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Partnerships
General Motors May Sell Cars Through eBay
General Motors is considering a partnership with eBay to make it easier for consumers to impulse-buy new vehicles, the recently solvent car maker announced yesterday. Though the deal isn't yet finalized, General Motors would like to sell their vehicles both through traditional auctions and with a "Buy It Now" option. More » -
Interchange Fees
7-Eleven Asks Consumers To Help Fight Credit Card Companies
7-Eleven plans to serve up your next Slurpee with a petition to Congress protesting unfair credit card fees. No, the fees aren't unfair to you, they're unfair to 7-Eleven. The vendor of last resort is mad about interchange fees, the fees banks charge merchants for accepting a credit card payment. The recent credit card legislation signed into law protected consumers from rate increases, but stayed silent with regards to interchange fees. More » -
Fines
Delta Fined $375,000 For Bumping Passengers
The Department of Transportation smacked Delta with a $375,000 fine for ignoring federal laws that require airlines to offer bumped passengers adequate compensation and an explanation of their rights. Inside, a listing of your options if an airline tries to bump you off their flight... More » -
Bank error in your favor
Did Washington Mutual Just Give Me $500?!
Daniel filled out a Washington Mutual deposit slip listing several checks and $500 in cash, but "forgot" to hand over the cash. He normally isn't a fan of "shady business," but now that he has a bank statement crediting him for the $500 hiding in his wallet, he's suddenly not sure what to do... More » -
Evolution
Cute Baby Photos Can Help Recover Lost Wallets
Strangers are more likely to return lost wallets containing photos of cute babies, according to British researchers. The scientists sprinkled 240 wallets across Edinburgh last year with pictures of either a smiling baby, a puppy, a "happy family," or a "contended elderly couple." It turns out nobody cares about your pooch, retired parents, or smugly superior family life. But that cute wittle baby? Apparently it triggers a "compassionate instinct towards vulnerable infants that people have evolved to ensure the survival of future generations." Finally, an everyday use for evolution! More » -
Mail
Dramatically Reduce Junk Mail in 3 Easy Steps
While the amount of unsolicited direct mail offers have plummeted during the recession, I bet you're still getting a lot more junk mail than you'd like. More » -
damage control
Dealership Video-Responds To Customer's Hidden Camera Expose
Mark Hampton has posted a video response to his dealership getting totally snagged by a customer who stashed a hidden camera in his vehicle and caught mechanics doing some dirty deeds. More » -
Above and Beyond
Cotton Babies Stands Behind The Cloth Diapers They Sell
It's great to find a company that stands behind the products that they sell—even beyond the stated warranty is over, and even after the products have been used for their intended purpose for an extended period. Rachel learned that online diaper retailer Cottonbabies.com is one of those companies, and wanted to share her experience with Consumerist readers. More » -
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Government Motors
What Should You Know About The Reborn General Motors?
Cupcakes all around!GovernmentGeneral Motors emerged from bankruptcy today, and the shiny new version of GM is now leaner, in charge, and ready to manufacture cars that people actually want to buy. Maybe. More » -
Flickr
Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds
Here are eight wonderful photos readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. Check 'em out! More » -
Roundups
Top Posts Of The Week
VIDEO: Toyota Employees Taped Stealing From, Watching Porn In Customer's Truck
Bank Of America Bans Customer For Life
Don't Put These Items On Your Credit Card If You Can Help It
United Breaks Guitars
How Much Does That $12 Chain Restaurant Sandwich Really Cost?(Photo: raveller)
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Cemetery
$300K Grave-Recycling Scam In Chicago
Historically, it's not unheard of to dig up graves, move bones to a different site, and re-use those graves. It only becomes problematic when cemetery staff take it upon themselves to re-use cemetery plots already bought, paid for, and occupied, and dump the occupants in a pile of weeds out back. That's what employees of a historic black cemetery in Chicago did. More » -
chinese poison train
Did Poisonous Chinese Drywall Cause Florida House Fires?
As if it weren't bad enough that poisonous Chinese drywall is blame for health problems, corroded electrical work, and general stench. Now the drywall may be to blame for two house fires in Florida. Who knew that Chinese industrial waste is a problematic ingredient for building materials? More » -
Videos
Here's A Simple Tutorial On Expiration Dates
Howcast has produced a quick video tutorial covering the basics of expiration and sell by dates. If you have questions about eggs, meat, canned goods, or storing things in the freezer, check it out. More » -
Search engines
Create Your Own Bing Vs. Google Death Match
Bing vs. Google offers a side-by-side comparison that lets users see for themselves which search engine works better. We tried some searches, and our findings are inside. More » -
Yesterday, we reported that production at the ConAgra facility where Slim Jims are manufactured will not resume until fall due to damage from the horrific explosion in June. This information is incorrect. Employees will return to work on July 19, and production will resume on July 27. [WRAL] (Thanks, Lon!)
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Follow ups
Dave Carroll Says No To Guitar Hush Money From United
We officially love Dave Carroll now. Not only is he cute and a good singer, but he's classy (check out how he defends the United employee in this video response) and has principles. The best part is at the end he encourages us to stay tuned for song #2. United hoped it could pay for the guitar and put an end to the bad publicity—but it looks like you're not getting off that easily, United. Check out the full video response below. More » -
pretty
Fancy Fast Food Makes Your Favorite Junk Into Eye Candy
We're really intrigued by Fancy Fast Food, which takes standard fast food items and, using only those ingredients, transforms them into something approaching haute cuisine. The recipes are available on the site if you want to try at home. (Pictured above: the Tacobellini)
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