Week of August 28, 2023
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Many non-Prime Amazon shoppers are going to be shocked when they get a shipping charge despite meeting the regular minimum purchase threshold of $25. That's because depending on your zip code, you may now have to make a $35 or more purchase for that benefit.
That is our special breaking news Mouse Print* story this week.
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Imagine a retail store that refuses to give you a paper sales receipt when you buy something. And if you want a sales slip, it will be sent to you only after you provide your email address or phone. Shoppers in three states thought that was an invasive practice and just sued the retailer.
That is our Mouse Print* story this week.
As product and service problems increase, so does consumer anger. Sixty-three percent of customers experiencing a problem feel rage about the experience. Forty-three percent raised their voice to show displeasure about their most serious problem, up from 35% in 2015. Also, the percentage of customers seeking revenge for their hassles has tripled since 2020. See more about how and where consumers are complaining.
In addition to making your cakes and pancakes rise, or deodorizing your refrigerator, baking soda has many other novel uses. You can use it as an oven cleaner -- but I don't recommend it. YEARS later, new baking soda residue keeps appearing in my oven. You can use it to scrub the bottom of your pots, reduce odors from your drain, absorb oil stains in your driveway or garage, and many more.
In a convincing scam, a New York woman lost hundreds of dollars after getting a call from what looked like her local utility (it said so on the caller ID) demanding payment for having switched her service. The lesson continues to be: DO NOT BUY GIFT CARDS if *anyone* calls you demanding payment that way (or via bitcoin or Zelle).
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