Cash please..

I’m happy to offer to pay cash if I’ve enough in the house, but being asked in advance to pay cash would bother me.

I can’t think of the last time I was asked for cash to pay for anything. Given that most transactions nowadays are electronic, anyone wanting cash should give advance warning and yes, I’d be wondering why they suddenly wanted cash.

You definitely were not being unreasonable at all, ferry, and I think you responded in the exact way I would have done in your position. He should have contacted you earlier to say he was having problems with the van. Apart from the delay and inconvenience of having moved things out of the bathroom, hopefully the work will be to your satisfaction, and the bank transfer easier than paying by cash.

same as gran22boys said...

I have no problem paying in cash to a regular, trusted tradesman, we have three cash points in the village five minutes away. Some notice is required though as I usually have less than £100 in cash on me, although I use it regularly.

It's not just difficulty with mobility, but it is difficult to get cash nowadays.
I used to get cashback in the supermarket but they do not do that anymore. Most of the bank branches have closed along with their ATMs. Some other ATMs have disappeared.

You can get cash in the Post Office but that means waiting in a long queue as Post Offices are so busy.
I rarely have any cash nowadays. This is all pushing us towards a cashless society.

You were absolutely right not to pay cash. None of them want to declare their real earnings. Why should they get away with not paying the right amount of tax? Everyone else has to.

I would pay in cash it it was a small amount or it had been agreed in advance with the tradesperson. Sounds like he has always given good service until now. Perhaps time to find a new Plumber.

I pay all tradesmen in cash, only because I know that’s what they want.

I don't like being asked for cash, as it always makes me think someone is avoiding their taxes. I don't keep more than £10 in the house so it's always a faff to go & get some. If a tradesman is reliable and trustworthy I will give them cash but I think you were right to stick to your guns in this instance.