There are some in my area that are now charging a CC surcharge. Gun dealers have been doing it for at least 20 years.
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Merchants demanding cash only for payment.
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Good to know.
Wonder if that is an in Canada thing, or an everywhere thing?
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I think we should go back to the barter system!
I have a couple dozen eggs, does someone have a Back Hoe bucket they would like to trade for it?
I have a couple dozen eggs, does someone have a Back Hoe bucket they would like to trade for it?
That’s done on some sites like CraigsList and others. But your offer illustrates why Cash is King because I can only use a dozen eggs and my bucket is worth a couple Thousand eggs….that I don’t have storage or other customers-for.
It also illustrates why gold, silver, diamonds, etc are no substitute for cash, and is largely just another scam that is foisted during uncertain times.
It is kind of funny when looking at a credit/debit card as a benefit for customers when in reality a lot of times it is a benefit for both. Customers no longer have to worry about extra trips to the bank or carrying substantial enough cash to pay for a week's worth of stuff. Business do not end up with a large amount physical cash in registers/on site reducing risk for robberies (yes they still happen), which in turn reduces their insurance costs, plus they are more likely to make compulsion sales. It is harder to sell a $1.50 candy bar to someone if they have to consider the amount of cash they have on hand vs a card.
Last thing is a card is approved immediately/the money is guaranteed from visa or mastercard etc. vs having to worry about bad checks (if a business tries to cash too many not only are they out the money when it is rejected but some banks will stop transacting with them in general). There are a lot of upsides to businesses using card and the fees may add up but the question becomes what risk are you going to undertake, the loss of customers due to 3% higher prices, the loss of customers due to up charging after they are at the counter with a number in mind, increased risk of robbery from having a sign on the door advertising that paying in cash is preferred, or just taking the hit to fees and trying to drive more volume.
Last thing is a card is approved immediately/the money is guaranteed from visa or mastercard etc. vs having to worry about bad checks (if a business tries to cash too many not only are they out the money when it is rejected but some banks will stop transacting with them in general). There are a lot of upsides to businesses using card and the fees may add up but the question becomes what risk are you going to undertake, the loss of customers due to 3% higher prices, the loss of customers due to up charging after they are at the counter with a number in mind, increased risk of robbery from having a sign on the door advertising that paying in cash is preferred, or just taking the hit to fees and trying to drive more volume.
There are many in my area that operate using the barter system, they are known a plain people among other things. If Jakie needs a wagon wheel he can pay with cabbages for example. They are much smarter than the rest of us who allow a third party to tax everything we do.
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re: CC purchase limit
Find on the internet the CC 'merchant' contract information (yeah that can be fun to find.....) or simply CALL your CC company. I assume the rules would be 'universal'.... as long as the purchase doesn't exceed your current 'available balance' ( limit-current purchases ), then your CC WILL allow the transaction.
Think about it, the CC WANTS you to 'max out' your card ....
The 'merchant' just wants to limit their cost of doing business, increase their profits.
Find on the internet the CC 'merchant' contract information (yeah that can be fun to find.....) or simply CALL your CC company. I assume the rules would be 'universal'.... as long as the purchase doesn't exceed your current 'available balance' ( limit-current purchases ), then your CC WILL allow the transaction.
Think about it, the CC WANTS you to 'max out' your card ....
The 'merchant' just wants to limit their cost of doing business, increase their profits.
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Did the 'math' over last weekend and it took me just 5 short years to pay off the BX23S from bartering. I didn't include fuel or filters...those are the cost of me having fun.
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As we turn from a cash society to a credit card society, we are giving up many forms of ambiguity. If you have followed the news lately, the government wants the credit card companies to notify them of monies spent on ammunition and guns.
The central government will then have control of all the money when we do away with cash. If they wish to raise taxes, they will simply go into your bank account and pull whatever percentage they deem necessary.
Small transactions, such as yard sales or the sale of your tractor and equipment, which now goes untaxed will become taxed.
The Chinese government is already using the cashless society to control their people. The wages are paid and tallied on their cell phone. The people use an app on your phone to make a purchase. The government will only allow the phone to work to buy things that they want you to purchase. So, if the government decides you don’t need something, they shut off the ability to purchase it.
I found it very interesting when I went to get a TWIC card, a government ID card that is required to enter the ports if you are a truck driver, you must purchase them with a credit card. The US Government will NOT accept cash for an ID card that you must carry if you wish to enter a port for delivery or pickup.
The central government will then have control of all the money when we do away with cash. If they wish to raise taxes, they will simply go into your bank account and pull whatever percentage they deem necessary.
Small transactions, such as yard sales or the sale of your tractor and equipment, which now goes untaxed will become taxed.
The Chinese government is already using the cashless society to control their people. The wages are paid and tallied on their cell phone. The people use an app on your phone to make a purchase. The government will only allow the phone to work to buy things that they want you to purchase. So, if the government decides you don’t need something, they shut off the ability to purchase it.
I found it very interesting when I went to get a TWIC card, a government ID card that is required to enter the ports if you are a truck driver, you must purchase them with a credit card. The US Government will NOT accept cash for an ID card that you must carry if you wish to enter a port for delivery or pickup.
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No "requirements" for plastic payment here. In Detroit, I have to assume that they require plastic payment in an effort to combat theft of cash from the establishment. Detroit, like most large liberal cities, have degraded into crime ravaged hellscapes. The criminals run rampant, with no consequences whatsoever. I wouldn't visit Detroit on a dare.
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My price for the BH bucket is only 1-1/2 doz. eggs!
I don't want to be accused of gouging!
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I’ll up your bid to three dozen. Our chickens are still laying.The eggs are in the mail!
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That’s ok. I don’t have a backhoe.Sorry NIWM has already mailed me the eggs.
A deal is a deal!
Farken He.LL guys. Apparently we will bitch about everything on here. I get the minor inconvenience, sure! But for farks sake…. Create a thread about it?
Historically businesses requesting cash only was either dodging the IRS so buyer be ware and they were clearly dodging taxes and so were you OR they just flat out don’t trust you. Look at you first.
Historically businesses requesting cash only was either dodging the IRS so buyer be ware and they were clearly dodging taxes and so were you OR they just flat out don’t trust you. Look at you first.
You're correct, I re-read it and yea, it was wrong, should have been CC only.There are some in my area that are now charging a CC surcharge. Gun dealers have been doing it for at least 20 years.
The title of the thread is wrong.