XPost: nf.general 
 From: per.ardua@ad.astra 
  
 Gabby wrote: 
 > "Terry"  wrote in message 
 > news:OWBue.74695$Kk4.944213@news20.bellglobal.com... 
 > | Buying yesterday at the local store outlet of a national chain store I 
 was 
 > | advised that there would be a 25 cent charge if I used my debit or credit 
 > | card for a purchase of less than $5! 
 > | 
 > | This was the first time I have experienced this. 
 > | Is it common practice throughout Canada? 
 > | It was also mentioned that another store charges 50 cents for the same. 
 > 
 > There are at least 2 merchants in Happy Valley-Goose Bay who have a 35€ 
 > surcharge on all debit card transactions, regardless of amount. 
  
 I think that's gouging.  'Captive audience' comes to mind. 
  
 Carter 
  
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