tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502695489360674806.post7450127802300185793..comments2023-10-31T09:14:26.930-05:00Comments on Manifesto Joe's Texas Blues: Tricks, But No Treats: Beware Of This Scam While Shopping OnlineManifesto Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06521151220297061304noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502695489360674806.post-47733817462658585012011-11-04T15:06:23.444-05:002011-11-04T15:06:23.444-05:00That is outrageous. They try and get you for a fe...That is outrageous. They try and get you for a few bucks here and there, then hope you will give up. <br /><br />This is what is wrong with capitalism today. There is no accountability for anyone. When local stores do business, they don't want you to bad mouth them. There is not the same thing online.Motivated In Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09959913866975804753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502695489360674806.post-22749976135547774832011-11-03T00:48:09.029-05:002011-11-03T00:48:09.029-05:00Hi, Frank:
Yeah, I'm hearing about lots of pe...Hi, Frank:<br /><br />Yeah, I'm hearing about lots of people going checkless these days, and I'd estimate that I use less than half the checks I used to. But I haven't gone off them "cold turkey" yet.<br /><br />Hi, John: <br /><br />Yeah, at the wage level where I'm at, I'd estimate that $9.80 is worth about 26 minutes of my time. But when a principle is involved, I tend to become a little obstinate.<br /><br />Hi, Old Scout:<br /><br />That sounds even worse than what these check-printing companies are doing. Outrageous.Manifesto Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06521151220297061304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502695489360674806.post-22635232832101664282011-11-02T22:54:17.944-05:002011-11-02T22:54:17.944-05:00Unfortunately, most people will be unknowingly gou...Unfortunately, most people will be unknowingly gouged, and most of those who know will not take the time/effort to challenge it. <br /><br />Sadly, I am in one of those groups. Time is precious, just like the greenback.John Mystehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263634313238599515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502695489360674806.post-74910697517323368902011-11-02T06:42:36.321-05:002011-11-02T06:42:36.321-05:00$9.80 insurance premium or not, $60 for bank check...$9.80 insurance premium or not, $60 for bank checks itself is outrageous.<br />I don't even use checks any more. My bank offers a free payment service that mails a check to anyone I want. I've likely saved a bundle in postage alone over the years, (not to mention gas for going to the post office--as well as the hassle of writing checks and addressing envelopes).<br />Via my bank's Web site, I've set up all my payments to be automated. I don't have to fool with checks and I don't even have to invest any time in paying bills.<br />In fact, with my smart phone, I can deposit checks without even going to the bank. (The phone's camera takes a photo of the check and sends it to the bank). Once again, I get to save on gas costs.<br />And no, I didn't spend a bundle on a fancy phone. I got one real cheap on Craigslist.<br />If your bank doesn't offer free payment service, you ought to consider another bank.Frank Hendersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502695489360674806.post-91186506589920065852011-10-31T23:59:40.325-05:002011-10-31T23:59:40.325-05:00Joe -
There's a similar scam:
While checking o...Joe -<br />There's a similar scam:<br />While checking out, the opportunity to double ones' savings is offered. If declined, there is no path to the check-out.<br />When one accepts the double the savings with money back guarantee, there is no money back with the guarantee. When half the order is returned, it happens that the whole order must be rejected and must all be returned at the same time.<br />One ends up without the merchandise and without the money.<br />My mother paid 98.00 for wax for her car when she only wanted half that amount.<br />It's criminal. When I referred the matter to the County attorney, he informed me that the crime occurred where the call center was located or where the server supporting the internet commerce site, not where the fraud was effected. That's just one more reason for businesses to move jobs off-shore --- legal immunity for fraud.Old Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09279657261404730976noreply@blogger.com