What this is and seems to be gaining around me. You need a part at auto parts or tractor place, not in stock. You have to pay for it before they will order it. Girl at auto store showed me a whole shelf section that came in the category of someone called in, needed, they ordered and the person never picked up. They called them several times but no luck. Thousands of dollars but not any more!!! Same seems true for repair work small engine places, and others are making you leave a credit card up front. Same old routine they fix item and customer may not pick up for a whole year, if ever. Next is 30 day accounts (you may call them something different.) They are fast going away. Where you go to home building center/lumber yard, etc. charge items and pay once a month. Not now you have to pay upfront like walmart etc. Last is stuff like home heating or plumbing you have to pay for oil, propane before delivery!!! If you want a plumber or other such person they want your credit card before they talk to you. Wondering if it was a trend in your area and how it was received?