Town Sports Club (AKA Philadelhpia / New York / ETC Sports Clubs)

[NewbieChris]

I want to just say, and possibly give a heads up, that this institution is designed to rip you off. I have been going there since September and EVERY MONTH they have incorrectly billed me. This month they took $1,860.40 out of my account for a month due that was supposed to be $69. I am absolutely amazed that this company is still in business. Stay away from this shit hole at all costs!

Edit: Its Town Sports International

[Bouncer]

is this the place where your trainer is?

[NewbieChris]

is this the place where your trainer is?

I don't wanna hear it. I already know what you are going to say...

[NewbieChris]

This is why I have one seperate account just for the gym...I hate ACH's...Lesson learned...Get an account just specifically for the gym, it doesn't cost you anything.

But then if they overdraft the account doesn't that become an issue? Also, I would still have to carry a min balance with my bank so that I wouldn't get charged a cycle fee. All and all this is the dumbest thing that has ever happened to me.

[NewbieChris]

Not true...Get a "Free Checking Account"...No fee's, no min deposit, etc...Look into it bro...Also, if you have that just one account for the gym and they try to take it out, the worst that could happen is you get hit for NSF fee; anywhere from $10-$30...Much lower number than you posted above.

You've done dumber shit before, don't lie:)

Oh, I've definatrly done stupider stuff, this is just the most rdiculous course of events a company has caused me.

[BIGFELLA]

Not true...Get a "Free Checking Account"...No fee's, no min deposit, etc...Look into it bro...Also, if you have that just one account for the gym and they try to take it out, the worst that could happen is you get hit for NSF fee; anywhere from $10-$30...Much lower number than you posted above.

You've done dumber shit before, don't lie:)

depends on the bank i think, if my card gets run for more than is n my acct it will deny the card. but if its ran as a debit it will overdraw the acct. but as a debit you need the pin #.

[Bouncer]

I don't wanna hear it. I already know what you are going to say...

:rofl:

i told ya shitdick.

[BIGFELLA]

We're speaking only for a checking account...No need for the debit card...I pay 3 memberships a month and they all use my checking account number.

oh i see what ya mean. dont think that was offered at my gym had to use a card.

[dna9488]

Had a similar issue that happened to my mom's checking account. My old gym that i went to charged us after our contract with them was over. My mom went in and gave them hell.

They refunded and I didn't go back

[The_Grinder]

Thats why I loved the old school gym in the small town where i went to school. Just hand the owner a $20 bill once a month and he would check the month off by your name. Didnt matter whether you wanted to be a member for a month or 3 years.

[NewbieChris]

Basically it's come down to me telling them they either send me a bill or cancel the membership. If anyone knows any good small gyms in the west suburbs of philly let me know.

[Bouncer]

Had a similar issue that happened to my mom's checking account.

:rofl: