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> I think these liquidated damages in consumer contracts are really a terrible idea [...]

I agree.

> and getting more and more common with online companies. Apparently Zipcar will charge a $50 late fee if you are even one minute late, whereas other rental firms charge something like $12 a day and wouldn't even think of counting minutes.

I'd hope customers catch on, and competition takes care of this.



> I'd hope customers catch on, and competition takes care of this.

You mean they all realize it’s a great idea and implement same fees?


Huh?




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