Went to dinner with the wife yesterday, was a place called Tapville or something like that. When you go in you give them your credit card and they par it up with one of their cards and there is a space on your table to place the card. This allows you to make your food selection on a tablet like device which lists your choices and the current tab. A server then brings out your food. They also had a wall of tappers that you could get your own beer or wine charged by the ounce. To do this you just take the card they give you place it in the slot by the tap you want and pour. The system charges you accordingly and displays your total charge. Yeah I know what you are thinking, people were forgetting their card after pouring their drink, I found two in just my one trip to the tappers. If I had no scruples I could have drank for free, but I just took the card out and gave it to the hostess stand.
If you want a review of the place, good selection of beers, passable food, weird payment system, won't be going back.
Not wild about the lack of table service on food (or their food), but it works well for the beer thing. You can buy a couple of ounces of a beer, and if you don't like it, no big deal. Also, it lets you try a lot of different beers, if that's what you want to do. If I liked their beer and/or their food more, I'd go back.
Have been trying all week to pull a @qbrozen and flip an EV. I focused on the big rebates on the Chevy Bolt. No dice. Chevy resale values, on anything but a Camaro or a ‘Vette are just pitiful. Closest I could get to a flip on a leftover 2020 Bolt would have had me $3K+ out of pocket on the flip.
Have been trying all week to pull a @qbrozen and flip an EV. I focused on the big rebates on the Chevy Bolt. No dice. Chevy resale values, on anything but a Camaro or a ‘Vette are just pitiful. Closest I could get to a flip on a leftover 2020 Bolt would have had me $3K+ out of pocket on the flip.
Fun exercise, though.
how did you go about it? 2021 is going to cost the same but have better resale. Do you have costco? What about loyalty? Those add up to $4500 on the Bolt, so only with those will it work.
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CAR was the best. I still recall the first issue I found, which weirdly was offered at a bookstore in the small town where I lived - they'd get random British magazines, sometimes the clerk didn't know how to ring it up as there wasn't a USD price on it, and it wasn't coded in. This was 1989, I remember it clearly (I was only in junior high then) The writing was brilliant, and the hot takes on new cars at the back were hilarious. I bought issues regularly for years. Back then I also subscribed to Autoweek, because I liked getting something weekly, and it wasn't expensive. My dad liked to get Hemmings, so I'd read that too.
Today I get the MBCA "Star" and C&D, as the latter was something like $20 for 3 years. Speaking of Brits, I also would pick up Classic & Sportscar, Thoroughbred and Classic Car, and Practical Classics - all excellent.
I still subscribe to Car and Driver as well as Road & Track, and as I'm a BMW CCA member I also receive Roundel monthly. Roundel will always be a favorite, but more and more I find myself preferring British car magazines. I currently subscribe to BMW CAR and Thoroughbred and Classic Cars and I like their approach; the articles tend to contain much more technical info and both magazines have a section where the editors and writers discuss the high and low points of maintaining their fleets. Yes, Motor Trend has a similar feature, but it only covers new cars. Now, if you break out in a cold sweat at the thought of raising the hood of your car these magazines are probably not for you- but if you are inclined towards technical aspects or are the DIY type you will enjoy them. If you want a similar treatment of new cars, consider CAR, EVO, and Top Gear- in that order.
What if you want to pay cash? Do they throw you out with homeless guy in the alley?
Yep, sign on the door said "No Cash"
I hate cash. I’m one of those that would vote for a cashless society.
I prefer cash. especially someplace where they can monkey with your card like a restaurant. And gas stations, notorious for skimmers. Those are 2 places I avoid using a card if at all possible. Plenty of sketchy stores or retail places around too, especially in the city.
Not wild about the lack of table service on food (or their food), but it works well for the beer thing. You can buy a couple of ounces of a beer, and if you don't like it, no big deal. Also, it lets you try a lot of different beers, if that's what you want to do. If I liked their beer and/or their food more, I'd go back.
They have a good beer selection and I did sample a few before I drew my glass. I might go back just to hang around with a few friends sampling beers but the food won't draw me back.
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@28firefighter said:
Plus 1 for cashless here. I haven’t paid full price for travel in a long time by capitalizing on points. Card(s) paid in full monthly.
I don’t like the places that do not accept cards.
