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Farm News: Consumer Protection - Watch Back-To-School Deals

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Posted: 08.08.2011

 

The back-to-school shopping season is in full swing, and consumers are looking for bargains. Newspaper advertisements and in-store promotions promise discounts at the checkout. But state consumer protection officials say there can be a difference between the price you think you are paying – and the price you actually pay.
“Watch carefully at the checkout to make sure you’re being charged accurately,” said Sandy Chalmers, Administrator of the Trade and Consumer Protection Division. “Wisconsin law requires stores to charge the lowest advertised price and refund any overcharge.”
The Bureau of Consumer Protection encourages consumers to take an active role in preventing price scanner errors. Some things consumers can do to be sure they are charged the right price:
  • Write down prices or special sales as you shop.
  • Bring store ads with you.
  • Watch display screens as items are being scanned.
  • Speak up if you think you are overcharged.
  • Demand any appropriate refund while you are still in the store.
  • Ask about a store's pricing error policy.
  • Report pricing errors to state or local inspectors.
 

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