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>zxcvbob writes:
> >>PENMART01 wrote: >> Ever notice how those so concerned with how many items never seem to have >their >> cash ready to pay, and then the inconsiderate *******s wanna pay by swiping >> plastic or even worse, by check... and worst of all, food stamps... unless >it's >> cash ONLY it ain't express anyway, so who gives a rat's b-hind how many. >> > > >Plastic is faster than cash; the minimum-wage cashiers can't count >change. I've never yet found that to be true... I find myself inevitably waiting for those plastic swipers, who can't remember PINs, haven't enough balance remaining so have to put stuff back, *and they want cash back too anyway* (blows your counting theory).... plus the friggin' low life food stampers who split orders; the milk, OJ, and bread for stamps, the beer and cigs they pay by check and want cash back yet (food stamps should be redeemed only at food stamp redemption centers, embarrass the *******s, maybe the worthless dreck will get a JOB... probably not). Today's registers totally total and indicate exact change, and I've not encountered any checker who couldn't count back the change indicated.... maybe you live in some hillybilly state, where counting doesn't turn out so good on six fingers. I always pay for groceries with cash. I have a debit card. I also have an ATM card. Bank sent both years ago. But I've never used either, don't even know if they work. I do have a credit card, that I do use when need be... but after using it for more than 30 years I've never yet paid even 1¢ in interest. Cash is fastest... generates no paper, no mail, NO DEBT! ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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>What made you think it was okay to create a scene in the
>checkout line? Why didn't you leave it up to the checkout >clerk to point out she was in the wrong line? It's part of >their job. If the clerk allowed it, which I doubt, you >could have then complained to the manager. When I was a checkout clerk we weren't allowed to turn away customers who entered the express lane with more than 15 items. |
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>What made you think it was okay to create a scene in the
>checkout line? Why didn't you leave it up to the checkout >clerk to point out she was in the wrong line? It's part of >their job. If the clerk allowed it, which I doubt, you >could have then complained to the manager. When I was a checkout clerk we weren't allowed to turn away customers who entered the express lane with more than 15 items. |
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On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:01:31 -0700, Jeannie-2
> wrote: > Now, I'm one to park in the > "special" parking spots. Stores in your area have special parking spaces that are not restricted to handicapped? > Not the employee carpool one I've never seen one. > but the "expectant mothers" or "customers with children" ones. > for some reason these spots bug the crap out of me. Report back when you're in your 8th or 9th month or have more than one small child to get in and out of your car for whatever reason - it doesn't need to be grocery shopping. My husband can barely handle one. Regarding mothers with children in the grocery stores: I've been one of them and believe me: I would have gladly NOT have them with me, but in the real world it's often not an option. sf |
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PENMART01 wrote:
> Today's registers totally total and indicate exact change, and I've not > encountered any checker who couldn't count back the change indicated.... maybe > you live in some hillybilly state, where counting doesn't turn out so good on > six fingers. I live way north of the hillbilly states, but the still doesn't turn out so good cuz the clerks have missing fingers from the frostbite. ;-) > I always pay for groceries with cash. I have a debit card. I also have an ATM > card. Bank sent both years ago. But I've never used either, don't even know > if they work. I do have a credit card, that I do use when need be... but after > using it for more than 30 years I've never yet paid even 1¢ in interest. Good for you. I sometimes use cash, but generally I use a credit card (not a debit card) for almost everything -- and pay the balance off every month. > Cash is fastest... generates no paper, no mail, NO DEBT I think a credit card on average is faster than cash, what with the cash drawer sometimes not having enough fives, or the cashier has to open a new roll of quarters or something. Best regards, Bob P.S. I rented "Fargo" tonight, cuz it just seemed appropriate when it's -15° outside. |
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>Dave Smith writes:
> >sf wrote: > >> > You should have tried shopping with my late brother in law. A >> > mere list was not good enough for him. He had maps of the layout >> > of the grocery stores in his town. The list was written in the >> > order of location. >> >> That would drive me absolutely bananas! > >Yep. And that was only the tip of the ice berg :-) Both in Produce... iceberg to the left front... bananas in the right rear... hehe ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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>Dave Smith writes:
