How often do you check your bills?

Question

Yesterday my hubby had been overcharged on 5 items out of 6 at Tesco.... Not one single offer went trough. Charged 24 pounds when it supposed to be 8 something....

Answer 1

Every time, you are mad if you don't  

Answer 2

80% of the time depending on the value. Service in the UK has gone down, it's best to double check everything.

Answer 3

Take the items back and get them to check things out for you.

If you are still not happy, ask for a refund.

Answer 4

I agree, take the items back with the receipt. You should be refunded the difference.

I like to check my receipts every time they're handed to me. I also check all my bills online once a week to ensure that the rates are correct. The sooner you highlight an overpayment, the quicker and easier it is to have it resolved, and it only takes 10-15 mins a week to do.

Answer 5

Every one. I have to say that most are OK, but every once in a while ... I also have to say that its more often the system than the poor checkout staff.

I get any overcharges creditted onto a shopping card. Come Christmas, I will see how much is on it and treat myself to a little something. I also just like the idea of turning something "bad" into something good.

Answer 6

That's what you get for getting him to do your jobs for you. Why was he in a supermarket in the first place I wonder.

Answer 7

I am a man and I do the grocery shopping for my family, primarly because if I let my wife or daughrer loose in a store they spend 25%-35% more than when I shop. I make a list, cut coupons if applicable and, to answer your question, watch the register display as the cashier scans my purchases to make sure it's close to the running total I keep while filling my cart. If it's not I investigate before paying.

I know it pisses the folks in line behind me off but having worked in retail for 10 years I know that "pricing errors" are fairly common place. And I know that the markup in grocery stores can be as high as 35%, so they're not getting anymore of my hardearned money than necessary.