What do you think is a "rip off"?

[fuzzybuddy]

Saw this on the net- what people think were rip offs. I was surprised Disney Land/World was #1. Others were treats at the movies, cable TV, motel mini-bars.
What do you think is a "rip off"?

 

[CallMeKate]

Saw this on the net- what people think were rip offs. I was surprised Disney Land/World was #1. Others were treats at the movies, cable TV, motel fridges.
What do you think is a "rip off"?

The price of heating oil. And electricity. And food. And gas. Etc. etc. And yes, Disney World Orlando was a rip off 25 years ago and the prices have gone up substantially since then. That said, I absolutely LOVE Epcot and would pay even rip off prices for admission.

 

[Llynn]

International Star Registry

 

[Jace]

Cell phone charges..

And...
They know you can't do without...so..

charge whatever they want!

 

[officerripley]

Self-help and advice books.

 

[Jules]

Cell phone charges..

And...
They know you can't do without...so..

charge whatever they want!

Agree, especially in Canada. We have some of the highest rates in the world.

 

[Don M.]

Kohl's stores. Even with their "25% off" and cash back offers, their prices are still ridiculous, IMO.

 

[debodun]

I agree with cable service. When I moved 2 years ago, my monthly bundled bill was around $120. It's doubled since then, partly due to losing my "promotional" discount.

 

[birdy]

I agree with cable service. When I moved 2 years ago, my monthly bundled bill was around $120. It's doubled since then, partly due to losing my "promotional" discount.

You might want to call and see if they can give you a discount. I do that from time to time. I think cable is a terrible rip off. Ask for the retention department.

 

[Murrmurr]

US immigration services.

Vetting and processing legal immigrants and enforcing illegal immigration cost taxpayers over $400-billion dollars last year.

And the whole system is a freaking mess. Legal immigration takes 12 to15 years and costs federal taxpayers upwards from $90,000 per person per year. Illegal immigration enforcement is ineffective, and sometimes it's ignored, simply allowed to happen, but still costs taxpayers several billion every year.

 

[debodun]

You might want to call and see if they can give you a discount. I do that from time to time. I think cable is a terrible rip off. Ask for the retention department.

I did and the agent said they are not offering any discounts at this time, even for seniors.

 

[birdy]

I did and the agent said they are not offering any discounts at this time, even for seniors.

That's frustrating. Keep trying though. You might get the right customer service agent or the timing will be better.

 

[Brookswood]

Cable TV

 

[PeppermintPatty]

These days??
EVERYTHING!!!!

 

[RadishRose]

The constantly rising food prices along with simultaneous decreasing sizes/contents of food items. It's a sin, really!

Gas prices in the face of tremendous gas co, profits.

Most apartment rental rates. Vampires! I thank God I had the sense to buy a condo when I did.

 

[foreveralone]

Saw this on the net- what people think were rip offs. I was surprised Disney Land/World was #1. Others were treats at the movies, cable TV, motel mini-bars.
What do you think is a "rip off"?

Taxes

 

[hollydolly]

I agree with cable service. When I moved 2 years ago, my monthly bundled bill was around $120. It's doubled since then, partly due to losing my "promotional" discount.

what ? ????...I have 'cable'' with 1000 channels.. my fibre Optic Broadband internet.. and My mobile phone... in a package ...all for £50 a month

 

[RadishRose]

Disney Land/World was #1.

From what I've heard, I agree.

 

[hollydolly]

In the UK...Gas & Electricity prices....

Also...cab fares....

Also... Drop off parking at Airports....

Also... Petrol ( gas)....

 

[David777]

Pull off, taped on, retail clothing tags.

 

[Nathan]

I did and the agent said they are not offering any discounts at this time, even for seniors.

If you dumped them and signed up with a different service provider you'd get a decent discount, for maybe the first year.

 

[Wes]

My vote for the biggest rip offs would be the likes of plumbers, auto mechanics, doctors, dentists, and door to door salesmen.

 

[Wes]

I agree with cable service. When I moved 2 years ago, my monthly bundled bill was around $120. It's doubled since then, partly due to losing my "promotional" discount.

Yes. That was our experience, too. Having to pay to watch commercials is ridiculous. So we cut the cable and now watch antenna TV. Same commercials but, not paying to watch them.

 

[Wes]

US immigration services.

Vetting and processing legal immigrants and enforcing illegal immigration cost taxpayers over $400-billion dollars last year.

And the whole system is a freaking mess. Legal immigration takes 12 to15 years and costs federal taxpayers upwards from $90,000 per person per year. Illegal immigration enforcement is ineffective, and sometimes it's ignored, simply allowed to happen, but still costs taxpayers several billion every year.

I agree with you, and you echo the complaint of many. But, I have a question for you so you can speak for millions - what is the answer to the problem that would satisfy everyone, not just you?

 

[Remy]

I agree with cable service. When I moved 2 years ago, my monthly bundled bill was around $120. It's doubled since then, partly due to losing my "promotional" discount.

Me too. Over doubled now.