Am I stupid to feel guilty about this?

[GPC0321]

So, I have horses. Two of them can no longer chew/digest regular hay, so I'm buying bagged hay pellets (which is a lot more expensive, but it is what it is). Tractor Supply offers a discount for buying in bulk, and I'm almost POSITIVE it's 5% off (20 bags or more). I bought 20 today, and I asked about the discount for buying in bulk, but mistakenly said 10%. The cashier didn't even question it, she applied a 10% discount and I saved $30 on my 20 bags of hay pellets. Sweet!

Driving home, I realized it was only supposed to be 5%. I know this is right because they had signs near the bags in the store saying so, and I remember thinking it worked out because I couldn't get 5% back using my Freedom card there, but would get 5% off and then 1.5% back using my Freedom Unlimited.

I feel bad! I mean, it's only $15 more than I was supposed to get anyway, but I don't want them to think I did it on purpose, and I really don't want the lady at the cash register to get in hot water for giving too much of a discount. She's worked there a long time, and she's very nice.

What should I do?? Just chalk it up to good luck? Should I go back and offer to pay the difference? Next month, just not get any discount at all to even it out?

I know most people wouldn't care so much, but I have this thing about karma. I'm honest to a fault because I feel like it pays off in unexpected ways later on. I found a $5 bill at school (work) a few weeks ago and I couldn't find anyone to claim it so I gave it to our bookkeeper. She looked at me like I was crazy, LOL, but I just couldn't keep it and sleep at night! It wasn't mine!

What do you guys think? Am I crazy? LOL.

 

[Lvsdisney]

I think if the cashier had worked there as long as you say, then she should know the correct amount. That being said, I doubt she'd get in trouble over $15. If she was consistently giving people a bigger discount, then she'd have an issue.

And I am the same way about karma, but it was an honest error. Next time you go back, you can mention what happened. They'll probably just write it off.

 

[ldo]

wouldn't it be nice if everyone was this honest? I would do as PP said and just mention that you said the wrong amount of discount the next time you go. They'll appreciate you as a honest customer and are likely to just say it's fine.

 

[GPC0321]

That makes me feel better, guys. Thanks.
The fella loading them into the truck for me even asked if I got a discount for buying them in bulk. Actually, that's when it kind of hit me! I said, "Yeah, 10%...or 5%." And HE said, "Probably 10%."

It still worries me. I'll go in there Saturday and come clean. LOL.

 

[tink1970]

You're not stupid, you're honest. Not a fault, an admirable quality.

 

[usnuzuloose]

I would go back and let them know.

 

[ellie05]

I don't think you should feel bad because right now tractor supply has a 10% off in your entire purchase which is most likely what the lady did for you. Specially if she has been there a long time and kinda of knows you.

 

[kellyarms20]

I think I wish I knew more people like you. I think you're overly worried about it AND I think you're fantastic. Keep being you. Let us know what they say! I admire your honesty.

 

[Katy Belle]

I would call, or go back in. They will probably say it's no big deal, but I'd feel better telling them.

 

[CalDisneyMomof2]

If it wasn't intentional I would not worry. You are a good, loyal customer and I'm sure they don't mind the extra $15.

I had a smililar instance with Disney. I received a $220 gift card from my Disney Vacation Account that I wasn't owed. But you know what? It was of no fault of mine. I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on Disney in the last decade that I'll take it as a customer appreciation bonus.

 

[ashley0139]

I understand feeling guilty about the hay thing (though I think you're okay), but you seriously wouldn't be able to sleep at night if you found $5 on the ground and didn't turn it in?

 

[kymom99]

If the drawer was going to be short I would worry. Like if they gave you back too much change. Entering An extra discount won't short the drawer. Don't worry about it

 

[SunTravels]

OP - I am right with you on this, it would just make me feel better to tell them. I have had cashiers look at me like I was crazy when I went back into the store to tell them they forgot to ring something up or gave me too much change, and an even crazier look when I found $20 in JcPenney and turned it in to security. I just could not sleep at night if I didn't do those things. It does sound in this case that you are in the right, but Feeling guilty is bothering you, so I think you are doing the right thing by telling them.

 

[ajwolfe]

I'm like this too..Stuff like that drives me crazy. But in this case, I would probably just not take the discount next time and I would feel like it evened out.

 

[v.t.]

I don't think you should feel bad because right now tractor supply has a 10% off in your entire purchase which is most likely what the lady did for you. Specially if she has been there a long time and kinda of knows you.

Exactly what I was going to say. DH went and got a load of feed yesterday. They told him they could give him the 10% off instead of the regular 5%.

 

[disneychrista]

Honestly, shouldn't the register just give the discount if you buy the right amount of bags?

 

[Traveliz]

I don't think the cashier was wrong - I think you were expecting the typical discount but now they are having a special promotion. Both the cashier and loader said the same amount. The 5 % signs were always up and they don't take them down for the special sales. I really would move on.

Liz

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

If it really bothers you, you could always pay it forward. Make a $15 donation or buy a Christmas gift for a child on the giving tree.

 

[fifthdimensiondweller]

I wouldn't worry! As someone who has worked it retail for many years I know that extra discounts are no big deal now and again. The manager is incredibly unlikely to even notice the extra discount let alone care if they did. I think it says wonderful things about your character that you cared so much though!

 

[GPC0321]

I don't think you should feel bad because right now tractor supply has a 10% off in your entire purchase which is most likely what the lady did for you. Specially if she has been there a long time and kinda of knows you.

Yes! I honestly haven't had time to go back to the store since the "incident" (LOL), but was sorting through some mail that had been sitting in my truck for a couple of days. I had thought it was all political flyers, but the TSC coupons were in among all of that other junk. When I saw the 10% I was so relieved!
I still haven't been back in, but I went ahead and tossed the 10% coupon in the trash, figuring I'd already gotten my deal. Kept the 5% for dog food though, since I use their 4Health brand.
I would have told them for sure if I hadn't gotten that coupon. I figure it's all good now, especially since with a coupon I actually should have gotten 15% off (5% for buying in bulk and 10% off of entire purchase). I'm happy with what I got though.