Howard's Flea Market — Local services in Clinton

Bought an item. Clerk told me they take credit cards. I paid she said that the total with tax was $ 123.19. Clerk charged my card. She printed out the receipt and wrote something at the bottom, folded the receipt and gave it to me. I unfolded it and asked why $126.29 was written in. She then informed me they add 2.75% for using the card. I took my purchase and left. Later called the owner who stated that this was not deceptive and that I did not have to purchase the item. He further stated the added fee is circled in red at the bottom of the receipt. Of course the receipt notice was the only notice provided on the folded receipt after the purchase. A store promoting Christianaty with a bible on view and religious music blaring in the store. My experience only speaks of deception...

We stopped in on our way through. The listed hours said they close at 5:00pm. We strolled in at 4:30 figured we could zoom through, well they turned the lights off at 4:45pm with about 9 to 12 others in the shop with no announcement. They also locked the doors already so we couldn't leave. We own our own business and would have never, ever, done this. Poor customer service standards alone but you cost your vendors that pay for their spots a lot of money treating people this way. Also charging a 3% card fee? If you are struggling that much that you have to charge your credit card processing fee to the customer it may be time to rethink...

We drove over 120 miles to visit this flea market. When we entered the store my husband was carrying a very small Pomeranian in a baby carrier around his neck. The lady at the desk immediately stopped us & asked about our pom to which my husband replied he is an emotional support dog, I am a veteran. Very rudely the lady said we only recognize service dogs. So we left. Last year we were at this store with our Pom & bought a lot of items & not only we were not questioned, the ladies at the front desk just adored him. We will never visit this...