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Remember Money?
Author: TriSec
Date: 12/28/2013 12:31:40
Good Morning.
Hopefully it will be a quiet "in-between" weekend for all of you out there. As for me, there's no rest - I'm at the store both days this weekend including a full 8 hours on the sales floor today. (Increasingly rare in retail.) It's not quite peak 'return' season, but today will be at least as busy as last Sunday.
I've got one of those curious nostalgia ideas in my head today. Do we all remember money? I don't mean "I remember having money before the recession" sort of thing, I mean money itself. I want you all to go and get your wallets; I'll wait.
What's in it?
I've got two debit cards, my ubiquitous Dunkin' Donuts card, and surprisingly enough, about $30 in actual paper money in there right now. But ponder those debit cards and that DD card. When was the last time you actually paid cash for anything?
I actually did yesterday...at the cafe at work; I handed over a $20 to pay for lunch. Even the cashier commented, "Wow, actual cash!" or words to that effect. I bough gas, groceries, even donuts this week, without touching as much as a penny. It's a great convenience, but like everything else there's a downside.
Did you all shop at Target during the runup to Christmas? Well, Mrs. TriSec did, and we've since gotten a love-letter from the bank. While we haven't been compromised, we have been put on notice to be vigilant. One of our friends didn't wait; she cancelled her account entirely and opened a new one with new cards and PIN.
It sure is curious. I remember the "cash" era well enough. Remember that great feeling in carrying around a fat wallet on a Saturday night? While pickpockets and other rogues would occasionally make their presence know, it seems to me that it was much easier and safer to walk into a business, hand over cash for a good or service, and walk out...all the while remaining mostly anonymous, too!
There's always some kind of backlash or another going on. We've had the local food movement, Local Saturday during the Christmas season, farmers' markets, community events, and who knows what else. Maybe it's time for a "Pay Cash Day" to go along with it.
Of course I have a story...but couldn't really work it into the blog. Enjoy!
Hopefully it will be a quiet "in-between" weekend for all of you out there. As for me, there's no rest - I'm at the store both days this weekend including a full 8 hours on the sales floor today. (Increasingly rare in retail.) It's not quite peak 'return' season, but today will be at least as busy as last Sunday.
I've got one of those curious nostalgia ideas in my head today. Do we all remember money? I don't mean "I remember having money before the recession" sort of thing, I mean money itself. I want you all to go and get your wallets; I'll wait.
What's in it?
I've got two debit cards, my ubiquitous Dunkin' Donuts card, and surprisingly enough, about $30 in actual paper money in there right now. But ponder those debit cards and that DD card. When was the last time you actually paid cash for anything?
I actually did yesterday...at the cafe at work; I handed over a $20 to pay for lunch. Even the cashier commented, "Wow, actual cash!" or words to that effect. I bough gas, groceries, even donuts this week, without touching as much as a penny. It's a great convenience, but like everything else there's a downside.
Did you all shop at Target during the runup to Christmas? Well, Mrs. TriSec did, and we've since gotten a love-letter from the bank. While we haven't been compromised, we have been put on notice to be vigilant. One of our friends didn't wait; she cancelled her account entirely and opened a new one with new cards and PIN.
It sure is curious. I remember the "cash" era well enough. Remember that great feeling in carrying around a fat wallet on a Saturday night? While pickpockets and other rogues would occasionally make their presence know, it seems to me that it was much easier and safer to walk into a business, hand over cash for a good or service, and walk out...all the while remaining mostly anonymous, too!
There's always some kind of backlash or another going on. We've had the local food movement, Local Saturday during the Christmas season, farmers' markets, community events, and who knows what else. Maybe it's time for a "Pay Cash Day" to go along with it.
Of course I have a story...but couldn't really work it into the blog. Enjoy!
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Comment by 
BobR on 12/28/2013 13:32:34
BobR on 12/28/2013 13:32:34
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 12/28/2013 18:03:46
Will in Chicago on 12/28/2013 18:03:46
Money does seem to be a bit passe these days.
On a far different note, I would like to offer my condolences to Velveeta on the passing of Wolfie this week. Her cat was loved for 21 years and I hope that his memory will be a comfort to her and Aunt Azalea.
On a far different note, I would like to offer my condolences to Velveeta on the passing of Wolfie this week. Her cat was loved for 21 years and I hope that his memory will be a comfort to her and Aunt Azalea.
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/28/2013 19:22:15
livingonli on 12/28/2013 19:22:15
I actually still use cash. Especially since my credit blew up a few years ago. I still have to get a card now to rebuild my credit. I use my bank card when I am low on cash and don't have time to go to the bank. The only other card I currently have is my beneflex card which I can use to cover my co-pays for my medicine. Although I used up my beneflex for this year, and can't use it again until the new year when it reloads.
Comment by 
Raine on 12/28/2013 19:57:17
You know, using cash isn't a bad thing.
I think you are going about things the right way, Liv.
Raine on 12/28/2013 19:57:17
Quote by livingonli:
I actually still use cash. Especially since my credit blew up a few years ago. I still have to get a card now to rebuild my credit. I use my bank card when I am low on cash and don't have time to go to the bank. The only other card I currently have is my beneflex card which I can use to cover my co-pays for my medicine. Although I used up my beneflex for this year, and can't use it again until the new year when it reloads.
I think you are going about things the right way, Liv.