Verizon doesn't know the difference between dollars and cents
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This was prompted by a post in the Math forum[^] linking to this picture of a check[^]. Apparently, Verizon doesn't know the difference between dollars and cents. They quoted this guy for a rate of ".002 cents per KB" for a data transfer rate, but instead charged him $0.002 per KB. http://verizonmath.blogspot.com/[^] has all the details.
-- Marcus Kwok
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This was prompted by a post in the Math forum[^] linking to this picture of a check[^]. Apparently, Verizon doesn't know the difference between dollars and cents. They quoted this guy for a rate of ".002 cents per KB" for a data transfer rate, but instead charged him $0.002 per KB. http://verizonmath.blogspot.com/[^] has all the details.
-- Marcus Kwok
Many (uneducated?) people get that wrong and use them interchangably, it's up to we smart folk to account for it. I really like going into a store and seeing something priced at .50 cents, and asking "Is that two for a penny?"
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Many (uneducated?) people get that wrong and use them interchangably, it's up to we smart folk to account for it. I really like going into a store and seeing something priced at .50 cents, and asking "Is that two for a penny?"
If it is priced at .50 cents, are they legally obliged to charge that for it? If not, what if you ask them to comfirm that it is .50 cents on paper, then would they have to charge it?
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This was prompted by a post in the Math forum[^] linking to this picture of a check[^]. Apparently, Verizon doesn't know the difference between dollars and cents. They quoted this guy for a rate of ".002 cents per KB" for a data transfer rate, but instead charged him $0.002 per KB. http://verizonmath.blogspot.com/[^] has all the details.
-- Marcus Kwok
repost.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
repost.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
If it is priced at .50 cents, are they legally obliged to charge that for it? If not, what if you ask them to comfirm that it is .50 cents on paper, then would they have to charge it?
Ðavid Wulff What kind of music to programmers listen to?
Join the Code Project Last.fm group | dwulff
I'm so gangsta I eat cereal without the milkConcerning advertised sales prices; if an average person would find the price to be out-of-whack, then the vendor has no legal obligation to honor it. For non-advertised prices, a store has no legal obligation to honor the posted price. They may for good will, but usually only if the price difference is negligable.
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
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Sorry, I explicitly searched for 'verizon' and didn't see it, so I posted it. Care to show me where it was originally posted?
-- Marcus Kwok
Last week's messages are buried about 40 pages down. Search for "vcents"
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Concerning advertised sales prices; if an average person would find the price to be out-of-whack, then the vendor has no legal obligation to honor it. For non-advertised prices, a store has no legal obligation to honor the posted price. They may for good will, but usually only if the price difference is negligable.
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
How about if people tell you a price, like verbally, that chair costs $50 for example, but then they scan the barcode or something, and it is $67. Do they still have to charge only $50 legally? Of course, this is going to be different from country to country.... Most places I've been will only charge what they tell you it costs or what is written on the sign or whatever, even if it is actually supposed to be more. Or if they quote you a price but for the smaller size, they still only charge the quoted price. Of course, you probably need to be a relatively senior salesperson to sell things to customers under the actual price and not get into trouble.
"Your typical day is full of moments where you ask for a cup of coffee and someone hands you a bag of nails." - Scott Adams
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How about if people tell you a price, like verbally, that chair costs $50 for example, but then they scan the barcode or something, and it is $67. Do they still have to charge only $50 legally? Of course, this is going to be different from country to country.... Most places I've been will only charge what they tell you it costs or what is written on the sign or whatever, even if it is actually supposed to be more. Or if they quote you a price but for the smaller size, they still only charge the quoted price. Of course, you probably need to be a relatively senior salesperson to sell things to customers under the actual price and not get into trouble.
"Your typical day is full of moments where you ask for a cup of coffee and someone hands you a bag of nails." - Scott Adams
Legally, it's unlikely. It is possible, though, that if enough complaints are filed fraud charges could be filed, but on an individual basis, no way. The rule is, get it in writing. Again, like you said, even if this isn't illegal, it can be unethical and businesses will often err on the side of the customer. (Unfortunately, there are dishonest people who switch price signs and then expect to be treated fairly.) (Some time ago, a local Target store apparently had terrible stockers since they kept putting things next to the wrong sign. They also didn't have vigilant departmental heads who looked for this sort of thing. In other cases the price displayed matched the UPC numbers on the box, but the register showed another price altogether. Ultimately, had I not been vigilant, I would have been overcharged by close to $50. Worse, when I raised this with an assistant manager, I was treated so rudely, I've never shopped there since.)
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
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Last week's messages are buried about 40 pages down. Search for "vcents"
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Ahh, I see it now... my mistake :doh: But, I still didn't see anyone else post a link to the guy's blog, which has more info about the whole ordeal :)
-- Marcus Kwok
