Cash is king, are you prepared?

**doug1980** · 09-10-2009, 01:35 AM

I always find myself out of cash. My checks are direct deposit, the bank I do my business with is waaaaaay back home in Indiana so i seldom use an ATM. So no I seldom have any cash on hand. It sucks, expecially when I want a .99 Arizona Sweet Tea and have to use my debit card.

**Nykh** · 09-10-2009, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by crashdive123

As a matter of fact...... http://www.cashusabaltimore.com/

I have the displeasure of driving through that neighborhood every morning on my way to work.
But I digress. I have noticed the local BJ’s have been quickly running out of safes and fire proof box’s. When I was there this past weekend not only had they devoted an entire isle to them but had a extremely large stock on hand, including 3 new styles.

**Rick** · 09-10-2009, 09:12 AM

Hey, Nikh. Why don't you drive over to our Introductions section and tell us a bit about yourself?

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ead.php?t=7813

I always keep cash on hand in small denominations. Remember that if power is out, ATMs won't be working so you won't get it from the bank, especially if it's after hours.

While you do need some level of credit in your life, a cash system is a good rule of thumb to live by.

**nell67** · 09-10-2009, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by kx250kev

Not sure, is it legal to detain someone that hasn't paid their bill? They wanted everyone to just wait around until the power came back on. Who knows how long it was out. We didn't stick around to find out.

My oldest sisters newborn daughter required hospitalization for reflux when she was 3 weeks old,they had insurance,but of course it didn't cover everything,so they had some out of pocket to pay ,she was in the hospital for a week,and when the doctor released her,the billing department refused to let her be released until the full amount they owed was paid in full.

THe BIL came home and called his attorney,who immediately drafted papers and faxed to the hospital informing them that if they did not release her,then he would contact the prosecuter,and tey would be charged with kidnapping,she was home that same day,and they knocked a percentage off the remaining amount due on the bill.

**Ken** · 09-10-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by nell67

My oldest sisters newborn daughter required hospitalization for reflux when she was 3 weeks old,they had insurance,but of course it didn't cover everything,so they had some out of pocket to pay ,she was in the hospital for a week,and when the doctor released her,the billing department refused to let her be released until the full amount they owed was paid in full.

THe BIL came home and called his attorney,who immediately drafted papers and faxed to the hospital informing them that if they did not release her,then he would contact the prosecuter,and tey would be charged with kidnapping,she was home that same day,and they knocked a pertage off the remaining amount due on the bill.

A good "lawyer's letter" has been known to brighten up many a day!

**Pal334** · 09-10-2009, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Ken

A good "lawyer's letter" has been known to brighten up many a day!

I have also found that a very frank and calm discussion with those type of wienies can usually shock them enough for them to get with the program. Direct eye contact is the clue.

**hunter63** · 09-10-2009, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by sh4d0wm4573ri7

Always have emergency cash yet if the shtf what good do you really think cash is going to be I mean a power outage or such yes but if it really hit hard cash is about good tinder Imma thinkin

For one thing "Greed", old habits die hard, but I am willing to bet the in a SHTF, cash will still be good, for a while.

SHTF comes in all forms, and to only prepare of a worst case senerio, doesn't seem to make much since either. Lots of small shtf every day.

I carry/will carry, stashed cash, has helped me out many times, from tows out of a ditch, to car reapirs, to "other things" I won't mention.
As well as getting many of good deal, old saying "Cash talks, BS walks"
Bought a new $6500 buck, 4 wheeler, for $4000 bucks as every one was bidding with no money.......I wrote the guy a check on the spot.

I consider cash as just enother prep, and you are correct, it may be tinder, but it doesn't burn well.