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Cheers
Chatty Cathy

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

Sky

P.S. I wonder if some folks don't realize that debit cards and checks
are nearly the same as cash?

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Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice!!

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.
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Sky said...

> 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
>
> Sky
>
> P.S. I wonder if some folks don't realize that debit cards and checks
> are nearly the same as cash?


Coming really soon now!

Munchkins are working away furiously! Honest.

Andy

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

Tracy wrote:

> 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.

I have a check book that holds 50 checks. I've used about 10 of them in
the last five years (and none of them for food/restaurants/groceries).
I haven't seen those 'check scanners' in the supermarkets in RSA (South
Africa) - but they may well exist.

Paying by check can be expensive here for the account holder (they
charge a percentage of the amount on the check for 'processing',
depending which bank/type of account one holds) - so a lot people go
for the debit card option (a.k.a 'cash card' as Barb pointed out in
another thread) - or credit cards.

Heh. I had to make a cash deposit into my bank account a month or two
back - and my bank charged me some ridiculous amount for doing so!
Jayzuz - I'm putting (cash) money in there, not taking any out! Mumble,
mumble, grumble.... (and it's the same with all the banks 'round here -
they prefer folks to use 'on-line banking', it would seem).

As for the 'points system' when using a credit card - there are a couple
of similar schemes here, and yes, sometimes it's worth cashing them in
(pun intended).
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

On May 27, 11:45*am, Andy > wrote:
>
>
> Coming really soon now!
>
> Munchkins are working away furiously! Honest.

YOU PERVERT!
>
> Andy

--Bryan

"ChattyCathy" schrieb :
> 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.

Over here it's mostly cash or credit cards (in this order).
There aren't even signs about cheques since nobody uses them in
daily life.

Cheers,

Michael Kuettner

Tracy wrote on Wed, 27 May 2009 12:47:37 -0400:

>> 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 have a working rule that I pay by credit card if possible when the
bill is likely to exceed USD 10. I do not carry a checkbook or a debit
card. Most of my larger payments are made online, including the monthly
credit card bills. There are one or two services that seem to have
trouble with online payment, notably charitable contributions, garbage
(we choose to have individual contracts in my neighborhood) and those
like the newspaper delivery where I have not found a satisfactory online
method of including a tip.

As far as cash is concerned, I use bills and only carry those coins
accumulated during the day. The coins go into a jar and are paid into
the bank via its no-charge counting machine once in a while. My only
deviation from a no-coin policy is that I have an old 35mm film cassette
in the car, filled with the quarter coins that many parking meters still
require. I have a sensor (or whatever it is?) on the windshield for road
tolls. Oh yes, another thing, I have a non-contact pay card for public
transportation.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

In article >,
ChattyCathy > wrote:

> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed

I used to pay with cash whenever possible, then by check. When I started
using Bank of America when I refinanced (BOA now pretty much owns me
financially until the morgage is paid off which won't be for much
longer), I finally got my first debit card.

I'm careful to use my ledger to keep track of transactions just like I
did by check. I've also since dumped all my gas cards and use the debit
at the pump.

I like it. :-)
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.


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In article >,
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
>
> Sky
>
> P.S. I wonder if some folks don't realize that debit cards and checks
> are nearly the same as cash?

And debit cards are far faster, more simple and convenient.

I still tend to use cash at restaurants tho' when we go out for lunch.
Easier to leave a tip if nothing else.
--
Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
-- Anon.


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Bobo Bonobo® said...

> On May 27, 11:45*am, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>
>> Coming really soon now!
>>
>> Munchkins are working away furiously! Honest.
>
> YOU PERVERT!
>>
>> Andy
>
> --Bryan


That didn't quite *** out like I meant!!! LOLOL!!!

Andy

In article >,
Tracy > wrote:

> 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.

Around here now, they are strict about arresting and prosecuting for
"theft by check". It's treated as a shoplifting charge and they are
ruthless about enforcing it.

