Faisel Marathon

07/16/07

Latest Gas Ripoff

by tmacentee at Citysearch

BEWARE FAISEL MARATHON'S LATEST TRICK!

Faisel Marathon is one of the first gas stations located over the Chicago city limits on Harlem Avenue - thus you expect cheaper gas. They advertise gas in big numbers at $3.29 a gallon (as of 7/14/2007). But once you get to the pump and start pumping, you see the meter says $3.46 and the sign in smaller print says "AFTER REBATE" - you have to use the Marathon Credit Card to get the full price. So there's a reason, and a good reason, that this station is usually empty. And don't try complaining to the person behind the glass - they shrug their shoulders and then laugh as you walk away knowing that they've taken another chump for the day.

• Cons: Ripoff and false advertising