Price Check, Aisle 14

[NotLKH]

I had a hunger for some corn dogs a few days ago, so I went to my regular grocery store and found a 6 count, 1 pound package of State Fair Corndogs, scancode 7106801126

Now, being in the digital age, most items have no printed price on their packages, and since I don't have a pocket scanner, I looked at the tag that was applied to the shelf immediately below the stack of Corndogs. It read:

"Unit Price , $1.28 per pound, 6 count, 2.33 pounds, You Pay $2.99"



Well, I certainly was overjoyed that there existed 6 corndogs that were 2.33 times the size of my measly 1 pound box of 6. But sadly I could not find such a container. I then noticed that the product code on the shelf label matched that of the one on the 1 pound box itself.

"This is odd", I thought, as the potential ramifications slowly percolated into forthought, "Since the codes match, they just might ring up this 1 pound box as 2.99...I better use my new handy-dandy cellphone camera and take some snapshots, just in case."

When I got to the checkout line, I kept my eyes glued to the prices as the clerk scanned my items, and just as the corndogs were scanned, up popped $2.99!

"Now, lets stop right now, how can this be?" I actually said in my most curteous but concerned tone to the checkout employee. I explained the delema, and immediately I was sent over to the customer service desk, where a manager addressed the situation. "Surely the tag is wrong" he said, "But the price must be correct, the rest of the label is wrong. However, I will sell it to you for the 1.28 per pound, and you can go on your merry way. I shall resolve this issue forthrightly"

Unfortunately, yesterday I saw that the label still was not corrected, and since I was in a persnickety mood, I decided to buy another package, and press the issue. This time, a manager was surprised that I had raised the issue a few days ago, and yet it wasn't resolved. He kindly sold me the package for $1.28, and proclaimed that he would tackle the errant label.


So, this morning, I went in, and sure enough, the label had been tackled! Well, actually, it was removed, with no replacement in sight. I was NOT in the mood to buy another box just yet, as I had 1 and a half left in my home freezer, so I do not know if the actual price of the dogs are 2.99 or 1.19.

Shortly I will visit some other grocery stores and see what they list the State Farm 1 pound, 6 count corndogs as going for, but perhaps some of you might tell me how much they go for in your area?

-Thanks
-lou

[grilkip]

You need a cape man.

[MaximilianMayrhofer]

And a mask.. And a name! I hereby dub thee Major Payneinthe...togrocerystoreowners

[NotLKH]

A cape and a mask,...hmmm.
Might go well with my avatar, since he's already got a mansion and a cave.

[JPicasso]

Wish I had a 7-year supply of corndogs.

[nemaroller]

Peapod is charging $3.69 for a 1 pound box - so I would assume $2.99 is correct.

[Shaggy Hiker]

I haven't eaten that many corndogs in my whole life, but it IS a funny story.

[Foxer]

Why are they called corn dogs?

[NotLKH]

Who would by a pack of Battered Dogs?
Besides M.Vick, that is.

[demotivater]

Who would by a pack of Battered Dogs?
Besides M.Vick, that is.

Oh no you didn't!

[Foxer]

Why would you call them battered dogs?

[NotLKH]

Why would you call them battered dogs?

Perhaps this might help:

from here

CORN DOG BATTER

6 c. cornmeal
3 c. plain flour
2 1/2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
3 c. buttermilk
2 1/2 c. water
2 eggs

In large mixing bowl mix all dry ingredients. Add buttermilk and water. Beat in eggs and mix well. If batter gets stiff add small amount of water. Roll prepared weiner in batter and fry in deep hot oil until browned.
To prepare corn dog, use wieners right out of the package; insert stick and coat wiener by rolling it in the batter. Hold on to stick. Leftover batter may be kept a few days in the refrigerator. Can be made into cornbread by adding a little more liquid.

[Foxer]

Ah - I see the reference to corn meal.

We call the same things Pluto Pups or Dagwood Dogs. I don't know why but there ya go.