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1. flowerlad · 1790014285 · focus · HN ↗

   We need a global ban on junk fees. I am tired of shit like AT&T's "Administrative & Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee".

   1. tossandthrow · 1790014673 · focus · HN ↗

      I honestly think a us ban would get us quite far, also in a global setting.

      1. rightnutwingjob · 1790015332 · focus · HN ↗

         You can’t ban business from passing on their costs to their customers.

         Australia just tried this by banning businesses from charging a card use surcharge.

         You really reckon business aren’t going to then just wrap the cost of card service / merchant fees in to every product, thereby hurting those who pay with cash?

         Hint: that’s exactly what businesses are doing. I know because I asked them.

         Maybe stop voting for politicians who believe they can tax and regulate an economy to growth and productivity.

         1. tossandthrow · 1790021723 · focus · HN ↗

            Ofcause you can!

            You just ask the business to advertise a single price.

            Naturally businesses pass on the cost of doing business, it is literally their job.

            Pricing just needs to be transparent - this is a key requirement for an efficient market. And something the US is failing at miserably.

            1. rightnutwingjob · 1790137682 · focus · HN ↗

               At least try to make a consistent argument.

               What wasn’t transparent about having a line item on the receipt for the card usage charge?

               How is obfuscating it better for the customer?

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