> >sf wrote: > >> > You should have tried shopping with my late brother in law. A >> > mere list was not good enough for him. He had maps of the layout >> > of the grocery stores in his town. The list was written in the >> > order of location. >> >> That would drive me absolutely bananas! > >Yep. And that was only the tip of the ice berg :-) Both in Produce... iceberg to the left front... bananas in the right rear... hehe ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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"Jeannie-2" > wrote in message > Albertsons does that all the time. Now, I'm one to park in the > "special" parking spots. Not the employee carpool one, but the > "expectant mothers" or "customers with children" ones. for some > reason these spots bug the crap out of me. When they have special spots for "late 50's guys that worked all day" I'll use it and respect the others (aside from Handicapped, they are OK) |
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"sf" > wrote in message > > Report back when you're in your 8th or 9th month or have > more than one small child to get in and out of your car for > whatever reason - it doesn't need to be grocery shopping. > My husband can barely handle one. > So my wife that does not quite qualify for a Handicapped spot (congestive heart failure) has to walk longer so that a 20 something with a kid can park closer? Equality means we all get equal treatment. Women fought for equality and now they want special consideration. |
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mslinda wrote:
> Jeannie-2 wrote: >> >> Albertsons does that all the time. Now, I'm one to park in the >> "special" parking spots. Not the employee carpool one, but the >> "expectant mothers" or "customers with children" ones. for some >> reason these spots bug the crap out of me. > > > How can the store enforce something like that? You can't know looking at > the car who was in it. > > Linda C. They can't enforce it, they depend on people's integrity. Reading these posts makes me think integrity isn't as common as it used to be. (And what's with all the cross-posting?) gloria p |
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mslinda wrote:
> Jeannie-2 wrote: >> >> Albertsons does that all the time. Now, I'm one to park in the >> "special" parking spots. Not the employee carpool one, but the >> "expectant mothers" or "customers with children" ones. for some >> reason these spots bug the crap out of me. > > > How can the store enforce something like that? You can't know looking at > the car who was in it. > > Linda C. They can't enforce it, they depend on people's integrity. Reading these posts makes me think integrity isn't as common as it used to be. (And what's with all the cross-posting?) gloria p |
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In article >,
says... > On 16 Jan 2005 22:41:45 GMT, (PENMART01) > wrote: > > > >Barbara Llorente > > > > >>(PENMART01) wrote: > > >> > > >> Yeah, but... then you'd castrate/castigate him.... can't win for losing. > > > > > > > > >No, actually - I like it when he gets everything on the list > > >and uses some common sense about what might be needed in the > > >near future. > > > > Hmm, "some" common sense... how much is "some"? > > > > His common sense picks probably wouldn't jibe with your common sense picks.... > > so as long as there's no castigating... > > > Common sense is defined by me as picking up a box of plastic > wrap when it's getting low, but not on the list. That is the problem. Common sense is a misnomer because it is anything BUT common. Then you have to take into account the fact that the male and female mind work differently. Sometimes when I get sent off I take a list, sometimes if it's < 7 items I don't. But heaven forbid I have 7 items listed in my head and an 8th is added. Chances are that 8th item won't come back with me. |
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On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:05:49 -0500, Dave Smith >
wrote: >You should have tried shopping with my late brother in law. A >mere list was not good enough for him. He had maps of the layout >of the grocery stores in his town. The list was written in the >order of location. *blush* When Cub Foods used to offer a layout of their store, I did the same thing. Now, I just break my list into several sections. Fresh produce is in one place, dairy in another, meats in another, paper products in another, and the occasional canned or boxed items in yet another. A little planning makes it easier to get everything on the list without having to go back because you missed something at the beginning of the store. Carol -- "Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say, 'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me." *James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_ |
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sf wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 09:08:45 -0800, Scott en Aztlán > > wrote: > > >> And then there are the people who stand AT the checkout to pack up all >> their shit, put their change into their wallet and/or coin purse, fold >> up their sales receipt and file it away, etc. etc., forcing the >> customer behind them to wait unnecessarily to begin checking out. >> Walking forward a couple of steps and THEN pack up their crap never >> occurs to these self-centered, inconsiderate assholes. > > > Perhaps you should keep a receipt book with you and hand > them a bill for wasting your oh, so precious time. > > sf I try not to blockade the person behind me for more than a few seconds, but I'm trying to figure out how I'm supposed to hang onto 4 bags of groceries, a half gallon of milk and get my wallet back in my fanny pack? I suppose I could move out into the "exit lane", but then aren't I fair game for those folks ("I couldn't believe it! I was just trying to get my cart out of the store and this woman set her stuff down so she could put her wallet away. How rude!!!")  BK |
