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Is this Marxism from the top down?

After running the dog each morning, I usually stop by the local grocery store--a regional chain of +/-40 stores--for things I'll make for supper that day. A couple weeks ago, they had signs on the self checkout "only accepting credit/debit cards". When asked, their explanation was "Running short on change". This morning, I walk over to the regular checkout. Same thing, "we're only accepting personal checks or credit cards". So, I hand over my basket and go a mile out of my way to Wal-Mart.

Are grocery stores, or any stores, in your area doing this same thing?

I've heard that the Wally World here recently went self checkout only.

I have not seen that yet, but it will be showing up more and more. Credit cards and checks can be handled by computer. Cash has to be counted and taken to the bank by a person. And it has to be an honest person or there can be some "shrinkage".


Jerry

Bible prophecy is quickly being fulfilled once again.

The powers that shouldn't be want a block chain system with their personal control connected to the verification mark that bill gates is invested in at the sell of Microsoft.

For a short time a few stores here weren't taking cash at automated checkouts. They're all back to normal now as far as I know. Home depot has some card only machines but they also have cash machines if you want one.

Thrityfive years back, motels had some many desk clerks they would tale only cards, checks bounce, cash walks away.

cash is LEGAL TENDER......It was my impression that they MUST accept it.

Haven’t seen it yet down here.

The wally world super center near us usually has only 2 checkout staffed, but you can use cash at self checkout

No Federal requirement.

They need to come up with a way to make clerks count back change when a credit card is used.

I worked for a real estate company in the rental dept they didn’t accept cash for rent


The manager told me day one it was so groids wouldn’t rob the place.

I remember 30 years ago my father tried to pay a hotel bill in cash and they gave him a hard time about it then. He got his first and only credit card not long after that.

Cuba too

https://www.rt.com/business/526403-cuba-tourists-no-dollar-cash/

Most of the time its because they don't trust their employees

The motel chains that won't take cash payment, I think because they want to be able to change whatever they decide to charge.....for instance there may be a claim for damages or stolen towels. I really wish they'd just do quick exit inspections instead. Not everyone uses CCs.

Our stores in my area were running low on small bills and change.
They would put signs in their windows saying Exact Change only and Please give us all the Change you have.
They never stopped accepting cash.

And yes, that too

Why use cash?

People have more restraint when handing out cash as they physically watch their pile shrink.....cards mean nothing to them.