On Sun, 25 Apr 2004, Chris DeLong wrote:

> Ahh the preferred customer card. You mean the one that helps them track
> everything you buy? Are you aware that when you swipe that card that your
> purchases are going into a file with your name on it? No thanks. I'll get my
> milk at the quick-e-mart.

So sign up with a fake name, if you're worried about them finding out you
buy a dozen eggs and a six-pack of toaster waffles every couple of weeks.
They don't care.  In fact, at the Kroger here the cashier will swipe
*their* card for you in most cases if you tell them you forgot yours.

The card is a convenience for them, but unless you pay with cash they can
track your purchases anyway.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel