Matt wrote:
>
> "MM" wrote in message
> news:3bicu39qmu21vfe78fdummov42m4usi1lm@4ax.com...
> > Sent to head office:
> >
> > "Dear Sir,
> >
> expecting to receive a refund of
> > the difference (30p), as is usual practice at all major UK
> > supermarkets.
>
> You are wrong.
> The price in the Supermarket is an 'invitation to treat'. It is not usual
> practice and if done, is only by goodwill.
> Stop being greedy.
The 'invitation to treat' assumes that a negotiation takes place over the
price (the contract). This is hardly the case at a check-out till with a
dimly lit display turned in the wrong direction for the customer. At which
point can you negotiate the price before it has been entered on your bill? |