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Stomper Corn<\/strong> does not think so, saying such charges should apply only to plastic containers or boxes.<\/p>\n He had ordered nine chicken wings for takeaway from Satay BosQue at the Rahsia Bidadari coffee shop at Block 115C Alkaff Crescent on April 5 at around 6pm.<\/p>\n He was incensed to be charged 30 cents per plastic packaging. The total bill, including 90 cents for three plastic bags, came up to $14.40.<\/p>\n Corn said: \u201cI had expected plastic containers even though 30 cents is on the high side, as it\u2019s usually 20 cents. This is unless it\u2019s for bigger containers that cost 40 to 50 cents, which I understand.<\/p>\n \u201cI was shocked when they gave me my food in plastic bags. When I sounded out, the stall said it is written that takeaway costs 30 cents. I replied that 30 cents is for containers, and it was first time I\u2019d encountered this.\u201d<\/p>\n According to the Stomper, other stalls typically offer customers the choice of paying for containers or using plastic bags at no extra charge.<\/p>\n He added: \u201cI don\u2019t mind paying for paper or plastic containers. But it doesn\u2019t make sense I have to pay a compulsory takeaway charge of 30 cents when they anyhow wrapped my food with only plastic bags.\u201d<\/p>\n Corn said he was unable to withdraw his order as payment had already been made prior to food collection.<\/p>\n \u201cI told the stall that I would post this online, and they said to go ahead,\u201d Corn told Stomp. \u201cHow can they charge 30 cents for this kind of packaging?\u201d<\/p>\n He added that he felt \u201cscammed\u201d, calling it \u201cclearly overcharging\u201d.<\/p>\n In response to a Stomp query, Satay BosQue said the 30-cent takeaway charge is clearly displayed at its stall.<\/p>\n \u201cPackaging charges are everywhere, be it plastic bags or containers,\u201d the stall told Stomp.<\/p>\n \u201cThis guy was making noise on takeaway charges when it\u2019s stated clearly on our menu. He then walked off with a fistful of our plastic forks and spoons to make up for the 90 cents he paid.\u201d<\/p>\n Regarding Corn\u2019s claim that the stall had told him \u201cgo ahead\u201d with posting the incident online, Satay BosQue said: \u201cIf they choose to, what can we do?\u201d<\/p>\n Have something to say? Join in!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n See something interesting? Contribute<\/a> your story to us.<\/p>\n<\/picture>
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