Loyalty cards, membership cards.. whatever they care to call them. JUST SAY NO!
For christ sakes, at least credit card issuers are required to provide a privacy statment to it's clients allowing them to opt out. Isn't that envasive enough?
I NEVER use ANY loyalty card. Ever. If they want to profile me (or my statistical type) they can PAY me. Not visa versa. And a "discount" doesn't fuqin count!
When they first started the 2 tier pricing, I'd check out.
Cashier: Got your bonus card buyer: no, scan the store card (they never hear that) Cashier: your total is XXXX Buyer: let me ask you.. do you get paid more when you charge more? cashier: ????? buyer: then why the @#*( wouldn't you apply the discount all the time? cashier: ???????
They don't get it. Here's the deal.. NEVER PARTICIPATE. You gain NOTHING?
Here's the moral I wish more people grocked:
If you want to profile me you can PAY ME.
You don't pay me with a discount, cause I won't buy without one.
I've never been refused a discount due to the fact I dont have a profile account. I can't beleive how stupid the consumer is.
Real US dollars are embossed. Blind people can easily tell the difference between printed currency and currency bond.
Ya gotta laugh at the drones that use an iodine (or starch forget which) pen to test if the bill is real.
Anyone with 1/2 their wits can tell by feel.
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That makes no sence. Pit bosses don't hunt you down with *any* forms. As long as you have chips, they're still in the game (and know you can be a player). Casinos never want to intimidate players (remember the odds). The problem occurs when you want to become liquid above the 10k (prolly less now) range. Then the casino has a (federal) reason and obligation to intimidate. Until you threaten liquidity, they're in the ass-kissing mode. When you want to become liquid... then you gotta answer questions.
Real "card counters" that work the casinos are usualy a "club". Club members NEVER play tables with other players. Players NEVER cash their chips (other members do this at 8k wacks). Most club members play the whole table with 200k-300k and play the clubs "system". Sometimes they win, sometimes they loose. Most club members are comped anything they want. Most club members don't use their real names.
When/if recognized, casinos pack "club members" suit cases, place them at the front door, and have the pit boss politely escort the "club member" out.
Club members tend to frequent casinos when it's real busy (fights..ect).
First off, let me comment that your reply is one of the most intelligent replys I've seen in a while, opening up a discussion.
"Reguardless of what "they" told you, there is no such "90 day depreciation period" you claim to speak of. Maybe in some other retail markets, but definately NOT computer components, supplies, or blank media. And definately NOT blank media most of all. The price stays at what the market can bare. period. With the big high volume outfits setting the pace."
I have to disagree with you here. I manage anywhere from 800k to 150k in inventory. If I haven't moved the avg product in 90 days, chances are I can buy the same product for less then my ledger ballance (not accounting for the cost of the money I borrow to buy the product). At 90 days a sale at my ledger ballance is not only profitable, but it frees up liquidity that my lender has made me pay, incase of emergency liquidation. The lender surely isn't going to be out of round, if they have to posses the chattle.
With the speed of technology, Id venture to say 90 days for computers is pushing the edge. Probably smarter to stay on a 60 burn for them (running inventory).
So retailers not only have to deal with market trends, but must keep depreciation in check. No matter how much you make on the front half, the business survives by proper inventory management of stock levels due to depreciation.
thats all i have ta say bout that!
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"but about welfare (hope you have to need it one day, it will change your mind about abolishing it"
If 90% of the single population reading slashdot ever was totaly down and out, no home, no car, no family or money and they ventured to the assistance office for assistance, they would receive NOTHING. It's not designed for emergency situations for those of us that have contributed for years, it's designed for current recepients.
OTOH tell them you're a drunk and can't work, you're in. Collect your public housing, your $600 a month, heath card and Access card so you can go by soda at the local convience store. Such a life..
Wasn't the an article posted within the last month? This is a way to force corporate desktops into XP or 2k. That's where the real money is anyway. Mom and Pop pay once for the os, the business world has MIS depts or pays support. Great way to insure migration.
