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Re: Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards (Re: The HELL With IHOP!)

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From: Rainman-G
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 00:00
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Bob Ward wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 19 Nov 1999 13:16:16 -0800, Rainman-G
> <ranemanREMOVE@earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
> >Tweek wrote:
> >>
> >> Mortimer Schnerd, RN <MSchnerd@nospam.carolina.rr.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >Simple: if you've had a problem with excessive debt in the past, you'll
> >> >never get into trouble again with a debit card.  You never have to=20
> >> >sweat carrying a balance, yet it's accepted everywhere a credit card
> >> >is accepted.
> >>
> >> Many car rental places will NOT accept a debit card for purposes of
> >> renting a vehicle.
> >>
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> >
> >
> >It does not say debit card unless you tell them.....just tell them
> >it's a Visa or whatever that is marked right on the card. They don't
> >have to know it's a debit card.
> >
> >Gordon
> 
> Wrong... the credit card number itself tells them.

Okay I'm wrong - Debit card is cash for chrissakes and if it says VISA
and they refuse, ask for the manager, get his name and sue his ass.

Gordon
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From: Rainman-G <ranemanREMOVE@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Credit Cards vs. Debit Cards (Re: The HELL With IHOP!)
Date: 1999/11/23
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