Long Rant - receipts

shakeandbake · #1 03-20-2008, 10:40 PM

I'm talking really loong, pun intended. I just got back from spending $8.11 for one item at Pep Boys (auto parts store). The receipt they gave me measures 31"!!! What a waste of paper. Along with the total, the darn thing includes warranty info in English and Spanish and a survey request. Thanks, I'll be sure to do their survey and let them know what I think.

This trend is growing (another intended pun) with grocery chains and other stores. WTF.

Nicko · #2 03-21-2008, 08:05 AM

That is so lame doesn't that just irriate you? I bought a vacuum cleaner at sears and they handed me on receipt with 4 sections of coupons attached.

phatch · #3 03-23-2008, 05:29 PM

Home Depot prints good sized receipts too.

Costco, on the other hand, has downsized their receipt. I'm glad.

It's usually the big chains that print the biggest receipts.

Phil

OregonYeti · #4 03-23-2008, 06:12 PM

Some places ask if you want a receipt or not, and I appreciate that. For things like bread, milk, beer and such, I say no.

That 31" receipt is really lame!!

GhettoRacingKid · #5 03-24-2008, 07:06 AM

Im enjoying the foot in the pic.......

it is crazy but i guess with the print tech they need to get in all the stuff they can

Cat Man · #6 03-24-2008, 01:08 PM

What a stupid waste. 31" receipt for 1 item is absurb.
What's even more absurb is when a clerk asks for your name, address and zip code, and can't process the transaction without it

Free Rider · #7 03-24-2008, 01:29 PM

Got three receipts for an $8 item yesterday. Haven't measured, but it looks close to the 31 inches in total.

Agreed, Cat, and then when they enter a fake zip, which will make their analysis useless anyway. I guess people from Schenectady, NY are travelling all over the USA to shop (zip 12345)