[Fizzie]

You're not kidding this is a huge problem. I have been in the retail business as an owner.

I make it a point to always watch the cashier ring something up... and then CLOSE the transaction. They can punch anything they want in, and then clear or void. You can almost develop an ear for it too.

Then, when you seriously suspect your transaction was not rung up, or it was cleared, note the time, and the transaction immediately following it. Then call the owner or the corporate office. Never the manager.. lots of times its the manager who does it.

You have NO idea how appreciative they are! My favorite was when I bought a caramel apple for $3.00 at a privately owned store. It was clearly not rung. The owners investigated, and estimated that the store mgr. had been stealing $100 per day for a year. They sent me a coupon for 2 caramel apples with undying thanks. Those were the sweetest caramel apples ever.

[CurlyDave]

You have NO idea how appreciative they are! My favorite was when I bought a caramel apple for $3.00 at a privately owned store. It was clearly not rung. The owners investigated, and estimated that the store mgr. had been stealing $100 per day for a year. They sent me a coupon for 2 caramel apples with undying thanks. Those were the sweetest caramel apples ever.

Lets see here, you stopped a $36,500 per year loss for them and they gave you two caramel apples. That really did show some appreciation...