Re: Check Discrimination

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I don't see any point in people using checks anymore. Basically the currency is changing and it isn't a big deal to get a credit or debit card. No problem at all.

Go talk to your bank and have them explain how it works and see if you need one, how to use it, what the liability is if stolen, etc. It is a gigantic convenience and is the norm now. I think a chat with the bank would do a lot to calm anyone's fears or doubts about the convenience.

If you are just hard headed, I can't help you!

Susan Louise · ‎03-14-2010

@Diamond Gal wrote:
My pet pieve -- I'm tired of getting discrimated against because I send in checks instead of using a credit card.

Another item I ordered is on backorder -- even though I mailed my check promptly. I've been a loyal customer for 20 years and have never bounced a check in my life. Don't see why QVC can't cash it immediately instead of holding it forever.

Once I place my order that item should be on hold for me,

Now I'll have to wait weeks for a new supply or I may not get my item at all.

Another complaint -- for the past year, shipping is taking forever. Don't know what the problem is, but it's annoying.

@Diamond Gal You are wrong. I had several orders go to backorder status over the past couple of months and I pay by CC.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

I pay most of our bills by check. Husband pays a few other online. Just the way I like to do it. I had to pay some of my Dad’s bills on line and found it to take longer than using a check.

As far as credit cards, I can’t imagine not having one or more. Have had them forever. Don’t use a debit card though.

kitcat51 · ‎09-15-2016

I don't understand people who don't want a CC, they miss out on all the benefits including cash back. I use a CC for all my purchases & paying all my bills except my mortgage. I get cash back on what I was going fo spend money on anyway so why not take advantage of it & when I deposit the cash back into my checking account I get a 15% bonus too...I love free money.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

@staciesmom wrote:
@Puppy Lips wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'm surprised they still even take checks. It's kind of an antiquated eay of doing business.

Yes, we're all sick of shipping woes.
I write checks when I am at the grocery store. My kids roll their eyes. I don't want to have or use a debit card. Kudos to the OP for not wanting to get into credit card debt, even if it is paid off every month, it is still credit.
OMG I dread getting in a check out line behind someone writing a check.

Me too!...and you can be sure that the person who is writing out the check takes their sweet time filling it out. They write their names in a nice slow script....as if they were filling out a greeting card...people behind them just love it...not!

Thank goodness it's rare today as less people write out checks at the supermarket!

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@SeaMaiden wrote:
@Diamond Gal wrote:
My pet pieve -- I'm tired of getting discrimated against because I send in checks instead of using a credit card.

Another item I ordered is on backorder -- even though I mailed my check promptly. I've been a loyal customer for 20 years and have never bounced a check in my life. Don't see why QVC can't cash it immediately instead of holding it forever.

Once I place my order that item should be on hold for me,

Now I'll have to wait weeks for a new supply or I may not get my item at all.

Another complaint -- for the past year, shipping is taking forever. Don't know what the problem is, but it's annoying.
Just pay by credit card.... why go through all of that? Most business do not even take checks anymore.

I wouldn't say most businesses don't take checks anymore. I know there are some but I personally don't know of any. And in fact there are some small boutique stores around me that will only take a check or cash because they don't want to incur the credit or debit card fee.

tobes · ‎08-02-2010

@Diamond Gal http

www.creditcardprocessing.com/2014/02/businesses-dont-accept-personal-checks/

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

@Puppy Lips wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
I'm surprised they still even take checks. It's kind of an antiquated eay of doing business.

Yes, we're all sick of shipping woes.
I write checks when I am at the grocery store. My kids roll their eyes. I don't want to have or use a debit card. Kudos to the OP for not wanting to get into credit card debt, even if it is paid off every month, it is still credit.

@Puppy Lips, that´s so funny. Stop embarrassing your kids lol

There´s only one place I pay by check and that´s for a storage unit, and it´s because they charge $3.99 to pay by debit or credit cards. I usually buy 6 checks from my bank for $4 and that´s for paying storage.

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

I use my Debit or Pay Pal Card, My Bank keeps track of all my transactions and let´s me know if something does not seem in place.

Sage04 · ‎07-10-2011

Years ago when i used Check at the supermarket, all I had to do was sign the check. The register filled in the check and the cashier showed me the check to make sure everything was correct. As far as I know it´s still done this way and it keeps the line moving.