In order to track locations to see who's close to who, you need many, many rfid transceivers. Probably so many, so close there'd be other issues (rf issues).
What, you're suposed to account for a risk that the best bid and best ask aren't possibly the best bid/ask? No way. Instinet and Archipelago fucked up here and filled orders in an unorderly manner (which is one of their only mandates). The marketmakers are as responsable as NASDAQ is. My bet is the traders are made whole, or there's a buch of litigation to follow.
You realy think a trader is going to take "well you did nothing wrong.. neither did we.. you pay".
One thing should be added to your comments. The price a dealer pays for most hybrids is much less then cost the manufacturer has in development and manufacturing. To the tune of 5-6k. Toyota has vowed to make their whole passanger fleet hybrid by 2008. I guess the manufacturers receive extensive federal tax credit to offset the cost to currently market these vehciles.
No smartcard reader uses any atmel prom. ISO 7816(-1) is the standard to talk to smart cards (and the geometry..ect). The device you are talking about is used to circumvent the ASIC in DTC encryption system. These were called unloopers. A smartcard reader has many uses.
Stateside one can also listen to any frequency. The cellular industry made laws precluding part of the 800mhz range. With these laws, anything one can receive is perfectly legal to listen to as long as one doesn't disclose it to a 3rd party(sans part of the 800mhz band). Currently it's even against the law to produce any new products that have the ability to listen to the aforementioned range in 800mhz (analog cellular).
the golden rule... he who has the gold..makes the rules/
"yes, there are alot of people who do use the cards to pirate signal"
Not to pic nits, but.. it's perfectly legal to acquire the signal and use it. The signal isn't the problem. The problem (according to the law) is using unauthorized decryption.
I agree compleatly with you on your statement regarding use of public frequencies and freedom to use it as you care to (not withstanding 3rd party disclosure). But the fact also remains that you need to use a parabolic antena pointed at the bird to acquire the signal. It's not the same as the 800mhz reception with a simple dipole antenna (another rant along the same lines)
"One option that they could take is garnishment, and being that this is a Lawsuit for damages, they could take a chunk of my pay check for the next 25 years!"
Uh... In what state can one garnish wages for civil judgements? Worse case.. you transfer all non-leined equity and property to your spouse and file for protection under chapter 7.
"However it can only damage your reputation if it is public. The threatening letter is sent specifically to you by the party who is accusing you (or a duely authorized agent in their name) - it is not apublic declaration."
Untill a suit if filed in a court. Then it is public record. Sad thing is damage claims like this must be proved.
"Basically...if I ring your doorbell and when you answer I tell you "I think you are a souless satan worshipping ballbag" thats nothing (well maybe harrassment or tresspassing if I don't leave when you tell me to).
but if I go to your neibors door and when he answers I tell him you are a soulless satan worshipping ballbag...thats slander.
If I take an ad out in the paper and tell the readershoip that you are a soulless satan worshipping ballbag... thats libel."
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Loyalty cards, membership cards.. whatever they care to call them. JUST SAY NO!
For christ sakes, at least credit card issuers are required to provide a privacy statment to it's clients allowing them to opt out. Isn't that envasive enough?
I NEVER use ANY loyalty card. Ever. If they want to profile me (or my statistical type) they can PAY me. Not visa versa. And a "discount" doesn't fuqin count!
When they first started the 2 tier pricing, I'd check out.
Cashier: Got your bonus card
buyer: no, scan the store card (they never hear that)
Cashier: your total is XXXX
Buyer: let me ask you.. do you get paid more when you charge more?
cashier: ?????
buyer: then why the @#*( wouldn't you apply the discount all the time?
cashier: ???????
They don't get it. Here's the deal.. NEVER PARTICIPATE. You gain NOTHING?
Here's the moral I wish more people grocked:
If you want to profile me you can PAY ME.
You don't pay me with a discount, cause I won't buy without one.
I've never been refused a discount due to the fact I dont have a profile account.
