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Why Retailers Ask for your ZIP Code

5 pointsby benacklesabout 12 years ago

2 comments

atestiabout 12 years ago
I Germany there is a small island called "Helgoland". It has like 10 inhabitants and can only be accessed half a day (tide). BUT they have their own zip code. I have this zip written down in by purse and in the case a German retailer were to ask me for my zip I'd give that zip to them.<p>This prank is called "Ein Supermarkt für Helgoland": Trying to make them build a supermarket on that island based on the supposedly demand that people from Helgoland's zip code need one on their own.
chrisbennetabout 12 years ago
Some gas pumps ask for your zip also. Is it for security or marketing?
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