George wrote:

> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>
>
>> I can assure you they keep those records. I know, I helped them do it.
>> Now what they will do with that info I do not know but they most
>> definitely keep a history of everything you buy and when and where too.
>> It's hugely valuable information for advertisers who would pay a lot of
>> money for it.
>>
>> I keep all my cards anonymous. You simply do not have to fill out the
>> form to get the card. Just tell them you won't but you want the card
>> anyway. They have to provide it.
>
> I am not sure why they would have to provide a purchase tracking ID card
> to you if you decline to give them your information.

I doubt that they have to. I think when they do it's simply to keep from
****ing off a customer (remember the "customer is always right" bullshit),
even it's one they can't identify; even an anonymous customer's money is
money.

> I have only tried a few times and in each case they demanded
> identification and refused to issued the purchase tracking ID card when
> I refused to give them my driver's license.

Seems like that's their right; it's their program -- their offer to give
you reduced prices. Same idea as Coscto: Want this? Trade us for that.
In the cases at hand, it's information. In the Costco case, it's that
information *and cash*. If one's afraid of the grocery club card idea,
they should also be refusing to be a Costco member; but most probably
don't think that far into the idea.


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