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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Oct 11, 2003 11:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Are you offended by stations that make you pay in advance before you pump your fuel? Yes - Very offended Yes - Somewhat offended No - Not offended Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Are you offended by stations that make you pay in advance before you pump your fuel?
Yes - Very offended
Yes - Somewhat offended
No - Not offended

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FuelPump Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,445 Points:3,411,000 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2003 8:25:44 AM Ignore FuelPump Report Abuse Since most stations are now pay-at-the-pump, what differance does it make. Certainly none to me.
ccrb Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:9,089 Points:1,940,795 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2003 4:06:26 PM Ignore ccrb Report Abuse I almost always pay at the pump. But YES very offended. Even when signs up, I'm often preapproved by minority clerks at a non-minority managed station. However I have to prepay at minority managed stations. But like I say, I almost always pay at the pump.
taxcutter Champion Author Tucson Posts:18,243 Points:3,302,670 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2003 8:25:22 AM Ignore taxcutter Report Abuse Since I pay at the pump...NO
K-Two Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,783 Points:1,000,000 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2003 7:49:06 AM Ignore K-Two Report Abuse With drive-offs increasing, I understand why they do it, it is just so inconvienient that I find it to be a put-off. Mark me down as "yes - somewhat offended."
Rockets Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,166 Points:286,490 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2003 6:27:39 AM Ignore Rockets Report Abuse not at all
gougenator Champion Author Dallas Posts:29,828 Points:3,240,925 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2003 5:59:55 AM Ignore gougenator Report Abuse i see the point where prepay stops driveoffs , i understand convenience is stripped away when Prepay causes us to have to go in TWICE to pay a deposit/leave DL ,etc and then again go in to pay the final bill. i dont see the point where people would boycott just because they dont get to pump b4 paying ,,pay at the pump is a good deal i was at a Kroger in my town,,they said someone rolled a basket of groceries out the door -threw them in the car and ran ,,,is that called a ROLL OFF ??? :) -G
RetiredMike Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:2,338 Points:1,554,290 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2003 11:38:06 PM Ignore RetiredMike Report Abuse Not offended, it is the people that abuse the system, drives off without paying, that offends me.
Canadian Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:6,603 Points:1,336,445 Joined:Nov 2002	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2003 11:53:32 AM Ignore Canadian Report Abuse No, never unless on a USA trip.
RETTWA Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,785 Points:2,899,155 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2003 9:39:06 AM Ignore RETTWA Report Abuse Yes - somewhat offended.
Lum Champion Author Ontario Posts:20,203 Points:3,219,520 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2003 7:21:48 AM Ignore Lum Report Abuse no
Pete72 Champion Author Toledo Posts:12,579 Points:1,501,080 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2003 6:19:04 AM Ignore Pete72 Report Abuse Yes, don't care for that at all, have passed up satations that do that. But I do understand why some do it that way. Drive aways.
WINGS - 1 All-Star Author Illinois Posts:778 Points:68,320 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2003 1:17:23 AM Ignore WINGS - 1 Report Abuse Yes - Very offended. Once I know the gas station that requires you to pre-pay. I just don't go there again. There are other gas stations that I can go to.
rel4 Champion Author Jackson Posts:228,944 Points:1,191,530 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2003 6:56:15 PM Ignore rel4 Report Abuse No, not offended.
Mikeh635 Champion Author Utah Posts:2,053 Points:285,075 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2003 2:48:59 PM Ignore Mikeh635 Report Abuse Not offended at all. (I've lived in Los Angeles)
rho Champion Author Sacramento Posts:31,932 Points:3,494,895 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2003 2:17:37 PM Ignore rho Report Abuse NO, I want the LOWER PRICES and not pay for the dishonest people that take off without paying.
CARME Champion Author Florida Posts:37,916 Points:1,421,670 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Nov 6, 2003 9:16:48 AM Ignore CARME Report Abuse no, because I understand that some stations have been stiff by not paying.
lozier Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,120 Points:209,730 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2003 7:39:49 PM Ignore lozier Report Abuse no because alot of drive offs is what has caused the stations to be more exceptable to prepay
RetiredMike Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:2,338 Points:1,554,290 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2003 7:24:33 PM Ignore RetiredMike Report Abuse Not offended by the stations - I am offended by the actions of others that created this situation.