I’m sure you’re familiar with the very popular pancake place (3 of them at least) in the Burgh area that doesn’t accept cards. I don’t go their very often but when I do (usually at the request from family members) I have to make sure to take cash. Then there is a popular pizza place that is a spin off of one of the places in Squirrel Hill that is in Son #1’s hood that is also cash only.
Of course these cash only places provide ATM’s for the convenience of their customers. IMO if they cared so damn much about their customers, they’d accept cards. :@ I do my best to stay away from cash only places but sometimes I’m overruled.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
just finished my "be the guy" activity for the day. Needed a new gas grill (I have given up on spending a ton of money on parts to rebuild the old one. when the burners rot out, toss it!) so stopped at the store to get one. I learned in the past that assembled ones don't fit in the car, so I have to get a boxed unit (not worth spending to rent the truck). Plus, last assembled one I bought they did wrong, so I had to take it back anyway!
so spent half the afternoon with it spread out on the kitchen floor putting it together. Really on took a phillips screwdriver and a 1/2" socket to put the wheels on. Half the time was trying to figure out the pictograms in the instructions, but overall, not too hard. I could have easily done a 2nd on in about 1/2 the time.
@28firefighter said:
Plus 1 for cashless here. I haven’t paid full price for travel in a long time by capitalizing on points. Card(s) paid in full monthly.
I don’t like the places that do not accept cards.
I’m sure you’re familiar with the very popular pancake place (3 of them at least) in the Burgh area that doesn’t accept cards. I don’t go their very often but when I do (usually at the request from family members) I have to make sure to take cash. Then there is a popular pizza place that is a spin off of one of the places in Squirrel Hill that is in Son #1’s hood that is also cash only.
Of course these cash only places provide ATM’s for the convenience of their customers. IMO if they cared so damn much about their customers, they’d accept cards. :@ I do my best to stay away from cash only places but sometimes I’m overruled.
jmonroe
There are a lot of places I head out to during the summer are cash only. It does allow them to keep prices lower as they don't have to get and maintain the system to use credit cards and the pay credit card fees.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
There are a lot of places I head out to during the summer are cash only. It does allow them to keep prices lower as they don't have to get and maintain the system to use credit cards and the pay credit card fees.
Plus, of course, evade the reach of that pesky taxman!
Seriously, that is the first thing I think of when I find a place that only takes cash.
I (gasp) spend a fair amount of time standing in lines in such plebian places as Circle K or 7-11, so have a fair amount of experience standing in line behind a variety of people. That said, people with cash get done more quickly than those who dick around with their various cards.
I (gasp) spend a fair amount of time standing in lines in such plebian places as Circle K or 7-11, so have a fair amount of experience standing in line behind a variety of people. That said, people with cash get done more quickly than those who dick around with their various cards.
YMMV
Rather be behind the guy with a credit card than the little old lady who has to pay $7.67 in cash, Here's a $1 bill sonny, here's another, oh I got another and then I have one in my coat pocket, let me find that one........now I have 6 quarters, and let me see let me count out 8 dimes and I have a few nickels in here somewhere....OK, $7.65 and I have a penny in my purse somewhere, ah there oh, and I think one more in my pants pocket.......there you are sonny.
I carry about $100-$150 in cash in my wallet most of the time except every other Monday when my cleaning lady comes. I always pay her in cash - and when I am short cash, I pay her with a check, which is very rare.
There are so few places that require cash these days. Costco gasoline requires a Visa card and does not accept cash. More and more stores and restaurants will not accept cash because they don’t want to keep large sums of money on hand with our felonious predators increasing each year who prey on cash businesses.
Plus 1 for cashless here. I haven’t paid full price for travel in a long time by capitalizing on points. Card(s) paid in full monthly.
I don’t like the places that do not accept cards.
I’m sure you’re familiar with the very popular pancake place (3 of them at least) in the Burgh area that doesn’t accept cards. I don’t go their very often but when I do (usually at the request from family members) I have to make sure to take cash. Then there is a popular pizza place that is a spin off of one of the places in Squirrel Hill that is in Son #1’s hood that is also cash only.
Of course these cash only places provide ATM’s for the convenience of their customers. IMO if they cared so damn much about their customers, they’d accept cards. :@ I do my best to stay away from cash only places but sometimes I’m overruled.
jmonroe
Don't go to Wendy's then. Not only will they not take your card, but they will yell at you about it too.
