"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
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> On Thu, 7 Nov 2013 12:25:35 -0800, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
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>>"The Other Guy" > wrote in message
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>>> So, DON'T use it, and don't get the best price. I'm thrilled that you
>>> can afford to not worry about the price, but *I* can't do that.
>>
>>Thank you for your permission which I don't need, and the fact that *you*
>>can't do that sounds like a personal problem to me. Don't be a hater.
>>
>> > AND I love the convenience of knowing WHEN things I like are on sale!
>>> AND not having to clip coupons and remembering to carry and provide
>>> them at checkout!
>>
>>How nice for you.
>>
>>Cheri
>
> I have no problem with my local stores knowing my basic ID, I receive
> their sale circulars via email and enjoy saving money by receiving
> their coupons via snail mail. If you pay with plastic they know
> everything about you anyway. Those who are behind on paying their
> bills are the ones attempting to hide from their local businesses. I
> like getting my discounts. I think the main reason that stores bother
> with keeping tabs and issue discounts is to maintain the local
> shoppers... businesses have been attracting regular patrons with
> discounts for as long as I can remember... my mom would shop the same
> stores and would receive more than her dollar's worth. I think
> there's a benefit to knowing your market's employees and their knowing
> you. Only those who don't pay their bills are who are ascared. Pay
> your debts and you don't need to worry.



That's not at all true. I don't owe anybody. I just think it's ridiculous.

Cheri