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Have you ever been taken advantage of? (self.Blind)
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[deleted] [OP] 3 points 3y ago
Sadly yes. And been physically abused and assaulted. The biggest problem I get is with shops or storms over charging me or short changing me. For instance a bartender took my 20 note and gave me a handful of coins saying he had no Bill's. He have me something like 40p change in 2ps and 1ps. I only bought a pint.
Then my local cafe were I've been going to for 7 years a few times a week had been charging me double what they charged sighted people. I didnt find out until a new girl gave me the proper price for the same meal I had since being there. I was so upset. The owners have never apologised and never offered to sort it out. But had the absolute nerve to tell me not to tell anyone about it. Of course I told everyone and I got banned and when the authorities investigated they wipe out all their accounts and any proof saying that someone stole it. My case against them was dropped and they wanted to sue me but failed.
The local taxi service also tried to overcharge me too. Wanting to charge me £25 for a 4 mile lift that takes 5 minutes as I live in the countryside so no traffic. I challenged it and they dropped the price but I ended up walking the dangerous journey home.
I've had people try and sell me goods I wanted to buy and they try and miss sell me broken or not fit for purpose goods. Recently bought so e set of drawers and they delivered it after I asked them as I dont drive because of myimpairment. They charged petrol and I tipped them. And when I went to open the drawers they fell apart. I used the bemyeyes app and the lady was horrified and told me it's completely damaged. Scratched and has holes punched into it. I'm now down 200 quid and the seller laughed down the phone at me saying buyers beware and to sue her. It's not even worth suing as court fees and everything would cost more than that.
It's awful.
Then my local cafe were I've been going to for 7 years a few times a week had been charging me double what they charged sighted people. I didnt find out until a new girl gave me the proper price for the same meal I had since being there. I was so upset. The owners have never apologised and never offered to sort it out. But had the absolute nerve to tell me not to tell anyone about it. Of course I told everyone and I got banned and when the authorities investigated they wipe out all their accounts and any proof saying that someone stole it. My case against them was dropped and they wanted to sue me but failed.
The local taxi service also tried to overcharge me too. Wanting to charge me £25 for a 4 mile lift that takes 5 minutes as I live in the countryside so no traffic. I challenged it and they dropped the price but I ended up walking the dangerous journey home.
I've had people try and sell me goods I wanted to buy and they try and miss sell me broken or not fit for purpose goods. Recently bought so e set of drawers and they delivered it after I asked them as I dont drive because of myimpairment. They charged petrol and I tipped them. And when I went to open the drawers they fell apart. I used the bemyeyes app and the lady was horrified and told me it's completely damaged. Scratched and has holes punched into it. I'm now down 200 quid and the seller laughed down the phone at me saying buyers beware and to sue her. It's not even worth suing as court fees and everything would cost more than that.
It's awful.
Real_Space_Captain 3 points 3y ago
My grandmother always said stuff like "can you put the bills in order, wrap them in the receipt, so my husband can easily label them for me?" or "I need the best one, I'm not picky but my husband is very particular"
He died years ago but just the thought that someone will be checking their work is good enough to scare them a bit. It's not perfect, but I would recommend making comments like this, just casually say your partner/friend/sibling will be checking it.
Also, if the price seems off to you, challenge them and say that wasn't what it was last time, even if you've never been there before. This might shake them a bit, and they will claim they misread the menu.
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EDIT:
As soon as I hit submit, I remember another one. If you are using a card, ask their help to take a picture of the menu/taxi meter so you can compare it with spouse/parent. Say "While I know I can trust you, my husband just likes to make sure I'm not being taken advantage anywhere, just in case" It can feel a little belittling but it can help in extreme cases.
He died years ago but just the thought that someone will be checking their work is good enough to scare them a bit. It's not perfect, but I would recommend making comments like this, just casually say your partner/friend/sibling will be checking it.
Also, if the price seems off to you, challenge them and say that wasn't what it was last time, even if you've never been there before. This might shake them a bit, and they will claim they misread the menu.
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EDIT:
As soon as I hit submit, I remember another one. If you are using a card, ask their help to take a picture of the menu/taxi meter so you can compare it with spouse/parent. Say "While I know I can trust you, my husband just likes to make sure I'm not being taken advantage anywhere, just in case" It can feel a little belittling but it can help in extreme cases.
[deleted] [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I have a range of disabilities I'm deaf and blind, autistic and got a learning disorder called dyscalculia which is like dyslexia but instead of words its numbers. I only have something like maths skill of a 4 year old.
I've started using the bemyeyes app more to counter this but it isnt always easy as I mostly get american helpers that dont understand the british currencies. I do usethemtl check goods now though.
I've started using the bemyeyes app more to counter this but it isnt always easy as I mostly get american helpers that dont understand the british currencies. I do usethemtl check goods now though.
BenandGracie 1 points 3y ago
I haven't as far as I know. I usually ask the person handing me back money to count it back as they do. Hopefully they don't just use a bunch of ones and tell me it is twenties or something. It might help that I live in a small town, so most people I meet know me.
bscross32 1 points 3y ago
No, and I would probably know if someone just up and left. Though I guess if it were a crowded place, they might get away with it.
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One thing I can't understand is that most people cannot sneak up on me, but my brother's gf does all the time and doesn't even try it. How? I think she's not entirely human or something.
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One thing I can't understand is that most people cannot sneak up on me, but my brother's gf does all the time and doesn't even try it. How? I think she's not entirely human or something.
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