Posted on 04/22/2008 5:11:17 PM PDT by shrinkermd
“Like the ad shows, a swipe of the card is faster than counting out change ...”
Not true at all. When I make a cash purchase I am the fastest transaction in line at the store and I usually get the look of appreciation from the clerk. I will admit that I only use the bills and never count out coins.
In addition, I have the added bonus of being very tight with that cash and it ends up with me spending less than most credit users.
You can rent in *most* places without a credit card. You may need to put down a rather large cash deposit and prove your SSN # or agree to a large hold on a debit card.
Basically, the main reason they want a credit card is it’s a bit of a schmuck strainer. Many of the people they truly don’t want to rent their car are unable to obtain an unsecured credit card.
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