Shopper catches coupon snafu

An Albertsons shopper said he was overcharged for two turkey breasts last week, and the way it happened has him wondering if someone had a thumb on the scale. “I had a very troubling purchase at Albertsons tonight, which I can’t help but think is fraud,” James McKenzie said in an email message to The Press last week. “And I’m concerned that you will find other readers who are vulnerable, thinking that using a coupon from the Albertsons flier (found in your Sunday paper, in my case) really won’t save any money.” McKenzie bought two turkey breasts using a coupon for $1.79 per pound. The breasts are normally $3.49 per pound, so it seemed like a good deal, McKenzie said. “Luckily when I got home, I checked the receipt and caught the ‘error,’” he said. “My two birds were 6.62 pounds and 7.77 pounds, which at regular price comes out to $23.10 and $27.12, respectively.” The way it turned out — even with the coupon — McKenzie was still charged $23.10 and $27.12. “That seemed odd,” he said. “So I checked to make sure the discount was applied.” What he found on the receipt was appalling, McKenzie said/ Jeff Selle , Coeur d’Alene Press. More here . (Coeur d’Alene Press photo)

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