I absolutely agree, Ben.  I really dislike stores that offer two prices, one for people who sign up for store loyalty programs, and one for everyone else.  Of course, the real price is the lesser one for the card holders.  the other one is an inflated price.  "Earning" discount points is the worst of all.  Ace Hardware does this, then mails discount cards to customers with an expiration date.  That means you paid for the "discount," but can only get your money back if you buy again within a certain period of time.

I don't shop at Ace any more for that reason.

mcneely

---- Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> You must be one of those guys who put 'zero' in your IRS W-9 so you can get a bigger tax refund at the end of the year. As for me, I like to get my discount in the present when I'm buying. Like tax refunds, why should I wait? It's a pet peeve of mine.
>
> It's well known that most people either forget or don't care to use future discounts. Coupons get lost, etc. The net result is vendor got the marketing advantage of offering you 'future bucks' as a discount and got nothing extra when you purchased.
>
>
> Just my 2 cents. And I want it now!
>
>
> BenT
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> > On Mar 28, 2014, at 7:07 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > 100% better, I'm sure!  I actually like the Go Bucks because they add up
> > without my noticing and then I can get an extra part or two in the future
> > for free.  Makes me feel good anyway.
> >
> > Stuart

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David McNeely