paper money refused to die

Aug 27, 2021 05:52

In a world of credit cards, electronic cash transfers, and Bitcoin, you'd think paper money would be slowly heading toward extinction. Who needs hard cash in their wallets or purses anymore? When I'm out shopping I can pay for stuff by waving my phone, I don't even need credit cards, nothing has to touch ( Read more... )

borderlands, money supply, econ

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legalmoose August 27 2021, 11:39:50 UTC
It can be less nefarious as well - small businesses like your liquor store have to pay a percentage on each credit card transaction, and that can add up after a while.

And, as you point out, cash is always better for the recipient when you're talking tips.

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matrixmann August 27 2021, 21:56:45 UTC
Here I feel inclined to raise my voice ( ... )

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silverthief2 August 27 2021, 23:23:58 UTC
Just being frank: I'm not buying dr*gs with a credit card or an app. :)

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