@mystery2me wrote:
Same with the special project. Use your credit card for a $1 reimbursement.
@sestrahelena wrote:
An additional thought: As we know, a lot of convenience stores have a minimum dollar amount to use a credit card. This means most of your chintzy pay is going to be eaten up to meet the minimum to use a credit card on a product that's three times the price if what it would be in a regular store for the special project.
@sestrahelena wrote:
For those of us who have enjoyed a pretty good starting pay and a gallon or so of gas for a relatively simple shop: looks like we're SOL. I saw them today with a different (smart) MSC for $7 and one (count 'em - ONE!) dollar of gas.
Looks like I'm headed for early retirement.
____________________________________________@viv0412 wrote:
Current company is losing the contract. What's posted is the last they will have.
All going to the Sassie (smart) company, and unfortunately at lower fees & reimbursement.
@shopperbob wrote:
Just as I commented in another thread concerning multiple pics, this is my final mention of the Arab/camel business model.
For those unfamiliar with the adage, the model is named after the infamous parable of the Arabian chap discovering, after loading his animal, a single straw was on the ground. He then picked it up and flung it upon the camel's back; the beast quickly collapsed. That action gave rise to the straw that broke the camel's back.
The model, as it relates to shopping, would be customized to the desires of the MSC. It could be a gradual lowering of fees. a payment time extension or an increase of work for the same money. If no one bites at the change, the MSC is free to tinker with the parameters until the work is completed.
I neither criticize companies nor shoppers in need. This IS still business.
@mystery2me wrote:
I've been seeing that too. But I still haven't decided if they are really flying off the board faster than the old MSC, or if it is simply easier to see what's going on because it's Sassie.
@KokoBWare wrote:
I can only speak for my area, and they are absolutely coming off the board faster with the new MSC. With the old "degrees in a circle" MSC, there were a handful of locations that would reliably bonus up after a while. No more. They're gone at base.
@sestrahelena wrote:
An additional thought: As we know, a lot of convenience stores have a minimum dollar amount to use a credit card. This means most of your chintzy pay is going to be eaten up to meet the minimum to use a credit card on a product that's three times the price if what it would be in a regular store for the special project.
@mystery2me wrote:
I've been seeing that too. But I still haven't decided if they are really flying off the board faster than the old MSC, or if it is simply easier to see what's going on because it's Sassie.
@claabe wrote:
87Supra: "That is the problem I have. Most of these stations have a 5.00 minimum for cards and I was told you can NOT buy a buck in gas. I would do them for 9.00 if I could buy gas."
Why oh why would you do them for $9 ??? Are you not worth more ? You would get a TOTAL payment of $50, a month from now (for 5). How does $1 in fuel help you ? Compare that to Exxon (5 for $90, getting paid in less then 10 days). This is exactly what is wrong with shoppers nowadays. Where is your respect for yourself ? If you are that poor, how does $50 in 30+ days help you ?
@sestrahelena wrote:
Wow. I didn't see any of those in my area. I wonder if the original MSC has lost that brand completey. They've had it for at least 20 years that I know of.
@mystery2me wrote:
I've been seeing that too. But I still haven't decided if they are really flying off the board faster than the old MSC, or if it is simply easier to see what's going on because it's Sassie.
Not if you're doing them properly.@87Supra wrote:
@claabe wrote:
87Supra: "That is the problem I have. Most of these stations have a 5.00 minimum for cards and I was told you can NOT buy a buck in gas. I would do them for 9.00 if I could buy gas."
Why oh why would you do them for $9 ??? Are you not worth more ? You would get a TOTAL payment of $50, a month from now (for 5). How does $1 in fuel help you ? Compare that to Exxon (5 for $90, getting paid in less then 10 days). This is exactly what is wrong with shoppers nowadays. Where is your respect for yourself ? If you are that poor, how does $50 in 30+ days help you ?
I have done them before and they take 10 minutes..