Saturday, March 3, 2012

Cell Phone Saturday - Seriously?

 I went to a Sinclair gas station a few days ago.  I had never been to that gas station before but the price was 6 cents cheaper than the station across the street so I decided to save a dollar and fill up there. (A dollar saved is a dollar earned...or something like that)
I swiped my debit card but the pump didn't work.  So I canceled the transaction and tried again.  Still no luck.  I drove to another pump, swiped my card and pumped out the ridiculously expensive liquid.
I checked my bank statement online today. Guess what!  I was charged $1.00 for every swipe I made with my debit card!  Really? 



So much for saving a dollar!  I've never had this happen before.  Have you?
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19 comments:

  1. KerinMarch 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Holy Moly...
    That doesn't seem legal.

    I have heard of gas stations putting a $50.00 hold on debit cards, just until the transaction clears (which is usually just a few minutes)but I have never heard of a dollar fee for trying to get gas.

    Makes me think it's time to go back to an all cash system.

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  2. tammyMarch 3, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Watch and see if it's credited in a few days. I know my gas station automatically runs $1 through, just to make sure the card is valid or whatever, and then the actual amount spent shows up a day or two later. If it doesn't get credited, I'd tell your bank!

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  3. Julie HarwardMarch 3, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Oh my heck..well, that is one of those GRRRRR moments for sure! ;)

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  4. TeachinfourthMarch 3, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    So, even when you saved you lost?

    Bummer.

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  5. gigiMarch 3, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    That really is sneaky, I'd be calling the bank on Monday!

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  6. Grandma HoneyMarch 3, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Amazing the things some companies do to get our money. They were so hoping you wouldn't notice!

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  7. wendyMarch 3, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Is that supposed to happen?? Do we get charged everytime we swip our card. Guess I'll have to start paying attention.
    You could have had 3 more dollars worth of gas.
    dang

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  8. karenMarch 3, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I've never had that happen! Call the bank and have the charges backed off. That can't be right.

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  9. Nancy FaceMarch 3, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Nope, I haven't experienced that one yet!

    WHAT A RIPOFF! :/

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  10. Small HouseMarch 3, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    OH MY WORD.... WOW! I can't believe that. Phone call on Monday I'm sure. I'll remember that the next time I visit the Sinclair.

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  11. JoanieMarch 4, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    I have never herd that before. I agree that you should call your bank, as that just isn't right.

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  12. KellyMarch 4, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    It probably happens to us all but we are not smart enough to check it like you. DOWN with the MAN!

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  13. GingerMarch 4, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I agree with the other ladies... Call your bank on Monday.

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  14. Patty PattersonMarch 4, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    That's crazy! You should complain!

    And no, I haven't had that happen, but I rounded my sales tax down by one penny instead of rounding up (by mistake - an honest mistake) and had the Ok Tax Commission charge me a whopping $13.59 in penalties and interest. All over a silly penny! And that's pretty crazy, too! I cut people a little slack all the time when they are a coupel of bucks, short, so you wouldn't think a penny would be so important.

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  15. Joy For Your JourneyMarch 4, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    I too would call the bank and complain. I have had charges reversed before. My goodness!! As if the price of gas isn't bad enough!!

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  16. KazzyMarch 4, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    It will clear off, I bet. Evil gas pumps. It went up overnight too!!!

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  17. CBMarch 4, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    That should be against the law. Seriously!

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  18. YvonneMarch 5, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    That just isn't right!!!!

    Sorry.

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  19. Welcome to the Garden of EganMarch 5, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    I think I'd be calling the bank ASAP!!!!
    Sounds like a business from Malaysia.

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