you feel like you won hère.

        Imma tight ass but would never make an issue of this, and find people who do so just want to profit over an honest error

  • ericmclee on 21/01/2020 - 16:21
    +2

    Sure, why not. You are entitled to a 5 finger discount.

    Then once they have contacted the police, you will also be given a free car ride, free accommodation for the night and perhaps even a free meal.

    Seriously? There are bigger issues in this world than a petty $2 protein bar.

    Edit: Quoting a wise Ozbargainer here…
    "Oh get a life and stop whinging , is that you Wilma ?
    Whinging whinging Wilma"

    • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2020 - 19:13
      -3

      @ericmclee I don’t understand why they would be callling the police because i mentioned they had advertised a discount price that wasnt scanning ?
      Have you had that happen to you,then i can understand why you would feel intimidated by speaking up when you see a price scan higher .

      Petty $2 protein bar ???? Ummmmm …no it was 5 so a saving of $10…..i wonder if that $10 doesnt mean much to you then why are u reading ozbargain ????

      $10 is $10 …a lot to me …obviously your rich so u think thats petty ??? Im lost .however I understand some people wont speak up or think its “petty” as u put it, and thats how these stores make their money by preying on people like yourself who think the police will be called if they complain as its “perty” to be concerned about losing $10
      I have empathy for you

      • Mechz on 21/01/2020 - 19:29
        +2

        You could have just gone and found someone smarter to help from around the store and made the cashier look lazy and ignorant.

      • ericmclee on 22/01/2020 - 09:07
        +1

        @starofdavid looks like you don't understand the phrase '5 finger discount' (woooosh).

        I am on OzBargain to help the community …not just take from it.

        I have also had prices scanned incorrectly before and spoken up - I'm just reasonable about it, point it out to them…sometimes they fix, sometimes they double check, sometimes they give you one free. Rather than make a scene, you have the choice to leave and not purchase from them.

        As for the petty $2 protein bar…it is not $10 as you say. Your original comment was regarding a single entitlement to one item free - ie. $2 protein bar.

        Maybe you are not mature enough yet to handle this life situation…put yourself a reminder for 5 years later to come revisit this post and ask yourself then if you think this is petty?

        Also, I'm not rich as you think I am but I would be more than happy to shout you a $2 protein bar when you are "hangry", or even a Snickers.

        PS. I didn't neg your comment because that's also not what OzBargain is for.

  • Melb69 on 21/01/2020 - 21:13
    +1

    They saw you coming. Did you actually pay full price or walk away.

  • dylanando on 22/01/2020 - 11:31

    Who said the bars were even on special lol?

  • OzHunterNSW on 22/01/2020 - 13:08

    They are possibly on special but the offer had not been placed within their electric system… you should get them as marked.

  • Strikes on 22/01/2020 - 14:14

    Coles repeatedly charged incorrectly at Coles Westfield parramatta, but when asked, just said 'is it' 'sometime, sorry'. No free items. However wollies always gave it free.

  • DrRalph on 23/01/2020 - 02:51
    -1

    No.

  • vegemite2008 on 23/01/2020 - 14:59

    I usually go back in and take a photo of the label on the shelf

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