Joe Allen Doty said, When a person uses a credit card in a check-out line in a store, the person’s supposed to show an ID, too. But, that rarely happens.
Actually, Joe, I believe retailers are by contract prohibited from asking for ID. The credit card companies don’t want their users “hassled” any more than someone using cash. All a retailer is supposed to do is match the signature on the sales slip to the signature on the card. Of course, many retailers now waive that step as a time-saver for smaller amount sales. And of course many people don’t even sign their cards now out of fear of identity theft, which technically makes the card invalid for use (as stated right on the card– “not valid unless signed”). And if someone then steals the card, he can just sign it himself! It’s all fine usually, but if something goes wrong it’s a big mess.
alondra about 15 years ago
Hey I’m the same way. We need to get away from the stupid people now and then!
jay_dallas about 15 years ago
I’m so disappointed - Lila drives a big 4-door sedan. I was thinking a Saturn Sky or at the very least a Miata…
Donna Haag about 15 years ago
They need to wear their seat belts
Nighthawks Premium Member about 15 years ago
well, if you’re going to get picky about it– she needs a rear view mirror and more leg room in the front……
and …one thing more annoying than someone who falls asleep at the red light:— someone who runs one.
gary wolner about 15 years ago
Amen to all remarks. We SOOOOO need to get away from stupid people!
razorback2824 about 15 years ago
“So I thought I’d go online to get away from the stupid people…”
JWF Premium Member about 15 years ago
Oh…razorback…funny, but cruel. BTW, Jay, Lila drives Dad’s old car.
jay_dallas about 15 years ago
Ahhh - No car payment. All the more cash for booze and shoes!
axe-grinder about 15 years ago
Joe Allen Doty said, When a person uses a credit card in a check-out line in a store, the person’s supposed to show an ID, too. But, that rarely happens.
Actually, Joe, I believe retailers are by contract prohibited from asking for ID. The credit card companies don’t want their users “hassled” any more than someone using cash. All a retailer is supposed to do is match the signature on the sales slip to the signature on the card. Of course, many retailers now waive that step as a time-saver for smaller amount sales. And of course many people don’t even sign their cards now out of fear of identity theft, which technically makes the card invalid for use (as stated right on the card– “not valid unless signed”). And if someone then steals the card, he can just sign it himself! It’s all fine usually, but if something goes wrong it’s a big mess.
mike48 about 15 years ago
get away and watch stupid people on tv