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>But don’t they do this because they can Protect the consumers card data better than anyone. Compared to what? If there is a fraudulent charge on your credit c
by smnrchrds 6y ago
>But don’t they do this because they can Protect the consumers card data better than anyone.
Compared to what? If there is a fraudulent charge on your credit card, issue a chargeback. If I had two options: 1) Once every couple of years I may get a credit card's details stolen and I have to spend perhaps an hour on the phone with the bank to get thing sorted out, 2) the credit card issuer gives me a card with some futuristic technology that makes fraud literally impossible; so I don't have to spend that one hour every couple of years sorting out a fraudulent transaction; however, the credit card adds a 30% surcharge to every transaction—I would choose option 1, no questions. Wouldn't you?
- veilrap 6y agoIt seems like a lot of consumers would, and do choose 2) by choosing to buy into Apple's ecosystem.
- smnrchrds 6y agoMost consumers have no idea they are paying this 30%. I wish there was a law forcing the amount of Apple tax to be disclosed on a separate line in any purchase price and receipt, like it is the case with sales taxes. If people know, many would be outraged that the company they have paid over $1000 for a device is also nickel-and-diming them for using the device.
- scarface74 6y agoShould we also force every other retailer to display their wholesale cost?