Keeping track of orders
06-01-2018, 08:03 AM
#31
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Grass Lake, MI and Bradenton, FL
Posts: 785
Instead of printing to a printer you can print to a pdf file and keep a folder on your computer for the order confirmations. I use the date of order and the shop name as the name of the file.
06-01-2018, 09:36 AM
#32
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,400
Originally Posted by institches33
Using your debit card for online purchases can be risky.
Originally Posted by MaggieLou
Using your debit card as a credit card usually has the same protection as a credit card. At least with my credit union it does.
06-01-2018, 01:44 PM
#33
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 1,310
When I order something I put all notices in a folder called "on line orders". When I have received the order, then I delete them. I also write the amount spent on a post-it note on my computer so I know what I've spent (and when to stop). What? Stop???
06-01-2018, 01:47 PM
#34
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Asheville, previously Lake Vermilion, Tarpon Springs, Duluth, St Paul, Soudan
Posts: 1,651
Originally Posted by ArtsyOne
I keep my order confirmations and shipping notifications in a folder in my email account. When the item arrives, I check to see that nothing has been backordered. If everything is there, then the email is deleted. If it's not, I keep the email "live".
One thing - use your credit card for orders, not your debit card. There are fewer protections for debit cards and your account balance could be totally wiped out. With credit cards you're only liable for the first $50.
One thing - use your credit card for orders, not your debit card. There are fewer protections for debit cards and your account balance could be totally wiped out. With credit cards you're only liable for the first $50.
06-01-2018, 02:10 PM
#35
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 9,519
Originally Posted by Peckish
I've often heard that using your debit card for online purchases was risky, and this always puzzled me. I'm beginning to think the difference is bank vs. credit union. I had an issue with 2 fraudulent point-of-sale purchases on my debit card, and they were resolved and the money back in my credit union checking account within 24 hours. On the other hand, I have heard my friends' struggles with trying to resolve the same issue - but they're using banks.
06-01-2018, 06:13 PM
#36
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,400
Originally Posted by cashs_mom
My understanding is that when you use your debit card online and it is hacked, your money is gone and you don't have any more until the dispute is resolved which can be days or weeks. At least with a credit card, you still have your money in the bank.
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