Yesterday I was down Grafton street - been needing to replace my beloved handbag that had served me so well .
Been shopping around now for a good while , ended up getting a couple of lesser ones just out of need
but they don’t suit .
Found one in a shop just next to Brown Thomas the day before : they wouldn’t take large bills - at all .
Yesterday went back , wanting to pay cash : they’re asking me all my details and copy of ID !! because
they have to report to police if there’s cash payment above a ‘certain amount’ .
I asked what’s your amount ? : 1,000 € . ::: now you cannot even Spend your own money without
it being recorded and passed on .
: I put the larger bit on a card , paid 800 in cash . … love the bag .
I don’t like this new world !
Will continue paying cash for everything possible as long as it is possible .
And as above : Guys ! WHY would you want a banking trail to your extracurricular activities ??
You may be single now , but could get audited at any time - explain what those wires are for .
Revolut Not anonymous . Bank transfer / which I have accepted a handful of times but will Never
do so again , after one of the guys on a subsequent meet tried to call me by my private name !!
Go to an ATM well before your meet so you’re not frazzled , show up , smile , let the good vibes flow
Maybe card payments common and cool in ‘establishments’ or overseas Clubs . Not with independents .