With record high oil prices, and gasoline almost four dollars per gallon in some urban areas, it seems anybody who can possibly tack a fuel surcharge onto an invoice does. And these usually unauthorized fuel charges are hitting consumers right in the pocket. When costs rise, most companies face two choices. They can raise their… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: June 2007
Fees, Fees And Restocking Fees
If you have ever returned an item to a retailer, you probably know that many charge various fees on returned items. In particular, certain retailers are now charging their customers a 10% or 15% “restocking fee” when merchandise is returned in an opened box or without all of the purchase’s original packaging and accessories. Other… Continue Reading