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nate32 Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:274 Points:71,920 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Mar 11, 2003 3:31:41 AM Ignore nate32 Report Abuse Its like why do people us credit cards for gas. After the intest on the collect on it the gas is like worth $2.00 per gallon.

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Its like why do people us credit cards for gas. After the intest on the collect on it the gas is like worth $2.00 per gallon.

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tasha88CA All-Star Author California Posts:602 Points:43,315 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2012 4:06:04 PM Ignore tasha88CA Report Abuse because they dont have cash on them
john382 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,644 Points:2,503,435 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 1, 2012 9:11:00 AM Ignore john382 Report Abuse So I don't have to carry a lot of cash and it's Safer. So I dont have to go into the station and wait to pay the pull out a bunch of cash. I also get cash back from my credit card. Paying the bill on time and you avoide the intrest that you are talking about. The convenience out ways the hassle! [Edited by: john382 at 4/1/2012 12:15:02 PM EST]
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,403 Points:718,415 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 31, 2012 5:06:42 PM Ignore wamster Report Abuse Without keying in a debit card pin; you don't have to worry about your debit card number being hijacked. I usually use my debit card as a credit card.
igbo Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,319 Points:1,153,100 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 2:33:51 PM Ignore igbo Report Abuse Convenience and as a time saver. If you pay by the end of the grace period there is no interest.
Wrench9765 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:15,614 Points:1,543,360 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Mar 27, 2012 1:08:59 PM Ignore Wrench9765 Report Abuse So they don't have to carry a lot of cash.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,866 Points:2,405,795 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2011 9:58:13 PM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse do you carry $500 cash in your pocket? if so you are a fool, where do you live.
georgia2girl Champion Author Georgia Posts:10,641 Points:1,398,850 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2011 6:12:45 AM Ignore georgia2girl Report Abuse Safer to carry and use a credit card
mattsage Champion Author Buffalo Posts:4,497 Points:723,700 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 2, 2011 6:03:24 AM Ignore mattsage Report Abuse its quicker
dental man Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,975 Points:3,213,755 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2011 2:39:31 PM Ignore dental man Report Abuse Rebates
trucker432 Champion Author Midland Odessa Posts:8,671 Points:2,178,115 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2011 12:03:45 PM Ignore trucker432 Report Abuse Use debit cards rarely credit cards on the pump!
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2011 9:34:32 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse air plane miles
bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:26,533 Points:4,149,380 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Jun 1, 2011 9:24:43 AM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse cheaper gas
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,591 Points:1,192,535 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 31, 2011 8:12:51 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse air plane miles
ZL1 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:602 Points:63,150 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 8, 2011 9:56:20 PM Ignore ZL1 Report Abuse Rewards for points.
Revengatic Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:56 Points:7,755 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 8, 2011 12:07:43 AM Ignore Revengatic Report Abuse because they want to gain credit or pay bills with it
utvolsfan007 Champion Author Virginia Posts:5,134 Points:782,225 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 7, 2011 12:40:58 PM Ignore utvolsfan007 Report Abuse Airline Miles
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: May 5, 2011 6:16:09 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse air plane miles
ZL1 All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:602 Points:63,150 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 10, 2011 2:03:06 PM Ignore ZL1 Report Abuse Maybe they have a company credit card.
yourgas Champion Author Ontario Posts:10,352 Points:1,871,225 Joined:Jan 2003	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2010 7:37:52 PM Ignore yourgas Report Abuse Bonus items
PJ73 Rookie Author Grand Rapids Posts:9 Points:7,000 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2010 4:37:28 AM Ignore PJ73 Report Abuse It's easier to pay at the pump than run into the store to pay
azcarman Champion Author Phoenix Posts:13,203 Points:2,821,760 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2010 4:34:57 AM Ignore azcarman Report Abuse quicker
djtdi Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,840 Points:724,700 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2010 8:15:58 PM Ignore djtdi Report Abuse convenience and rebates
igbo Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,319 Points:1,153,100 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jun 14, 2010 12:29:06 AM Ignore igbo Report Abuse With the advent of debit cards there is often no difference in price, plus you don't have to wait at the cashier's line.
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,305 Points:2,426,610 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 13, 2010 5:57:27 AM Ignore april4 Report Abuse Convenience
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,866 Points:2,405,795 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 28, 2010 3:26:38 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse why do people use cc's for anything, they're smart. using someone else's money, and getting paid to do it. sounds simple to me.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,672 Points:959,420 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 27, 2010 11:06:53 PM Ignore g747 Report Abuse Safety, when credit card scanner crooks sometimes are beating consumers out of their money @ the pump.
