Home Depot Cancels Order Without Notice After Pricing Error
A customer confirmed stepping stones at a Spring Black Friday discounted price, only to have the order cancelled without notification due to a glitch. The store manager refused to honor the confirmed price. Reflects inadequate pricing error communication and dispute resolution in large-format retail.
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