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AverageOldGuy

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16. ". . . 2 of the gift cards I bought had an activation fee"

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 10:07 PM

Dec 10

I learned about that a few years ago. Since then, it's been cash for gifts.

We set up a passbook savings account at local bank with monthly deposit from our checking account -- yes, I know, passbook savings pays the absolutely lowest dividends, but the money is immediately available. Couple of weeks before Christmas I withdraw cash, buy some Christmasy envelopes at Dollar General, fill them with twenties, and stick them on the tree for daughter, son, daughter-in-law, and two grandsons. They really do appreciate it.

Thanks for reminding me -- I'll go to the bank tomorrow.

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Check your reciepts before you leave the store lot! [View all] Marthe48 Dec 10 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #1

And a lot of stores used to have that policy. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #3

Damn. I try to watch while they ring it up. My BF checks before he leaves the store. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #5

Altogether, almost $10 Marthe48 Dec 10 #6

I check my receipts either before leaving the store or scroll through the register screen before paying. Clouds Passing Dec 10 #4

And if you are buying things with multiples in a package, check to ensure they are all in there!! SheltieLover Dec 10 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #8

Hi Chin! SheltieLover Dec 10 #10

My wife is constantly catching them charging more Emile Dec 10 #9

I check prices as they ring me up LearnedHand Dec 10 #11

Often, the displayed price is inaccurate because cachukis Dec 10 #12

Pretty suspicious how the errors are almost always in the store's favor, huh? True Dough Dec 10 #13

You're a sick person! Marthe48 Dec 10 #14

I pride myself True Dough Dec 10 #17

Hahaha! littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #19

Glad you enjoyed it, LMSP! True Dough Dec 10 #20

What pockets? Who's able to afford pockets? ... littlemissmartypants Dec 11 #21

In the words of Robert Frost: True Dough Dec 11 #23

I make it a practice to check the receipt when I get into my car in the parking lot. It has saved me alwaysinasnit Dec 10 #15

". . . 2 of the gift cards I bought had an activation fee" AverageOldGuy Dec 10 #16

I gotta pay more attention. slightlv Dec 10 #18

And, sadly, S.O.P. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 11 #22