When I think back over last week it reminds me of one of the things that brought the biggest smile to my face. I had read a while ago about how some vending machines were now accepting cards as payment. Finally I was able to use mine to buy a bottle of water.
I was so excited when one day I went to the Vending Machine and the "Cash Only" was swapped out to a message to something like "Swipe Card For Payment".
See I'm old school. I remember the days when we used to have to buy something to get change to use change in the bubble gum machines. What a long way times have come.
Now don't let the vending machine folks get so fancy where they allow for parents to swipe at the bubble gum machine. Could you imagine? Mom telling a child I don't have any change. We all know if the children can figure out the machine will take a swipe. Moms will probably hear well you have money on your card, you can swipe. OMG! I'm glad my baby is 26.
As times change we may have to change with them. I can forsee a future where they eliminate a vending machine attendant not having to restock cash or change. Who doesn't at least have a debit card? Especially in a building where everyone works. For safety and security reasons I can see this being a big plus.
Big ups to the visionaries. No additional fees incurred for swiping. No need to carry cash. Let's face it the cash we carry nowadays ends up going to the person standing outside the store asking for money. One guy gave me a sob story the other day as I was getting cash out the ATM and it touched me so I gave him $10.
The less I carry cash the better.
