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psychlops
1329 days ago
When losses are socialized, fraud is someone else's problem.
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lotsofpulp
1329 days ago
Yes, which is a big reason to use credit cards.
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maest
1329 days ago
You're still paying for the cost of fraud, so it's not really someone else's problem.
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lotsofpulp
1329 days ago
If I do not have a choice to pay a lower price without fraud protection, then it makes no difference.
If the merchant charges extra for credit card purchases, then it becomes something to consider.
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psychlops
1329 days ago
In the netherlands, you can use iDEAL for a lower price.
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rchaud
1329 days ago
Until annual card-related expenses reach the equivalent of paying someone to personally guard your money, it's immaterial.
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