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Old 01-05-2024, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMoSno View Post
I'd rather have the option of having cash in my pocket and not having an added cost to spend my money if I don't want to buy on credit. That is capitalism.
Credit cards paid off each month is Free credit.
The retailer pays the cost of CC transactions and is a built in cost on items sold.
By paying cash you are still paying that built in cost, without the benefit of a months free credit.
Paying with a Debit card is also a cash transaction, and again you are paying for a benefit you have not used.