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    Bi-Rite Liquor Store

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    0.1 mi
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    I was trying to get $20 cash back, so the cashier (big guy with a turban) agreed to let me do it…read morefor $2. I gave him the card, and as he began working with it, I asked if the dog at the front door was friendly (intending to pet it). He completely ignored me, giving me a sense of what was to come. I noticed that there was a sticker on the card swiper that read "ATM Fee: $0.75", so I brought this up (since he was charging me over double instead) and his demeanor immediately changed (from neutral guy ignoring me to offended guy defending his ethics). He began loudly fast talking, saying something like "ATM card means debit card, that's if you do a debit card transaction." I responded that my card is debit (otherwise cash backs don't work). He then changed it to "that's if you buy something, not for cash back" (stores get charged the same exact fee whether cash backs are involved or not). So I nicely offered to buy something instead, but then he loudly replied "no no no that would count as a separate transaction. If you want to buy something I charge you two times." (Why would you need to run a separate transaction and incur double the fees?) At this point I clammed up and stopped talking to him. Since my demeanor had been so gentle before, he noticed this contrast and realized that I myself had realized I was being screwed, so he responded with "hey, it's business". In my mind I agreed; it is indeed (bad) business to nickel and dime a local resident into never returning. Had he let me buy something (in a single transaction) instead, I would've spent at LEAST $10 (and who knows how much more in the future). Since I didn't look local to him as not many Asians live in Merced, this never even crossed his mind. Instead, I won't be returning and get to play with the beautiful dog either, so in the end everyone lost because he wanted to earn an extra $1.25 off me :(

    I only came here to buy a mega millions ticket when the Jackpot was at $670 million and from what I…read moresaw this place had everything and anything the average liquor store should have. There are a few knocks I have to give this place though. First off, the smell just blew me away.......in a bad way....it was terrible. Also, she had a German Shepard inside walking around the store which I am assuming is there for protection. Also, the woman who I am assuming is the owner didn't acknowledge me for a good 5-7 minutes while I was at the counter and she was watching her international TV show. My biggest gripe though would have to be that I cashed in a lotto ticket for $5 and she immediately purchased another one for me without giving me my cash back.....I didn't give her permission nor did she ask me. I thought that was extremely rude, and I wanted to do something about it but since the smell was so rancid I decided to just take the ticket and run since I couldn't tolerate it anymore.

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    Brothers Royal Crown Mini Mart

    2.5
    (6 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    I've been coming to this liquor store for years, it is definitely the go to place in this area for…read moresnacks, fountain drinks and alcohol. Their prices aren't any cheaper than other stores in the surrounding area, but their selection is always top notch. They carry every munchie imaginable to satiate any level of hunger and always stock the best selection of local craft brews around.

    I've supported this business for years, but unfortunately my repeated experiences with one of the…read moreolder employees have reached the point where I won't be returning. On multiple occasions, I've noticed that when this employee rings me up, certain items are not scanned and a price is manually entered instead. I've also repeatedly been charged more for products when he rings me up than when the younger employees do. After noticing the pattern, it has become difficult for me to believe these are simply isolated mistakes. Customers should be able to trust that they're being charged the correct and consistent price for what they purchase. I was also uncomfortable when this same employee asked my girlfriend where she works. She is considerably younger than him and did not know him personally. Regardless of his intentions, I felt the question was inappropriate and it made us uncomfortable. I want to be clear that the younger employees here have always been chill, friendly, and pleasant to deal with. This review is not a reflection of them. I've been a loyal customer for years, which makes this especially disappointing. But after these experiences, this business has permanently lost my business and that of my loved ones.

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