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Originally Posted by joemet2
A while back I had the good fortune to knock an eight iron into the hole for and ace at Havana. Ordered a round of drinks for my group of 16 as hole in one shooters should do. After taking the order, the server approached me and said the Manager won't accept the order unless I surrender my Credit Card for him to hold.
Told them just where they could shove the Credit Card and went downtown to buy the same 16 drinks without incident.
Oh yes, haven't spent a nickel at Havana since then!
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Not doubting your veracity but I do question the concern over the card rule.
Think about it - You go on vacation - you check into a hotel - they ask for a credit card swipe for FUTURE unknown purchases.
This happens to all of us and we just give them the card to swipe. The hotel is protecting themselves knowing that they will be paid for incidentals as they call them.
I'm not saying I've seen the practice at a restaurant but I would just let them swipe my card and enjoy my night. It's not like they are going to bill you for things you didn't order.
Just my opinion.
PS> come to think of it I have seen that practice. At work we go to a local Italian restaurant when we need to do some birthday celebration or milestone event. We usually have around 20 people. We run a 'tab' and we use one credit card and then divy up the total the next day at work. It's a win-win since the people don't need to pay every time they order a drink and the credit card user get his reward miles!