@28firefighter said:
Plus 1 for cashless here. I haven’t paid full price for travel in a long time by capitalizing on points. Card(s) paid in full monthly.
I don’t like the places that do not accept cards.
I’m sure you’re familiar with the very popular pancake place (3 of them at least) in the Burgh area that doesn’t accept cards. I don’t go their very often but when I do (usually at the request from family members) I have to make sure to take cash. Then there is a popular pizza place that is a spin off of one of the places in Squirrel Hill that is in Son #1’s hood that is also cash only.
Of course these cash only places provide ATM’s for the convenience of their customers. IMO if they cared so damn much about their customers, they’d accept cards. :@ I do my best to stay away from cash only places but sometimes I’m overruled.
jmonroe
There are a lot of places I head out to during the summer are cash only. It does allow them to keep prices lower as they don't have to get and maintain the system to use credit cards and the pay credit card fees.
The two places I mentioned charge more than their completion because they can get it due to them being a notch or two above their competition.
The pizza shop guy thinks he’s the cats meow and I guess he is because a lot of people think his pizza is a good bit better than his competition and are willing to pay his prices. A while back Son #1 said he and a few of his neighbors got to talking about this pizza shop and they all agreed his pizza was on the high side. One of his neighbors said, “damn his pizza is expensive but damn it’s really good too compared to the other pizza shops”.
jmonroe
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@qbrozen said:
Just a totally unrelated random question purely out of curiosity ... exactly when and where do you hang out in a poorly lit area with few witnesses?
A fair number of years ago I was at a Target store when they had their annual sale on cleaning supplies and equipment. They were busy as all get out. When I got up to the register and paid, with cash – in those days most people did pay cash – the cash drawer on the register was stuffed. I mean stuffed with bills. Apparently they were so busy no one was collecting the overflow of cash. I looked up and down the line of check out stations, and there were about 20 of them, all open, all with lines.
My poor little brain tried to do an estimate of just how much cash I was looking at, overloaded the circuits, and gave up.
@venture said:
Don't go to Wendy's then. Not only will they not take your card, but they will yell at you about it too.
I haven’t been to Wendy’s since the COVID-19 thing. But when I went there I went into the store and I know they cheerfully accepted my card. Maybe their policy has changed.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
I (gasp) spend a fair amount of time standing in lines in such plebian places as Circle K or 7-11, so have a fair amount of experience standing in line behind a variety of people. That said, people with cash get done more quickly than those who dick around with their various cards.
YMMV
Rather be behind the guy with a credit card than the little old lady who has to pay $7.67 in cash, Here's a $1 bill sonny, here's another, oh I got another and then I have one in my coat pocket, let me find that one........now I have 6 quarters, and let me see let me count out 8 dimes and I have a few nickels in here somewhere....OK, $7.65 and I have a penny in my purse somewhere, ah there oh, and I think one more in my pants pocket.......there you are sonny.
Yes, this exactly. Then you get the folks who would give the cashier More bills than needed because they wanted extra change in quarters for the laundry or some such. Cash is always slower, especially now that all card payments here below a certain limit are tap and go.
can't shop at Aldis if you don't have your cart quarter!
Up here there is a chain called No Frills like that except they require a Loonie to free up a cart, which is one worthless Canadian dollar, so only a little bit more than a US quarter.
They were busy as all get out. When I got up to the register and paid, with cash – in those days most people did pay cash – the cash drawer on the register was stuffed. I mean stuffed with bills. Apparently they were so busy no one was collecting the overflow of cash. I looked up and down the line of check out stations, and there were about 20 of them, all open, all with lines.
My poor little brain tried to do an estimate of just how much cash I was looking at, overloaded the circuits, and gave up.
I would put Target way down on my list of businesses to rob if I were a crook. I won't patronize them, but now long ago I arranged for our scout troop to see the security office of a Target as a field trip. Our friend's son was in charge of security. Even then the capabilities of the cameras in their store was superior. I can only imagine what their systems do now.
