# Made a mistake at the grocery store **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [July 18, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/made-a-mistake-at-the-grocery-store/7217 "2026-07-18T18:37:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![77nick77](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/77nick77/32/147_2.png) [@77nick77](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/77nick77)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/made-a-mistake-at-the-grocery-store/7217/1 "2026-07-18T18:37:47Z")
I went there to use the Coinstar machine. I turned in all the change in my console in my car and got $57. While I was there I knew Safeway was having a sale on Lindt dark chocolate; a 3.5 oz bar usually cost $5.99 but on sale they were $4 apiece. I eat dark chocolate mainly because in moderation it’s good for the heart and helps prevent certain cancers and has other vitamins and minerals if you buy the 85% cocoa type. I eat two squares a day and of course it’s a great because it tastes good. I picked up 6 bars and when I went through the checkout line it looked like she charge me full price. I pointed that out to the checker and she insisted I got the sale. I had my Coinstar receipt which was good for the $57 and she gave me $18 change. I had the feeling something wasn’t right and when I got out to the car I checked my receipt and something didn’t look right so I went back inside to that cashier. She told me to take my receipt to customer service which I did and waited in line. When the lady got to me I pointed out the mistake and she said “Oh, you were supposed to enter your phone number in the debit card machine to get the discount.” And so I entered my number and she gave me $19. $19 is a good sum of money and I wouldn’t have got it if I hadn’t checked my receipt carefully. I’ve been overcharged before and sometimes it’s the grocery store fault and sometimes it’s mine but I always check my receipt before I drive off and have caught mistakes by the grocery store several times. Check your receipts people! ---
**Author:** ![Lilyofthevalley](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/lilyofthevalley/32/52_2.png) [@Lilyofthevalley](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Lilyofthevalley)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/made-a-mistake-at-the-grocery-store/7217/2 "2026-07-18T18:50:32Z")
Good job! I always make a list with quantities and prices so I know exactly what it should cost before I get to the register. I do it on an app in my phone. I plan everything out in advanced ---
**Author:** ![Schizbro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/schizbro/32/16560_2.png) [@Schizbro](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/Schizbro)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/made-a-mistake-at-the-grocery-store/7217/3 "2026-07-18T18:50:58Z")
Thats good you were persistent. Sometimes its hard to think and do mental math in those pressured social situations. ---
**Author:** ![2Waynez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/2waynez/32/176_2.png) [@2Waynez](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/u/2Waynez)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://schizophreniasupport.discourse.group/t/made-a-mistake-at-the-grocery-store/7217/4 "2026-07-18T22:07:20Z")
I admire how savvy you are with money. I’m a spendthrift too.