Warning from the Post Office
Jun 26, 2023 09:40:20 #
Haha. I take your post as humor. Seriously, though, try leasing an apartment or qualifying for a home loan with a subpar credit rating.
Jim70 wrote:
I found it easier to just stop paying my bills. By the time they catch up to me, I’ll either be dead or they'll give me a place to live with 3 meals a day.
Jun 27, 2023 09:00:41 #
Jun 27, 2023 09:31:28 #
Canisdirus wrote:
Since I cannot remember...
Yes, that happens as we get older.
Jun 27, 2023 10:17:34 #
There is ink now that cannot be removed from checks. The packaging for the pen is marked as such.
Jun 27, 2023 10:46:27 #
Jun 27, 2023 14:00:30 #
Jun 27, 2023 14:15:28 #
Nigel7
Loc: Worcestershire. UK.
What are "checks", or "cheques" as we would write in the UK. Can't remember when I last saw one. I even have cash in my phone wallet that has been there since before Covid. Many businesses are now refusing cash too. Up to £100 we use Contactless and above that need both the bank card and PIN.
I thought we were usually behind the US on such matters. Haven't visited in last six years but hoping for New England and Fall Colours next year.
I thought we were usually behind the US on such matters. Haven't visited in last six years but hoping for New England and Fall Colours next year.
Jun 27, 2023 14:31:20 #
Jim70 wrote:
I found it easier to just stop paying my bills. By the time they catch up to me, I’ll either be dead or they'll give me a place to live with 3 meals a day.
They will also through in a cot to sleep on.
Jun 27, 2023 16:11:22 #
Amielee
Loc: Eastern Washington State
Longshadow wrote:
Possibly.
I use a Uniball Signo 207 gel pen.
Hopefully it does its job and cannot be <easily> washed.
I use a Uniball Signo 207 gel pen.
Hopefully it does its job and cannot be <easily> washed.
I write 3 checks a month and use a fountain pen and Pelican Ink of an unusual color. I check with my bank daily and make sure the checks clear in a reasonable amount of time. I have not had a problem in at least ten years.
Jun 27, 2023 16:49:23 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Jerry check out Noodler's Warden Fountain Pen Inks. They're supposedly forgery proof and even resist tampering with lasers. The trouble is that the thieves do not know that you have used one of these inks when they steal your mail. They might not be able to alter your checks, but you still have a check that has failed to be delivered.
Jun 27, 2023 17:02:38 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Amielee wrote:
I write 3 checks a month and use a fountain pen and Pelican Ink of an unusual color. I check with my bank daily and make sure the checks clear in a reasonable amount of time. I have not had a problem in at least ten years.
Amielee, I am not sure the color of the ink would protect you against forgery. As I recommended to Jerry, check out Noodler's Warden Inks. There are many companies that sell these such as Pensavings, PenChalet and Goulet Pens and many more. I have been keeping a daily journal for decades and use a large variety of fountain pens. This week I am using a Lamy Safari extra fine with Birmingham's Violet Starling. I enjoy Pelikan inks. What is the unusual color that you are using?
Jun 27, 2023 17:36:06 #
SteveFranz
Loc: Durham, NC
From what I understand, to prevent check washing, you need to use permanent, non-washable ink. That rules out most ball pens. For business that write a lot of checks, I vaguely recall a banking program that would lock in the check amount.
Jun 28, 2023 00:31:51 #
Amielee wrote:
I write 3 checks a month and use a fountain pen and Pelican Ink of an unusual color. I check with my bank daily and make sure the checks clear in a reasonable amount of time. I have not had a problem in at least ten years.
I don't write as much as I used to...but I also use a fountain pen...in fact I stopped buying 'pens' years ago.
Noodler and fountain pens only now...something so right about it.
Jun 28, 2023 00:52:54 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
Canisdirus wrote:
I don't write as much as I used to...but I also use a fountain pen...in fact I stopped buying 'pens' years ago.
Noodler and fountain pens only now...something so right about it.
Noodler and fountain pens only now...something so right about it.
If you ever happen to have a question fountain pen or pens in general also paper and ink, the "fountanpennetwork" is a good place to start.
Jun 28, 2023 01:39:50 #
I'm pretty sure cheques haven't been available in New Zealand from any Banks for about 2 years, or so.
Cash or electronic payments the only option.
NZ Post Office announced recently that business was down in the past 15 years with letter volumes having plunged from 1.5 billion a year, to just under 240 million.
Its difficult finding a Bank branch office or a Post Office anywhere now. Many pharmacies (of all things!) now accept letters and parcels.
Cash or electronic payments the only option.
NZ Post Office announced recently that business was down in the past 15 years with letter volumes having plunged from 1.5 billion a year, to just under 240 million.
Its difficult finding a Bank branch office or a Post Office anywhere now. Many pharmacies (of all things!) now accept letters and parcels.
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