Cash still King

Fisherman replied on 29/01/2017 20:13

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Posted on 29/01/2017 20:13

Went to Lady Margaret Park on Wednesday. The card machine would not work despite trying on three different occasions. The wardens said it had been down for some days . In fact they had to send a number of visitors away to cash machines as only cash could be accepted for bookings. Fortunately I always carry cash and only use cards for Petrol and larger purchases. With no Banks left in Chirk I don't know how far away people had to go. Despite our "progress" towards the cash less society It still rules above all other fangled gadgets.

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SteveL replied on 30/01/2017 10:43

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Posted on 30/01/2017 10:43

On street view there is one at the Spar. If it is still there. Says free to use as well.

posted at same time as ET.

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Posted on 30/01/2017 08:52 by cyberyacht

Who carries a cheque book with them these days?

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Posted on 30/01/2017 10:46

Paying on departure is not the 'usual procedure' on commercial sites in the UK

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SteveL replied on 30/01/2017 10:47

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Posted on 30/01/2017 10:43 by

I dont but then I dont carry money either, if I want something OH pays and I reimburse later , rather like the Queen, and OH does have a cheque book (rarely used though).

If the Caravan Club operated the usual system of paying on departure though, it wouldn't be a problem

Posted on 30/01/2017 10:47

It would be if it went down on leaving day and you did not have enough cash or a cheque.

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Paying on departure is not the 'usual procedure' on commercial sites in the UK

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Briang replied on 30/01/2017 11:12

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Posted on 30/01/2017 09:04 by

I always have at least two personal cheques in my wallet. I don't use cash machines. I only want £5 notes. If I need cash whilst away I call in a bank and use a cheque. Normally not needed as I often have something like £200 in the caravan, £150 in the car and around £150 in my wallet at the start of a trip.

Posted on 30/01/2017 11:12

An invite for theft there. Warning Be careful what you put on any forum.

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Posted on 30/01/2017 13:58

Not a problem. When I am away do you know where I, my caravan or car are or indeed my home address.

I so not want to invite theft. The theft of a couple of hundred pounds would not be a problem it is the damage caused in obtaining it

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Surfer replied on 30/01/2017 14:06

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Posted on 30/01/2017 14:06

We would be in trouble as most I carry is about £10. I have never been robbed at gunpoint but some of my friends have been robbed in that fashion. Not here of course but old habits die hard.

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