Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I used to be cashless. I've gone back to cash, as it makes money a more tangible thing, and actually HARDER to spend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Wegmans will be accepting meadcoin next year. Edited January 2, 2019 by mead107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I never carry much more than $20 on me. When I'm close to running out, I head to the ATM and get another $20. The wife is the same exact way. We actually had a really nice streak going last year where we never went to an ATM for about 6 months. She's a teacher and they tutor some a couple kids after school for cash. We set that cash aside in the house (no, not in the mattress) and took a $20 when we needed it. The whole thing was perfect and I hate that the streak died. This year we've had the exact opposite from that tutoring gig. The parent's always pay her with a check so instead of avoiding the ATM all together, we wind up heading to it far more frequently. I know there are other check cashing options available now, but I'm not on board with those yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 i enjoy going to the grocery store a few times a year and cashing in a few Big Gulp cups filled with change for $200 after the 9% fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, row_33 said: i enjoy going to the grocery store a few times a year and cashing in a few Big Gulp cups filled with change for $200 after the 9% fee. I'll load up my pockets with pennies and use all of them at the self cashout machines at any store. I'm pretty sure that I'm the reason why the machine we have in our office self-serve snack/drink kiosk no longer accepts change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, shrader said: I'll load up my pockets with pennies and use all of them at the self cashout machines at any store. I'm pretty sure that I'm the reason why the machine we have in our office self-serve snack/drink kiosk no longer accepts change. We've basically eliminated the penny up here, round up or down except on card transactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 debit card except for the medicine man. he only accepts cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I've been carrying the same $20 bill in my wallet for two weeks. I haven't had to use it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: I've been carrying the same $20 bill in my wallet for two weeks. I haven't had to use it yet. does it leave an impression? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Tips...I travel a lot, so valets, bellman, housekeeping. I always try to have some cash. The dispensaries in NV only take cash by the way. Other than that it's all cards or some form of E-pay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Always have some cash. It seems like everyone and their brother has kids, grandkids, and other relations selling raffle tickets, or cash calendars, or fruitcakes. Few of them have a portable terminal handy to process plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 51 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Always have some cash. It seems like everyone and their brother has kids, grandkids, and other relations selling raffle tickets, or cash calendars, or fruitcakes. Few of them have a portable terminal handy to process plastic. So you've been handed an easy out for these sales and you don't take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I get cash back on my credit card, so I use it whenever possible. Two important things: 1) I don't spend more just because I don't see the money exchanging hands, and 2) I pay my entire balance every month so I don't get interest charges. I usually keep $20-$40 in my wallet, but it's rare that I use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 hours ago, shrader said: So you've been handed an easy out for these sales and you don't take it? Correct! My interactions with others tend to be limited to those I know. Therefore it’s more than likely I will support whatever ‘cause’ someone is offering. If I lived in a large city, I might not carry as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 hours ago, mead107 said: Wegmans will be accepting meadcoin next year. Was that negotiated, or did you go in with Vito and Guido and tell Wegmans they were accepting meadcoin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, row_33 said: i enjoy going to the grocery store a few times a year and cashing in a few Big Gulp cups filled with change for $200 after the 9% fee. why in the world would you pay someone $20 to take your $220? Edited January 2, 2019 by Foxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Nobody has admitted to checks yet, but I’ve been behind you in the grocery store! You need to get an earful from @plenzmd1 ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Was that negotiated, or did you go in with Vito and Guido and tell Wegmans they were accepting meadcoin? They were very excited to accept meadcoin because, I told them they could market meadStromboli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Foxx said: why in the world would you pay someone $20 to take your $220? SSSShhhh!!!!...we can become his financial planners.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Was that negotiated, or did you go in with Vito and Guido and tell Wegmans they were accepting meadcoin? their choice was to either accept meadcoin, or meadazon would drive them out of business 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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