Life's just a series of "first times," isn't it? It's just a matter of frequency and attitude.
Well, yesterday, I was in the Jerusalem Central Bus Station with time to spare, and I suddenly remembered that I was running out of bus tickets. Every month or two I buy a supply with my charge card, so I don't have to deal with cash and change when getting on buses. Also now, since I'm spending less, I have to find good reasons to use my charge card. An under use is going to cost money. Not good to be fined for trying to save.
As I went through my standard order, starting with "two cards to be used in Jerusalem," it suddenly hit me. I may be old enough for the "senior discount" one. I asked, and yes, my next birthday does qualify me.
"But you can only use it from the day you turn --."
I quickly checked my stash of bus tickets, and there was one left, just enough to cover me until then. So I bought one senior discount card.
The only really disappointing aspect was that she didn't demand to see my ID.
Under-use on the credit card costs money??
ReplyDeleteYes, they make their money from a percentage of our purchases, so if we don't buy enough we're fined.
ReplyDeleteYea, you have to use 4-5 times a month....
ReplyDeleteWill you meet me at the bus station if I call ahead? I just miss it so much, and for one crummy reason (a health in the family reason) won't be there this summer. So you can say Sure.
ReplyDeleteI love my new discount!!!!
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rickismom, thanks. That's the advantage of multiple payments for a single purchase. They count.
ReplyDeletedoc, just let me know the next time you're here.
Risa, what else is discounted?
ReplyDeleteMinimums and fees?! Ridiculous. Here, I make a point of doing business with companies that don't charge fees or enforce minimums. I also heard that online banking transactions cost money - is this true??
ReplyDeletet, I'm not an expert, but that's how it works here via the bank.
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