Can I have you Zip Code please?

[CrazyKell]

Does every store in the US do this?

I just say "no" (I don't have a zip code) or I say "90210". They usually get it but sometimes they say "that's in California isn't it?"

"Yes.....yes it is!"

[Rider]

A few do but thankfully not all. Off the top of my head the only one I can remember always asking is Best Buy.

[shmike]

Not every store.

I don't mind giving a zip code, it's mostly for marketing purposes.

Sometimes the zip is needed for the CC to clear.

If they ask for a phone number they get a definite: "NO".

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by shmike

Sometimes the zip is needed for the CC to clear.

Bingo.

The rates that retailers pay for the "privilege" of running your CC, can vary 2% or more, based on "qualified sales" and "non-qualified sales". With no zipcode, it's a non qualified sale, depending on the processing company being used.

JC

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by shmike

Not every store.

I don't mind giving a zip code, it's mostly for marketing purposes.

If they ask for a phone number they get a definite: "NO".

Ditto.

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by shmike

I don't mind giving a zip code, it's mostly for marketing purposes.
.

I hate that shit. I mean fuck, that statistical data should be for their marketing people to find out on their own. I just want my shit and to get out of there as fast as possible without having to talk to the cashier.

Give me a 20% discount and we'll talk.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I hate that shit. I mean fuck, that statistical data should be for their marketing people to find out on their own. I just want my shit and to get out of there as fast as possible without having to talk to the cashier.

Give me a 20% discount and we'll talk.

Thats why I try to order as much as I can online. I hate going to stores and getting all that crap.

Tom

[CrazyKell]

I had it happen in these stores:

Macy's
Bon Ton
Victoria's Secret
Pac Sun
Wet Seal
Kitchen Gadgets
Borders
Kohl's
Sears
Kirklands
Banana Republic

There are more but I can't remember them all. I know up here if you give them your phone number you are giving them permission to contact you. Free marketing. I hate when the cashier gets all pissy when i won't give it. I politely say "no thank you" and shouldn't be asked or hassled further.

Didn't know that about the CC thing though. But I don't have a zip code.

[z06boy]

I don't mind giving the zipcode that's probably for marketing and of course used if you use a credit card.

I hate when they ask for a phone number...I usually give it to them with one digit incorrect...I don't need any extra calls.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by CrazyKell

I had it happen in these stores:

Macy's
Bon Ton
Victoria's Secret
Pac Sun
Wet Seal
Kitchen Gadgets
Borders
Kohl's
Sears
Kirklands
Banana Republic

There are more but I can't remember them all. I know up here if you give them your phone number you are giving them permission to contact you. Free marketing. I hate when the cashier gets all pissy when i won't give it. I politely say "no thank you" and shouldn't be asked or hassled further.

Didn't know that about the CC thing though. But I don't have a zip code.

13662
Massena, NY
about 45 minutes from my house.