RETTWA Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,785 Points:2,899,155 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2003 2:36:06 PM Ignore RETTWA Report Abuse yes
yuley Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:223 Points:199,820 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Nov 3, 2003 10:43:17 AM Ignore yuley Report Abuse yes very I usually use a credit card
kwzh Champion Author San Jose Posts:20,631 Points:3,678,650 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2003 2:30:28 AM Ignore kwzh Report Abuse Well, yesterday the cash reader wouldn't accept my $20 (even though it seemed to be in good condition, and it wasn't one of the new series), so I ended up making two trips inside, after all. There was no line, and I wasn't in a hurry anyway, so it was no big deal. Btw, now that I've seen the discussion here, I can see that this poll should have taken into account the difference between "prepay at pump" and "prepay inside".
Skoudah All-Star Author Massachusetts Posts:521 Points:165,645 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 22, 2003 4:35:01 PM Ignore Skoudah Report Abuse No
Argon Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,349 Points:590,810 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2003 7:06:31 PM Ignore Argon Report Abuse No, not offended.
Large Bob Champion Author Connecticut Posts:10,932 Points:2,032,065 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2003 3:00:01 PM Ignore Large Bob Report Abuse No, they have to deal with far too many dishonest people that take off without paying. Why should they be there if not to make money? One drive off could take away their profit for hours.
#12#_UKGasGuy Rookie Author Miami Posts:14 Points:380 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2003 2:22:40 PM Ignore #12#_UKGasGuy Report Abuse A small correction for gardenman..if a customer drives off with $20 worth of gas...the station loses $20...it NEVER get back even!
Bob_SCV Rookie Author Los Angeles Posts:6 Points:56,370 Joined:Aug 2002	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 10:16:37 PM Ignore Bob_SCV Report Abuse This poll gave me a genuine laugh-out-loud gut laugh. I hope the people who took offense don't take offense at my posted reply. I think some people need to lighten up. No offense of course.
UT Ray Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:8,566 Points:1,850,890 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 9:22:01 PM Ignore UT Ray Report Abuse No, I am not offended. The stations need to protect their profits from drive offs.
C-FGGQ Rookie Author Hamilton Posts:6 Points:41,900 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 8:51:34 PM Ignore C-FGGQ Report Abuse Why would anybody be offended?? I have my Shell Easy Pay tag so I guess I pay before I pump. Doesn't bug me... in fact it's quicker, and I don't have to talk to the poor bastard making minimum wage inside!
Skoudah All-Star Author Massachusetts Posts:521 Points:165,645 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 7:58:53 PM Ignore Skoudah Report Abuse Gosh, I don't think so . . .
ash rebel Rookie Author California Posts:39 Points:4,430 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 12:30:07 PM Ignore ash rebel Report Abuse No, not at all
gardenman Rookie Author Arkansas Posts:5 Points:4,075 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 11:03:22 AM Ignore gardenman Report Abuse are you offended when they dont let you put your soda and candy or tobacco or anything else you buy at the store before you pay for it? how much do you think the store makes on a gallon of gasoline? if someone drives off with 20.00 of gas, the store has to pump 200 gallons of gas just to get back even. i can understand why they prepay i would encourage it if we are really interested in lowering gas prices we would not ask the store owner to take unneccesary risks in his business AND complain at the same time about the price he is charging us. you cant have it both ways
KIMBO Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:1 Points:27,870 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 10:06:08 AM Ignore KIMBO Report Abuse I FEEL IT IS AN INCONVENIENCE TO PAY FIRST BECAUSE I LIKE TO FILL MY TANK UP AND WITH THE CHANGING GAS PRICES DAY TO DAY I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH IT WILL COST.
milo Champion Author Calgary Posts:3,129 Points:833,440 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 9:16:58 AM Ignore milo Report Abuse how can you be offended? If they have had a problem you should be supportive.
onedavie Champion Author Virginia Posts:15,326 Points:3,486,545 Joined:Nov 2002	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 9:02:12 AM Ignore onedavie Report Abuse Yes
buck4you Rookie Author Virginia Posts:30 Points:68,800 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 7:45:24 AM Ignore buck4you Report Abuse Who can blame the operators? People often steal the gasoline when given the chance. I do not see how anyone can be offended!
