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Janet

In article >,
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> On 1/4/2016 11:01 AM, Janet wrote:
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> >>
> >> Sure it cost you. Fraud and theft costs all of us. The CC company took
> >> the hit, but it is reflected in the price we pay.
> >
> > ? I pay nothing for using debit and credit cards.
> >
> > Janet UK
> >
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> Yes, you do. It is built into the price of what you buy.

The price is the same if I pay by cash. So I'm not paying more for
what I buy, if I use a DD or CC card.

We all pay it
> and the banks get a piece of your card transaction. Makes little
> difference on small transaction, but when buying a major appliance many
> stores will give you a discount if you pay cash.

Used to, but no more. It's years since discount for cash was
available in major appliance stores here. These days, canny customers
find the best deal via online price comparison sites. I only go into
major appliance shops to choose the model I'm going to buy online,
cheaper.

Janet UK