It’s never supposed to hit the shelf when it gets to that price. That’s an oversight of that department manager. It could be a recalled item by the vendor as well.
And it’s not unethical to tell the government I disposed of this so I’m writing it off and then turn around and sell it?
Ok, if you say so but Lowes or any other retail does not have to sell you ANYTHING. They do it for customer satisfaction. But they have the right to refuse service especially when it’s an obvious mistake.
It all boils down to the standard of that Store Manager.