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		marquis on Nov 22, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Dilbert on intentionally confusing pricing I don't buy soda nor do I have a car, but could you not buy the large soda, grab a smaller cup (since as far as I know you can just take a cup next to the soda fountain) and win by emptying the soda into the cup that fits? You could either choose to first drink the remainder or spill it outside.

chc on Nov 22, 2010 [–]

At most places I know, you pay for full price of the cup even if you opt not to fill it up. It's their way of pre-empting clever scams like this.

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