was it a computer or other tech item that has seen greatly increased prices lately? we ran into something like that recently at wm. went to buy a basic desktop pc at what was then a pretty fair price. was turned-away in-store even though the web site stated availability and price we were looking for was available for same-day store pickup. turns out they pulled the shelf inventory and didn’t have any “in stock” to sell. we ordered online instead (again with store delivery, even) and got it delivered for the expected price. the very next morning they were back on the shelf, but at a far higher price. we just caught them in the midst of a very substantial price increase… well over 40% higher.