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From: bytebug@pertec.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Sears "QuickPay" Bill-Paying Service
Message-ID: <171@pertec.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 26-Jul-84 03:09:15 EDT
Article-I.D.: pertec.171
Posted: Thu Jul 26 03:09:15 1984
Date-Received: Sat, 28-Jul-84 21:46:50 EDT
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Organization: Pertec Computer Corp., Irvine, CA
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> Why should you pay Sears 4 bucks a month to do what any
> modern bank will be glad to do for esentially nothing?

Since when did *any* bank do something for essentially nothing?!?!  It
used to be that savings accounts were free, but now, unless I maintain
a minimum balance of at least 3-4 digits, I end up paying the bank for
the privilege of letting them use my money!  And much the same thing 
with checking accounts - every one I've seen says that you must have
at least $N in an account (not necessarily the checking account) or else
pay a fixed monthly fee and/or a fee for each check/transaction.

I posted the original query, and still haven't really made up my mind
about the Sears "QuickPay" Service.  Since they offer a free month's
serivce if I sign up by the end of July, I think I'll give it a try.

I'm also evaluating different banks, and would be willing to switch to
a different bank if it were to offer a service essentially the same as
the Sears service, at a lower cost.  I'd be interested in hearing from
people who have used a bank's bill paying services and/or hints about
what banks to avoid, what banks to look into, etc.
--
	roger long
	pertec computer corp
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