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Remember "counter checks"? Back in the early 60's......
In Response To: The paper check, is almost history. 
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() ...the local grocery had blank checks for the two banks in town. You asked for a 'counter check' for your bank, and the grocery took it. No name imprinted, no phone number.....
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- There's seems to be no end to the demise of paper, today.
- I don't mind the bills, but getting change back is a pain.
- odd''lazy clerk?? of course using a card cost the store a littel.
- Followed a young fellow in grocery line last week
- My ex used to claim I was the only person she ever knew that would take off cross country
- If I have anything more then 20 bucks in my pocket
- Rember the TV commercials a few years ago?
- card vs cash
- I use cash exclusively in local stores
- Using cash in local shops raises your status above those who use plastic.
- Local shopping for me, is the grocery, couple hundred there, building supply, more hundreds there, Hamilton Marine, coup
- I use checks for larger purchases at places like Hamilton Marine
- HAD to write two checks yesterday for home insurance-flood and windstorm premiums
- The paper check, is almost history.
- Remember "counter checks"? Back in the early 60's......
- You're sounding a little old Tom:)
- Refund on CT Income Tax
- Banks used make a lot of money on the "float"
- The paper check, is almost history.
- HAD to write two checks yesterday for home insurance-flood and windstorm premiums
- I am amazed at how many people carry no cash....
- I use checks for larger purchases at places like Hamilton Marine
- Local shopping for me, is the grocery, couple hundred there, building supply, more hundreds there, Hamilton Marine, coup
- Using cash in local shops raises your status above those who use plastic.
- "Put in on the card" Statler Bros?
- I don't mind the bills, but getting change back is a pain.