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sf wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 09:08:45 -0800, Scott en Aztlán > > wrote: > > >> And then there are the people who stand AT the checkout to pack up all >> their shit, put their change into their wallet and/or coin purse, fold >> up their sales receipt and file it away, etc. etc., forcing the >> customer behind them to wait unnecessarily to begin checking out. >> Walking forward a couple of steps and THEN pack up their crap never >> occurs to these self-centered, inconsiderate assholes. > > > Perhaps you should keep a receipt book with you and hand > them a bill for wasting your oh, so precious time. > > sf I try not to blockade the person behind me for more than a few seconds, but I'm trying to figure out how I'm supposed to hang onto 4 bags of groceries, a half gallon of milk and get my wallet back in my fanny pack? I suppose I could move out into the "exit lane", but then aren't I fair game for those folks ("I couldn't believe it! I was just trying to get my cart out of the store and this woman set her stuff down so she could put her wallet away. How rude!!!") BK |
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On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 00:35:09 GMT, "Edwin Pawlowski" >
wrote: > >"sf" > wrote in message >> >> Report back when you're in your 8th or 9th month or have >> more than one small child to get in and out of your car for >> whatever reason - it doesn't need to be grocery shopping. >> My husband can barely handle one. >> > >So my wife that does not quite qualify for a Handicapped spot (congestive >heart failure) has to walk longer so that a 20 something with a kid can park >closer? Equality means we all get equal treatment. Women fought for >equality and now they want special consideration. > Anyone with young children can usually park in those spots. Men and grandparents, too, There are no legal requirements for them nor legal enforcement of them. They are placed as a courtesy by the stores/malls on their private property to appeal to the customers they want to attract. My mom got a handicapped sticker for congestive heart failure . I am surprised your wife does not qualify, though I realize that regulations vary from state to state. By the way, next time you get pregnant, talk to me about equality. Again, this does not diminish a need anyone with a permanent or temporary disability has, but not every woman can go through pregnancy robustly or easily, even if young and healthy at the onset. Do you consider it unequal if seniors get a discount or a lift to the store from the senior apartment complexes in the township minivans? They do around here and it pleases me, and I help fund it with my prompt and uncomplained about taxes. Boron |
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Damsel wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Jan 2005 16:05:49 -0500, Dave Smith > > wrote: > > >>You should have tried shopping with my late brother in law. A >>mere list was not good enough for him. He had maps of the layout >>of the grocery stores in his town. The list was written in the >>order of location. > > > *blush* When Cub Foods used to offer a layout of their store, I did the > same thing. Now, I just break my list into several sections. Fresh > produce is in one place, dairy in another, meats in another, paper products > in another, and the occasional canned or boxed items in yet another. > > A little planning makes it easier to get everything on the list without > having to go back because you missed something at the beginning of the > store. > > Carol Every time I get the store layout down pat, they move everything around. :-( gloria p |
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Tony P. > wrote in
: > .35 POS charge Which is? > Then you have to wait for the receipt to print and then sign and > go. Sign? On a bank card? Or are you using a credit card? Maybe it works differently where you are, wherever that might be... -- [...] remember when you're feeling very small and insecure, How amazingly unlikely is your birth And pray that there's intelligent life somewhere up in space, 'Cause there's bugger all down 'ere on Earth! Monty Python's Universe Song |
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zxcvbob > wrote in
: > P.S. I rented "Fargo" tonight, cuz it just seemed appropriate when > it's -15° outside. > > I laugh HAHA HOHO at your -15F it is -25F here -40F with windchill. -- Starchless in Manitoba. Type 2 Diabetic 1AC 5.6mmol or 101mg/dl |
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> (And what's with all the cross-posting?)
> >gloria p Notice none of the cross posters are AOLers... they are all newbies with cheapo/freebie ISPs. ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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> (And what's with all the cross-posting?)
