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0 pointsTeMPOraL6y ago0 comments

Part of the problem is that they handle much differently than purchases. To buy something you need to have enough money at some point in time. Subscriptions require you to have a stable cashflow. The former is usually easier than the latter.

On top of that, subscriptions are also relationships you have to keep track of. With a lot of subscriptions, it can become overwhelming.

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aidenn06y ago

Most subscriptions are on credit cards, and having available credit implies a stable cashflow (even if you are operating at a loss).

ajdlinux6y ago

Visa/Mastercard debit cards are a thing.

TeMPOraLOP6y ago

In fact, I'd argue that credit cards are US thing. You can pay for most stuff on-line with debit cards just fine. Over the past decade, I had to use PayPal maybe 3 times, because some braindead payment system wouldn't accept debit cards.

(It may differ between classes and countries, but over here in Poland around people I know, having a private credit card is like shaving with a straight razor - it's awesome if you can handle it without hurting yourself, but most people can't and are smart enough to not even try.)

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