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Yea, the cashless society is a long way off I believe.
Look at all the physical dollars on the planet. There are few countries in the world that US dollars are not traded, even in illegal. Gold and silver are just too heavy to haul around. I use my Apple pay on a few occasions and as a computer nerd since the days of the Commodore Vic 20 is still amazes me that I can buy with my phone, tied to a credit or debit card.
Many forms of non government money are available, but with no regulation comes the easy manipulation of the value and no real security.
There are several very popular restaurants in Oklahoma that are cash only. They have big signs on the front door, no credit or debit cards accepted. They refuse to pay the huge fees of the credit card transaction. Eischen's Bar and grill is one. They are always full from the time they open until closing. They don't really take reservations and you have to fend for yourself to find a table. They have great fried chicken. And you have to ask for a fork. Cash only.
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Glen
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1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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