@stickguy said:
just finished my "be the guy" activity for the day. Needed a new gas grill (I have given up on spending a ton of money on parts to rebuild the old one. when the burners rot out, toss it!) so stopped at the store to get one. I learned in the past that assembled ones don't fit in the car, so I have to get a boxed unit (not worth spending to rent the truck). Plus, last assembled one I bought they did wrong, so I had to take it back anyway!
so spent half the afternoon with it spread out on the kitchen floor putting it together. Really on took a phillips screwdriver and a 1/2" socket to put the wheels on. Half the time was trying to figure out the pictograms in the instructions, but overall, not too hard. I could have easily done a 2nd on in about 1/2 the time.
I got lucky. The one I bought at HD a few weeks ago I was able to take an assembled unit by taking the lid off. Just made it in.
latest quest at casa stick. Dug the pressure washer out so the wife could do her annual spraying off of the patio set. So that got me energized to dig out the foam cannon I got for Christmas, and give it a try washing the (quite dirty) RDX. Well, turns out, not only didn't the connector on the gun not match the PW hose (I was somewhat expecting that), but there was no kind of adaptor to make them work. Our cheesy little Sun Joe uses a weird size for the hose ends I think. Plus when I took it apart, the fitting was kinda rusty. And the wife was complaining it really didn't have enough oomph to clean the pavers or pool deck.
so, started out looking for a quick release adaptor, ended up searching for a new power washer. Looks like heading to Home Depot tomorrow to buy a Ryobi that has the M22 connector that seems to be what I need. with any luck, the cannon will screw right onto the hose, so I will just get some quick release connectors and be ready to go!
can't shop at Aldis if you don't have your cart quarter!
Up here there is a chain called No Frills like that except they require a Loonie to free up a cart, which is one worthless Canadian dollar, so only a little bit more than a US quarter.
I like to use plastic to maximize rewards, but keep ~$100 on me most of the time, in the crazy thought that maybe I will happen upon a yard sale full of cheap treasures and need to spend it. I also tip delivery drivers in cash, hoping they can pocket it, and sometimes at restaurants too.
In my experience, at a supermarket, it is probably even between cash and card - if someone isn't counting out exact change, and maybe a machine disperses coins . Counting out small bills and coins will flip it in favor of plastic.
I don't like to leave the house without credit cards and cash, usually a couple of hundred in cash "just in case". And there have definitely been occasions where having cash was very advantageous. None recently, but then I don't go to the same kind of places and do the same kind of foolhardy things I used to do.
There are a lot of places I head out to during the summer are cash only. It does allow them to keep prices lower as they don't have to get and maintain the system to use credit cards and the pay credit card fees.
Plus, of course, evade the reach of that pesky taxman!
Seriously, that is the first thing I think of when I find a place that only takes cash.
When I was in business I only took cash or paper checks and I paid all my taxes. I got some funny expressions from young people who I guess didn’t know what cash was.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I (gasp) spend a fair amount of time standing in lines in such plebian places as Circle K or 7-11, so have a fair amount of experience standing in line behind a variety of people. That said, people with cash get done more quickly than those who dick around with their various cards.
YMMV
Rather be behind the guy with a credit card than the little old lady who has to pay $7.67 in cash, Here's a $1 bill sonny, here's another, oh I got another and then I have one in my coat pocket, let me find that one........now I have 6 quarters, and let me see let me count out 8 dimes and I have a few nickels in here somewhere....OK, $7.65 and I have a penny in my purse somewhere, ah there oh, and I think one more in my pants pocket.......there you are sonny.
Have you ever been behind an old lady (or man) using a credit card and trying to figure out the chip reader? Worse yet are lottery ticket buyers of any age.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Thought I'd share this very informative short four minute video on 5G Equipped Vehicles Are Coming. 5G is much more than just a faster way for smartphones to download music and movies. It will usher in new automotive technology that will make your car smarter, safer and more entertaining. Tom Voelk travels to the Qualcomm 5G Automotive Lab in San Diego, CA and talks to Sheri Willey, Director of Product Management to get an idea of what the coming 5G revolution means. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC6643qCdB0
latest quest at casa stick. Dug the pressure washer out so the wife could do her annual spraying off of the patio set. So that got me energized to dig out the foam cannon I got for Christmas, and give it a try washing the (quite dirty) RDX. Well, turns out, not only didn't the connector on the gun not match the PW hose (I was somewhat expecting that), but there was no kind of adaptor to make them work. Our cheesy little Sun Joe uses a weird size for the hose ends I think. Plus when I took it apart, the fitting was kinda rusty. And the wife was complaining it really didn't have enough oomph to clean the pavers or pool deck.
so, started out looking for a quick release adaptor, ended up searching for a new power washer. Looks like heading to Home Depot tomorrow to buy a Ryobi that has the M22 connector that seems to be what I need. with any luck, the cannon will screw right onto the hose, so I will just get some quick release connectors and be ready to go!