I'm glad. <eg>
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Peace! Om

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.
It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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"ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
...
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy


Ahhhh, having once in a former life worked a register, let me tell you how
paying for groceries works:

You ring up the entire total ....$312.79
Customer says: I want to put $75.00 on EBT (food stamp card)
You key in $75, swipe the card...that will be $237.79
Customer: I wanna put $25 on my VISA
You key in $25, swipe the card...that will be $212.79
Customer: I wanna put $100 on my MasterCard
You key in $100, swipe card...that will be $112.79
Customer: I wanna put $50 on my American Express
You explain to the customer that the store doesn't accept American Express
Customer: What kind of ##@@%%%% store is this, my American Express is good,
it's because I'm (insert your classification of choice - old, young, poor,
white, black, Asian, Hispanic.....etc). I want the manager.
You call over the manager, who takes maybe 10 minutes to get there the whole
time the customer and the 8,000 others who lined up behind him/her to 'see'
what is going on all mumble and curse you under their breath.
Manager comes over, makes a big deal out of explaining the store doesn't
take American Express
Customer: Why didn't this &&*##3 tell me that in the first place
You, smiling through your teeth as the manager stands there glowering at you
ask the customer for remaining $112.79.
Customer: I want to put $50 0n my Discover card.
You key in $50, swipe the card, that will be $62.79.
Customer pulls out check book, 'You do take checks don't you'......
You tell customer with proper identification, yes
Customer writes check for $50. You ask for ID
Customer empties bag on belt, which by the way is still moving, cash,
change, service termination letters, pictures, lifesavers, sanitary products
and birth control fall out. Customer hands you eviction notice as ID.
You tell customer that although the address on the eviction notice and the
check is the same, she doesn't look like Bubba Cartwright, does she have
anythng with HER picture on it.......finally she finds an ID that is
expired, store rules state it has to be valid. Customer gives you death
glare over this. Finally finds current Parolee ID with picture.
Scan (frank) the check....register states too many transactions already.
Needs manager.....Manager formerly breathing over your shoulder walked away
to 'say 'Hey' to another manager and scratch his balls in public.
Begrudgingly comes back over....overrides denial. That will be $12.79.
Customer starts counting out dollar bills, not the larger ones bumping along
on the conveyor, but from a wad she pulled out of the waistband of her
underpants.
Customer counts out $9.00
You take $9.00 (praying there is hand sanitizer under your register). That
will be $3.79.
Customer reaches even lower in her undergarments and pulls out a ratty sock
filled with change. Counts out $2.37, mostly in nickles, pennies and lint.
You tell her she is .42 short.
Customer say's 'I aint got no more money (money is still bouncing on
conveyor). what can I take off, and starts pawing thru the bags.
Another customer three people behind, throw .42 on the belt and asks why 'I
couldn't have covered it for the poor woman'.
The 'poor woman' smirks at me while I ring up ALL the transactions to have
her say
"I want your name, I want to file a permanent complaint on you and get you
fired'
As tempting as is is to say 'go ahead, then I won't have to deal with inbred
morons like you', you smile at the next customer who says....
'Well, why didn't you cover it for her'
Answer is: 'She is the third person today to do this, and I don't get paid
enough to subsidize everyone who comes in this store.....
At end of the day, manager asks to speak with you, telling you how rude you
were to the customer, he gave her a complimentary $10 gift card (you think,
oh boy, another layer of payment) and tells you if you don't stop this
behavior, you will be terminated. AND your register had best balance at
the end of the day.

So, if you get in line and the cashier looks fried, or the little old lady
in front of you ONLY has a checkbook in hand. Thank your god and that you
have a debit/credit card and that you aren't working the register when the
above mentioned customer comes in.....and believe me....every store gets at
least one of these a day.....

-ginny

Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:

>
> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>>
>> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
>> --
>> Cheers
>> Chatty Cathy
>
>
> Ahhhh, having once in a former life worked a register, let me tell you
> how paying for groceries works:

<snipped for space>

Oh, gawd forgive me, but that made me laugh ;-)

True dat. Must be hell on wheels for some till/registeroperators to deal
with sometimes.

