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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:44 AM Original message |
Why is it that Gasoline stations can get away with not quoting their price over the phone.. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:45 AM Response to Original message |
1. try gasbuddy.com |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:46 AM Response to Reply #1 |
2. I know of which you speak... |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:48 AM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Very true. |
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parasim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:06 AM Response to Reply #2 |
8. No disrespect, but if you've run out of gas, ya kinda have to deal with what ya got... |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:31 AM Response to Reply #8 |
10. One thing I can always count on about DU... |
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parasim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:51 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. I was only commenting on your mentioning a long walk to the gas station when you run out of gas... |
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FormerOstrich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 05:01 AM Response to Reply #1 |
14. As difficult as it may be for you to believe.... |
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Rene (758 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 07:07 AM Response to Reply #1 |
15. Why do they get away with jacking up prices on what's already in their tanks..purchased at a lower |
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hack89 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 07:17 AM Response to Reply #15 |
17. Where do you think they get the money to buy the next tank of gas? |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:48 AM Response to Original message |
4. That's an interesting question... |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:50 AM Response to Reply #4 |
5. I think it is pure and simple as this; |
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Divine Discontent (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
6. good points everyone... |
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magellan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 01:57 AM Response to Original message |
7. May be as simple as this |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:32 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. This has been in place longer than the last few years... |
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BigDogDistrict44 (43 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:24 AM Response to Original message |
9. Try 2 vans (mini & work) plus 3 kids in 3 schools and a State Senate campaign vs. a young kid with |
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Horse with no Name (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 02:33 AM Response to Original message |
12. probably because of the possibility that the price might change before you get there |
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AngryOldDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 07:17 AM Response to Original message |
16. I don't see the point of even checking. |
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Indy Lurker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 07:26 AM Response to Original message |
18. There is no law requiring a store to quote prices over the phone. |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 07:28 AM Response to Original message |
19. The price is going up so fast that calling is probably a waste of time. |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-20-08 07:39 AM Response to Original message |
20. Did you try calling Dunkin' Donuts and 7-11 to... |
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