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Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Dont mess with my bank account

Does anyone hate when a membership card is automatically renewed
 without your permission...
It really really bugs me that someone would
 just assume they have the right to do that.

I regularly look over my bank account to make sure things are "up to snuff" 
 Today I noticed a $25 charge from Barnes & Noble.

My membership card expires this month...
I knew that but had no intention of re-newing it.
I have a NOOK now and the card discount doesn't apply to Nook books, 
so no need for a card.


(I needed to set them straight, I pitied the person on the other end of the line).
as I dialed, I took a couple of deep breaths......
I was very nice to the lady on the other end of the phone, but......
I let it be known that I felt violated and angry
 that B&N thought they had the right to 
use MY BANK NUMBER
 without MY PERMISSION
 to  renew something
 I DIDN'T ASK TO BE RE-NEWED.
I also told her that they don't have any trouble
sending daily junk mail from B&N 
so I think they could have the decency to send an e mail ASKING
if I'd like to re-new my card.

I asked her to pass along my concerns to the hierarchy,
 and that I was sorry she had to hear me rant and rave.

So there you have it....that's my thoughts on that subject.....just sayin'

5 comments:

  1. It's getting bad that we almost don't have any say to how we pay for things now days. Good for you for calling them on this subject.

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  2. Anonymous9:15 AM

    Dear Sister,
    If you want to really be heard send an e-mail to the Top. Your e-mail will then be sent back down the chain of command asking "What is this? Can we afford to anger customers? There is a good chance you'll get a call from a VP Assistant asking how they can help to make it right.
    http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/management_team/management_team.html

    Emails are first initial & last name @BN.com (BSmith@BN.com)
    At the very least, you'll feel better.

    Cake

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  3. Anonymous9:16 AM

    Sorry the link got cut off.

    http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/
    our_company/management_team/
    management_team.html

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  4. Thanks little bro. I appreciate your advice :)

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  5. I agree that that sucks. However, having worked at Barnes and Noble, i know it does say in the information, when you purchase the card, that it will be auto-renewed. it's small, fine print. i don't agree that this is fair, and i think you should do what Randy said. Such a dumb rule..and then to hide this fact to customers...they might as well be stealing! Ugh! Sorry that happened to you.

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