Why you still need cash and how the system tracks you

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by Georgina Rudkus, Feb 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM.

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  1. Georgina Rudkus

    Georgina Rudkus Senior Member

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    That's fine if your cell phone and your internet works.

    Two yersago when hurricane Heline hit, all went d I wn in Western North Carolina.

    if you had physical cash, you were done for.

    You can always eat your smartphone.
     
    #41 Georgina Rudkus, Feb 23, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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    I doubt it. If the phone satelite and internet is down in large area, then cash flow will stop. Yeah, you can buy the last bag of bread on the shelf in the corner general store. But for most part, you can't buy anything without internet and satellite network working. I'd rather stash non-perishable MREs (Meals-Ready-to-Eat) than cash in my safe.
     
    #42 Salamander_King, Feb 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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