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Just because they can't get it [ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#2)
by Anonymous User on Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 11:03:24 AM PDT

Just because they can't charge you does not mean you don't owe it.

If you sign up for a subscription service that features auto-renewal and you use a one-time credit card that expires before the auto-renw, you still agreed to the charge. If a vendor wanted they could turn you over to a collection agency for non-payment.

So while using the single use card saves you the hassle of fighting to get your money back, you could still be on the hook for payment.

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And your[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#3)
by Anonymous User on Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 12:36:34 PM PDT

legal basis for this is?

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The legal Basis Is[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#4)
by Anonymous User on Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 10:34:30 PM PDT

The fact you signed the contract and/or agreed to the EULA with the auto renewal clause. I suppose you could go to court and argue the EULA was invalid for any of the many reasons debated here and elsewhere but you're taking your chances on the judge agreeing with you

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So do this...[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#5)
by Anonymous User on Sat Jun 14, 2008 at 06:34:56 AM PDT

Simple solution. Agree to the auto-renewal if it's required to process the subscription. Then send the company a notarized letter with the delivery receipt option stating that you specifically opt-out of the auto-renewal. Use a one-time card or not. If they try to auto-renew you anyway (and possibly send you to collections when they can't auto-charge the one-time card) sue them (and possibly the collection agency, if they won't back down when you send them a copy of that notarized letter and delivery receipt) in small claims court.

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Better solution[ Parent | Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#7)
by Reziac on Mon Jun 16, 2008 at 09:29:38 AM PDT

Find a different vendor with straightforward policies. Vote with your wallet; don't support these behaviours by buying the affected products AT ALL.

I know it's not always possible, but there are alternatives for many of these products.

Oh, and inform the company WHY you're not buying their product.

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~REZ~
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