ChattyCathy wrote:
> Sky wrote:
>
>> ChattyCathy wrote:
>>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>>>
>>> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
>>> --
>>> Cheers
>>> Chatty Cathy
>> Yay! Another TFH! Now I just wonder where the TFA (attire) can be
>> found to go with the hats??? Hint to Andy . . ..... ;D
>>
>
> <grin>
>
>> Sky
>>
>> P.S. I wonder if some folks don't realize that debit cards and checks
>> are nearly the same as cash?
>>
>
> Dunno 'bout the States (or elsewhere), but here in RSA supermarkets (and
> restaurants for that matter) prefer debit/credit cards or cash. Lots of
> supermarkets have signs up saying "Sorry, no cheques (that's how we
> spell it) accepted". And I can't remember when last I saw anybody pay
> by check at our supermarkets - debit/credit cards are the 'norm';
> hardly ever see anybody paying cash for a 'big' grocery cart's worth
> either.

Around here (Boston area) you can pay by check but I think you are also
getting an approval in the same manner as a credit transaction. I would
guess if the retailer has not upgraded their equipment they are putting
themselves at risk to bad check writers.

I don't pay for groceries by check but I do pay by check at the doctor's
office or dentist. In both cases, the check is run through a scanner and
an approval code appears, similar to a credit card scanner.

I usually pay for groceries with my amex so I can get the points/miles
and I pay it off every month, so I am not carrying a balance. I use the
amex for anything I would normally pay for with cash like groceries and
gas. I think I have a couple utilities paid with amex too. So far we've
gone to Spain, San Diego and Mexico for free so it has been worth it.

Tracy