Do you still use personal checks?

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by Mr T

I like the nostalgia of checks and take a long time at checkouts when writing them. It must take me 5 minutes to finish if you include uncapping my pen and blowing on the ink for 60 seconds. The more impatient those behind me the longer I take.

Are you LabelKing's long lost twin?

 

[Mr T]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Are you LabelKing's long lost twin?

Yes I am. But he is the evil one.

 

[mmhollis]

I hate checks, there is no reason for them these days you have no float time so whats the point just use the debit.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

I write a check for my bills; but, not to shop or grocery store.

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by Mr T

I use checks for bills and pay cash for everything else. Most of my clothing purchases are in person or through e-vendors who take checks. I like the nostalgia of checks and take a long time at checkouts when writing them. It must take me 5 minutes to finish if you include uncapping my pen and blowing on the ink for 60 seconds. The more impatient those behind me the longer I take.

You know, I agree about the nostalgia, but I don't think that makes it appropriate to make others wait because you want to wade in anachronistic pleasure.

 

[BYucko]

Not in everyday transactions. Debit when I can, cash when I have to (like when my debit is maxed). I'm scared of credit cards.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Well I found another use for checks: US passport renewals. Gotta get mine done for my Tibet trip. They don't take cash or credit cards.

I imagine the visa fee ($130) for the entry to China will also require a check.

 

[thinman]

Originally Posted by Concordia

Was Alex one of the lucky 10 recipients?

+1. How about it Conne? Have you done the right thing?

I have a cash-back credit card, so I put everything I can on my CC. I do need to pay some utilities by check and my tailor will only take checks.

 

[iridium7777]

pretty much for rent only. although even that is an electronically filled out check that is mailed for me the next day.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

You know, I agree about the nostalgia, but I don't think that makes it appropriate to make others wait because you want to wade in anachronistic pleasure.

I wonder if that is what happened at the FL Wendy's.

 

[Mr T]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

You know, I agree about the nostalgia, but I don't think that makes it appropriate to make others wait because you want to wade in anachronistic pleasure.

But how else will they know my time is more valuable than theirs?

 

[gumercindo]

I don't do any direct debit for any of my bills. I right them checks every month. The only other time I pay with checks is for hired help (ie. cleaning lady, garderner, etc.).