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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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 Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject: Does your Paris Baguette try to cheat on price? |
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The PB store near my home is great. No probs. But the one near work really angered me.
For one, I always watch prices because I have found gross mistakes on items in many convenience stores in Seoul. Today's PB experience took the cake. Some egg bread was priced 800 won. There were 4 in the pack. When I saw the price ring up as 3200 won, I asked why. They lady said that one egg bread is 800, but there are 4 in the package. So I got the price from the shelf and she showed me the much smaller type saying "1" after the price.
So I opened the package and said, "Ok, I will take just one." She then said I cannot do that and must buy the full package. Furthermore, she gave me a very sour look for opening the package. After that look, I just told her to cancel everything and I left.
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greene
Joined: 11 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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you probably couldn't read that the price tag said "800w per pack - set of four" and just assumed the worst, damaged some merchandise and then left
go back and apologize |
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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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That was not how it was worded. In Korean it said han-gye.
You are welcome to go apologize for me. |
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greene
Joined: 11 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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| i wish i could |
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newb
Joined: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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| greene wrote: |
go back and apologize |
And pay for 'em. |
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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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| greene wrote: |
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Yeah, you are one of those "apologist" types, eh?
There are laws in my home country against this type of pricing, actually. If they state a price like that, they are required, by law, to sell you a single at that price. I feel that would be a good move for the city of Seoul to consider. The PB next to my home never prices things this way unless they are separate. |
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Unibrow
Joined: 20 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Swampfox10mm wrote: |
| greene wrote: |
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Yeah, you are one of those "apologist" types, eh?
There are laws in my home country against this type of pricing, actually. If they state a price like that, they are required, by law, to sell you a single at that price. I feel that would be a good move for the city of Seoul to consider. The PB next to my home never prices things this way unless they are separate. |
Is your home country Korea? |
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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| No. I do not consider Korea my home country. I am a resident of my home country, by law. |
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greene
Joined: 11 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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you were at fault at the point where you opened the packaging. there is no way you can be sure they didn't have some sign making it obvious to a korean that you had to buy those things as a set
beyond that, behave yourself. you're not in your own country.. you're a guest
throwing around a buzzword like 'apologist' tells me that you're a walking complaint looking for a reason
"things better be like home.. or else!" |
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ewlandon
Joined: 30 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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My PB charges me less than the posted price for my coffee every day because they like me.
I dont think your PB likes you much. |
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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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I do not consider myself at fault. I read Korean well enough to have seen and understood such a sign.
I feel no remorse. |
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newb
Joined: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Again OP. It's your fault for not knowing Korean language. |
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Swampfox10mm
Joined: 24 Mar 2011
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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| ㅕ내가 왜 한국어를 잘 못한다고 생각해요? |
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furtakk
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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I'm guessing that you're talking about the egg tarts.
I've seen those boxes you're talking about. At the PB I frequent they sell them in packs and singles. Both prices are listed. Although they cost 1,000 won at the one I go to.....
Anyhow, I think the counter for a box/pack of things is different from a single item so that's where the confusion might be stemming from.
No need to make such a big fuss though. |
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newb
Joined: 27 Aug 2012
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Go back to the store. Apologize and pay for the stuff. They'll remember you and treat you really well. You'll be quiet surprised. |
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