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>>
>> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
>> --
>> Cheers
>> Chatty Cathy
>
>
> Ahhhh, having once in a former life worked a register, let me tell you how
> paying for groceries works:
>
> You ring up the entire total ....$312.79
> Customer says: I want to put $75.00 on EBT (food stamp card)
> You key in $75, swipe the card...that will be $237.79
> Customer: I wanna put $25 on my VISA
> You key in $25, swipe the card...that will be $212.79
> Customer: I wanna put $100 on my MasterCard
> You key in $100, swipe card...that will be $112.79
> Customer: I wanna put $50 on my American Express
> You explain to the customer that the store doesn't accept American Express
> Customer: What kind of ##@@%%%% store is this, my American Express is good,
> it's because I'm (insert your classification of choice - old, young, poor,
> white, black, Asian, Hispanic.....etc). I want the manager.
> You call over the manager, who takes maybe 10 minutes to get there the whole
> time the customer and the 8,000 others who lined up behind him/her to 'see'
> what is going on all mumble and curse you under their breath.
> Manager comes over, makes a big deal out of explaining the store doesn't
> take American Express
> Customer: Why didn't this &&*##3 tell me that in the first place
> You, smiling through your teeth as the manager stands there glowering at you
> ask the customer for remaining $112.79.
> Customer: I want to put $50 0n my Discover card.
> You key in $50, swipe the card, that will be $62.79.
> Customer pulls out check book, 'You do take checks don't you'......
> You tell customer with proper identification, yes
> Customer writes check for $50. You ask for ID
> Customer empties bag on belt, which by the way is still moving, cash,
> change, service termination letters, pictures, lifesavers, sanitary products
> and birth control fall out. Customer hands you eviction notice as ID.
> You tell customer that although the address on the eviction notice and the
> check is the same, she doesn't look like Bubba Cartwright, does she have
> anythng with HER picture on it.......finally she finds an ID that is
> expired, store rules state it has to be valid. Customer gives you death
> glare over this. Finally finds current Parolee ID with picture.
> Scan (frank) the check....register states too many transactions already.
> Needs manager.....Manager formerly breathing over your shoulder walked away
> to 'say 'Hey' to another manager and scratch his balls in public.
> Begrudgingly comes back over....overrides denial. That will be $12.79.
> Customer starts counting out dollar bills, not the larger ones bumping along
> on the conveyor, but from a wad she pulled out of the waistband of her
> underpants.
> Customer counts out $9.00
> You take $9.00 (praying there is hand sanitizer under your register). That
> will be $3.79.
> Customer reaches even lower in her undergarments and pulls out a ratty sock
> filled with change. Counts out $2.37, mostly in nickles, pennies and lint.
> You tell her she is .42 short.
> Customer say's 'I aint got no more money (money is still bouncing on
> conveyor). what can I take off, and starts pawing thru the bags.
> Another customer three people behind, throw .42 on the belt and asks why 'I
> couldn't have covered it for the poor woman'.
> The 'poor woman' smirks at me while I ring up ALL the transactions to have
> her say
> "I want your name, I want to file a permanent complaint on you and get you
> fired'
> As tempting as is is to say 'go ahead, then I won't have to deal with inbred
> morons like you', you smile at the next customer who says....
> 'Well, why didn't you cover it for her'
> Answer is: 'She is the third person today to do this, and I don't get paid
> enough to subsidize everyone who comes in this store.....
> At end of the day, manager asks to speak with you, telling you how rude you
> were to the customer, he gave her a complimentary $10 gift card (you think,
> oh boy, another layer of payment) and tells you if you don't stop this
> behavior, you will be terminated. AND your register had best balance at
> the end of the day.
>
> So, if you get in line and the cashier looks fried, or the little old lady
> in front of you ONLY has a checkbook in hand. Thank your god and that you
> have a debit/credit card and that you aren't working the register when the
> above mentioned customer comes in.....and believe me....every store gets at
> least one of these a day.....
>
> -ginny
>
>
I know which grocers in our town cater to those folks and don't go
there. Of course there's another reason I don't go there, the food is
always just about to hit expiry date, the produce is picked over badly,
and the help is snotty to boot. Actually we now only have one store that
caters to them, the other went broke and had to close. I suspect the
only reason the one is still open is that there are some underhanded
dealings in booze, tobacco and bananas* going on for the Star card.
*Bananas aren't grown in the US and therefore aren't available on the
public assistance card.

