whocares Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I got my mail tonight, and in it was a check from Orchard bank....the envelope said Check enclosed. My son was excited...it was for one of their dippy services "Just for me" I told my son to read the whole terms of serviceand after 10 agonizing minutes of reading outloud and discussing terms and meanings...he said Mom this says if you cash this check they can charge 119.00 to your credit cardI said yeah, thats why I was not interested...He said well isn't that a ripoff?I said well it might be, depends on if you need their service or notHe says, I wonder how many people will cash the check without reading?I told him that what they plan, thats why all the terms of service are buried in the fine printHe said even I can read and understand why don't people read? I said to them it's just free money....He laughed and said I'm glad I have a smart Mom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zfire Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 That's so cool.And a good lesson in economics to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucksnee Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 GOOD JOB!!! Have to teach them young! My son just turned 6 and he is starting to learn "WHAT" money actually is.He gets his allownace and he can buy whatever he wants but when it's gone he cannot get his icecream at the store until his next allownace...The first couple of times that was NOT a good experience..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverCynic Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 My 3 kids, wal-mart, $5 a piece...oldest girl 10 - bookmiddle girl 9 - teen rag mag5 yr old son - bag of 3 musketeers for $1, gave back the change and said "thank you, I don't need money anymore" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macwench Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 5 yr old son - bag of 3 musketeers for $1, gave back the change and said "thank you, I don't need money anymore"Now that kid has his priorities right!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divemedic Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Here is a question I have wondered. Since RE is not binding in many states, can't you just write "I do not agree." or whatever your state allows, and cash it?For example, RE is not legal in Florida at all.Cali requires a 15 day notice, if I am not mistaken...I wonder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tigger7588 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Good Job! wish I had those lessons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretAgentWoman Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 I have always taught my kids to read the fine print and find the best deal, etc. You should see them shopping for school clothes this year. "Naw, that's too expensive..." I gave them a budget and they decided if big ticket items were worth it on their own. My son, who really wanted some designer clothes, decided to pick out one outfit from his favorite (expensive) store that was on sale, and spend the rest at Old Navy, etc. I was so proud I could pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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