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I got owned at the gas station.

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Mayfriday0529

Diamond Member
Local Exxon seem to have the lowest price for gas, so I went in since i had very little left, but when i got to the pump i read the following.

2.91 cash
3.01 credit

I was like damn! tricky bastards.
 
Those always bother me. It used to be cheaper at virtually all gas stations for cash. But that trend mostly died away. However, there are those few holdouts left. They may get a few more pennies from me the first time. But then I never stop there again and they lose my business forever.

And no, there is no law against it. Most CC contracts state the business cannot charge more. However not all CCs have this as a requirement. And even then, with millions of customers, there is no enforcement by the CCs of this contract stipulation.
 
i think so.

those who live in NYC: found a few $2.93 regular unleaded gas station (guess its heading down but a lot of places are still above 3 bucks)
weirdly, one on the Grand Central Parkway (queens / francis lewis blvd section). i expect NYC highway pitstops should be the highest of them all
 
Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: Atomicus
Is that even legal? 😕
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yes
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ahhh... I thought part of the "credit card" deal with the goverment was companies can't offer a break of cash prices vs CC prices?
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I think they can't charge extra for CC pricing. IE I can sell something for $104 Paypal..or offer a $4 discount for money order..without 'charging extra' for Paypal. 😉
 
Originally posted by: CadetLee
Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: Atomicus
Is that even legal? 😕
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yes
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ahhh... I thought part of the "credit card" deal with the goverment was companies can't offer a break of cash prices vs CC prices?
Click to expand...

I think they can't charge extra for CC pricing. IE I can sell something for $104 Paypal..or offer a $4 discount for money order..without 'charging extra' for Paypal. 😉
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exactly
 
Originally posted by: NiKeFiDO
ive only seen stuff like that at BJs or places like that 🙁
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Bj's is a member price, you pay cheaper if you are a member whether cash or credit. I usually go there but when i saw the price of this exxon i was hooked but obviously i ended up paying the same.
 
I've never seen that. Around here is the same for cash or credit. I normally use my debit card or credit card for gas at the pump to avoid going inside.
 
seen it before. Sometimes also cheaper if you use their credit card (ie. Citgo Mastercard @ Citgo)
 
Originally posted by: dullard
Those always bother me. It used to be cheaper at virtually all gas stations for cash. But that trend mostly died away. However, there are those few holdouts left. They may get a few more pennies from me the first time. But then I never stop there again and they lose my business forever.

And no, there is no law against it. Most CC contracts state the business cannot charge more. However not CCs have this as a requirement. And even then, with millions of customers, there is no enforcement by the CCs of this contract stipulation.
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😕
 
Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: Atomicus
Is that even legal? 😕
Click to expand...

yes
Click to expand...


ahhh... I thought part of the "credit card" deal with the goverment was companies can't offer a break of cash prices vs CC prices?
Click to expand...

i think they get around it by saying there is a "cash discount" so technically they aren't raising the price for credit cards
 
used to be standard practice , gas stations even posted both prices up on the big sign

not sure why it changed to a single price
 
Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
Originally posted by: dullard
Those always bother me. It used to be cheaper at virtually all gas stations for cash. But that trend mostly died away. However, there are those few holdouts left. They may get a few more pennies from me the first time. But then I never stop there again and they lose my business forever.

And no, there is no law against it. Most CC contracts state the business cannot charge more. However not CCs have this as a requirement. And even then, with millions of customers, there is no enforcement by the CCs of this contract stipulation.
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😕
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Missed one word. Not ALL CCs have this as a requirement. Good catch. It is too early on a Monday.

 
Originally posted by: CadetLee
Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: Atomicus
Is that even legal? 😕
Click to expand...

yes
Click to expand...


ahhh... I thought part of the "credit card" deal with the goverment was companies can't offer a break of cash prices vs CC prices?
Click to expand...

I think they can't charge extra for CC pricing. IE I can sell something for $104 Paypal..or offer a $4 discount for money order..without 'charging extra' for Paypal. 😉
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Yep.

From Visa's Merchants site:

No Surcharging

Always treat Visa transactions like any other transaction; that is, you may not
impose any surcharge on a Visa transaction. You may, however, offer a discount
for cash transactions, provided that the offer is clearly disclosed to customers
and the cash price is presented as a discount from the standard price charged
for all other forms of payment.
 
Originally posted by: BigJ
Originally posted by: CadetLee
Originally posted by: Marlin1975
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: Atomicus
Is that even legal? 😕
Click to expand...

yes
Click to expand...


ahhh... I thought part of the "credit card" deal with the goverment was companies can't offer a break of cash prices vs CC prices?
Click to expand...

I think they can't charge extra for CC pricing. IE I can sell something for $104 Paypal..or offer a $4 discount for money order..without 'charging extra' for Paypal. 😉
Click to expand...

Yep.

From Visa's Merchants site:

No Surcharging

Always treat Visa transactions like any other transaction; that is, you may not
impose any surcharge on a Visa transaction. You may, however, offer a discount
for cash transactions, provided that the offer is clearly disclosed to customers
and the cash price is presented as a discount from the standard price charged
for all other forms of payment.
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The price is clearly disclosed but at the pump, but not on the main billboard they put up.
 
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