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muriel_volestrangler

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5. If there's a big sign saying "prices on the shelf may not be accurate", then yes, maybe people will check

Reply to hvn_nbr_2 (Reply #3)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 03:40 PM

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and also avoid such a place in the future, if at all possible. But no, at the moment, I think the vast majority of people will assume the price on the shelf is accurate, and will not be writing it down. And if they notice the difference later, no, they might not return for a refund - that being a lot of effort (cost in gas? Cost in your time?) And it sounds like, without laws like this, you wouldn't get a refund.

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OFFS! New Jersey Becomes Latest State to Pass Law Against Surveillance Pricing By Matt Novak [View all] justaprogressive Friday OP

Talk About Greed Timewas Friday #1

I'm confused by your "OFFS" - isn't this law a good thing? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Friday #2

yes but it shouldn't be necessary! justaprogressive 18 hrs ago #6

There's something I don't get about surveillance pricing. hvn_nbr_2 Friday #3

If there's a big sign saying "prices on the shelf may not be accurate", then yes, maybe people will check muriel_volestrangler Friday #5

There are some prices I snap pics of w/my phone Maeve 18 hrs ago #8

ARE YOU AGAINST THIS LAW?! WHY THE "OFFS"?? ColoringFool Friday #4

I'm not against the law... justaprogressive 18 hrs ago #7