Nothing comes easy.
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@oldfarmer50 said:
When I was in business I only took cash or paper checks and I paid all my taxes. I got some funny expressions from young people who I guess didn’t know what cash was.
My wife knew a lady whose husband's family owned a very successful restaurant in the Loop. They were getting a divorce and he was being hard line on everything and fighting over everything. I told her that she should threaten to go to the IRS. When she did she got everything she wanted.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
@bwia said:
Thought I'd share this very informative short four minute video on 5G Equipped Vehicles Are Coming.
5G is much more than just a faster way for smartphones to download music and movies. It will usher in new automotive technology that will make your car smarter, safer and more entertaining. Tom Voelk travels to the Qualcomm 5G Automotive Lab in San Diego, CA and talks to Sheri Willey, Director of Product Management to get an idea of what the coming 5G revolution means. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC6643qCdB0
So basically in the future our Infotainment system will display "We're trying to contact you about your cars warranty".
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Thought I'd share this very informative short four minute video on 5G Equipped Vehicles Are Coming. 5G is much more than just a faster way for smartphones to download music and movies. It will usher in new automotive technology that will make your car smarter, safer and more entertaining. Tom Voelk travels to the Qualcomm 5G Automotive Lab in San Diego, CA and talks to Sheri Willey, Director of Product Management to get an idea of what the coming 5G revolution means. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC6643qCdB0
5G is probably the most overhyped technology that I have encountered in my 70 years. And having worked 45+ years in IT, I have encountered a lot of technology and a lot of hype.
can't shop at Aldis if you don't have your cart quarter!
Up here there is a chain called No Frills like that except they require a Loonie to free up a cart, which is one worthless Canadian dollar, so only a little bit more than a US quarter.
USD was worth $1.45 CDN in May 2020.........this year $1.20! I think Because Canada is strong for resources...which are in demand right now.
I (gasp) spend a fair amount of time standing in lines in such plebian places as Circle K or 7-11, so have a fair amount of experience standing in line behind a variety of people. That said, people with cash get done more quickly than those who dick around with their various cards.
YMMV
Rather be behind the guy with a credit card than the little old lady who has to pay $7.67 in cash, Here's a $1 bill sonny, here's another, oh I got another and then I have one in my coat pocket, let me find that one........now I have 6 quarters, and let me see let me count out 8 dimes and I have a few nickels in here somewhere....OK, $7.65 and I have a penny in my purse somewhere, ah there oh, and I think one more in my pants pocket.......there you are sonny.
Have you ever been behind an old lady (or man) using a credit card and trying to figure out the chip reader? Worse yet are lottery ticket buyers of any age.
Up here we tap our credit card on the screen....even a little old lady should be able to do that!
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Says the guy who risks the wrath of the IRS.
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Yeah, but I’m not infectious. As least, as far as I know, no one in here has taken my advice about cheating.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Yep, sign on the door said "No Cash"
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
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Not wild about the lack of table service on food (or their food), but it works well for the beer thing. You can buy a couple of ounces of a beer, and if you don't like it, no big deal. Also, it lets you try a lot of different beers, if that's what you want to do. If I liked their beer and/or their food more, I'd go back.
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I hate cash. I’m one of those that would vote for a cashless society.
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2021 is going to cost the same but have better resale. Do you have costco? What about loyalty? Those add up to $4500 on the Bolt, so only with those will it work.
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Today I get the MBCA "Star" and C&D, as the latter was something like $20 for 3 years. Speaking of Brits, I also would pick up Classic & Sportscar, Thoroughbred and Classic Car, and Practical Classics - all excellent.
I hate cash. I’m one of those that would vote for a cashless society.
