Non-Gambling Related (Checks Only-NO Cash)???

[LongBall52]

I have done a google search as I thought for small amounts say for instance $20 and under it was illegal to demand checks and not take cash. I was wrong there is no Federal law that outlaws it only states and/or localities can do it.

Have you run into any such business that refuses to take cash and requires checks for small amounts?
The example I have here is that my apartment complex will no longer accept cash for laundry token which cost ($12.50 for a bag of 12 tokens = 6 loads of wash). You now have to provide a check. It still seems to me they have overstepped their bounds, but haven't found Virginia law on such.

[PharaohUB]

https://lmgtfy.app/?q=does+a+business+have+to+accept+cash+in+virginia

[LongBall52]

I'm talking about for S M A L L Amounts? One website that I read mentioned that a sign had to be posted on the door that "no cash policy" was in effect. No such sign exists here.
Listen I understand the effect Covid 19 has on the society at large. But when for 20 years you have paid cash for laundry and are informed that they HAVE to take c h e c K only, it's a little alarming for this tiny amount!

[LongBall52]

Suppose you went to the grocery store and there was no sign about "Checks ONLY". Got to the register and they said sorry--No sale!

[pologq]

does this help?

https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-factcheck-business-cashless-illegal/fact-check-there-are-no-federal-laws-on-cashless-payment-but-some-states-prohibit-businesses-refusing-cash-idUSKCN25A1RY

[MinnesotaFats]

Cash dead in many places

Would hate to own ATM routes

Future is credit, prepaid credit, btc or store credit accounts

[LongBall52]

Thanks for the article pologq and your thoughts Fats.
I think discrimination is like the old story... I didn't care when they came after all the (-------) people, I wasn't one of them. It didn't bother me when they came after all the (xxxxx) people, I wasn't one of them. But when they came after the old people, I said Whow! I'm one of them!

[LongBall52]

As the world turns, I wonder if I should think about "cashing in" for a check, my old coin collection... I guess face value the Silver dollars and half dollars may be only about $100. I have a bag full of copper pennies (maybe 100) and maybe $10 worth of Buffalo nickles. Not sure how many prewar dimes that I have but many. I was going to leave them to my next of kin. But for what purpose? So they can be told.."No CASH" This is a sad time!

[LongBall52]

Glad I don't own any $2.00 bills

[pologq]

Cash is cash. I am surprised they are doing that for something so small.

[LongBall52]

Cash is cash. I am surprised they are doing that for something so small.

Me too!!!! I think it's a form of control ! They used to sell in 2 packs for $25 each. I wanted to ask the young women in the office, how do they feel handling all the TOKENS, that they bag for check sale?? Does paper money hold disease longer than whatever metal the TokenS are made of? Is their proof of this? I don't really think anyone cares. It's a control issue!

[MinnesotaFats]

The interesting thing about this is that every bill is labeled legal tender for all debts.

However, the US Constitution only backs gold and silver as authorized currency, so I'm not sure a Federal or State Court could give standing to any party here since we are off the gold standard. Ergo there is no law.

[LongBall52]

I look at one Major --HUGE Company the : The Virginia Dept of Alcohol.. All hard liquor sales in this state are made by THE STATE OF VIRGINIA in their stores. They continue to take CASH as always for the bottles of alcohol. This is a STATE run operation, nothing private about it. So I guess, we are saying when it comes to "legal tender" private industry does NOT have to accept!

Bad times are on the way !

[LongBall52]

Credit card payments COST the company Money...A check does not.
Apartments are WHERE PEOPLE LIVE. SO THEY GET AWAY WITH "murder".

Not sure where where this will end...maybe swept under the rug.. No-one talks!

[konck]

Hodl

[LongBall52]

Hi Konck. I feel for anyone that has been victimized via "the system".... It can be a fine line and my heart goes out to those that met with the ultimate penalty for which they should not.

[LongBall52]

The interesting thing about this is that every bill is labeled legal tender for all debts.

However, the US Constitution only backs gold and silver as authorized currency, so I'm not sure a Federal or State Court could give standing to any party here since we are off the gold standard. Ergo there is no law.

There was a case some years back in California.. I can't recall the specifics , but of this I am sure reading forward. A small business owner thought that the electric bill was wrong (too high)..He after some consultations, paid the bill of $600.! Guess what he paid the company with pennies!!!! I forget how it turned out. My beef is far from anything like that. But , it's simply NOT right!