Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts
and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts
and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts
and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
On 2026-10-13 7:24 p.m., Ed P wrote:
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good
leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts
and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it
texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
My wallet has been through the washing machine several times. Thank goodness it doesn't ruin cards. Bills will dry out. The real victims are
the appointment cards and business cards that should have been purged anyway.
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts
and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
On 10/13/2026 7:24 PM, Ed P wrote:
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good
leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts
and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it
texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
Ah well. I have a leather wallet but it resides in a leather hand-bag,
not my pants pockets. Don't have to worry about washing the wallet.
On 10/13/2026 7:24 PM, Ed P wrote:
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good
leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts
and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it
texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
Ah well. I have a leather wallet but it resides in a leather hand-bag,
not my pants pockets. Don't have to worry about washing the wallet.
On 10/13/2026 10:24 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
On 2026-10-13 7:24 p.m., Ed P wrote:
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good >>> leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you
shorts and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses
some of it texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
My wallet has been through the washing machine several times. Thank
goodness it doesn't ruin cards. Bills will dry out. The real victims
are the appointment cards and business cards that should have been
purged anyway.
It is an opportunity to purge. There are a couple of cards I've not needed/used in years.
I never have cash in the wallet, I prefer a money clip and side pocket..
On 2026-10-14, jmcquown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:
On 10/13/2026 7:24 PM, Ed P wrote:
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good
leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts
and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it
texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
Ah well. I have a leather wallet but it resides in a leather hand-bag,
not my pants pockets. Don't have to worry about washing the wallet.
Mine's ballistic nylon. Red, so I can easily see it if I remove
it from my pocket and leave it in some random location around
the house.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EAMSB8M
It resides in my left front pants pocket, along with my car keys.
The right pocket is occupied by my phone.
On 10/14/2026 5:35 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2026-10-14, jmcquown <j_mcquown@comcast.net> wrote:I have that image of you, Cindy (no criticism). You're not one to walk around with a purse/pocketbook. I carry a purse and all that stuff is
On 10/13/2026 7:24 PM, Ed P wrote:
Have a leather wallet? In need of a sprucing up? I recommend a good >>>> leather cleaner and soft cloths to get it looking great again.
What I do not recommend is leaving it in the back pocket of you shorts >>>> and tossing them into the laundry. Seems the leather loses some of it >>>> texture, though the detergent did clean it.
The cards inside were also spiffy clean and in the bottom of the tub.
Ah well. I have a leather wallet but it resides in a leather hand-bag,
not my pants pockets. Don't have to worry about washing the wallet.
Mine's ballistic nylon. Red, so I can easily see it if I remove
it from my pocket and leave it in some random location around
the house.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EAMSB8M
It resides in my left front pants pocket, along with my car keys.
The right pocket is occupied by my phone.
in the purse and the purse is always in the same place when I am not out
and about. I don't wash the purse so I don't accidentally wash the
wallet. :)
When I visit my mother, I put my purse in the car so I'll have
extra stuff. I take the purse into the restaurant in case she
needs a Kleenex or something.
If I'm just bombing around town by myself, I never need the
extras.
I almost never use cash anymore. Tips for the hotel housekeepers is
about the only use for cash anymore.
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:
I almost never use cash anymore. Tips for the hotel housekeepers is
about the only use for cash anymore.
I still use cash for restaurant meals if they tack on a charge to cover
the cost of card fees.
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers
license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me.
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:
I almost never use cash anymore. Tips for the hotel housekeepers is
about the only use for cash anymore.
I still use cash for restaurant meals if they tack on a charge to cover
the cost of card fees.
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers
license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me.
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:
I almost never use cash anymore. Tips for the hotel housekeepers is
about the only use for cash anymore.
I still use cash for restaurant meals if they tack on a charge to cover
the cost of card fees.
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers
license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me.
~
On Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:56:54 GMT, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net
<user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:
I almost never use cash anymore. Tips for the hotel housekeepers is
about the only use for cash anymore.
I still use cash for restaurant meals if they tack on a charge to cover >>the cost of card fees.
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers >>license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me.
Checks (cheques) are very 1990s. I bet that many people who carry
checks in their purse also have peppermints in there.
On 2026-10-15, Uncle Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
On Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:56:54 GMT, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net >><user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
I still use cash for restaurant meals if they tack on a charge to cover >>>the cost of card fees.
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers >>>license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me.
Checks (cheques) are very 1990s. I bet that many people who carry
checks in their purse also have peppermints in there.
I don't carry them in my purse (to the limited extent I carry a
purse). My checkbook is in the desk drawer. Like Joan, I pay
my property tax by check because the 2.8% fee imposed by the township
for using a credit card would amount to almost $100.
It just occurred to me that I carry my mother's checkbook in my
purse, in case I get to her house and there's something that can't
be paid by credit card online. Her property taxes, typically.
On Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:11:23 -0000 (UTC), Cindy Hamilton
<chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
On 2026-10-15, Uncle Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
I don't know anything that I could pay by check. I also don't have any checks. I also never have to pay a surcharge for paying with debit
card or online banking.
On Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:56:54 GMT, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net
<user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers >>license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me.
Checks (cheques) are very 1990s. I bet that many people who carry
checks in their purse also have peppermints in there.
On 2026-10-15, Uncle Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
On Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:56:54 GMT, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net
<user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Checks (cheques) are very 1990s. I bet that many people who carry
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers
license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me. >> >
checks in their purse also have peppermints in there.
May I have your credit/debit card number come the end of February 2027? >That's when my property taxes are due and they're happy to accept debit, >credit cards, checks or cash. You won't mind paying that _$50_ convenience >fee for accepting debit or credit cards, will you?
No fees associated with cash or check; I'm guessing your card number will
not be forthcoming?
But no, no peppermints in my purse nor is my checkbook in there; it stays
at home.
On 2026-10-15, Uncle Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:electronic record.
On Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:56:54 GMT, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net
<user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:
I almost never use cash anymore. Tips for the hotel housekeepers is
about the only use for cash anymore.
I still use cash for restaurant meals if they tack on a charge to cover
the cost of card fees.
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers
license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me.
Checks (cheques) are very 1990s. I bet that many people who carry
checks in their purse also have peppermints in there.
I don't carry them in my purse (to the limited extent I carry a
purse). My checkbook is in the desk drawer. Like Joan, I pay
my property tax by check because the 2.8% fee imposed by the township
for using a credit card would amount to almost $100.
I pay my taxes by cheque so that I have a paper and an
On 2026-10-15 3:11 a.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
On 2026-10-15, Uncle Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:electronic record.
On Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:56:54 GMT, ItsJoanNotJoAnn@webtv.net
<user4742@newsgrouper.org.invalid> wrote:
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> posted:Checks (cheques) are very 1990s. I bet that many people who carry
I almost never use cash anymore. Tips for the hotel housekeepers is >>>>> about the only use for cash anymore.
I still use cash for restaurant meals if they tack on a charge to cover >>>> the cost of card fees.
Numerous times I've explained here about property taxes and drivers
license renewal fees charged to a card if I use one get a check from me. >>>
checks in their purse also have peppermints in there.
I don't carry them in my purse (to the limited extent I carry a
purse). My checkbook is in the desk drawer. Like Joan, I pay
my property tax by check because the 2.8% fee imposed by the township
for using a credit card would amount to almost $100.
I pay my taxes by cheque so that I have a paper and an
I don't carry them in my purse (to the limited extent I carry a
purse). My checkbook is in the desk drawer. Like Joan, I pay
my property tax by check because the 2.8% fee imposed by the township
for using a credit card would amount to almost $100.
It just occurred to me that I carry my mother's checkbook in my
purse, in case I get to her house and there's something that can't
be paid by credit card online. Her property taxes, typically.
On 2026-10-15, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
I don't carry them in my purse (to the limited extent I carry a
purse). My checkbook is in the desk drawer. Like Joan, I pay
my property tax by check because the 2.8% fee imposed by the township
for using a credit card would amount to almost $100.
Debit card.
It just occurred to me that I carry my mother's checkbook in my
purse, in case I get to her house and there's something that can't
be paid by credit card online. Her property taxes, typically.
Debit card.
Debit card.
That's what I'd think, but apparently you have to pay a fee in the US
for paying with a debit card or with online banking. No?
On 2026-10-16, Uncle Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote: >><leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Debit card.
That's what I'd think, but apparently you have to pay a fee in the US
for paying with a debit card or with online banking. No?
I don't. The charge comes immediately out of the checking account that
it's tied to. That's it. No muss, no fuss, no charge.
On 2026-10-15, Cindy Hamilton <chamilton5280@invalid.com> wrote:
I don't carry them in my purse (to the limited extent I carry a
purse). My checkbook is in the desk drawer. Like Joan, I pay
my property tax by check because the 2.8% fee imposed by the township
for using a credit card would amount to almost $100.
Debit card.
On 2026-10-16, Uncle Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote: ><leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Debit card.
That's what I'd think, but apparently you have to pay a fee in the US
for paying with a debit card or with online banking. No?
I don't. The charge comes immediately out of the checking account that
it's tied to. That's it. No muss, no fuss, no charge.
Leonard Blaisdell <leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> posted:
On 2026-10-16, Uncle Bruce <Bruce@invalid.invalid> wrote:
<leoblaisdell@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
Debit card.
That's what I'd think, but apparently you have to pay a fee in the US
for paying with a debit card or with online banking. No?
Paying property taxes here with a debit or credit card is the only fee
I encounter using either one. I did mention some restaurants will charge
a fee for using a card; that's when the cash comes out. But grocery shopping, >gas fill ups, prescriptions, clothes shopping, etc., no fees are charged.
I don't. The charge comes immediately out of the checking account that
it's tied to. That's it. No muss, no fuss, no charge.
It depends on the municipality whether they charge what I call a 'convenience >fee.' The city receives none of these fees as it's a business not part of >the local government that handles these types of payments.
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