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"George" > wrote in message
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> <RJ> wrote:
>>>> Am I overreacting?
>>> No. You are correct. He's a chiseler and he'll screw your
>>> company one day.
>>>
>>> --Blair

>> Disagree !!! he's an astute buyer.
>>
>> Ever get a really good price on cereal ? canned goods ?
>> or any other grocery item ?
>> Did you buy "extra" ? take advantage of the price ?
>> Did you question the pricing ?
>>
>> Given the state of the housing market,
>> a smart buyer might be shopping for a house
>> that has defaulted on the mortgage.
>> And if it's a really good bargain,
>> will you insist they take more money ?
>>
>> <rj>

> Different concepts. Houses have fallen in value and you would be buying it
> at market value.
> Scooping up a bunch of items that may have been incorrectly priced is a
> totally different thing.


In some states, if a store posts an incorrect price, they have to honor it.
I see no reason for restaurants to be any different. It would be interesting
to know how long the wine list had been in existence without an employee
noticing the mistake.