> >gloria p Notice none of the cross posters are AOLers... they are all newbies with cheapo/freebie ISPs. ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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On 2005-01-16, PENMART01 > wrote:
> > I always pay for groceries with cash. I have a debit card. I also have an ATM > card. Bank sent both years ago. But I've never used either, don't even know > if they work. I do have a credit card, that I do use when need be... but after > using it for more than 30 years I've never yet paid even 1¢ in interest. > > Cash is fastest... generates no paper, no mail, NO DEBT! And you get cash how? You certainly don't get it in the mail. One has to go to a bank, an atm, or get cash-back during a purchase. After making a special trip to, banks make you stand in yet another line. Most non-native ATM's charge a fee. The least aggravating is stores, which don't charge a fee for cash-back and you're already in a line. Between dullard clerks and the signature thing, credit cards take even longer to transact than an atm card. Besides, if one is going to take advantage of the greatest cost-cutting/sales savings, one is going to have to swipe/enter some sort of plastic/code, anyway. The fantasy world you postulate no longer exists unless you are willing to pay extra for it. nb |
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On 2005-01-16, PENMART01 > wrote:
> > I always pay for groceries with cash. I have a debit card. I also have an ATM > card. Bank sent both years ago. But I've never used either, don't even know > if they work. I do have a credit card, that I do use when need be... but after > using it for more than 30 years I've never yet paid even 1¢ in interest. > > Cash is fastest... generates no paper, no mail, NO DEBT! And you get cash how? You certainly don't get it in the mail. One has to go to a bank, an atm, or get cash-back during a purchase. After making a special trip to, banks make you stand in yet another line. Most non-native ATM's charge a fee. The least aggravating is stores, which don't charge a fee for cash-back and you're already in a line. Between dullard clerks and the signature thing, credit cards take even longer to transact than an atm card. Besides, if one is going to take advantage of the greatest cost-cutting/sales savings, one is going to have to swipe/enter some sort of plastic/code, anyway. The fantasy world you postulate no longer exists unless you are willing to pay extra for it. nb |
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The Ranger wrote:
> Negative "stories" > (experiences) are spread quicker than any positive experiences by a > 10:1 ratio. Every person a manager or clerk ****es off will > immediately, and often indefinitely, go tell a twisted tale of woe > to everyone (friend and stranger, it won't matter) that doesn't > make haste trying to get away from them. And those same reluctant > listeners will spread that 2nd-hand tale of woe to another 10 > people, personalizing it to draw in more listeners. Pretty soon the > store doesn't have enough customers to stay open because they > rigidly enforced some rules. That's why no one wants to be an ogre > about express lane enforcement. They _will_ miss that customer's > money -- and everyone that believed her story and stayed away. You're living in fantasyland. People shop at the most convenient market that offers acceptable prices. That means that the market closest to me with the lowest prices will get my business and I will just sharpen my elbows or shop at off hours or make do in some other way. I will NOT pay more for "better" or "nicer" service, because shopping is not a pleasurable experience, it's just something I have to do every once in a while. My personal marketing gripe is the modern trend to double the size of supermarkets in order to carry everything -- food, pharmacy, clothing, furniture, booze, hardware, whatever. In addition, they make it "pretty." I don't want it pretty, I want it fast and cheap. > > > The only time I saw a manager move a customer with > > > too many items from an express lane to the end of > > > another line was when he was moving on to another > > > job. He got a round of applause from those of us in > > > both express lanes. (Lucky's, 8/91, White and Alum > > > Rock.) > > > Then that is obviously why arseholes have noticed > > they can get away with flouting the express lane rule. If you wish to change the system, you must yell loudly whenever somebody with a full cart gets into the express lane. You must insist that the manager be called and that the offender be removed. You must NOT shut up until this is accomplished. Look upon it as an exercise in assertiveness -- some people pay good money for less effective lessons. -- Cheers, Bev ================================================== ======= "Anonymity is a shield from the tyranny of the majority." -- U.S. Supreme Court, McIntyre v Ohio Elections,1995 |
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The Ranger wrote:
