Cash only in on site shops

jspur replied on 04/06/2018 12:49

jspur

Posted on 04/06/2018 12:49

Can I ask the question about cash only being accepted in onsite shops?

I am sure this has been discussed, but I think it is weird in this day and age that reception staff/wardens only accept cash and do not take cards to pay for any extras you might require.

I realise that a machine obviously comes with a cost, but my reason for asking is that having just visited a C&M site, it was very hot and a young mother and her three young children came into the reception/shop area to purchase an ice cream for her children. When she asked if they take cards, she was told, no we only take cash, then the young mother said to her children they could not have an ice cream because she only had a card and no cashon her at all. The little ones were very upset and they all left having purchased nothing, so a lost sale.

I understand that the staff/wardens run the sale of essentials etc separate from the club, but in this day and age and with more and more young families taking up Caravaning or motorhoming they do not carry cash, we are a cashless society now and I think reception staff/ wardens need to address this issue.

I know before anyone says it that you should perhaps take some cash with you, but the younger generation are a cashless and online generation.

What do you think, am I being ridiculous?

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replied on 04/06/2018 15:44

Posted on 04/06/2018 15:44

We came across many places on holiday that were cash only and particularly in South West Scotland and the border towns.

I would never travel without some cash and I doubt that many would want to rely on credit card only.

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replied on 04/06/2018 15:54

Posted on 04/06/2018 15:35 by DavidKlyne

I think the OP does highlight an issue which is difficult to understand by anyone other than the old hands. I accept that having their own point of sale terminal would not be economic. However why can't the Club arrange for their wardens to have their own code for operating through the Club system. It might mean they have to wait a bit longer for their money but it would be one way of getting over the cash issue.

David

Posted on 04/06/2018 15:54

it would be one way of getting over the cash issue.

What issue. Simply use cash. It also works on parking meters.

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eurortraveller replied on 04/06/2018 15:54

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Posted on 04/06/2018 15:54

Card readers taking payments and linked to a mobile phone only cost £29 from I- Zettle. Buskers, ice cream vans, taxi drivers, window cleaners and CL owners have them - so maybe Club site wardens soon - but there is a 1.75% transaction charge.

brue replied on 04/06/2018 15:55

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Posted on 04/06/2018 15:35 by DavidKlyne

I think the OP does highlight an issue which is difficult to understand by anyone other than the old hands. I accept that having their own point of sale terminal would not be economic. However why can't the Club arrange for their wardens to have their own code for operating through the Club system. It might mean they have to wait a bit longer for their money but it would be one way of getting over the cash issue.

David

Posted on 04/06/2018 15:55

The code bit sounds like a good idea but I'm not sure if this would easily work on accounting systems where items have to be broken down via many different codes inc VAT. Generally cash is useful and it's unusual not to have any at all, especially when on holiday.

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JVB66 replied on 04/06/2018 16:08

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Posted on 04/06/2018 16:08

How often does anyone spend enough in the site "shop" on site to make any card transactions worth the use of card machines apart from gas and maybe a tv cable its normally milk or paper maybe some eggs or bread anything much more in he "grocery " side would/should also mean purchasing a licence from the local authority

Ps also when out your bus pass country not seen any buses with card readers

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brue replied on 04/06/2018 16:08

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Posted on 04/06/2018 16:08

Just to add, having had a recent break in Cumbria, that many public toilets also need cash for entry, so don't get caught short, your bank card won't be much use!

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replied on 04/06/2018 16:50

Posted on 04/06/2018 16:08 by brue

Just to add, having had a recent break in Cumbria, that many public toilets also need cash for entry, so don't get caught short, your bank card won't be much use!

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eurortraveller replied on 04/06/2018 17:21

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Posted on 04/06/2018 17:21

With more and more bank branches closing in smaller towns it's going to be harder and harder for small businesses to take in cash and bank it. Here in the south west the chain of Whistlefish shops selling local greetings cards and art works (good quality too) has stopped taking cash in all its local shops - card payments only now.