Comments on: Did anyone else get $100 from WaMu? http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/ Save money with coupons, deals, and inspiration! Thu, 24 May 2012 02:51:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: The Unethical Man http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1145 The Unethical Man Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:18:55 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1145 Wow. Look what I started. 19 posts in just 5 days. Whether my actions were condoned or decried, it certainly struck a chord with you fellow bargain hunters. So far, it looks like an even split in terms of supporters and detractors. I am fine with all of the nay sayer's comments because they're entitled to their opinions. I just hope it doesn't result in a loss of readership for The Bargain Babe because that was not my intent. If you're thinking of unsubscribing, blame me, not her. Wow. Look what I started. 19 posts in just 5 days. Whether my actions were condoned or decried, it certainly struck a chord with you fellow bargain hunters. So far, it looks like an even split in terms of supporters and detractors. I am fine with all of the nay sayer’s comments because they’re entitled to their opinions. I just hope it doesn’t result in a loss of readership for The Bargain Babe because that was not my intent. If you’re thinking of unsubscribing, blame me, not her.

]]> By: Steven Rosenberg http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 Steven Rosenberg Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:15:53 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1141 A few years ago I kept getting $100 offers from BofA (I'm with WAMU). I kept missing the deadlines, but if I had such an offer today, I'd switch in a minute. A few years ago I kept getting $100 offers from BofA (I’m with WAMU). I kept missing the deadlines, but if I had such an offer today, I’d switch in a minute.

]]> By: Chrystal http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1117 Chrystal Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:10:44 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1117 It's not wrong to not claim the $100 on your taxes, and I wouldn't say it's ethical to take the money and run. It's not a good thing - if a bank is nice enough to offer you this deal, you should return the favor and stick with them for at least a little while. But if the bank REALLY cared, i would think they'd refuse to let you cash out till you've stayed with them for 6 months or something. It’s not wrong to not claim the $100 on your taxes, and I wouldn’t say it’s ethical to take the money and run. It’s not a good thing – if a bank is nice enough to offer you this deal, you should return the favor and stick with them for at least a little while.

But if the bank REALLY cared, i would think they’d refuse to let you cash out till you’ve stayed with them for 6 months or something.

]]> By: Bargain Babe » Unethical? Or bargain hunting… http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 Bargain Babe » Unethical? Or bargain hunting… Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:42:37 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1106 [...] post Friday about WaMu’s offer to give $100 to people who opened a new account generated some really interesting comments and brought up a [...] [...] post Friday about WaMu’s offer to give $100 to people who opened a new account generated some really interesting comments and brought up a [...]

]]> By: Hilcat http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1104 Hilcat Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:39:29 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1104 Interesting that this particular deal is turning into a discussion about ethics. While I would agree that Glenn's actions were completely legal, I've strongly believed that what is "legal", and what is "right" do not always coincide. Just because something is legal does not mean it is also right. I would consider depositing the money solely to get the reward, to be unethical. Did WAMU expect a certain percentage of participants to "take the money and run"? I'm sure they did - a smart business anticipates true behaviors, not ideal ones. Does that make it right? Not in my book. Interesting that this particular deal is turning into a discussion about ethics.

While I would agree that Glenn’s actions were completely legal, I’ve strongly believed that what is “legal”, and what is “right” do not always coincide. Just because something is legal does not mean it is also right.

I would consider depositing the money solely to get the reward, to be unethical.

Did WAMU expect a certain percentage of participants to “take the money and run”? I’m sure they did – a smart business anticipates true behaviors, not ideal ones. Does that make it right? Not in my book.

]]> By: Pere http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1092 Pere Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:30:16 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1092 Taking advantage is the American Way. It's also very shrewd. Quite commendable, actually. Do you actually think the president of WaMu didn't take advantage every chance he could? Wake up you naive fools! Way to go Glenn! P.S. The guy who only got $75 should go after WaMu for ripping him off!! Taking advantage is the American Way. It’s also very shrewd. Quite commendable, actually. Do you actually think the president of WaMu didn’t take advantage every chance he could? Wake up you naive fools! Way to go Glenn! P.S. The guy who only got $75 should go after WaMu for ripping him off!!

