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U.S. Janet B.

On Sun, 13 May 2018 17:13:57 -0400, wrote:

>On Sun, 13 May 2018 14:47:21 -0600, graham > wrote:
>
>>On 2018-05-13 2:45 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 5/13/2018 11:06 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>>
>>>>>
>>>> This isn't the same thing but it bugs me when stores require a
>>>> "loyalty card" to get lower prices.* Shelf price says $5 but with a
>>>> card it's $4.
>>>>
>>>> They could sell it to everyone for the lesser price but choose not to.
>>>> Sorry, I'll shop where there isn't a blatant attempt to jack up the
>>>> prices unless I have a "card".
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> The store I prefer to shop does not have loyalty cars, but it is 20
>>> miles from me so I use the store that is only 2 miles away.* By default,
>>> it gets most of my business so I make the best of using the card.
>>>
>>> Every week I get an email that links me to upcoming sales and freebies.
>>> I can load them to my card and don't have to clip coupons, the deduct at
>>> the checkout.* I also have on gas, an average of 20 cents a fill up. I'd
>>> stil rather have everyday low prices though.
>>
>>So many bloody pieces of plastic to engorge ones wallet. I too would
>>rather see lower prices.
>
>No card, a tiny tag on my key chain. I've no idea why people are
>averse to saving money. Stores use those cards to help with inventory
>control, no sweat off my balls, I'd rather save money. And the
>emailed circulars include many click-on coupons that aren't available
>otherwise... most I don't use but many are good for big savings on
>products I do use; this week Coke products B2G3, red spuds and sweet
>onions half price, etc.
>I really don't care if the store in town knows my name and
>mailing address... been shopping there for 16 years, no biggie, I know
>all the female employees bra sizes.

and every time you use one of those coupons related to your little key
chain tag, someone is keeping track of you, what you buy, where you
live.

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