The store that went broke did so when they still had food stamps, seems
they were cashing in more food stamps than the total of food sold. State
shut them down for a few days that turned into a week and had padlocked
the doors. Electric company turned off the power, everything in the
store went bad, ultimately building was demolished as they couldn't get
it clean again. Owner of store is still in the hoosegow as is his manager.

>
> Paying by check can be expensive here for the account holder (they
> charge a percentage of the amount on the check for 'processing',
> depending which bank/type of account one holds) - so a lot people go
> for the debit card option (a.k.a 'cash card' as Barb pointed out in
> another thread) - or credit cards.
>
> Heh. I had to make a cash deposit into my bank account a month or two
> back - and my bank charged me some ridiculous amount for doing so!
> Jayzuz - I'm putting (cash) money in there, not taking any out! Mumble,
> mumble, grumble.... (and it's the same with all the banks 'round here -
> they prefer folks to use 'on-line banking', it would seem).
>
> As for the 'points system' when using a credit card - there are a couple
> of similar schemes here, and yes, sometimes it's worth cashing them in
> (pun intended).
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

I've been paying by credit card for the last few years, as my Citi card is
giving me 2% back on groceries, at least for now. I think most of those
perks will be dropping by the wayside and I'll switch back to debit card (or
cash if they start charging for card use).

I get 3% back on gas on my Costco American Express which usually means its a
better deal to use my card than to buy gas at the 'cash' price they charge
now.

Jon

Jon

On May 27, 11:07*am, ChattyCathy > wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed

Yeah, you probably use food stamps, anyway. Hehhhh....

On May 27, 11:12*am, 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
>
> Sky
>
> P.S. *I wonder if some folks don't realize that debit cards and checks
> are nearly the same as cash?

Good thing there was a 100+ thread on this very subject just last
week. Duh.

On May 27, 11:07�am, ChattyCathy > wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

I use a credit card for almost everything. We use Amex and pay the
balance each month. It is easier to have all expenses right there in
front of you and we get airlines miles.

We travel a lot and can always use the miles.

Rosie

Omelet wrote:

> In article >,
> ChattyCathy > wrote:
>
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> >
> > MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
>
> I used to pay with cash whenever possible, then by check. When I
> started using Bank of America when I refinanced (BOA now pretty much
> owns me financially until the morgage is paid off which won't be for
> much longer), I finally got my first debit card.
>
> I'm careful to use my ledger to keep track of transactions just like
> I did by check. I've also since dumped all my gas cards and use the
> debit at the pump.

I use credit cards for everything I can. At least for now, I get the
cashback rewards. We'll see when the new laws kick in.



Brian

--
Day 114 of the "no grouchy usenet posts" project

rosie wrote:

> I use a credit card for almost everything. We use Amex and pay the
> balance each month. It is easier to have all expenses right there in
> front of you and we get airlines miles.
>
> We travel a lot and can always use the miles.
>
> Rosie

Same here. My AMEX has been a lifesaver too because not only does it
keep me "honest" since I have to pay it off each month but it also comes
with one of those "locked out, run out of gas, tow 50 miles" type auto
club plans. My son has had to use it twice this past year alone so the
annual fee has been worth it to me.

"Virginia Tadrzynski" wrote

> Ahhhh, having once in a former life worked a register, let me tell you how
> paying for groceries works:

Snipped but LOL!

> So, if you get in line and the cashier looks fried, or the little old lady
> in front of you ONLY has a checkbook in hand. Thank your god and that you
> have a debit/credit card and that you aren't working the register when the
> above mentioned customer comes in.....and believe me....every store gets
> at least one of these a day.....

