This EZ Pass dilemma really brings to light a common issue that many of us face—mysterious small charges that seem insignificant but leave us questioning whether we’re being overcharged or whether it’s just a mistake that we don’t have the time or energy to fight.
In this case, the New Hampshire EZ Pass charge might be a simple mistake or a mix-up, but it’s the principle of the matter that stings.
On one hand, paying the $3 might feel like the easy way out, especially when customer service wait times can be frustrating and time-consuming. It’s a small amount, and you could easily move on with your day without the hassle.
However, on the other hand, it’s important to consider how many companies rely on customers simply swallowing these small charges because they know that most people will not bother to investigate or challenge them. It’s part of a larger pattern of businesses quietly adding hidden fees or not providing clear explanations, assuming that people will be too busy or tired to dispute them.
In this case, if the Redditor genuinely believes that the charge was a mistake—perhaps a license plate mix-up—it would make sense to dispute the charge on principle. After all, businesses should not be able to take money from you without proper justification, even for small amounts. But the inconvenience of dealing with customer service can make it tempting to just let it go.
Ultimately, it’s about balancing your time and energy with your sense of fairness. If you truly believe the charge is wrong and it’s worth your time to fight it, it could feel empowering to challenge it.
But if the stress of dealing with customer service and the potential for ongoing delays feels too overwhelming, paying it might be the easier route.
I can see both sides of the argument, and it really depends on how much the principle of standing up for yourself matters versus the convenience of moving on. What do you think you would do in this situation?