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SHines-IT · 12-29-2008, 09:57 PM

Hi, I just recently made an order in for Amazon. I ordered 3 Blu-Ray movies. I have a double charge on my Bank Account. WaMu said since it's pending there's nothing they can do about it. But the lack of English speaking (Very hard to understand) said something about authorization charge, I only got charged once and then an authorization charge, that I will receive back. But why is there two $41.99 charges? Is there normal with Amazon for new accounts, to charge an authorization charge for the price of the product. The idiot on the phone said there's only one $41.99 charge, but yet there's two. I could not get him to understand that there two charges for $41.99. I can see the $1 authorization charge for my Amazon Prime Account. But can someone explain to me what is going on and what I should be doing. I am 18 and still learning this banking stuff. Is the language barrier causing me to not understand something the person from Amazon was saying?

QwikSand · 12-29-2008, 10:18 PM

There is one charge. One is a holding amount, it doesn't actually exist and goes away in a few days. It's common practice. I get it too.

cartman781 · 12-29-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SHines-IT

Hi, I just recently made an order in for Amazon. I ordered 3 Blu-Ray movies. I have a double charge on my Bank Account. WaMu said since it's pending there's nothing they can do about it. But the lack of English speaking (Very hard to understand) said something about authorization charge, I only got charged once and then an authorization charge, that I will receive back. But why is there two $41.99 charges? Is there normal with Amazon for new accounts, to charge an authorization charge for the price of the product. The idiot on the phone said there's only one $41.99 charge, but yet there's two. I could not get him to understand that there two charges for $41.99. I can see the $1 authorization charge for my Amazon Prime Account. But can someone explain to me what is going on and what I should be doing. I am 18 and still learning this banking stuff. Is the language barrier causing me to not understand something the person from Amazon was saying?

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Originally Posted by QwikSand

There is one charge. One is a holding amount, it doesn't actually exist and goes away in a few days. It's common practice. I get it too.

Annoying but true

JimShaw · 12-29-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by QwikSand

There is one charge. One is a holding amount, it doesn't actually exist and goes away in a few days. It's common practice. I get it too.

But watch it to make sure it does go away

SHines-IT · 12-29-2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JimShaw

But watch it to make sure it does go away

Alright I will do, is this a first time charge or will they continue to to do this? Because since it's equal to the product I ordered. When it comes time to ordering my TV (If there the best price), I don't want any overage charges. Just seems odd, since I never had this when I ordered from NewEgg or any other online retailers. Now, I have had $1 charges. Witch I do see a $1 charge for the Prime Account, only authorization charge I see. But I am going to go by what everyone says and watch it. Just when seeing two $41.99 Pending Charges scared me, when there should be one. But if all goes as said, I will continue to order from them.

Clark Kent · 12-29-2008, 10:37 PM

I have made hundreds of orders from Amazon over the years and they have never wrongly billed me. As others said they do initially place an authorization charge to see basically if your credit card can really handle the charge, but it disappears and is removed in 24 hours typically.

clyon · 12-29-2008, 10:46 PM

WaMu is still around??? I thought they collapsed...

Yah sounds like there checking your credit... is this your VERY 1st order with Amazon?????

& it is which not witch

SHines-IT · 12-29-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by clyon

WaMu is still around??? I thought they collapsed...

Yah sounds like there checking your credit... is this your VERY 1st order with Amazon?????

& it is which not witch

Yes, my very first order through them. Also it was debit and not credit. WaMu was bought out by Chase, IDC if WaMu collapses, money is backed by FDIC. I know allot of people in my area pulled there money out.

SHines-IT · 12-31-2008, 08:31 AM

Yes, the second $41.99 pending charge is gone! That was scary for me, since I never seen an Online retailer do that, well for no more then $1. But Amazon is on my good list and my Movies will be here tomorrow. I decided to do the Prime trail, I will place another order in a week or so. As far as I am concerned, best prices around for Blu. This is just an update for the curious.

12-29-2008, 09:57 PM	#1
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	Amazon? Hi, I just recently made an order in for Amazon. I ordered 3 Blu-Ray movies. I have a double charge on my Bank Account. WaMu said since it's pending there's nothing they can do about it. But the lack of English speaking (Very hard to understand) said something about authorization charge, I only got charged once and then an authorization charge, that I will receive back. But why is there two $41.99 charges? Is there normal with Amazon for new accounts, to charge an authorization charge for the price of the product. The idiot on the phone said there's only one $41.99 charge, but yet there's two. I could not get him to understand that there two charges for $41.99. I can see the $1 authorization charge for my Amazon Prime Account. But can someone explain to me what is going on and what I should be doing. I am 18 and still learning this banking stuff. Is the language barrier causing me to not understand something the person from Amazon was saying?

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12-29-2008, 10:18 PM	#2
QwikSand Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Trading Score:25	There is one charge. One is a holding amount, it doesn't actually exist and goes away in a few days. It's common practice. I get it too.

12-29-2008, 10:37 PM	#6
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	I have made hundreds of orders from Amazon over the years and they have never wrongly billed me. As others said they do initially place an authorization charge to see basically if your credit card can really handle the charge, but it disappears and is removed in 24 hours typically.

12-29-2008, 10:46 PM	#7
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	WaMu is still around??? I thought they collapsed... Yah sounds like there checking your credit... is this your VERY 1st order with Amazon????? & it is which not witch

12-31-2008, 08:31 AM	#9
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	Yes, the second $41.99 pending charge is gone! That was scary for me, since I never seen an Online retailer do that, well for no more then $1. But Amazon is on my good list and my Movies will be here tomorrow. I decided to do the Prime trail, I will place another order in a week or so. As far as I am concerned, best prices around for Blu. This is just an update for the curious.

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