> Negative "stories" > (experiences) are spread quicker than any positive experiences by a > 10:1 ratio. Every person a manager or clerk ****es off will > immediately, and often indefinitely, go tell a twisted tale of woe > to everyone (friend and stranger, it won't matter) that doesn't > make haste trying to get away from them. And those same reluctant > listeners will spread that 2nd-hand tale of woe to another 10 > people, personalizing it to draw in more listeners. Pretty soon the > store doesn't have enough customers to stay open because they > rigidly enforced some rules. That's why no one wants to be an ogre > about express lane enforcement. They _will_ miss that customer's > money -- and everyone that believed her story and stayed away. You're living in fantasyland. People shop at the most convenient market that offers acceptable prices. That means that the market closest to me with the lowest prices will get my business and I will just sharpen my elbows or shop at off hours or make do in some other way. I will NOT pay more for "better" or "nicer" service, because shopping is not a pleasurable experience, it's just something I have to do every once in a while. My personal marketing gripe is the modern trend to double the size of supermarkets in order to carry everything -- food, pharmacy, clothing, furniture, booze, hardware, whatever. In addition, they make it "pretty." I don't want it pretty, I want it fast and cheap. > > > The only time I saw a manager move a customer with > > > too many items from an express lane to the end of > > > another line was when he was moving on to another > > > job. He got a round of applause from those of us in > > > both express lanes. (Lucky's, 8/91, White and Alum > > > Rock.) > > > Then that is obviously why arseholes have noticed > > they can get away with flouting the express lane rule. If you wish to change the system, you must yell loudly whenever somebody with a full cart gets into the express lane. You must insist that the manager be called and that the offender be removed. You must NOT shut up until this is accomplished. Look upon it as an exercise in assertiveness -- some people pay good money for less effective lessons. -- Cheers, Bev ================================================== ======= "Anonymity is a shield from the tyranny of the majority." -- U.S. Supreme Court, McIntyre v Ohio Elections,1995 |
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"Tony P." > wrote in message > > Cash is much faster in my experience. But I'm a card swiper. By the time > he/she scans the last item I'm ready to swipe the card and hit the > credit button so I don't get whacked with the .35 POS charge. But the > authorization process takes about 8 or 9 seconds. Then you have to wait > for the receipt to print and then sign and go. > If you get charges, may look for a different bank. I can swipe while the order is rung. Using a debit card, no charges, no signing. When the total is rung I just hit the OK button and I'm gone in 10 seconds or less. |
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"Tony P." > wrote in message > > Cash is much faster in my experience. But I'm a card swiper. By the time > he/she scans the last item I'm ready to swipe the card and hit the > credit button so I don't get whacked with the .35 POS charge. But the > authorization process takes about 8 or 9 seconds. Then you have to wait > for the receipt to print and then sign and go. > If you get charges, may look for a different bank. I can swipe while the order is rung. Using a debit card, no charges, no signing. When the total is rung I just hit the OK button and I'm gone in 10 seconds or less. |
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"Boron Elgar" > wrote in message > They are placed as a courtesy by the stores/malls > on their private property to appeal to the customers they want to > attract. That is why I choose to ignore them. > > My mom got a handicapped sticker for congestive heart failure . I am > surprised your wife does not qualify, though I realize that > regulations vary from state to state. If the temperature is betwen 30 and 85F, the exercise is a good thing and I intentionally park at some distance from the store. Outside of that range, especially very cold and windy, is a strain. > > By the way, next time you get pregnant, talk to me about equality. > Again, this does not diminish a need anyone with a permanent or > temporary disability has, but not every woman can go through pregnancy > robustly or easily, even if young and healthy at the onset. Sure, they may have problems, but so do a lot of people and we all don't get special parking places. How do we line up the parking spaces. 1 Pregnant or with babies 2 Arthritics 3 Constipated 4 Old and Bitchy 5 Worked in the garden and have sore knees. > > Do you consider it unequal if seniors get a discount or a lift to the > store from the senior apartment complexes in the township minivans? > They do around here and it pleases me, and I help fund it with my > prompt and uncomplained about taxes. But that is a form of equality. Everyone over a certain age gets the discount no matter if they are parked close or far or pregnant or not or male or female. Heck, I'm going to be 60 this year and some places will give me a discount. |
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>notbob writes:
> >>PENMART01 wrote: >> >> I always pay for groceries with cash. I have a debit card. I also have an >ATM >> card. Bank sent both years ago. But I've never used either, don't even >know >> if they work. I do have a credit card, that I do use when need be... but >after >> using it for more than 30 years I've never yet paid even 1¢ in interest. >> >> Cash is fastest... generates no paper, no mail, NO DEBT! > >And you get cash how? You certainly don't get it in the mail. One has to >go to a bank, an atm, or get cash-back during a purchase. After making a >special trip to, banks make you stand in yet another line. Most non-native >ATM's charge a fee. The least aggravating is stores, which don't charge a >fee for cash-back and you're already in a line. Between dullard clerks and >the signature thing, credit cards take even longer to transact than an atm >card. Besides, if one is going to take advantage of the greatest >cost-cutting/sales savings, one is going to have to swipe/enter some sort of >plastic/code, anyway. > >The fantasy world you postulate no longer exists unless you are willing to pay extra for it. What fantasy world, my world is no fantasy, I'm living it... and cost extra, no way... I've never