azntg commented on Are Postcard-Sized Rebate Checks A Conspiracy?

"@samurailynn: In general, it always appears that others "overstate risks" if the person has never personally experienced the same issue themself. Personally speaking, I think I'm the only one in my family who has never experienced any issues with full service bank ATMs."

azntg commented on Text Messages Can Make You Save More Money

"@MercuryPDX: More like fifteen or twenty cents! (Which would offset whatever savings I'd get from saving in the first place - especially with today's savings rates)"

azntg commented on Are Postcard-Sized Rebate Checks A Conspiracy?

"@ElPresidente408: Here's the thing."

azntg commented on Are Postcard-Sized Rebate Checks A Conspiracy?

"@treimel: Same story with megabank (e.g.: Chase, Bank of America) branches in the New York Metro Area. Chase recently finished replacing or converting the last of the holdouts (mostly former Washington Mutual branches and the one-off branches opened shortly after the JPMorgan merger) to deposit scanning ATMs."

azntg commented on Are Postcard-Sized Rebate Checks A Conspiracy?

"@humphrmi: That's a pretty slippery slope nowadays. Some banks charge you for transactions made at a non-proprietary ATM - A cash grab, pure and simple."

azntg commented on Are Postcard-Sized Rebate Checks A Conspiracy?

"@redqueenmeg: I don't blame you at all."

azntg commented on Are Postcard-Sized Rebate Checks A Conspiracy?

"If your bank accepts deposits by mail (and you trust your postal system enough), then one alternative for you is to mail in the check."

azntg commented on Walmart Prepares For New Push Into Major Urban Areas

"While I dislike many of Walmart's practices (especially on the corporate level), I won't be opposed to Walmart's entry within New York City limits provided that: 1) They strictly limit themselves to three (or fewer) location(s) within city limits. 2) Those three locations are placed in neighborhoods in the outer boroughs where there are a lot of residents, but very few existing retail stores within reasonable walking distance."

azntg commented on U.S. Postal Service Tests Post Office Greeting Card Sales

"I can only see this working at a select few Post Offices and failing miserably everywhere else. Many neighborhood post offices that I've been to are generally undersized and understaffed."

azntg commented on Some Ford Cars Are Reliable, Actually Worth Buying

"@giggitygoo: Ha!"