Bastards Got Me Again! Unexpected 'membership'

... or maybe they're playing a game of "heads the customer notices, complains and we cancel the 'membership', tails the customer doesn't notice, and we get $12 a month." Sounds like an attractive game to me.

On the other hand, if you think Chadwick is a victim itself, maybe it would be a good idea to tell them you'll never shop there again. And neither will any of your correspondents in the huge internet community you have vented your frustration in -- don't forget to mention that. Your e-mail may help them shape up, and save other innocent surfers from a similar fate.

What irks me now, still, is that they have my credit card info. Hmmm, which leads me to believe that Chadwicks did have a deal with them.

Eek. How much of a hassle would it be to ask for a new credit card with a new number? You probably don't want to bet that they'll draw a line at committing identity theft, or selling your info to identity thieves.

I suppose now is as good a time as ever to change my numbers.

Even though there are some hassles involved, changing credit card numbers every couple of years is a very good idea.

I use PayPal as often as possible and have never had a problem, but I have also never had a problem using my credit card on other sites.

I doubt Chadwicks would be in the identity theft business.

Hope all this is solved. Those farging bastiges need a good letter of complaint.

Is there an internet site that helps with purchasing problems with seedy characters or even reputable stores who have not done a decent job with communication?

Bunny, I have to wonder if the company you were dealing with is owned by Haliburton? Woe is you if they are under the vampirish control of that evil company.

Re: Bastards Got Me Again! Unexpected 'membership'


I agree - I had a similar experience with Halmark - I ordered on line and without me knowing it - I became a member of that same reservations ripoff. I called and got them to reserve the changes and stuff although it did take a while. I also complained to Halmark, but never got a response from them.

Perhaps if enough people do complain, they will stop.