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Scalded Dog · 01-20-2015, 09:43 AM

Has anybody tried using any of the alleged services such as mygallons.com? This is a service that offers to let you pay for gasoline at today's prices, then use those gallons later. If the price goes back up... sorry, I mean WHEN the price goes back up... you are still getting gas at the prices you originally paid.

Say, today gasoline is $2.00/ gallon... you pay for 500 gallons. You are now allotted 500 gallons of gasoline to use, no matter what the FUTURE price. If it's $6.00/ gallon later, you still have 500 gallons at your disposal, already paid for.

I'd love to just buy some 55- gallon drums of gasoline (at today's prices!), but the logistics of that just don't work for me. Gasoline degrades over time, and the idea of having those giant bombs on my property doesn't sit well with me, the family, or the fire dept.

So, this service seems to be another option, but I've also heard rumors of this (mygallons.com) being a scam, a rip-off, unstable. However, I don't know if that's just OPINION from those who scoff at any money- saving idea, or if it really is a sketchy prospect.

Anybody done it, used it, tried it? mygallons.com, or any other similar service?

SSJ455 · 01-20-2015, 10:25 AM

Dude, take your sandwhich out first before filling up the bag!! Be smart!!!

Zslash28 · 01-20-2015, 10:26 AM

Sounds interesting. Subscribed.

Mr_Draco · 01-20-2015, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalded Dog

Has anybody tried using any of the alleged services such as mygallons.com? This is a service that offers to let you pay for gasoline at today's prices, then use those gallons later. If the price goes back up... sorry, I mean WHEN the price goes back up... you are still getting gas at the prices you originally paid.

Say, today gasoline is $2.00/ gallon... you pay for 500 gallons. You are now allotted 500 gallons of gasoline to use, no matter what the FUTURE price. If it's $6.00/ gallon later, you still have 500 gallons at your disposal, already paid for.

I'd love to just buy some 55- gallon drums of gasoline (at today's prices!), but the logistics of that just don't work for me. Gasoline degrades over time, and the idea of having those giant bombs on my property doesn't sit well with me, the family, or the fire dept.

So, this service seems to be another option, but I've also heard rumors of this (mygallons.com) being a scam, a rip-off, unstable. However, I don't know if that's just OPINION from those who scoff at any money- saving idea, or if it really is a sketchy prospect.

Anybody done it, used it, tried it? mygallons.com, or any other similar service?

I never heard of mygallons.com but the BBB gives them a big "F" and while they do not say that it is a scam, they actively warn the public to avoid using them.

From what I could find, mygallons.com keeps track of your gallons by issuing you a Voyager fleet card. I don't know about you but most places around me does not accept fleet cards, in fact Wal-Mart is the only place that does. Also they only guarantee your "locked in" price in the city you register in when you first sign up of the program. So if you travel somewhere and have to stop and get gas it is worthless to you.

Scalded Dog · 01-20-2015, 10:59 AM

Thanks for the comments/ info.

Just a few moments ago, as I was trying to Google mygallons.com, there was a comment from somebody saying that mygallons.com had spawned moregallons.com... and, looking at THAT site, one cannot help but notice remarkable similarities.

Both sites, however, seem sort of sketchy... moregallons' pages are mostly blank, as though the site may be under construction.

I'm also a little skeptical of the fees required to join/ purchase fuel from mygallons... there are a number of flat fees and percentage fees which make me question just how much one will end up paying. It seems very nebulous, too, with things like, "When you purchase fuel, your membership fee will be deducted." I have no idea what that means, but I suspect that the first $30 that you give to them does not purchase fuel, but simply gets your name on the logbook.

Along with the BBB's "F" ratings, I find myself very skeptical. I have also been unable to find ANY reviews online from people who have used the service. I would THINK that anybody using it would have an opinion, and would holler somewhere, either cheering or jeering. But, maybe they still haven't had their first customer(!?!)... and I am not going to volunteer to be the guinea pig. The concept is cool, just not sure about the execution...

pickwithaustin · 01-20-2015, 11:10 AM

The "Forever Stamp" of gasoline.

masterguns95 1LE · 01-20-2015, 11:15 AM

I do this withthe local propane company for the house. Works good and has already saved over $600 on this year's heating bill. Don't think I would do it for go juice...too impersonal.

