Getting The Raw Deal
MARKET | WORKING | SEPTEMBER 8, 2013
(Near where I live, there is a popular Amish market. We buy their baked goods a lot. We buy a six-pack of cinnamon buns. Once we cut one, we realize they are raw inside.)
Me: “Yes, I’d like to return these, please.”
Baker: “Why?”
Me: “They’re raw on the inside.”
Baker: “But they’re already open.”
Me: “Yes, I cut one. That’s how I realized they were raw on the inside.”
Baker: “But you can’t return it. It’s open.”
Me: “I can’t eat it. It’s raw. You’re not allowed to sell it that way, either. It’s a health hazard.”
Baker: “Well, what do you want me to do?”
Me: “I’d like a refund. I can’t eat these, and I had no way of knowing they were raw when I bought them.”
Baker: “…”
Me: “Well, could you finish cooking them at least?”
Baker: “But you opened it! One’s cut!”
Me: “Yes. Now think about it. Do they look raw on the outside?”
Baker: “No…”
Me: “Excellent. Now, are they raw on the inside?”
Baker: “Yes…”
Me: “Good. Now the big one: How could I know they were raw on the inside?”
Baker: “…if you cut one and saw.”
Me: “Yes! So there’s no way I could’ve known without cutting one.”
Baker: “Oh. Well, I don’t want to give you a refund.”
Me: “Well, you do realize you’re not allowed to sell them like this? There are laws. There are health regulations. I could report this—”
Baker: “—fine! Here’s your refund!”
Me: “Thanks!”
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