>As far as I know, Radio Shack has backed away from collection personal info, too much backlash
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>That's the thing I hated most when I worked there (Loooooong time ago)
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>Bob

You probably worked there when they sold something other than cell phones.

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>>>Visa merchant agreement says the store can ask for ID, but cannot deny the transaction if you refuse. Also, the store cannot require a minimum purchase. It could be different for other credit cards.
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>>So what I learned still applies. I rarely get asked for ID with a credit card, though increasingly, they ask for my zip code. I'm comfortable with that.
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>>OTOH, lots of stores (Radio Shack, especially) ask for my phone number, even if I'm using cash, and that I won't give.
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>>Tamar