I've been behind that above mentioned customer. They are as bad as a coupon
shopper who waits to check to see if they have a coupon until after it is
all rung up. I once waited 20 MINUTES while a lady sorted them after all was
done then wanted to look over her purchases. (at the point where she asked
to have some things unbagged the manager pulled her aside and had another
line opened. Thankfully he insisted we all get in there in order so me just
behind the lady wasnt at the back of the new one).

Rant on! Hello fellow coupon shopper! Do that *while* shopping, then group
them and pass them to the cashier right at the start as you unload and warn
if they have one 'on the can'. I tend to warn right away, 'oh the crescent
rolls have a coupon on them once we see'em' and no more is needed.

Gosh, I'm horrible. I use coupons, write checks, and buy 40% of my
groceries that have to be weighed (fresh stuff).

I promise:

1) I will have my check ready to go except amount unless there was no line
so no time to do it. I have any added info on it already like work number
or whatever your place requires unless i am a first time shopper there and
got caught astray with a needed addition.

2) I will hand you my coupons which will have already been checked for
expiration and that if a companion item was needed, it's in the cart and
will come out if not next to it, real close.

3) I will warn you if a box or can has a peel off 'coupon' I plan to use.
If missed on scanning, I will use it next time vice bug you.

4) I will put my goodies on the cart so that the 'must weigh' items are all
together and the 'prefer bagged together cold or frozen things are together.
I pre-stack my cart this way so this takes no extra time as I filter it to
your conveyer belt. (You arent waiting for me to filter my cart ever).

5) I won't put the fragile stuff on the belt til last so it can be bagged
neatly on top and not block the bottom as the rest is bagged.

You might blanch as I came up, but you'd find I'm actually faster than the
card scanning sort.

Oh, and if i'm on foot with a pull cart and backpack, you'll find I want no
bagging and just ask you to tuck it back in the cart and I'll move to the
side when we are done and tuck my own stuff away. Easier for me and
unfamiliar likely to you ;-)

Fair nuff? I miss anything?

"ChattyCathy" wrote
> Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:

> Oh, gawd forgive me, but that made me laugh ;-)
>
> True dat. Must be hell on wheels for some till/registeroperators to deal
> with sometimes.

Ya just gotta snicker!

Only in Sasebo Japan, where people commonly shop on foot (baskets and
backpack) or with a bicycle (backpack and pull cart) would I let the bagger
tuck my purchases away. (common tip, 1$ per backpack, 1$ per paperbag sized
puill cart. 3$ total if kidlit was along with her backpack loaded by weight
to be light enough for a 7-10 YO to easily handle).

It's a unique situation and might be relevant to others overseas from the
USA standpoint. Not sure how many here have ever done that although some
have.

"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> "Virginia Tadrzynski" wrote
>
>> Ahhhh, having once in a former life worked a register, let me tell you
>> how paying for groceries works:
>
> Snipped but LOL!
>
>> So, if you get in line and the cashier looks fried, or the little old
>> lady in front of you ONLY has a checkbook in hand. Thank your god and
>> that you have a debit/credit card and that you aren't working the
>> register when the above mentioned customer comes in.....and believe
>> me....every store gets at least one of these a day.....
>
> I've been behind that above mentioned customer. They are as bad as a
> coupon shopper who waits to check to see if they have a coupon until after
> it is all rung up. I once waited 20 MINUTES while a lady sorted them after
> all was done then wanted to look over her purchases. (at the point where
> she asked to have some things unbagged the manager pulled her aside and
> had another line opened. Thankfully he insisted we all get in there in
> order so me just behind the lady wasnt at the back of the new one).
>
> Rant on! Hello fellow coupon shopper! Do that *while* shopping, then
> group them and pass them to the cashier right at the start as you unload
> and warn if they have one 'on the can'. I tend to warn right away, 'oh
> the crescent rolls have a coupon on them once we see'em' and no more is
> needed.
>
> Gosh, I'm horrible. I use coupons, write checks, and buy 40% of my
> groceries that have to be weighed (fresh stuff).
>
> I promise:
>
> 1) I will have my check ready to go except amount unless there was no line
> so no time to do it. I have any added info on it already like work number
> or whatever your place requires unless i am a first time shopper there and
> got caught astray with a needed addition.
>
> 2) I will hand you my coupons which will have already been checked for
> expiration and that if a companion item was needed, it's in the cart and
> will come out if not next to it, real close.
>
> 3) I will warn you if a box or can has a peel off 'coupon' I plan to use.
> If missed on scanning, I will use it next time vice bug you.
>
> 4) I will put my goodies on the cart so that the 'must weigh' items are
> all together and the 'prefer bagged together cold or frozen things are
> together. I pre-stack my cart this way so this takes no extra time as I
> filter it to your conveyer belt. (You arent waiting for me to filter my
> cart ever).
>
> 5) I won't put the fragile stuff on the belt til last so it can be bagged
> neatly on top and not block the bottom as the rest is bagged.
>
> You might blanch as I came up, but you'd find I'm actually faster than the
> card scanning sort.
>
> Oh, and if i'm on foot with a pull cart and backpack, you'll find I want
> no bagging and just ask you to tuck it back in the cart and I'll move to
> the side when we are done and tuck my own stuff away. Easier for me and
> unfamiliar likely to you ;-)
>
> Fair nuff? I miss anything?
>
>