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2010 8:32:48 AM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse AIR PLANE MILES
john382 Champion Author Illinois Posts:12,644 Points:2,503,435 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2010 4:45:45 PM Ignore john382 Report Abuse Convenient & Cash back!
majjad Champion Author Dallas Posts:6,460 Points:1,439,715 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2010 7:56:58 PM Ignore majjad Report Abuse Convenient to pay at the pump...
NightMagic Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:57,240 Points:2,439,135 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2009 7:05:55 PM Ignore NightMagic Report Abuse cash back
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,590 Points:2,728,860 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2009 4:43:23 PM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse rebate
mgmcam All-Star Author Grand Rapids Posts:731 Points:927,500 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2009 8:26:53 AM Ignore mgmcam Report Abuse Convenience and no monthly bill to pay is why I use Plastic to pay for gas. I don't like to carry to much cash around.
OzManGasMan Veteran Author Detroit Posts:457 Points:411,510 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Apr 20, 2009 4:07:14 AM Ignore OzManGasMan Report Abuse Convenience (much quicker) and cash back (5% cash back on very dollar with my Costco American Express card)
NightMagic Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:57,240 Points:2,439,135 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2009 7:33:58 PM Ignore NightMagic Report Abuse one monthly bill, plus cash back and pay at the pump
maddog57 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:138,757 Points:2,693,500 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2009 7:13:28 AM Ignore maddog57 Report Abuse Don't have to carry any cash, can pay at the pump rather than having to go inside plus a lot of cards offer rebates. If you pay off your card each month then there is no interest fee. I make a note in my checkbook and keep a running balance of my charge card expenses so I know what I need to pay off each month and have already set aside money for it.
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,590 Points:2,728,860 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2009 7:23:22 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse rebate
Signfool Champion Author Omaha Posts:6,101 Points:1,490,430 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2009 9:13:40 PM Ignore Signfool Report Abuse pay at the pump
NightMagic Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:57,240 Points:2,439,135 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2009 6:17:40 PM Ignore NightMagic Report Abuse don't have to carry extra cash
NightMagic Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:57,240 Points:2,439,135 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2009 7:25:08 PM Ignore NightMagic Report Abuse cash back
april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,305 Points:2,426,610 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2009 8:16:04 AM Ignore april4 Report Abuse pay at the pump.
NightMagic Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:57,240 Points:2,439,135 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2008 7:38:33 PM Ignore NightMagic Report Abuse pay at the pump
chemist74 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:13,510 Points:2,395,980 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2008 6:23:05 AM Ignore chemist74 Report Abuse For me, the reasons are obvious. 1. All local stations chargew the same for cah or credit. 2. I can pay at the pump - faster and i don't need to go into the station. 3. My credit card gives me cash back. 4. I don'y need to carry much cash - safer. To sum up - Using a crdit card is faster, cheaper and safer.
gentilecityman Veteran Author Utah Posts:411 Points:67,625 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2008 3:42:12 AM Ignore gentilecityman Report Abuse Cash back, rewards points, you can't really do much if you have cash stolen when reporting it to the police but a credit card charge can disputed. if it's paid off every month, you might as well use a credit card if there are other intangibles attached to it.
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,866 Points:2,405,795 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2008 3:40:31 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse cc for everything. why would you carry around thousands of $$'s of cash in your pockets so someone could steal it?
winida Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,467 Points:827,565 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2008 2:58:04 AM Ignore winida Report Abuse points
NightMagic Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:57,240 Points:2,439,135 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2008 7:49:12 PM Ignore NightMagic Report Abuse cash back
impala1 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,366 Points:2,222,575 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2008 1:29:37 PM Ignore impala1 Report Abuse I use a Credit Card for gas then pay for it online.
CaptainBlinky All-Star Author Indiana Posts:681 Points:592,000 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2008 12:55:03 PM Ignore CaptainBlinky Report Abuse Duh, like, totally, because, dude, I get 5% cash back on all gas purchases, you know, like, whatever...
MV_cmtr Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,732 Points:1,030,485 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2008 4:32:29 AM Ignore MV_cmtr Report Abuse rewards
NightMagic Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:57,240 Points:2,439,135 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2008 7:36:24 PM Ignore NightMagic Report Abuse cash back