On Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:56:31 -0000, "Ophelia"
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> "S Viemeister" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 2/22/2013 1:09 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> >> "S Viemeister" > wrote
> >>> On 2/22/2013 11:04 AM, sf wrote:
> >>>> jmcquown > wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> And yes, you can use a signature stamp on personal checks, not that I
> >>>>> write many checks these days.
> >>>>>
> >>>> If they ever come up with a signature stamp that can be used on those
> >>>> credit card machines at the grocery store, I'll be happy.
> >>>>
> >>> When they eventually switch to chip&pin, you won't need to sign or
> >>> stamp.
> >>
> >> That isn't used in US?
> >>
> > Not really, no.
>
> Good heavens! As you are well aware, we've had them for years!!
>
You've had a lot of things for years. The thing I liked best that I
saw on my very first trip to Europe was that waiters had a handheld
credit card machine, took care of the transaction on the spot and your
credit card never left your sight. We've never seen waiters here use
them and have no idea why it hasn't caught on.


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