We had one that came in half an hour before closing on Sunday evening. We
called her 'The Dreaded Coupon Lady'. She always had coupons that were out
of date as well.....occassionally she paid in the aforementioned manner.
I never minded the coupons, I rather liked seeing how much someone could
save and when we occassionally had a 'coupon martyr' - you know the one who
announces loudly after hanging up the line...."I saved $5 on my order".....I
would say saccarinely sweetly....'oh, that's nothing, I had a lady just an
hour ago who saved $325.00 and her order took less time than yours, it's
amazing what you can do with coupons these days'.......

My experience with coupon users however has been positive. Most have their
coupons out and ready and if not 'swiping the card' tell me up front there
will be a different way of paying.
-ginny

On May 27, 12:07*pm, ChattyCathy > wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy

I'm debit carding it, all the way, even if it's a six buck order.
Gee, after the check writing diatribe, I'm surprised anyone admitted
to utilizing that method.

For those who answered, 'I shop daily", how are THEY paying - with
wampum?

I find the debit card is fastest - you swipe, mumble "Debit - nothing
back" and you're on your way.

cshenk wrote:

> You might blanch as I came up, but you'd find I'm actually faster
> than the card scanning sort.
>
> Oh, and if i'm on foot with a pull cart and backpack, you'll find I
> want no bagging and just ask you to tuck it back in the cart and I'll
> move to the side when we are done and tuck my own stuff away. Easier
> for me and unfamiliar likely to you ;-)
>
> Fair nuff? I miss anything?

You're not even remotely like the person who's been discussed in
the check writing thread. And you don't have to kill yourself to
get out of anyone's way. Any appearance that you're aware you're
not the only person in the place goes a long way, and you do have
the right to check out your stuff and pay for it in less than the speed
of light. (laugh)

nancy

In article >,
"Default User" > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > ChattyCathy > wrote:
> >
> > > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > >
> > > MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
> >
> > I used to pay with cash whenever possible, then by check. When I
> > started using Bank of America when I refinanced (BOA now pretty much
> > owns me financially until the morgage is paid off which won't be for
> > much longer), I finally got my first debit card.
> >
> > I'm careful to use my ledger to keep track of transactions just like
> > I did by check. I've also since dumped all my gas cards and use the
> > debit at the pump.
>
> I use credit cards for everything I can. At least for now, I get the
> cashback rewards. We'll see when the new laws kick in.
>
>
>
> Brian

What new law?

