Comments for blog.limedaley.com/post/jonathan-s-shopping-trip

Comment #2246

2008-05-21T11:12:50Z

I always ask for a receipt, but their are times when I am in a hurry and don't even think about it.

Hmmm, I wonder then why these couple of places, chains, I frequent offer do not automatically give you a receipt. What allows them that option, and if this is an option of the credit card (Vista, MC..), that almost no one utilizes. Understandably so.

I go out of town, and this never is forgotten.

Comment #2245

2008-05-19T12:22:11Z

I've noticed that some places (Rite Aid for example) don't ask you to sign for a transaction under $10, but they always give me a receipt. And my credit score is very high (remember my parents taught me well.)

Comment #2244

2008-05-19T04:07:02Z

I live in Wisconsin, US. Some do, some don't, however you always have the option of asking for one when it is not offered.

Major retail stores usually print receipts for accountability, and protection.

The first time I was told that under $20, they didn't automatically print a receipt when asked, I was quite shocked, to be honest.

It is usually a quick "receipt please", they do it fast, and I can have proof of purchase for any particular reason.

Or could this be based on your credit score at the CC company??? I have seen inconstancies at places I frequent.

Comment #2243

2008-05-18T15:56:57Z

May I ask where you are from? At least which country? I don't known any store that doesn't print receipts, except -- sometimes -- small roadside stands....

Comment #2242

2008-05-18T01:24:44Z

Where I live most stores don't print a receipt unless the purchase is above $20.00

An yes, joyful, money was precious in our household, and my values kicked in and I learned really quickly how to manage my income, especially when that first rent check was due.

I am 28 now, those days are long past, but taught hard and tough, freedom is still a new splurge for young adults.

Comment #2241

2008-05-17T11:59:37Z

Most of the stores around here don't print the whole credit card number on the receipts anymore. One time a couple of years ago, the local grocery store's computers had a glitch for a day or so when they did print it. Then the cashiers made a big deal about telling people, even highlighting the number with a big red circle! The point was so that people would remember to shred it, but I can easily see how it could just draw attention to a thief.

Comment #2240

2008-05-17T01:05:19Z

and shredded (hopefully)

Comment #2239

2008-05-16T12:01:38Z

Oh, no, Andy! If our parents taught us how to wisely use credit cards (yes, really they did!), we certainly can teach our children. If you knew my dad, you'd know it's nearly sacrilege to throw away a receipt before it has been duly entered and reconciled.

Comment #2238

2008-05-16T00:05:27Z

That's cute Daley. Just wait a few years and he will be paying with his first shiny new credit card and throwing the receipts into the nearest trash can.

We have all been down that road though ;)

Comment #2237

2008-05-15T14:59:53Z

Yes, I thought of that too, but Heather has apparently figured out the mysteries of why some things are taxed, and some aren't.

Comment #2236

2008-05-15T13:54:07Z

My first thought was "what about tax?" But then I remembered that Pittsburgh (or PA?) doesn't charge tax on food like VA. I think ours is lower for some food items (2.5%) than other sales tax, but it's always confusing to calculate, because some items are taxed at 2.5% and some at 5%.

Comment #2235

2008-05-15T12:42:29Z

Ya know, if you'd only teach your kids to eat high-sugar cereal with cartoon characters, the boxes would be within easy reach. ;)

Comment #2234

2008-05-15T01:05:18Z

Very cool, Jonathan!