[Milsurplus] Re: Money Orders

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

Well, in all fairness, since I think I started this (MO) subthread, although 
I object to the trouble of buying them (whether they be USPS or otherwise you 
have to stand in some line), I have never stood in line to cash one as I have 
never cashed one.  They all go in our bi-weekly deposit along with all checks 
and currency.


In a message dated 5/23/2007 2:16:33 PM Central Standard Time, 
telegrapher at att.net writes: 
> If i'm going to send a MO i go to one of the local grocery stores and 
> buy it.  COsts about 35 cents.  It's not USPS but i've not had one 
> refused and at the grocery stores around here the waiting line is just 
> about nonexistent.  Quick in and right back out.  Hitting the Post 
> office on the other hand can mean at least 15 minutes to half an hour 
> down time.  Then if you get one in the mail you have to wait in line to 
> cash it, if the service person has the cash.  OTherwise it's wait over 
> there for that one as they should have the money.
> 
> NAW.
> 
> Larry
> W0OGH
> 
> 
> John Franke wrote:
> >I agree.  I do not mind waiting for a cheque to clear.  I do mind 
> >driving ten miles round trip, waiting in line, and then paying to send 
> >money.  It is a waste of time, gasoline, and money.
> >
> >John WA4WDL
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- From: "David Stinson" <arc5 at ix.netcom.com>
> >To: <milsurplus at mailman.qth.net>; "Billy Wiggins" <wa4gki at worldnet.att.net>
> >Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 12:49 PM
> >Subject: [Milsurplus] Re: Money Orders
> >
> >
> >>I live an extremely busy life.
> >>Standing in line to pay extra money
> >>so I can pay money?  Please.....
> >>IMHO, getting money orders is a dark purple pain in the neck
> >>and is a throw-back to the Stone Age.
> >>Unless it's exceedingly desireable, "Money Order Only"
> >>is an automatic "No Bid" for me.
> >>D.S.

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