My debit card is actually made up as a visa card, and many places (such
as my Dr's office and the liquor store) ring it up as a credit card
transaction, but it comes out of the checking account, so this "new law"
might affect me?
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In article >,
Goomba > wrote:

> rosie wrote:
>
> > I use a credit card for almost everything. We use Amex and pay the
> > balance each month. It is easier to have all expenses right there in
> > front of you and we get airlines miles.
> >
> > We travel a lot and can always use the miles.
> >
> > Rosie
>
> Same here. My AMEX has been a lifesaver too because not only does it
> keep me "honest" since I have to pay it off each month but it also comes
> with one of those "locked out, run out of gas, tow 50 miles" type auto
> club plans. My son has had to use it twice this past year alone so the
> annual fee has been worth it to me.

I have AAA for that. :-) Triple A has paid for itself so far every year.
I pay for the extended plan.
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On May 27, 2:36*pm, "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote:
> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> >http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> > MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed
> > --
> > Cheers
> > Chatty Cathy
>
> Ahhhh, having once in a former life worked a register, let me tell you how
> paying for groceries works:
>
> You ring up the entire total *....$312.79
> Customer says: *I want to put $75.00 on EBT (food stamp card)
> You key in $75, swipe the card...that will be $237.79
> Customer: I wanna put $25 on my VISA
> You key in $25, swipe the card...that will be $212.79
> Customer: I wanna put $100 on my MasterCard
> You key in $100, swipe card...that will be $112.79
> Customer: *I wanna put $50 on my American Express
> You explain to the customer that the store doesn't accept American Express
> Customer: *What kind of ##@@%%%% store is this, my American Express is good,
> it's because I'm (insert your classification of choice - old, young, poor,
> white, black, Asian, Hispanic.....etc). *I want the manager.
> You call over the manager, who takes maybe 10 minutes to get there the whole
> time the customer and the 8,000 others who lined up behind him/her to 'see'
> what is going on all mumble and curse you under their breath.
> Manager comes over, makes a big deal out of explaining the store doesn't
> take American Express
> Customer: *Why didn't this &&*##3 tell me that in the first place
> You, smiling through your teeth as the manager stands there glowering at you
> ask the customer for remaining $112.79.
> Customer: *I want to put $50 0n my Discover card.
> You key in $50, swipe the card, that will be $62.79.
> Customer pulls out check book, 'You do take checks don't *you'......
> You tell customer with proper identification, yes
> Customer writes check for $50. *You ask for ID
> Customer empties bag on belt, which by the way is still moving, cash,
> change, service termination letters, pictures, lifesavers, sanitary products
> and birth control fall out. *Customer hands you eviction notice as ID.
> You tell customer that although the address on the eviction notice and the
> check is the same, she doesn't look like Bubba Cartwright, does she have
> anythng with HER picture on it.......finally she finds an ID that is
> expired, store rules state it has to be valid. *Customer gives you death
> glare over this. *Finally finds current Parolee ID with picture.
> Scan (frank) the check....register states too many transactions already.
> Needs manager.....Manager formerly breathing over your shoulder walked away
> to 'say 'Hey' to another manager and scratch his balls in public.
> Begrudgingly comes back over....overrides denial. *That will be $12.79.
> Customer starts counting out dollar bills, not the larger ones bumping along
> on the conveyor, but from a wad she pulled out of the waistband of her
> underpants.
> Customer counts out $9.00
> You take $9.00 (praying there is hand sanitizer under your register). That
> will be $3.79.
> Customer reaches even lower in her undergarments and pulls out a ratty sock
> filled with change. *Counts out $2.37, mostly in nickles, pennies and lint.
> You tell her she is .42 short.
> Customer say's 'I aint got no more money (money is still bouncing on
> conveyor). what can I take off, and starts pawing thru the bags.
> Another customer three people behind, throw .42 on the belt and asks why 'I
> couldn't have covered it for the poor woman'.
> The 'poor woman' smirks at me while I ring up ALL the transactions to have
> her say
> "I want your name, I want to file a permanent complaint on you and get you
> fired'
> As tempting as is is to say 'go ahead, then I won't have to deal with inbred
> morons like you', you smile at the next customer who says....
> 'Well, why didn't you cover it for her'
> Answer is: 'She is the third person today to do this, and I don't get paid
> enough to subsidize everyone who comes in this store.....
> At end of the day, manager asks to speak with you, telling you how rude you
> were to the customer, he gave her a complimentary $10 gift card (you think,
> oh boy, another layer of payment) and tells you if you don't stop this
> behavior, you will be terminated. * AND your register had best balance at
> the end of the day.
>
> So, if you get in line and the cashier looks fried, or the little old lady
> in front of you ONLY has a checkbook in hand. *Thank your god and that you
> have a debit/credit card and that you aren't working the register when the
> above mentioned customer comes in.....and believe me....every store gets at
> least one of these a day.....
>
> -ginny

