tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post7332947109289724593..comments2024-03-29T07:54:17.080+00:00Comments on Tracing Rainbows: Tossing Coins? Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-34003925975167694342020-07-04T09:39:53.914+01:002020-07-04T09:39:53.914+01:00I like to pay with cash for most things, then I do...I like to pay with cash for most things, then I don't get a surprise statement saying I have spent too much. I had to use a card in Dunelm recently to pay for two toilet brushes. I'm pleased that Aldi still take cash. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-80369981152143874042020-07-01T19:30:05.586+01:002020-07-01T19:30:05.586+01:00Here in the UK a shopkeeper is within his or her r...Here in the UK a shopkeeper is within his or her rights to decide what payment forms they will accept. And refusing to accept cash is perfectly legal; 'legal tender' has a much narrower meaning in UK law that doesn't mean a shop has to accept it.<br />Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12569319536475839604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-52030624082882556972020-07-01T19:14:42.138+01:002020-07-01T19:14:42.138+01:00Totally agree with you. This is an excuse to impo...Totally agree with you. This is an excuse to impose a cashless society on everybody. However, I have dealt with a few places that were cash only not cards. I know it can be difficult to keep track when you use cards rather than cash.pat chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907311009341922595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-39778910137384613682020-07-01T17:26:56.198+01:002020-07-01T17:26:56.198+01:00It really is hard, and the evidence that anything ...It really is hard, and the evidence that anything can pass is shaky. <br /><br />It's not a new issue, though. During the Black Death, people were asked to put their coins into bowls of vinegar instead of handing to a shopkeeper or pedlar. If they could manage that so many centuries ago, surely they could work out that using gloves and sanitiser would be fine. Lyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-14648548198176121292020-07-01T13:15:42.209+01:002020-07-01T13:15:42.209+01:00I have had only one instance where I was told that...I have had only one instance where I was told that I couldn't use cash - although other shops "prefer" cards. If I'd felt like making a fuss I could have as I don't believe it's actually legal here to refuse cash but decided not to give the cashier a hard time.<br />At one stage I did insist on using cash aa I needed change for the laundry (normally I buy rolls of coins every couple of months) and then of course I didn't have change for those begging on the street. Yes, the city does provide more shelter space during the pandemic but some won't go and some who beg actually have accommodation. Because I work downtown I normally keep some change in my pocket. I finally managed to get a new supply and have raided my coin jar early so I have what I need.<br />I don't think that stores can actually legally refuse valid money so I'd be interested in seeing what happens if you actually insist on using money.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-46595141655401908222020-07-01T10:52:31.286+01:002020-07-01T10:52:31.286+01:00How very sad. I hope someone else offered to buy i...How very sad. I hope someone else offered to buy it for herAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-88896923792576465732020-07-01T10:51:36.504+01:002020-07-01T10:51:36.504+01:00I've just visited our local bakers, they have ...I've just visited our local bakers, they have just gone cashless. There was a very elderly lady in there who couldn't understand why she wasn't allowed to buy a loaf.Hard up Hesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02561421853249973134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-35066794621542475022020-07-01T07:47:05.440+01:002020-07-01T07:47:05.440+01:00I agree. As long as we follow the hand washing pro...I agree. As long as we follow the hand washing procedures, there's no reason why we can't use tangible money. Also, a fee is charged on smaller transactions. Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.com