Erica M.
Google
Worst "Dollar Store" EVER!!! Thiefs! Cheats! Swindlers! So I've been going to this what was once "dollar store" for years and moved away from the Mission a few years ago. I went in a little tipsy with a friend and I asked the clerk how much was everything, just to check if it was still a dollar store. He said, "everything is $1.50 - $2" and I noted it as I browsed through the store. I took 12 items to the counter and was charged $36.56. It didn't click until I walked a few paces down the street that I was overcharged. I went back and told him I think he overcharged me and I would like my receipt. He hesitated a bit, and ripped off just the total of my purchase, everything itemized above was cut off. Little did he know in his haste he cut off a piece that said "general merch $5". So he intentionally overcharged me with no remorse -- didn't even flinch when I questioned him. I told him that's fine, I want to return everything and he responded, "it's no return, only even exchange". Seeing that he was not going to fess up I called him dishonest and that even though he was taking advantage of me, I'd still support a small business. He was pretty satisfied with himself and moved on ringing the next poor person up.
I understand the rent is high, but this is not a way to practice business. Taking advantage of folks that are there to support your business is just BAD BUSINESS and being a nasty human. Sure I can afford an extra $20 that he tacked on, but its the principle. Don't get haggled by this guy, ask for your receipt. For reference, he was an older man in his late 40s, early 50s with Middle Eastern features, hair is salt & pepper, kept short with a slight accent.
