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While the original complaint was about KFC the practice is becoming more 
common in restaurants in tourist locations.  I first noticed it 
happening in New Orleans.  At first it was only at restaurants that had 
only taken cash -- no cards.  Apparently someone convinced them that it 
would be a convenience for the customers and no cost to them.  The fee 
went to the company who owned the machines.  It has expanded greatly 
since then.

Frank Matthews

Bruce Reistle wrote:
> "Monte" <montep@email.com> wrote in message
> news:3d9ebe49.37326622@news.ev1.net...
> 
> 
>>Well, you dimbulb, you might consider asking about
> purchases BEFORE making them.  As opposed to credit cards which are a fixed
> percentage 3-4% of purchase, ATM's are flat-rate or a minimum plus a
> percentage.  They are CASH ADVANCES and if you READ the info that your
> bank gives you when you get an ATM card you would know that.  Since
> KFC is acting as an ATM they collect the bank fee up front.

> This "logic" is ridiculous.  It is clear that KFC is simply
> tacking on an additional fee for the service.  It has
> nothing to do with the bank, but the bank may also impose a
> fee (mine does not).

> I agree with Tracey.  KFC is charging too much for a service
> that should be free.

> Unnecessary personal insults from Monte:

>>But I really wouldn't expect a wingnut to delve into details and
>>facts, they don't in their politics or religion: It interferes with
>>their dinner whines!