Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018) • Hacker News Board

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by hjk05 » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 10:43 AM UTC

kylehotchkiss wrote: post #10

I've wondered for some time why card processors don't have an API to accept receipt data so that they could handle storing receipts along with the transactions. It would be a little less wasteful but also allow some of the newer banks to create some interesting products. Your bank or card issuer already knows which store you visited, when, and where. Knowing what products your purchased doesn't add too much more dime…

I’m in Denmark. Whenever I buy something using my contactless credit card, the app I have for mobile payments receives a digital receipt. Quite practical.

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by ThePirateofOz » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 10:58 AM UTC

jdblair wrote: post #8

234wfsdf wrote: post #4

This has been bothering me for a long time, I learned from this article that you can disable receipt printing from the CVS app. Go into account settings and set email delivery to disable local print.

But then I would have to tell them my email address.

Right... your temporary, disposable e-mail address. Like mailinator.com, 10minutemail.com, and thousands of others. Out of the many online accounts I have, I don't think I have one tied back to my personal e-mail.

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by thrower123 » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 11:15 AM UTC

kylehotchkiss wrote: post #10

I've wondered for some time why card processors don't have an API to accept receipt data so that they could handle storing receipts along with the transactions. It would be a little less wasteful but also allow some of the newer banks to create some interesting products. Your bank or card issuer already knows which store you visited, when, and where. Knowing what products your purchased doesn't add too much more dime…

Home Depot does this with their card readers. I entered my email address once to send an emailed receipt, and forever after, if I use that same card, it will just send me an email with my receipt.

Note: this is not even a Home Depot card, it's just my everyday Visa card.

I've also seen this with anybody that uses Square - it can be a little surprising because I'll check my email and see a receipt for a random food truck that I got a hotdog from or things of that nature.

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by carlob » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 11:32 AM UTC

Well if they are so opposed to long receipts, why did they publish such a long article to begin with? /s

tl;dr coupons

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by protomyth » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 12:05 PM UTC

anbop wrote: post #30

ajxs wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not to bash the obvious, but If you're eating McDonalds there are more pressing health concerns than the ink on the fries.

Actually of all the restaurants in your vicinity, the McDonalds probably has the highest food safety.

My brother worked at Hardee’s in the early 90’s, and they had awards for cleanest location and some punishment for those that didn’t meet their guidelines. His location won a lot because they all ate there (big discounts).

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by rdm_blackhole » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 12:14 PM UTC

In Australia, most cashiers will ask you if you want the receipt when paying and you can decline so that they don't print it.

I usually decline and only ask for a receipt if the total is over $100.

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by joeyh » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 12:16 PM UTC

I've only shopped there once, and I wonder if this is subconciously why.

(More likely something to do with revision control I suppose.)

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by tmaly » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 12:33 PM UTC

I think if they just added coupons to your cvs card and emailed you a summary it would be a better customer experience

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by sys_64738 » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 1:14 PM UTC

234wfsdf wrote: post #4

This has been bothering me for a long time, I learned from this article that you can disable receipt printing from the CVS app. Go into account settings and set email delivery to disable local print.

I don’t want to install their garbage app though.

Re: Why are CVS receipts so long? (2018)

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Post by ajxs » Sat, Jun 15, 2019, 1:18 PM UTC

kinkrtyavimoodh wrote: post #24

ajxs wrote: post #12

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Not to bash the obvious, but If you're eating McDonalds there are more pressing health concerns than the ink on the fries.

No, there are not. This meme that McDonald's is inherently bad is nothing but elitist signaling and needs to die.

"Fries" have basically zero nutritional quality, they're potato deep fried in the cheapest oil that the human body is capable of digesting. There is nothing even remotely nutritious about them. You're able to get usable calories from them. They'll prevent you from starving, but that's about the extent of it. I find it funny that you're accusing me of "elitist signalling". Looking after your health isn't "elitist", but how well you look after your health is definitely a factor that will go a long way to influencing your socio-economic status.