Comments on: Twenty Bucks, Starbucks and Double Billed on MasterCard http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/ We're here, We're queer, and We're not going Shopping without Coupons Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:23:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Queercents » Blog Archive » Tips for Dealing with a Stolen Credit or Bank Card http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-129658 Queercents » Blog Archive » Tips for Dealing with a Stolen Credit or Bank Card Thu, 22 May 2008 15:32:01 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-129658 [...] Someone was kind enough to notify me that my card had been stolen by charging $45 worth of gas. This is the second time I’ve had this happen and Bank of America has been (mostly) good about handling it. It’s a big pain in the butt to deal with but I’ve put together some tips and thoughts on how to minimize the impact of credit card theft or even human error. [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-129658">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] Someone was kind enough to notify me that my card had been stolen by charging $45 worth of gas. This is the second time I’ve had this happen and Bank of America has been (mostly) good about handling it. It’s a big pain in the butt to deal with but I’ve put together some tips and thoughts on how to minimize the impact of credit card theft or even human error. [...]

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]]> By: Queercents » Blog Archive » Rights of customers when service is FREE http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-109252 Queercents » Blog Archive » Rights of customers when service is FREE Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:54:54 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-109252 [...] I’ve been on a customer service rant lately, why not continue the trend? I’m not the only one… there are others at Queercents that [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-109252">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] I’ve been on a customer service rant lately, why not continue the trend? I’m not the only one… there are others at Queercents that [...]

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]]> By: Queercents » Blog Archive » Tipping Etiquette: Why Do We Tip? http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-108149 Queercents » Blog Archive » Tipping Etiquette: Why Do We Tip? Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:42:46 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-108149 [...] jars are a ubiquitous feature of almost every coffee shop and lunch counter. We tip the barista but not the fast food employee—even though we’re just [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-108149">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] jars are a ubiquitous feature of almost every coffee shop and lunch counter. We tip the barista but not the fast food employee—even though we’re just [...]

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]]> By: Mark http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-107898 Mark Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:57:07 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-107898 Hmmm...I guess I'm too cheap to allow someone else to have my money. If you're using a credit card to refill the Starbucks card, why not just charge it to the credit card? Not sure I see the increase in convenience...and boy, I'm not one to leave $20 lying on the street... mark.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-107898">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Hmmm…I guess I’m too cheap to allow someone else to have my money. If you’re using a credit card to refill the Starbucks card, why not just charge it to the credit card? Not sure I see the increase in convenience…and boy, I’m not one to leave $20 lying on the street…
mark.

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]]> By: Nina http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-107728 Nina Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:09:54 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-107728 Well first of all, am I the only one that appreciates the convenience of a Starbucks card.? Hasn't anyone else received these as gift cards? Jeanine's brother buys me one every Christmas and by February I'm always reloading it. I like the convenience and typically only use it at the airport. It seems to get me through the "ringing up" process quicker than a credit card... unless of course, I'm reloading it. <strong>Roland:</strong> "Some of them can’t count Change worth a flip" - which is exactly why I don't like paying in cash... any amount seems to throw service workers for a loop these days. <strong>Vixen: </strong>Yes, that's my point exactly... is it worth the half hour I'd spend on the phone, not to mention the frustration? It is better to use my energy elsewhere and generate the $20 back in easier ways. For me personally, I don't think the frugality (of chasing down the money) pays in this case. <strong>Zach: </strong>I fill it using my credit card (which earns airline miles).<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-107728">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Well first of all, am I the only one that appreciates the convenience of a Starbucks card.? Hasn’t anyone else received these as gift cards? Jeanine’s brother buys me one every Christmas and by February I’m always reloading it. I like the convenience and typically only use it at the airport. It seems to get me through the “ringing up” process quicker than a credit card… unless of course, I’m reloading it.

Roland: “Some of them can’t count Change worth a flip” – which is exactly why I don’t like paying in cash… any amount seems to throw service workers for a loop these days.

Vixen: Yes, that’s my point exactly… is it worth the half hour I’d spend on the phone, not to mention the frustration? It is better to use my energy elsewhere and generate the $20 back in easier ways. For me personally, I don’t think the frugality (of chasing down the money) pays in this case.

Zach: I fill it using my credit card (which earns airline miles).

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]]> By: Zach http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-107717 Zach Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:15:01 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-107717 What's the advantage to using the Starbucks card rather than a checking (debit) or credit card that earns points/miles? Seems to be convoluted and obviously troublesome. Notwithstanding that, you should get your money owed for sure and bring the error to their attention.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-107717">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> What’s the advantage to using the Starbucks card rather than a checking (debit) or credit card that earns points/miles? Seems to be convoluted and obviously troublesome. Notwithstanding that, you should get your money owed for sure and bring the error to their attention.

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]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-107619 Mrs. Micah Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:58:37 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-107619 I understand using rechargeable metro cards. It saves a lot of time in the morning. I suppose rechargeable Starbucks cards are the same...but I'd probably only use it if I were going to be going there a lot.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-107619">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I understand using rechargeable metro cards. It saves a lot of time in the morning. I suppose rechargeable Starbucks cards are the same…but I’d probably only use it if I were going to be going there a lot.

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]]> By: Jen http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-107615 Jen Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:52:30 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-107615 You may not have been billed. She may have accidentally just paid for the leftover part of the drink. Check your credit card statement to be sure.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-107615">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> You may not have been billed. She may have accidentally just paid for the leftover part of the drink. Check your credit card statement to be sure.

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]]> By: Vixen http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-107595 Vixen Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:37:48 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-107595 I understand why you are debating whether it is worth your time to dispute. Is twenty dollars worth half an hour on the phone? It depends on what your own salary range is. For me, twenty dollars would definetly mean me calling the company. For you, it may be trivial.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-107595">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> I understand why you are debating whether it is worth your time to dispute. Is twenty dollars worth half an hour on the phone? It depends on what your own salary range is. For me, twenty dollars would definetly mean me calling the company. For you, it may be trivial.

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]]> By: FrugalZen http://queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/comment-page-1/#comment-107592 FrugalZen Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:14:42 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2008/02/19/twenty-bucks-starbucks-and-double-billed-on-mastercard/#comment-107592 Uh Oh!! A Hot Button issue for me as well. I REALLY get annoyed when I'm Double Billed for something. However it doesn't happen to me except once in a VERY long time. It might be because I Don't carry around lots of Plastic Cards and can't fathom the need for what is effectively a Gift Card especially from some place like Starbucks that is ONLY good there. Now if there is some Perk... like 10% off each purchase... I might be able to see it... otherwise No. And I've never had any problem with a clerk getting flustered when I pay Cash... (well maybe if I pass over a Franklin or a Grant... some of them can't count Change worth a flip). ~ Roland<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-107592">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Uh Oh!!

A Hot Button issue for me as well. I REALLY get annoyed when I’m Double Billed for something. However it doesn’t happen to me except once in a VERY long time.

It might be because I Don’t carry around lots of Plastic Cards and can’t fathom the need for what is effectively a Gift Card especially from some place like Starbucks that is ONLY good there.

Now if there is some Perk… like 10% off each purchase… I might be able to see it… otherwise No.

And I’ve never had any problem with a clerk getting flustered when I pay Cash… (well maybe if I pass over a Franklin or a Grant… some of them can’t count Change worth a flip).

~ Roland

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