Out Of Hand Now....

Hiya gang....

Just a little rant after returning from a trip to Cicuit City....

It's getting out of hand now with the ammount of information that the cashiers are asking for on a cash purchase. I overlooked when they used to ask for your zip code....got a bit miffed when they started asking for a phone number.....and got downright hostile today when they asked for phone number, name and address. :mad:

Too many places are asking too many questions these days. If it was a credit purchase...I could believe some security story about it being a way to authenticate the user or something, but a cash purchase should require nothing more than, "Here's your change....have a nice day". This constant need for personal identifiable marketing information is getting on my nerves now. Sure...I can give a false name and phone number....but why should I have to even be in a position to need to lie?

Today when the kid asked for my phone number, I said it was unlisted and I wanted to keep it that way. He looked puzzled....but immediately came to question two: "Name and address, please"

I sorta snapped and asked why in the world they needed to know all this just to buy some dink software and an old clearance sale floppy drive. His reply is that in case I lost my receipt....they would have a record and would be able to handle a return if it was necessary. I said forget the information...I'll keep a close eye on the paper receipt and not lose it. He seemed a bit confused....like nobody had ever made a stink about this procedure before.

Anyway folks....I made the purchase without giving them any personal information. I think if everybody 'made a scene' when they get asked these questions...they will stop the practice. So in the future when Ken the super-cashier asks you for personal info...tell him to shut up, it's none of his business. :cool:

You don't give actual personal information to every website that asks....right? So why do it in the real world.

Rant over....

Yes, it's getting more and more common. The other thing that's getting more common is the fake name, address and phone # I always give when they ask...

I went to the Source (formerly RadioShack) a few days ago to return an audio adapter that didn't work properly. They asked for all that info so I started to give them the fake name I always use and the clerk said, "never mind, we have it all on record"...

Point is if you use a fake name keep using the same one so it'll save time the next time you use it. I've probably got a worldwide profile for that non-existent person by now LOL.

If I am making a cash purchase they get no information ..... I don't need them to babysit my receipt .... I can do that myself ..... and if I lose it ... its my fault.


Poor Maxx ...... shopping is always an adventure for you :D

And given the propensity of these companies to download their entire databases onto laptops that are then carelessly left lying around, that's another good reason not to give them your personal details. To get your identity stolen as a result really would add insult to injury :rolleyes:

At one of the office-supply places recently I was asked for that same info, and I just said "cash." The cashier insisted, so I asked for the manager. By the time she arrived two more people were in line; when she got there the cashier said I wouldn't provide the "necessary information" for a cash sale. The manager insisted, so I put my two $100 bills in my wallet and told her "cash doesn't have a name or address!" and walked out. I won't stand for this kind of nosy nonsense. Later I wrote to the company and explained that the manager turned down a $190 transaction and got some coupons off my next purchase there. :)

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Originally Posted by Crimson Blonde

Poor Maxx ...... shopping is always an adventure for you :D

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You noticed that too.....eh..... :D

I swear I am cursed as a shopper. Every trip out has me shaking my head by the time I get home..... ;)

BTW....I had to ask the kid for two receipts. He wasn't sure why, so I showed him the rebate offer on the front of the box and explained that I will need to send one of them to the rebate company in all likelihood. Maybe I am a bit demanding....but I think he should have known that and printed out a duplicate on his own. :rolleyes:

lmao ... you should know by now not too assume a young kid behind a register knows much of anything :D

Calm down Maxx, it's all part of the big picture.:eek: SW


http://www.jaysnet.com/

That's not very encouraging SW :eek:

Our local Wal-Mart wants to check our receipts at the door now. We just came through the register, but they still want to hold you up while your receipt gets checked. WHY??

Gives the old people that work there something to do lol :p

They don't go through the bags so I don't know exactly what its for..... but they do that here too and put a yellow highlighter mark on the bottom of it :rolleyes:

Not noticed this practice yet in the UK probably wont be long before it starts.

Why dont you all get together and give the same ficticious address, the companies then will think that they have a super shopper who buys everything.

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Why dont you all get together and give the same ficticious address,

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I think that's an excellent idea...

We should pick a name and an address from a fictional novel or a tv show... something like

H. Munster, 1313 Mockingbird lane.

Ward Cleaver, 211 Pine Street.

or

S. Holmes, 221b baker st.

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Originally Posted by Sidewinder

Calm down Maxx, it's all part of the big picture.:eek: SW


http://www.jaysnet.com/

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Once one side of this Middle East Conflict begins using biological weapons against Israel, Israel will no doubt launch it's nuclear arsenal against Iran which could trigger a global thermonuclear war.

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Looks like you won't have to worry about this too long. That is, unless you and Circuit City survive the thermonuclear war. :D

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Not noticed this practice yet in the UK probably wont be long before it starts.

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This kind of thing happens in Comet, they usually ask me for my surname, house number, and postcode sometimes too, and they search for the address and ask me to confirm it, they must be trying to get more people to pay ridiculous prices for delivery, even for purchases of mobile phones and toasters.:rolleyes:


Liam

liam, the only time I've known it is when your buying TV's, and this is because of Licensing. Haven't been asked when buying other goods, if I am in the future I'll refuse to give it to them.

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if I am in the future I'll refuse to give it to them.

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Ditto, i'll also have to ask why, if it is for a small item such as a scart lead.


Liam

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Originally Posted by fink

Yes, it's getting more and more common. The other thing that's getting more common is the fake name, address and phone # I always give when they ask...

I went to the Source (formerly RadioShack) a few days ago to return an audio adapter that didn't work properly. They asked for all that info so I started to give them the fake name I always use and the clerk said, "never mind, we have it all on record"...

Point is if you use a fake name keep using the same one so it'll save time the next time you use it. I've probably got a worldwide profile for that non-existent person by now LOL.

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Gives me an idea, Fink.....

I have been thinking about the idea of trying to get everyone to use the same fake information. I came up with this one...and if we spread it around...we might end up with one those Internet phenomenon things that end up in Wiki..... :D

Had to get the Virtual Doctor plug in there..... :cool:

Virgil Doctor
14 Privacy Street
Stopit, OK 11111

Phone: 555-1212

Pretty easy to remember.....the name is essentially Virtual Doctor, Address is read as "One for Privacy" street...located in Stop it, OK? The zip is fake...

The phone number is directory assistance...or...Information.

I will have to go by Virginia or they might get suspicious :D

Ridiculous stuff we are asked to give out. I have my first time for it to occur---yet. And I just made a purchase in Staples Saturday evening. But wait a minute, I used my charge card. Could that be the reason why no questions? I don't like being discriminated against either. Just "ask me" and chances are that I'll tell you---something at least.
CB, if you gotta use a fictitious name, Virginia is as good as any ;) They won't know anyway.
BTW, I wish we could have Red Skelton give us an answer to use for them!!!

Just imagine what Red could come up with :D

Oh why not...... :D Let's all use Clem Kadiddlehopper.
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/3535/551qw2.jpg

Simple answer: buy everything on a credit card. I love watchin all the rigmarole they go through fo $5.78.
Advantages when you pay up the card balance at the end of the month:
No stupid questions
30 days free credit
Detailed record of where every penny goes if you want it.

I don't do credit cards anymore ..... they are the work of the devil :D

Couldn't have said it better x71s8zTN. I do not carry a balance at month's end so it is like an interest free charge card----and for free.

Thanks lgbpop. Clem Kadiddlehopper it is then!!! AND, we can use the address furnished by maxximilian.