]]> By: Louise http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1077 Louise Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:14:13 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1077 It is NOT stealing...WaMu offered to give him the money. It is NOT stealing…WaMu offered to give him the money.

]]> By: Gina http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1067 Gina Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:23:11 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1067 I don't know why he is going to claim the 100 on his taxes, it is only if you make 600 or more and are 1099. I don’t know why he is going to claim the 100 on his taxes, it is only if you make 600 or more and are 1099.

]]> By: Judy http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1057 Judy Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:11:41 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1057 I agree with Pam and the others that object to opening an account and then taking the money and closing the account. Whether it followed WaMu's guidelines or not, it is taking advantage of a situation - stealing. We already have several accounts at WaMu (opened before this great offer) and have stayed faithful to the bank and its successor. I agree with Pam and the others that object to opening an account and then taking the money and closing the account. Whether it followed WaMu’s guidelines or not, it is taking advantage of a situation – stealing. We already have several accounts at WaMu (opened before this great offer) and have stayed faithful to the bank and its successor.

]]> By: fm http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1041 fm Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:49:49 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1041 I agree with Pam this time too. I agree with Pam this time too.

]]> By: Rebecca Quinn http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1033 Rebecca Quinn Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:50:49 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1033 I only had a $75 offer :( but I did get the money on my last statement :) and will keep the account open. In this era of bank failures I figure it can't hurt to have multiple banks! I only had a $75 offer :( but I did get the money on my last statement :) and will keep the account open. In this era of bank failures I figure it can’t hurt to have multiple banks!

]]> By: Lonnie http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1031 Lonnie Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:58:25 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1031 I don't see a probem with taking the money out. Has anyone ever walked into a store and only boought the 'sale' item and left without buying anything else. Well most of the time the sale items could be just a teaster with the hopes that you will buy something else while shopping at their store. I don’t see a probem with taking the money out. Has anyone ever walked into a store and only boought the ‘sale’ item and left without buying anything else. Well most of the time the sale items could be just a teaster with the hopes that you will buy something else while shopping at their store.

]]> By: Diane http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 Diane Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:09:16 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1030 I don't blame anyone for taking the money and running. I have also been a customer with WAMU for many years with no problems. But you never know what may happen tomorrow. I'm sure they assumed some people would do this and hoped most wouldn't. I don’t blame anyone for taking the money and running. I have also been a customer with WAMU for many years with no problems. But you never know what may happen tomorrow. I’m sure they assumed some people would do this and hoped most wouldn’t.

]]> By: Sandy http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 Sandy Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:07:06 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1029 Ditto what Pam had to say. I too was surprised to see this and am disappointed with bargainbabe's reply. Doing this may not be what some consider unethical, but it certainly is not character building. The bank is giving this offer so they will be given a chance. We are all in these difficult times together and should watch out for one another. If one is going to take the bank up on the offer they should give the bank a fair chance. Run with the money if WaMu does not step up to the plate with good service and product. I love a bargain, but only a bargain that is fair and makes me feel good about myself at the end of the day. Ditto what Pam had to say. I too was surprised to see this and am disappointed with bargainbabe’s reply. Doing this may not be what some consider unethical, but it certainly is not character building. The bank is giving this offer so they will be given a chance. We are all in these difficult times together and should watch out for one another. If one is going to take the bank up on the offer they should give the bank a fair chance. Run with the money if WaMu does not step up to the plate with good service and product. I love a bargain, but only a bargain that is fair and makes me feel good about myself at the end of the day.

]]> By: Janet http://bargainbabe.com/2009/03/13/did-anyone-else-get-100-from-wamu/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 Janet Fri, 13 Mar 2009 23:03:20 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=2468#comment-1025 I agree that it is somewhat against my ethics to only sign up and not give the bank a fair shot at earning your trust and business--I wouldn't sign up only for the bonus without honestly giving them a try. I agree that it is somewhat against my ethics to only sign up and not give the bank a fair shot at earning your trust and business–I wouldn’t sign up only for the bonus without honestly giving them a try.

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