I can't beleive how stupid the consumer is.
Real US dollars are embossed. Blind people can easily tell the difference between printed currency and currency bond.
Ya gotta laugh at the drones that use an iodine (or starch forget which) pen to test if the bill is real.
Anyone with 1/2 their wits can tell by feel.
That makes no sence. Pit bosses don't hunt you down with *any* forms. As long as you have chips, they're still in the game (and know you can be a player). Casinos never want to intimidate players (remember the odds). The problem occurs when you want to become liquid above the 10k (prolly less now) range. Then the casino has a (federal) reason and obligation to intimidate. Until you threaten liquidity, they're in the ass-kissing mode. When you want to become liquid... then you gotta answer questions.
Real "card counters" that work the casinos are usualy a "club". Club members NEVER play tables with other players. Players NEVER cash their chips (other members do this at 8k wacks). Most club members play the whole table with 200k-300k and play the clubs "system". Sometimes they win, sometimes they loose. Most club members are comped anything they want. Most club members don't use their real names.
When/if recognized, casinos pack "club members" suit cases, place them at the front door, and have the pit boss politely escort the "club member" out.
Club members tend to frequent casinos when it's real busy (fights..ect).
Most importantly betters NEVER cash their chips.
RFID will make a mess of clubs.
(but what do I know)
First off, let me comment that your reply is one of the most intelligent replys I've seen in a while, opening up a discussion.
"Reguardless of what "they" told you, there is no such "90 day depreciation period" you claim to speak of. Maybe in some other retail markets, but definately NOT computer components, supplies, or blank media. And definately NOT blank media most of all. The price stays at what the market can bare. period. With the big high volume outfits setting the pace."
I have to disagree with you here. I manage anywhere from 800k to 150k in inventory. If I haven't moved the avg product in 90 days, chances are I can buy the same product for less then my ledger ballance (not accounting for the cost of the money I borrow to buy the product). At 90 days a sale at my ledger ballance is not only profitable, but it frees up liquidity that my lender has made me pay, incase of emergency liquidation. The lender surely isn't going to be out of round, if they have to posses the chattle.
With the speed of technology, Id venture to say 90 days for computers is pushing the edge. Probably smarter to stay on a 60 burn for them (running inventory).
So retailers not only have to deal with market trends, but must keep depreciation in check. No matter how much you make on the front half, the business survives by proper inventory management of stock levels due to depreciation.
thats all i have ta say bout that!
"but about welfare (hope you have to need it one day, it will change your mind about abolishing it"
If 90% of the single population reading slashdot ever was totaly down and out, no home, no car, no family or money and they ventured to the assistance office for assistance, they would receive NOTHING. It's not designed for emergency situations for those of us that have contributed for years, it's designed for current recepients.
OTOH tell them you're a drunk and can't work, you're in. Collect your public housing, your $600 a month, heath card and Access card so you can go by soda at the local convience store. Such a life..
Wasn't the an article posted within the last month? This is a way to force corporate desktops into XP or 2k. That's where the real money is anyway. Mom and Pop pay once for the os, the business world has MIS depts or pays support. Great way to insure migration.
Wow! That's what Ive been missing. I allways bought the hardware I wanted, then I installed the OS. I didn't know MS sold hardware:-)
"There are two different types of retailers.. Discount retailers, and MSRP retailers..."
WOW! Boy have you been programed. Here's the deal, retail is retail no matter how they sell themselfs, their still retailing product.
Spreads are as high as the market will allow, "discount" or "retail" store.
A large retailer tell the manufacturer or wholesaler what to make MSRP.
EVERYONE work on a cost VS price spread, regardless of what they've told you.
Distressed product is turned to find new product, with better margins.
In 90 days a product depreciates enough to make selling at "cost" profitable.
Marked up instead of marked down?-- You watch too much TV
Companies manage assets, sell for as much as the market will bear, dump aged product in search of fresh product with better spreads.
but wudo i no
in addition ford Fucked up Jag. Saab and Volvo used to be real cars (till the 'merkins fuck 'um up).