Bismilla Champion Author Richmond Posts:4,160 Points:830,175 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 6:52:50 AM Ignore Bismilla Report Abuse Yes - Very offended
Fordguy5 All-Star Author Regina Posts:649 Points:323,625 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 2:36:26 AM Ignore Fordguy5 Report Abuse Its not that huge a deal, and dishonost people have forced stations into it. They ruined it for the rest of us.
#12#_ChugChug Rookie Author Madison Posts:1 Points:970 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2003 1:57:48 AM Ignore #12#_ChugChug Report Abuse I'm cool with it.
UT Ray Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:8,566 Points:1,850,890 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 9:51:49 PM Ignore UT Ray Report Abuse NO, not offended.
GB726 Rookie Author Utah Posts:2 Points:3,765 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 6:15:37 PM Ignore GB726 Report Abuse Pre-payment for gas is not offensive as much as a reminder of how things have changed; away from 'service stations' to 'convenience stores'. Pre-payment is a reminder that to some people convenience includes dishonesty.
kilokilo Rookie Author Las Vegas Posts:8 Points:22,995 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 5:37:08 PM Ignore kilokilo Report Abuse too many drive offs you can not blame the station at all or we'd be paying $2 a gallon all the time to make up for lost sales.
kc1ih Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:248 Points:734,265 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 5:13:25 PM Ignore kc1ih Report Abuse I just wish when they do require you to pre-pay that they could come up with a way that you don't have to wait in line twice.
WR-INC Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:39,465 Points:3,620,335 Joined:Dec 2002	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 2:22:01 PM Ignore WR-INC Report Abuse No. I know operators, and losses by theft hurt them. There is nothing wrong in requiring payment for merchandise, whether it be pre-payment or post-payment.
#12#_UKGasGuy Rookie Author Miami Posts:14 Points:380 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 2:17:29 PM Ignore #12#_UKGasGuy Report Abuse I'm not offended at all...but, since I run a Gas Station in the UK where this practice is not common, I am just a bit biased! Our unleaded gasoline is currently just under $5 for a US gallon and drive offs are commonplace. If you believe that gas companies foot the bill for this or are insured, think again.. It is the service station operators who invariably suffer for this small percentage of bad customers so the only sensible route is pre-pay. (Pay at the pump is just starting to arrive in the UK) I would greatly prefer to see EVERY customer come into my store to have the opportunity to increase the sale but as a regular US traveller, I am now familiar with pay at the pump and greatly prefer it.
Diffle Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:257 Points:165,555 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 12:11:26 PM Ignore Diffle Report Abuse Not at all
maimas726 Rookie Author Boston Posts:32 Points:45,390 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 10:00:54 AM Ignore maimas726 Report Abuse I'm not offended at all... they are just trying to keep costs down. And if you pay by check, just get a debit card and you won't have the problem of leaving your driver's license inside. I've lived in other cities where almost ALL of the gas stations require pre-pay. No big deal, just a sad statement about people who steal gas.
onedavie Champion Author Virginia Posts:15,326 Points:3,486,545 Joined:Nov 2002	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 9:36:40 AM Ignore onedavie Report Abuse Yes
#12#_beetlebug Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 9:33:30 AM Ignore #12#_beetlebug Report Abuse I checked that I am "somewhat offended". I guess 'irritated' is a better word. Because of a very small minority of people who choose to steal gas, the rest of us are inconvenienced. I usually pay by check, and fill up my tank, so it's silly to prepay when you don't know what the total is going to be. So, I usually have to end up leaving my driver's license at the register. So yes, I am irritated - not at the gas stations that are requiring prepay, but at the people who, by driving off without paying, have made the gas stations have this policy.
Canadian Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:6,603 Points:1,336,445 Joined:Nov 2002	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2003 7:57:20 AM Ignore Canadian Report Abuse No - Not offended. This is the little fellow trying to protect his investment from those who prey on those who work for a living.
UT Ray Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:8,566 Points:1,850,890 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2003 8:41:36 PM Ignore UT Ray Report Abuse Why be offended. They are only trying to protect their profits, and if you have a credit card you can prepay at the pump with that. If you use cash only, you must go inside, but again, they are only trying to protect their profits. If they didn't do so, you would be paying more to cover the drive offs.