You know what really grinds my gears...

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:20 am

In the past, I used to be able to deposit a check made out to both my wife and myself at the bank if we both endorsed it. Now? Both of us have to go to the bank at the same time to deposit it, since we don't have a joint account. So **** stupid, and a complete waste of our time.
Was looking to do this over the weekend only to see that my CU is now only open from 9-4:30, M-F. lol, amazing.
I think my CU is similar but the only reason I actually go in is if I need a new debit card. for checks I use mobile deposit and that's maybe twice a year because apparently everyone but my sister uses Paypal and Venmo.

Yeah, I can't even recall the last time I needed to go in for something. After speaking with them, I can mail the endorsed check to them and include a copy of our photo IDs. So I can do that, but I can't show up in person by myself, with a copy of my wife's ID? Nope. That just doesn't make any **** sense.

Postby **shoeshine boy** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:31 am

is mobile check deposit not a thing with your CU or not possible because said check is made out to both of you? also, why do they make it out to both when it does nothing but complicate matters?

I'm way more invested than I should be in this.

Postby **NTP66** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:38 am

is mobile check deposit not a thing with your CU or not possible because said check is made out to both of you? also, why do they make it out to both when it does nothing but complicate matters?

I'm way more invested than I should be in this.

We've got mobile deposit, too, but the issue is the lack of joint accounts. Whatever, the check is in the mail now.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:05 pm

I see rental car prices are still stupid expensive. I have to drop my Wrangler off at the garage tomorrow. I know 3 people who could give me a ride home. One is sick, one's having dental surgery under sedation, and the other's out of town. So, I figured I'd just rent a car for a day and have my mom (who doesn't own a car) drive it. Cheapest price from Enterprise is an economy level at $96 plus fees. For that price, I'll walk home.

Postby **dodint** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:07 pm

I guess Uber hasn't gotten to Somerset yet.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:07 pm

I guess Uber hasn't gotten to Somerset yet.

Negative.

Postby **nocera** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:18 pm

Garage doesn’t have a loaner?

Postby **AuthorTony** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:26 pm

Garage doesn’t have a loaner?

It's a small, privately owned shop. If I asked him to drive me home, I'm pretty sure he would. I just hate to inconvenience him, and it's only like 1 3/4 mile so it's no big deal.

I just can't believe how high rental prices still are. I mean, I could get a truck from U-haul for less.

Postby **MalkinIsMyHomeboy** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:27 pm

have you looked into Turo (p2p rentals)? Sometimes pretty useful but have airbnb-esque fees occasionally

Postby **meow** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:28 pm

Somerset doesn’t have Uber. You think they have Turo?

Postby **AuthorTony** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:33 pm

I've never even heard of Turbo until now. I checked, but I think there's only one car within 25 mi. and that's an Outback for $120 a day.

I appreciate the help though, guys. I'll be fine walking. Just wanted to whine about Enterprise.

Postby **MalkinIsMyHomeboy** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:33 pm

I don’t know what a “Somerset” is

Postby **MalkinIsMyHomeboy** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:33 pm

I've never even heard of Turbo until now.

lol

Postby **AuthorTony** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 9:35 pm

Turo, Turbo. Same difference when I type it into the google interwebs.

Postby **tifosi77** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:37 pm

Just liberate an enemy outpost that has a garage. You should be able access all their vehicles from there.

Postby **faftorial** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 10:50 pm

I don’t know what a “Somerset” is

Up your knowledge of PA geography.

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 6:28 am

FWIW, Enterprise has always been the highest priced rental agency, IME.

Postby **AuthorTony** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:56 am

They're the only game in town out here in the sticks. I used to be able to get great deals when I took road trips. Seven to ten day rentals in a full-sized car or mid-sized SUV for around $400 with unlimited miles. Worked great for my trips to Maine.

I'm probably the reason rates went up.

Postby **shoeshine boy** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:30 am

my last few trips, I've been getting the best rates from Budget. important to note though, I don't use junk rental car companies like Dollar and Thrifty. I stick to Enterprise, Budget, Avis, Hertz, Alamo and National

Postby **dodint** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:40 am

I'm surprised you can make a distinction between Dollar and Budget/Avis.

Postby **shoeshine boy** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:47 am

I'm surprised you can make a distinction between Dollar and Budget/Avis.

I've had no issues with Budget or Avis. Dollar keeps their cars too long.

Postby **DigitalGypsy66** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:53 am

They're the only game in town out here in the sticks.

Enterprise does have a lot of rural push for some reason. The little town where we moved from - 4000 people with one small degenerate college and a large employer - had an Enterprise location.

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:08 pm

I use Budget exclusively, if only for the fact that a) I have FastBreak, and b) I can find discount codes for any trip. I pay half of what everyone else does in Maui thanks to that.

Postby **MalkinIsMyHomeboy** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:10 pm

Aren’t they all owned by the same like 2-3 holding companies?

Postby **NTP66** » Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:12 pm

Some of them are. Budget is part of the Avis Budget Group (merged a few years back).