I prefer cash. especially someplace where they can monkey with your card like a restaurant. And gas stations, notorious for skimmers. Those are 2 places I avoid using a card if at all possible. Plenty of sketchy stores or retail places around too, especially in the city.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
They have a good beer selection and I did sample a few before I drew my glass. I might go back just to hang around with a few friends sampling beers but the food won't draw me back.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I like cash and I hate using a card for a few bucks. Plus I hate opening tabs at places like bars.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Plus 1 for cashless here. I haven’t paid full price for travel in a long time by capitalizing on points. Card(s) paid in full monthly.
I hate cash. I’m one of those that would vote for a cashless society.
I’ve got no problem using plastic when I want to but a store that refuses cash won’t have me for a customer. It just reeks of elitism.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I so seldom use cash. I can’t remember the last time I had any coins in my pocket. I use my credit cards all the time so I don’t accumulate any coins.
The few times I use cash it is usually to give the food delivery person cash instead of adding it to my charge card.
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I don’t like the places that do not accept cards.
I’m sure you’re familiar with the very popular pancake place (3 of them at least) in the Burgh area that doesn’t accept cards. I don’t go their very often but when I do (usually at the request from family members) I have to make sure to take cash. Then there is a popular pizza place that is a spin off of one of the places in Squirrel Hill that is in Son #1’s hood that is also cash only.
Of course these cash only places provide ATM’s for the convenience of their customers. IMO if they cared so damn much about their customers, they’d accept cards. :@ I do my best to stay away from cash only places but sometimes I’m overruled.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
so spent half the afternoon with it spread out on the kitchen floor putting it together. Really on took a phillips screwdriver and a 1/2" socket to put the wheels on. Half the time was trying to figure out the pictograms in the instructions, but overall, not too hard. I could have easily done a 2nd on in about 1/2 the time.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
There are a lot of places I head out to during the summer are cash only. It does allow them to keep prices lower as they don't have to get and maintain the system to use credit cards and the pay credit card fees.
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
Seriously, that is the first thing I think of when I find a place that only takes cash.
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YMMV
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Here's a $1 bill sonny, here's another, oh I got another and then I have one in my coat pocket, let me find that one........now I have 6 quarters, and let me see let me count out 8 dimes and I have a few nickels in here somewhere....OK, $7.65 and I have a penny in my purse somewhere, ah there oh, and I think one more in my pants pocket.......there you are sonny.
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I carry about $100-$150 in cash in my wallet most of the time except every other Monday when my cleaning lady comes. I always pay her in cash - and when I am short cash, I pay her with a check, which is very rare.
There are so few places that require cash these days. Costco gasoline requires a Visa card and does not accept cash. More and more stores and restaurants will not accept cash because they don’t want to keep large sums of money on hand with our felonious predators increasing each year who prey on cash businesses.
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I don’t like the places that do not accept cards.
I’m sure you’re familiar with the very popular pancake place (3 of them at least) in the Burgh area that doesn’t accept cards. I don’t go their very often but when I do (usually at the request from family members) I have to make sure to take cash. Then there is a popular pizza place that is a spin off of one of the places in Squirrel Hill that is in Son #1’s hood that is also cash only.
Of course these cash only places provide ATM’s for the convenience of their customers. IMO if they cared so damn much about their customers, they’d accept cards. :@ I do my best to stay away from cash only places but sometimes I’m overruled.
jmonroe
Don't go to Wendy's then. Not only will they not take your card, but they will yell at you about it too.
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The two places I mentioned charge more than their completion because they can get it due to them being a notch or two above their competition.
The pizza shop guy thinks he’s the cats meow and I guess he is because a lot of people think his pizza is a good bit better than his competition and are willing to pay his prices. A while back Son #1 said he and a few of his neighbors got to talking about this pizza shop and they all agreed his pizza was on the high side. One of his neighbors said, “damn his pizza is expensive but damn it’s really good too compared to the other pizza shops”.
jmonroe
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My poor little brain tried to do an estimate of just how much cash I was looking at, overloaded the circuits, and gave up.
I haven’t been to Wendy’s since the COVID-19 thing. But when I went there I went into the store and I know they cheerfully accepted my card. Maybe their policy has changed.
jmonroe
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In my experience, at a supermarket, it is probably even between cash and card - if someone isn't counting out exact change, and maybe a machine disperses coins . Counting out small bills and coins will flip it in favor of plastic.
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