2010SLVRBULIT · 01-20-2015, 11:57 AM

..save up for a proper portable gas can, first.

mpiersd · 01-20-2015, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

The "Forever Stamp" of gasoline.

My first thought too.

Mongo RS · 01-20-2015, 06:19 PM

This is essentially buying gasoline futures.

It's perfectly legal, but like any other investment, it's a gamble.

It sounds like the fee structure is set up to protect them from price increases.

01-20-2015, 09:43 AM	#1
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Pay now, reap the benefits later: Gasoline Has anybody tried using any of the alleged services such as mygallons.com? This is a service that offers to let you pay for gasoline at today's prices, then use those gallons later. If the price goes back up... sorry, I mean WHEN the price goes back up... you are still getting gas at the prices you originally paid. Say, today gasoline is $2.00/ gallon... you pay for 500 gallons. You are now allotted 500 gallons of gasoline to use, no matter what the FUTURE price. If it's $6.00/ gallon later, you still have 500 gallons at your disposal, already paid for. I'd love to just buy some 55- gallon drums of gasoline (at today's prices!), but the logistics of that just don't work for me. Gasoline degrades over time, and the idea of having those giant bombs on my property doesn't sit well with me, the family, or the fire dept. So, this service seems to be another option, but I've also heard rumors of this (mygallons.com) being a scam, a rip-off, unstable. However, I don't know if that's just OPINION from those who scoff at any money- saving idea, or if it really is a sketchy prospect. Anybody done it, used it, tried it? mygallons.com, or any other similar service? Attached Images

01-20-2015, 10:25 AM	#2
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,055 View My Garage	Dude, take your sandwhich out first before filling up the bag!! Be smart!!! __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

01-20-2015, 11:10 AM	#6
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	The "Forever Stamp" of gasoline. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

01-20-2015, 06:19 PM	#10
Mongo RS Drives: 2010 2LT M6 RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eastpointe MI Posts: 278	This is essentially buying gasoline futures. It's perfectly legal, but like any other investment, it's a gamble. It sounds like the fee structure is set up to protect them from price increases. __________________ (o)[+++++++](o)

01-20-2015, 10:26 AM	#3
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,693	Sounds interesting. Subscribed.

01-20-2015, 10:59 AM	#5
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	Thanks for the comments/ info. Just a few moments ago, as I was trying to Google mygallons.com, there was a comment from somebody saying that mygallons.com had spawned moregallons.com... and, looking at THAT site, one cannot help but notice remarkable similarities. Both sites, however, seem sort of sketchy... moregallons' pages are mostly blank, as though the site may be under construction. I'm also a little skeptical of the fees required to join/ purchase fuel from mygallons... there are a number of flat fees and percentage fees which make me question just how much one will end up paying. It seems very nebulous, too, with things like, "When you purchase fuel, your membership fee will be deducted." I have no idea what that means, but I suspect that the first $30 that you give to them does not purchase fuel, but simply gets your name on the logbook. Along with the BBB's "F" ratings, I find myself very skeptical. I have also been unable to find ANY reviews online from people who have used the service. I would THINK that anybody using it would have an opinion, and would holler somewhere, either cheering or jeering. But, maybe they still haven't had their first customer(!?!)... and I am not going to volunteer to be the guinea pig. The concept is cool, just not sure about the execution...

01-20-2015, 11:15 AM	#7
masterguns95 1LE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carson City, MI from west Texas Posts: 123 View My Garage	I do this withthe local propane company for the house. Works good and has already saved over $600 on this year's heating bill. Don't think I would do it for go juice...too impersonal.

01-20-2015, 11:57 AM	#8
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	..save up for a proper portable gas can, first.