[optacon-l] Re: reading bills and such

  • From: "H & C Arnold" <4carolyna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 07:54:12 -0400

Yes, Natalie. I just posted about looking for Account Summary, when what 
happened? I got one that said Payment Information.

In God We Trust,

Carolyn
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Natalie" <nataliej@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 8:37 PM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: reading bills and such


I hate to find new formats.  Never realized how much informationis on a
bill. Maybe they give so much information so that we, the customer, just
don't want to find out what we're paying.
  Natalie----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Susan Mangis" <susanmangis@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 8:01 PM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: reading bills and such


> The first time  I looked at a bill I was surprised at how much information
> there was. I learned the format for each bill so I could find the
> information I wanted, but then every so often the billers want to change
> the
> format, so the bill is easier to read, so they say. It just means you have
> to relearn the layout.
>
> Sue Mangis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: optacon-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> On Behalf Of don bishop
> Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:57 AM
> To: optacon list
> Subject: [optacon-l] reading bills and such
>
> Just changed the subject to make it more relevant for anyone searching
> message archives.  <hint hint>  <smile>
>
> I use the optacon all the time for reading bills.  Sometimes it can be a
> real adventure though because of the various formats on the page.
> I sure wouldn't suggest it for a beginning user unless you can get
> verification that the bill amount is correct.
>
> Actually, I pay almost all of our bills using the online billpay from
> our bank, but I do need to check the bill amounts on those which are
> sent via mail and not sent  via e-mail.
>
> Also, I need to read the bill address and account information when
> setting up the billpay payees.
>
> Because formats are so different, I've found that trying to use a
> scanner for this just isn't practical since the ocr software really
> can't determine the page layout.  I have a hard enough time just doing
> it with an optacon.  <smile>
>
> But, I can do it.  <smile>  It really does enhance one's feeling of
> independence.
>
> Don
>
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