In order to track locations to see who's close to who, you need many, many rfid transceivers. Probably so many, so close there'd be other issues (rf issues).
What, you're suposed to account for a risk that the best bid and best ask aren't possibly the best bid/ask? No way. Instinet and Archipelago fucked up here and filled orders in an unorderly manner (which is one of their only mandates). The marketmakers are as responsable as NASDAQ is. My bet is the traders are made whole, or there's a buch of litigation to follow.
You realy think a trader is going to take "well you did nothing wrong.. neither did we.. you pay".
Never
CueCat was way ahead of it's time. Wow.. the possibilities!
such weAk dicks you fail make a stance on *anything* that maters. Besides, we know how everyone feels about the french.
:-) "
". Oh wait, they won't happen here because, in general, the world doesn't hate us.
"You can still add on your own encryption outside of this system if you are extra paranoid.
Correct.
I'm double encrytping this message now. Double Rot13.
One thing should be added to your comments. The price a dealer pays for most hybrids is much less then cost the manufacturer has in development and manufacturing. To the tune of 5-6k. Toyota has vowed to make their whole passanger fleet hybrid by 2008. I guess the manufacturers receive extensive federal tax credit to offset the cost to currently market these vehciles.
fyi
No smartcard reader uses any atmel prom. ISO 7816(-1) is the standard to talk to smart cards (and the geometry..ect). The device you are talking about is used to circumvent the ASIC in DTC encryption system. These were called unloopers. A smartcard reader has many uses.
Stateside one can also listen to any frequency. The cellular industry made laws precluding part of the 800mhz range. With these laws, anything one can receive is perfectly legal to listen to as long as one doesn't disclose it to a 3rd party(sans part of the 800mhz band). Currently it's even against the law to produce any new products that have the ability to listen to the aforementioned range in 800mhz (analog cellular).
..makes the rules/
the golden rule... he who has the gold
"yes, there are alot of people who do use the cards to pirate signal"
Not to pic nits, but.. it's perfectly legal to acquire the signal and use it. The signal isn't the problem. The problem (according to the law) is using unauthorized decryption.
I agree compleatly with you on your statement regarding use of public frequencies and freedom to use it as you care to (not withstanding 3rd party disclosure). But the fact also remains that you need to use a parabolic antena pointed at the bird to acquire the signal. It's not the same as the 800mhz reception with a simple dipole antenna (another rant along the same lines)
"One option that they could take is garnishment, and being that this is a Lawsuit for damages, they could take a chunk of my pay check for the next 25 years!"
Uh... In what state can one garnish wages for civil judgements? Worse case.. you transfer all non-leined equity and property to your spouse and file for protection under chapter 7.
silly wabit... everyone knows there's only one poison in beer..
isn't that "buy high, sell higher"
..so confuzed, so 90's
rrrrrr
possibly just sell short....
>To be honest, I was surprised to learn that the dish systems use the same cards I had already purchased
d _stand ard_ISO7816.aspx
Here's the whole spec for ISO 7816
http://www.cardwerk.com/smartcards/smartcar
"However it can only damage your reputation if it is public. The threatening letter is sent specifically to you by the party who is accusing you (or a duely authorized agent in their name) - it is not apublic declaration."
Untill a suit if filed in a court. Then it is public record. Sad thing is damage claims like this must be proved.
"Basically...if I ring your doorbell and when you answer I tell you "I think you are a souless satan worshipping ballbag" thats nothing (well maybe harrassment or tresspassing if I don't leave when you tell me to).
but if I go to your neibors door and when he answers I tell him you are a soulless satan worshipping ballbag...thats slander.
If I take an ad out in the paper and tell the readershoip that you are a soulless satan worshipping ballbag... thats libel."
Only if the statement isn't true.
Ford Motors Cars FINALY admitted that acquisition of Jaguar Motors Cars marked the begining of the end....