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suvenR
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Vent about giving checks
Why don't people BRING THEM TO THE BANK???
We sent a check for an early May wedding- hasn't been cashed.
We gave a check for a funeral in May- hasn't been cashed.
We gave a check for a birthday in early June- hasn't been cashed.
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Posted 7/11/07 10:30 AM  |
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Marcie
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Re: Vent about giving checks
That would be me 
I have a couple of checks for about a month now - reason I don't go - is who has time to go to the bank with a 1 year old to open a bank account
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:32 AM |
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MissJones
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Re: Vent about giving checks
That's me....I'm so bad. I like to cash them after I've written the TY note so sometimes that takes a bit of time.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:33 AM |
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Christine
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Re: Vent about giving checks
That makes me nutty. I know I don't always run to the bank when I get a check but I am conscious of the fact that it messes people up a bit and try to get there with in a week.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:35 AM |
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BlueDiamonds
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Re: Vent about giving checks
I get frustrated when people do that to me too so now I make sure I cash mine in a timely manner.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:35 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Vent about giving checks
I HATE that!!!
Most banks have drive thrus and you can go to the ATMs at all hours of the night!
I give cash most of the time now as gifts rather than checks because I got so annoyed at having cehcks outstanding for so long!! 
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:36 AM |
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nyteacher13
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Re: Vent about giving checks
I know what you mean, but what's the difference though? You write a check, and that money is technically no longer in the account. It shouldn't mess your system up because you've deducted the money. 
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:36 AM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: Vent about giving checks
so annoying
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:36 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by Lisa
I give cash most of the time now as gifts rather than checks because I got so annoyed at having cehcks outstanding for so long!!
I'm considering just giving a gift ITEM from now one to the "repeat offenders". I don't like the idea of giving cash because it could get lost/stolen.
But, obviously checks don't work for certain people in my life. No more money for them!
And, I'm not going to say anything because I have in the past and they STILL hold on to checks forever. So, that's it- they get "stuff" as gifts from now on!
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:39 AM |
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Beth
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by nyteacher13
I know what you mean, but what's the difference though? You write a check, and that money is technically no longer in the account. It shouldn't mess your system up because you've deducted the money.
b/c If you don't go by a check book sheet- like me - I just go by what my online balance shows- it can mess you up-
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:40 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by nyteacher13
I know what you mean, but what's the difference though? You write a check, and that money is technically no longer in the account. It shouldn't mess your system up because you've deducted the money.
I want to close that checking account and open up a new one at a different bank.
IMO, it's not unreasonable for me to expect a check that I wrote monthS ago to be cashed by now.
I'm not directing my frustration at you- I'm directing it the situation.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:41 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Vent about giving checks
I actually have been giving the "offenders" gift cards instead of checks....
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:42 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by Lisa
I actually have been giving the "offenders" gift cards instead of checks....
OH, that's a great idea!!! Of course, it will be a gift card to a store that's convenient to me and not necessarily them.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:42 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by nyteacher13
I know what you mean, but what's the difference though? You write a check, and that money is technically no longer in the account. It shouldn't mess your system up because you've deducted the money.
b/c If you don't go by a check book sheet- like me - I just go by what my online balance shows- it can mess you up-
I agree with both of you. yes, it's annoying but I always have enough money in the bank to cover stuff like this. It never makes an impact on how I balance the checking account.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:43 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by suvenR
Posted by Lisa
I actually have been giving the "offenders" gift cards instead of checks....
OH, that's a great idea!!! Of course, it will be a gift card to a store that's convenient to me and not necessarily them.
exactly!!
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:43 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by Blu-ize
I agree with both of you. yes, it's annoying but I always have enough money in the bank to cover stuff like this. It never makes an impact on how I balance the checking account.
The money is there. But, I want to change banks and now I have to wait. Or, just close it and let those checks bounce. Which, in all honesty, I'm considering doing.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:44 AM |
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dawnie
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by Lisa
I actually have been giving the "offenders" gift cards instead of checks....
I am a huge offender!
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:45 AM |
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nyteacher13
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by suvenR
Posted by nyteacher13
I know what you mean, but what's the difference though? You write a check, and that money is technically no longer in the account. It shouldn't mess your system up because you've deducted the money.
I want to close that checking account and open up a new one at a different bank.
IMO, it's not unreasonable for me to expect a check that I wrote monthS ago to be cashed by now.
I'm not directing my frustration at you- I'm directing it the situation.
ah, I get it... You didn't mention that you were closing that account in your OP. I'd be pi$$ed off, too!
And no, it's not unreasonable for these people to have cashed the checks by now. Are they independently wealthy or something?   
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:50 AM |
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BlueDiamonds
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by suvenR
Posted by Blu-ize
I agree with both of you. yes, it's annoying but I always have enough money in the bank to cover stuff like this. It never makes an impact on how I balance the checking account.
The money is there. But, I want to change banks and now I have to wait. Or, just close it and let those checks bounce. Which, in all honesty, I'm considering doing.
Will the bank come after you for the fees though?
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:53 AM |
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nyteacher13
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by suvenR
Why don't people BRING THEM TO THE BANK???
We sent a check for an early May wedding- hasn't been cashed.
We gave a check for a funeral in May- hasn't been cashed.
We gave a check for a birthday in early June- hasn't been cashed.
can you call/email and ask them to cash the checks?
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:57 AM |
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Maathy317
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by suvenR
Why don't people BRING THEM TO THE BANK???
We sent a check for an early May wedding- hasn't been cashed.
We gave a check for a funeral in May- hasn't been cashed.
We gave a check for a birthday in early June- hasn't been cashed.
Which is why I only give cash, never checks.
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| Posted 7/11/07 10:59 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by BlueDiamonds
Will the bank come after you for the fees though?
Only because this has been discussed with 2 of the 3 offenders, I'd be willing to pay the fees. Their shock would be worth it to me.
I'm not going to make a move yet because of the check we gave for the funeral. Those are great people who just went through a tragedy and they certainly don't deserve to hear my sh!t about being concerned about my check.
But, once that check is cashed, the other two are SOL.
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| Posted 7/11/07 11:02 AM |
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suvenR
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by nyteacher13
can you call/email and ask them to cash the checks?
2 of the 3 were contacted a while ago. They were "on it".
mmm hmmm.
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| Posted 7/11/07 11:03 AM |
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nyteacher13
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Re: Vent about giving checks
Posted by suvenR
Posted by nyteacher13
can you call/email and ask them to cash the checks?
2 of the 3 were contacted a while ago. They were "on it".
mmm hmmm.
annoooooooooooooying...
Give them a ring again and tell them you're closing the account. If they snooze, the will lose.
Ah, screw.it. Just close the accounts. heheheheh
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| Posted 7/11/07 11:23 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: Vent about giving checks
I can't stand that!!!!!!! It really isn't that hard to go to the bank. Even if you work put in the drop box after hours!!!!!!!
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| Posted 7/11/07 11:25 AM |
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