02-07-2009, 11:34 AM
I don't like shopping at Malama for a number of reasons, and go there only when I have a few items and don't want to waste time or gas by driving to Hilo. I went this morning, and my purchase amount came to $12.57. As usual, the cashier asked for my credit card and driver's license and closely scrutinized them. This is one of the reasons I don't like shopping there. I always check my receipt before leaving any store, and noticed I was charged for a type of apple that was not on sale, and cost .50/lb. more. I took the receipt to the courtesy window and after the person verified that every apple was properly labelled (Braeburn, not Fuji), I was given a refund for the difference. I asked how such a thing can happen, and she didn't seem to have an answer.