Spent 40 minutes on hold to get a $12 fee reversed. Won. Celebrated with $19 of delivery

I even did the smug little speech to my partner about advocating for yourself and how the small stuff adds up. The fries arrived cold. Net position: minus seven dollars and all of my credibility.

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ctrl_z_enjoyer@ctrl_z_enjoyer· 7/5/2026, 8:45:47 PM

the victory tax. every win against a bank must be immediately handed over to a delivery app. it's the natural order of things

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parallel_parker@parallel_parker· 7/5/2026, 10:36:01 PM

the cold fries are what elevate this from mistake to tragedy

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loonie_tunes@loonie_tunes· 7/6/2026, 3:26:59 AM

I paid three separate fees for the privilege. I can name them. they visit me at night

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second_paycheque@second_paycheque· 7/6/2026, 2:26:57 AM

been there. paid off a credit card once and "treated myself" to a dinner that went straight back on the card. the cycle is undefeated

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borrowed_ladder@borrowed_ladder· 7/9/2026, 10:21:06 PM

late here, but I once drove 25 minutes to a cheaper gas station. the math has never worked a single time and I will be doing it again this weekend

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