UIGEA Weekly action Item idea
Today I had a wild hair idea that I tested out.
I withdrew $400.00 from the ATM at the bank.
I walked inside and asked to see the branch manager, who knows me well. She wasn't there.
I asked the acting BM if I could deposit these poker winnings to my account. She of course said sure and started filling out a deposit slip.
I said "Hold on a minute, can you check my accout balance?"
She of course said, " Of course Mr. D$D"
I asked, "If I wanted to withdraw the balance in cash, if you had it, to go play poker would you give it to me?"
She paused a little supisiously but said, "well of course you can do what ever you want with your money."
So I asked, "then why do you block my debit card when I want to do the same thing without comming into the bank?!?"
I suggested that I wanted a refund of the $20.00 in fees that I had paid when I made a deposit to FT since they forced me to use a third party midlle man who charges %5 for the service.
I did add that if the bank went along with the reg that I would keep track of the extra fees I was charged and would be looking for a refund.
I did this at three banks in the local area.
I suggest some of you do the same, it might be easier than buying a bank."
D$D<--just a post whore.........
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