I would like to give everyone a 'heads-up' concerning the
ONLY grocery store in town. It has come to my attention, after several visits to this store, now under new management (Ramey's), that you can't trust the computer to get your item prices correct.
Item's marked on sale throughout the store are charged a
different price at the cash register. Nine items, purchased the other night, yielded a three dollar
difference at the register. When I confronted the manager, I was able to recover almost two dollars but they still ripped me off for a buck.
Tonight I noticed one item, a loaf of bread was priced for $1.49 on sale. When I checked out, I was charged $2.99. I said something to the cashier and I think she changed it but, who knows, she didn't give me a printed receipt.
Although this doesn't seem like a lot, I'm sure it adds up since this is the only grocery store withing 20 miles of this town. Monticello is a freindly town and there is some concern about people taking their business outside.
We're always being asked to shop local and help support the town businesses.
If I find it necessary to travel to a larger town to buy my groceries, I will probably also complete my shopping there, i.E. Gas, electronics, clothing, and even medical supplies.
I have already warned my friends of the Ramey's rip-off and they have become aware of the differences in prices from the shelf to the register, but, now it's beginning to get under my skin.
I'm sure this is not the first time a bigger chain of stores, Ramey's, has moved into a small town, bought the only grocery store, and tried to take advantage of the local customers who can't afford to go elsewhere.
Don't be surprised if you see me, walking the sidewalks by the store, with a sign — WATCH YOUR CHECKOUT - .
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