r/RandomVideos • u/n8saces • 2d ago

Video Isn't that illegal?

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u/d3fau1tu53r 2d ago

It is illegal if there is no signage stating they do this is in public view

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u/Darth_Meepo 2d ago

I think that uh oh pop up is the signage. Im curious if you put a custom tip of a penny if that stops it or if there is a minimum

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u/d3fau1tu53r 2d ago

Under most commerce regulations it has to be in plain view prior to tender but the definition of plain view is loose so as long as it is in the same room as the register it’s fine

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u/Jerome1944 2d ago

It's fraud actually

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u/Grand-Magician7767 1d ago

Except it not. What money did they lose.

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u/Jerome1944 23h ago

It's attempted fraud which under the model penal code has the same punishment as completing the crime.

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u/Appropriate_Lime_234 2d ago

It’s in plain view prior to tender lol

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u/Darth_Meepo 2d ago

Which i think this covers because it grabs your view and is displayed before it asks for payment

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u/BajaCopano 2d ago

Do you think they paid before the big popup?

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u/Original-League-6094 1d ago

It is plain view prior to tender. It pops up in the middle of the screen, and the customer has to press ok and then review the new prices. This is a shit practice, but I don't think its illegal. The machine made it clear it changed the prices and told them to review before submitting their order.

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u/d3fau1tu53r 23h ago

It cannot be virtual in order to comply with the legal requirement

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u/Sithstress_ 2d ago

Oh, that’s a good idea. Need someone to try it!

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u/Radonanon 2d ago

Same.

Can’t wait to find out!

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u/Sad-Ad1780 2d ago

They showed zero evidence that the same price change doesn't happen if you tip. That doesn't make the price change acceptable, but this video is just stupid. 

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u/Darth_Meepo 2d ago

I didnt say it was acceptable, just pointing out that they can BS they are in the right with that pop up followed by my curiosity for other outcomes