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Marthe48

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12. I carry small bills and change

Reply to Jeebo (Original post)

Thu Mar 27, 2025, 09:18 AM

Mar 2025

so I can pay exactly for items, say under $10. I have a debit card for larger purchases. Rarely use my credit card.

The places I buy from still take cash and if I'm in a place that doesn't, I don't buy anything.

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The concession stand wouldn't take cash. [View all] Jeebo Mar 2025 OP

Don't like to hear that. BOSSHOG Mar 2025 #1

Theft LiberalArkie Mar 2025 #2

I find it infuriating. I frequently shop for an elderly neighbor--just a few items and she has cash... hlthe2b Mar 2025 #3

I live near two Navy bases LogDog75 Mar 2025 #4

Practicality odins folly Mar 2025 #5

and that was without having to use a calculator LogDog75 Mar 2025 #8

This is a side issue, a little off-topic from the original post, but ... Jeebo Mar 2025 #9

Also less time counting the tray and making a deposit underpants Mar 2025 #10

I haven't found any event venues that take cash MontanaMama Mar 2025 #6

I think a lot of this happened due to Covid Freddie Mar 2025 #7

Tracked. FDunionVP Mar 2025 #11

I carry small bills and change Marthe48 Mar 2025 #12