yet paid more because I use cash. In fact by paying with cash I pay less, with large purchases *substantially* less.... you obviously have never paid cash for a new car, I always have (wave hard cash under the sales manager's nose and the price goes way down), I've never had a car loan... in fact I've never had a personal loan for any reason. You're so negative... you are obviously poor... indebted peasants typically harbor your attitude. If you need to withdraw cash for personal expenses more than once a month you are poor. If you carry a balance on your credit cards you are definitely poor. You are probably one of those poor schnooks who can't manage money and so spends most of their waking hours plotting on which ATMs to hit each day for one twenty at a time... friggin' infantile. These days most of my income is auto-deposited. But some I still receive through the mail as checks. I typically go to the bank but once a month to deposit those checks and get enough cash to last the month. Sometimes I need to do other bank business that can only be properly done in person, like get a certified bank check, but not so often anymore. And it's no special trip, the bank is located where I do other shopping. And if I don't feel like it I don't go to the bank each month, I can wait until the following month, in fact I can go probably three years before I run out of actual cash on hand. I don't think I've ever needed to wait on line at my bank more than three minutes, but after the transaction I'll often chat with the teller for five minutes, especially if I'm lucky enough to draw Jennifer, she's so cute, with her red hair and freckles, and such sweet plump bosoms... if only I were thirty years younger. <sigh> And then I stop to schmooze with the bank manager for awhile, after exchanging pleasantries our conversation usually turns to real estate. I'm in no big hurry, I like banks, money smells good. The thought of the impersonalness of ATMs and plastic just doesn't hold any appeal for me, I like knowing my banker. My bank treats me well. I'm sorry your financial experiences are so wrought with unpleasantness. ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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>notbob writes:
> >>PENMART01 wrote: >> >> I always pay for groceries with cash. I have a debit card. I also have an >ATM >> card. Bank sent both years ago. But I've never used either, don't even >know >> if they work. I do have a credit card, that I do use when need be... but >after >> using it for more than 30 years I've never yet paid even 1¢ in interest. >> >> Cash is fastest... generates no paper, no mail, NO DEBT! > >And you get cash how? You certainly don't get it in the mail. One has to >go to a bank, an atm, or get cash-back during a purchase. After making a >special trip to, banks make you stand in yet another line. Most non-native >ATM's charge a fee. The least aggravating is stores, which don't charge a >fee for cash-back and you're already in a line. Between dullard clerks and >the signature thing, credit cards take even longer to transact than an atm >card. Besides, if one is going to take advantage of the greatest >cost-cutting/sales savings, one is going to have to swipe/enter some sort of >plastic/code, anyway. > >The fantasy world you postulate no longer exists unless you are willing to pay extra for it. What fantasy world, my world is no fantasy, I'm living it... and cost extra, no way... I've never yet paid more because I use cash. In fact by paying with cash I pay less, with large purchases *substantially* less.... you obviously have never paid cash for a new car, I always have (wave hard cash under the sales manager's nose and the price goes way down), I've never had a car loan... in fact I've never had a personal loan for any reason. You're so negative... you are obviously poor... indebted peasants typically harbor your attitude. If you need to withdraw cash for personal expenses more than once a month you are poor. If you carry a balance on your credit cards you are definitely poor. You are probably one of those poor schnooks who can't manage money and so spends most of their waking hours plotting on which ATMs to hit each day for one twenty at a time... friggin' infantile. These days most of my income is auto-deposited. But some I still receive through the mail as checks. I typically go to the bank but once a month to deposit those checks and get enough cash to last the month. Sometimes I need to do other bank business that can only be properly done in person, like get a certified bank check, but not so often anymore. And it's no special trip, the bank is located where I do other shopping. And if I don't feel like it I don't go to the bank each month, I can wait until the following month, in fact I can go probably three years before I run out of actual cash on hand. I don't think I've ever needed to wait on line at my bank more than three minutes, but after the transaction I'll often chat with the teller for five minutes, especially if I'm lucky enough to draw Jennifer, she's so cute, with her red hair and freckles, and such sweet plump bosoms... if only I were thirty years younger. <sigh> And then I stop to schmooze with the bank manager for awhile, after exchanging pleasantries our conversation usually turns to real estate. I'm in no big hurry, I like banks, money smells good. The thought of the impersonalness of ATMs and plastic just doesn't hold any appeal for me, I like knowing my banker. My bank treats me well. I'm sorry your financial experiences are so wrought with unpleasantness. ---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =--- ********* "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation." Sheldon ```````````` |
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