A family was stunned to find they were charged £618 for just two hotdogs at a Nottingham Christmas market, sparking online reactions.
Nottingham: So, get this! A family went to a Christmas market and ended up paying a whopping £618 for just two hotdogs. Can you believe it? Laura and Alan Brumpton took their kids out for some festive fun, and when they decided to grab a couple of hotdogs, things went a bit sideways.
Alan just tapped his phone on the card machine without checking the total. They thought they were paying £18, but nope! They were hit with that jaw-dropping £618 charge instead. Talk about a shocker!
The vendor was super apologetic and promised to refund them £600, but Laura says they’re still waiting for that money to show up in their account. She even shared a video on TikTok of the whole refund process, and it went viral with over four million views. People were just as stunned as they were!
In the video, you can hear the vendor saying, “refunded £600. I’m so sorry,” while Laura holds up the receipt showing that crazy amount. Some folks online were saying Alan should’ve gotten a full refund for the hassle, while others joked that £600 for two hotdogs was a steal at a Christmas market.
Laura, who lives in Scunthorpe, said, “I was very shocked. I just couldn’t believe it.” She mentioned that £18 for two hotdogs is already a lot, but £618? That’s just wild! She joked about getting free sausages for the rest of the year, trying to keep the mood light.
Even though they had to pay for the hotdogs, their kids, Ryley and Florence, still enjoyed the food. Laura runs a cleaning business and said the vendor was really nice about the whole thing, but it’s still a lot of cash to be missing right before Christmas.
She added, “It’s just typical of our family. We have a lot of bad luck.” And honestly, who hasn’t had one of those days? The kids thought the hotdogs tasted good, at least, but it definitely turned into an expensive outing!
People online were quick to point out how crazy the situation was. Many reminded everyone to always check the amount before tapping their cards. It’s a good lesson learned, right?