This sounds like a joke, BUT I was behind a person who did just this
in Walmart, and have seen it done other times also, while I was in
line (of course got out the other times, and tried to find another
line that MOVED). It is a shame, but these people don't even have a
sense of embarrassment, or consideration for what they are doing.

ChattyCathy wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed


I run almost everything thru my Cabela's VISA card (just started doing
that with my insurance premiums and utility bills too), then pay it off
at the end of the month. I get 1% or sometimes 2% back in the form of
Cabela's store credit, plus around Christmas time they send me coupons
for free guns and stuff. :-)

Bob

On Wed, 27 May 2009 18:07:00 +0200, ChattyCathy
> wrote:

>http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
>MCINL= My Choice Is Not Listed

NOT FAIR! You're making us vote before viewing the results now? I
rarely vote these days, I just want to see how it's going before the
final result.

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Wed, 27 May 2009 11:12:28 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

>Yay! Another TFH! Now I just wonder where the TFA (attire) can be
>found to go with the hats??? Hint to Andy . . ..... ;D

I've hinted to him about that (in private) for months! Come July,
maybe we (Andy, you and I) can become a fashion team. Don't act
innocent! You've contributed at least one hat to the TFH effort.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Wed, 27 May 2009 18:20:57 +0200, ChattyCathy
> wrote:

>Lots of
>supermarkets have signs up saying "Sorry, no cheques (that's how we
>spell it) accepted".

Wow! Here in the states, we take any type of legal tender.

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Wed, 27 May 2009 11:45:23 -0500, Andy > wrote:

>Coming really soon now!
>
>Munchkins are working away furiously! Honest.

<laugh!> You sound just like my husband when I want something done
yesterday.

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

sf wrote:
>
> On Wed, 27 May 2009 11:12:28 -0500, Sky >
> wrote:
>
> >Yay! Another TFH! Now I just wonder where the TFA (attire) can be
> >found to go with the hats??? Hint to Andy . . ..... ;D
>
> I've hinted to him about that (in private) for months! Come July,
> maybe we (Andy, you and I) can become a fashion team. Don't act
> innocent! You've contributed at least one hat to the TFH effort.


Hehehe ;D But!!!!! Designing attire would be worse than redecorating
floorings & paint colors for whatever reasons. Me designing TFQs ain't
gonna happen unless it's the second Tuesday of next week ;D I'll be
happy to volunteer for a seat on the 'review board' instead.

Sky

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Sky wrote:
>

I meant TFAs!!!!

> Me designing TFQs ain't
> gonna happen unless it's the second Tuesday of next week ;D I'll be
> happy to volunteer for a seat on the 'review board' instead.

Sky

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"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
...

> Ahhhh, having once in a former life worked a register, let me tell you how
> paying for groceries works:
>
<snip>
......and believe me....every store gets at
> least one of these a day.....
>

I always end up in line behind these people.

On Wed, 27 May 2009 22:25:43 -0500, Sky >
wrote:

>Sky wrote:
>>
>
>I meant TFAs!!!!
>
>> Me designing TFQs ain't
>> gonna happen unless it's the second Tuesday of next week ;D I'll be
>> happy to volunteer for a seat on the 'review board' instead.
>
Meet me in chat and I'll explain my concept to you. LOL

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Sometimes I even put it in the food.

On Wed, 27 May 2009 12:47:37 -0400 in rec.food.cooking, Tracy
> wrote,
>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.

More likely it is the same as a debit card transaction.