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davidpdx

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94. My problem is that I no longer live in the US

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 04:08 AM

Sep 2014

So when I go to visit I wouldn't really want them. I was able to sign up for a Rite Aid card without my name. The cashier was really nice about it. I gave them an old phone number. When I was done I chucked it in the bag. It came back to Korea with me and then it went straight into the recycling bin. For Fred Meyer I just used my mom's phone number (she doesn't mind).

So yes, it certainly is a pain.

Here in South Korea they have something similar, but the discount cards actually go through your mobile phone. You get points for your mobile phone bill and then there is a list of places you can use the points. The other way is through credit cards. I get points on my Samsung credit card and then use them online when I shop (in that case the points are on the billing statement).

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I'm sick of the plastic store cards, anyone else? [View all] Paper Roses Sep 2014 OP

I totally agree. Having to carry a purse full of cards sucks. Cleita Sep 2014 #1

i have the smaller version thst goes on the key ring Liberal_in_LA Sep 2014 #20

I type my phone number into the debit Codeine Sep 2014 #22

You are not required to have them yeoman6987 Sep 2014 #28

I'm on Social Security smart ass and paying the inflated price is a luxury I Cleita Sep 2014 #32

Same here. I am on Social Security also. RebelOne Sep 2014 #40

I just use my phone # at King Soopers (Kroger). Laffy Kat Sep 2014 #53

So what. Has nothing to do with the card yeoman6987 Sep 2014 #45

If you read my post, I said I shop elsewhere, mainly Trader Joes. Cleita Sep 2014 #46

Oops sorry yeoman6987 Sep 2014 #48

JC Penney's tried that idea customerserviceguy Sep 2014 #87

Very true davidpdx Sep 2014 #93

You don't need the card to get the sale price TorchTheWitch Sep 2014 #88

Only if you pay in cash is the purchase not tracked upaloopa Sep 2014 #2

Yes, but people who pay in cash are annoying, IMO. randome Sep 2014 #7

Damn straight! pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #11

IMO people who pay with cards are annoying and slow the line down. Shrike47 Sep 2014 #50

Paying cash helps me stay on my retirement budget. PADemD Sep 2014 #78

Don't have one malaise Sep 2014 #3

My Ace Hardware card accumulates points for discounts later, same with Office Depot. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #4

I disagree. former9thward Sep 2014 #5

yes - they are a pain KT2000 Sep 2014 #6

There can be upsides jeff47 Sep 2014 #8

Mine are all for Nichola Klaus, who lives at 123 N. Poll St, Nome Alaska. Phone 867-5309. politicat Sep 2014 #9

Whenever some store asks for my phone number I give out the local Time/Temp number. hobbit709 Sep 2014 #12

I don't even know if we have one of those. politicat Sep 2014 #14

Jenny's number! missingthebigdog Sep 2014 #101

The biggest joke is Walgreen's ScreamingMeemie Sep 2014 #10

Wrong, wrong. I get points on everything I buy RebelOne Sep 2014 #41

Wrong , wrong, wrong... ScreamingMeemie Sep 2014 #42

Wrong, wrong, wrong... Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #64

Wrongness x eleventy-billion That is not how it works here. I spent dollars; I have no points. ScreamingMeemie Sep 2014 #68

Amen, Paper Roses oldandhappy Sep 2014 #13

Albertson's! Grrr Delmette Sep 2014 #63

not your imagination oldandhappy Sep 2014 #70

Oh thank you. Delmette Sep 2014 #71

The Albertsons here in Santa Fe SheilaT Sep 2014 #79

Put them in the name of your pets. That's what I do. MADem Sep 2014 #15

I do to, and change the middle initial so I know who is really doing the selling. hollysmom Sep 2014 #18

"I'm driving my auntie's car, dear, and this is her card--I'm doing her shopping, you see!" MADem Sep 2014 #23

PS, I'm a MB customer too but today I went to another store. Paper Roses Sep 2014 #25

Store CC's are not good for your credit score. L0oniX Sep 2014 #16

Those plastic customer discount cards aren't credit cards Lex Sep 2014 #17

The thread is about LOYALTY cards, not credit cards. nt MADem Sep 2014 #24

My Ralph's card saves me a fair bit of coin, Codeine Sep 2014 #19

the grocery store I used to go to always gave me coupons for stuff TorchTheWitch Sep 2014 #91

