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Old Apr 20, 2011 | 12:10 pm
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Originally Posted by YuropFlyer
Of course, this is probably NOT a good idea at smaller stores, or when in a hurry, but maybe when having some time and at a larger brand/hotel, why not do it?
Besides the number of people who don't notice the scam (or notice the scam too late like I did), there's also a number of people who noticed the scam and decided it was not worth reversing or too anti-social to request a reverse.

Anti-social - if you're sitting with a bunch of self-important, impatient 40-50 year old Hongkies who are used to using cash on everything, you'll know what I mean.
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