My pet peeve is the same-item coupons that expire in three weeks starroute Sep 2014 #21

my guess is that they don't actually want you to use the coupon TorchTheWitch Sep 2014 #92

I definitely agree. Guess we don't have to use some of them, cuz onecent Sep 2014 #26

Every market basket study that I've read shows no savings with supermarket affinity cards. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #27

I don't believe this. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #69

The market basket studies compared prices in supermarkets with a card and those without. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #74

I can agree with this Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #75

Last time I was at CVS my card saved me a ton tabbycat31 Sep 2014 #80

You can get the sale price without the card at stores that don't have affinity cards. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #89

Apart from the First World Problems aspect of the complaint, some cards offer great benefits pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #29

Just ask for a courtesy scan. Most places comply. alphafemale Sep 2014 #30

Solutions. Chan790 Sep 2014 #31

I remember my mom getting Greenbak stamps. alphafemale Sep 2014 #33

When my mom died, I found a box of them in her closet. Cleita Sep 2014 #34

I think half our kitchenware--and our TV tray tables--came from S&H Green Stamps pinboy3niner Sep 2014 #43

I LOVED the Green Stamps when I was a kid. Laffy Kat Sep 2014 #54

I figured out pretty quick that the groceries were more expensive.... alphafemale Sep 2014 #55

True. Still, as a kid I thought it was fun. Laffy Kat Sep 2014 #73

OMG S&H Green Stamps~ BumRushDaShow Sep 2014 #59

We got a rocking chair with S&H Green Stamps once Art_from_Ark Sep 2014 #90

I talked to my Mom last night about these BumRushDaShow Sep 2014 #96

There's an app for that. LiberalAndProud Sep 2014 #35

I have a CVS card tazkcmo Sep 2014 #36

Love my Google Voice number Jake Stern Sep 2014 #37

If you can type in a phone number, use (area code) 555-1212 as many of us use those numbers uppityperson Sep 2014 #38

Or any 555- number between 555-0100 and 555-0199, for that matter Art_from_Ark Sep 2014 #77

I HATE them! nt Raine Sep 2014 #39

I only use 2 credit cards and both give me something back (otherwise why use them?). CTyankee Sep 2014 #44

Here's one way to address this issue: Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #47

In AZ Fry's and Safeway cards get you discounts on gas Mosby Sep 2014 #49

Shopping is just so hard .... oldhippie Sep 2014 #51

I resisted these cards for a while but yes I did give in - a couple of points: LiberalElite Sep 2014 #52

I always refuse to give a zip code. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #67

The cashier will most likely be docked in some way tabbycat31 Sep 2014 #81

Then I did that cashier a favor Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #84

Blame management not them tabbycat31 Sep 2014 #86

Guaranteed, I do blame management. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #97

I actually participate in market research quite often tabbycat31 Sep 2014 #99

Hell, I'd participate in market research surveys for cash. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #100

Huh. I've got a lot of cards, but not a Wal-Mart card. cwydro Sep 2014 #56

it depends on the card laundry_queen Sep 2014 #57

Mine always get worn out and fall off the keychain shenmue Sep 2014 #58

I always say "I'm rarely in here" or something like that. C Moon Sep 2014 #60

I won't give my ZIP code or my phone number. Brigid Sep 2014 #61

I never give my zip, phone # or e-mail if they ask at the checkout bigwillq Sep 2014 #62

Aren't you a geezerette? nt raccoon Sep 2014 #65

Agreed. Just a way to make sure sales don't apply to all shoppers. RedCappedBandit Sep 2014 #66

They are annoying, but my grocery does have a nice feature kcr Sep 2014 #72

Just say no thank you and you do not have to give your zip code email or phone no. to purchase lunasun Sep 2014 #76

I happen to like My Winn-Dixie card. William769 Sep 2014 #82

I don't brooklynite Sep 2014 #83

I don't have a single one bhikkhu Sep 2014 #85

My problem is that I no longer live in the US davidpdx Sep 2014 #94

I don't mind the cards, but I won't give anyone my email address or zip code. cbayer Sep 2014 #95

I carry them in an old wallet that stays in my car. nt adirondacker Sep 2014 #98