When I was younger, cash was everything. I regularly dropped off pocket change from all the paper transactions. Then, I got my first credit card, the same one I use today. Then, cash was practically no more. I have to force myself to keep quarters in the car when going down town for the parking meter. And I need a few dollars for tipping at my favorite buffet.
I can remember when American Express was not a “credit” card. It was a “charge” card that required payment in full every month. Of course, I can also remember when the average household had only one TV, telephone, and automobile. Yes, I am that old.
A VERY long time ago businesses would have checks available for various banks. A very well off and well known neighbor grabbed a check and paid with it, not noticing that he didn’t have an account at that bank. The bank actually honored the check and then wrote him a letter that if he was going use their checks, they would appreciate him depositing some funds. He did so.
dadthedawg Premium Member over 2 years ago
Like the cavalry said, “Charge”…..
C over 2 years ago
Expressly American
'IndyMan' over 2 years ago
So, we finally find out ’Roz’s’ last name.
preacherman Premium Member over 2 years ago
When I was younger, cash was everything. I regularly dropped off pocket change from all the paper transactions. Then, I got my first credit card, the same one I use today. Then, cash was practically no more. I have to force myself to keep quarters in the car when going down town for the parking meter. And I need a few dollars for tipping at my favorite buffet.
AnotherFineMess over 2 years ago
I don’t think they’ve used that slogan since Karl Malden was the spokesman.
Bookworm over 2 years ago
I can remember when American Express was not a “credit” card. It was a “charge” card that required payment in full every month. Of course, I can also remember when the average household had only one TV, telephone, and automobile. Yes, I am that old.
prrdh over 2 years ago
“Or we can replace it with the Russian Express card Yakob Smirnoff talks about: ’Don’t leave home!’”
cactusbob333 over 2 years ago
A shovel ad in the hardware store flyer – “Don’t heave loam without it.”
RalphKramden77 over 2 years ago
visit unamericanexpress.com
KEA over 2 years ago
Wow… that’s from a long time back
oldlady07 Premium Member over 2 years ago
A VERY long time ago businesses would have checks available for various banks. A very well off and well known neighbor grabbed a check and paid with it, not noticing that he didn’t have an account at that bank. The bank actually honored the check and then wrote him a letter that if he was going use their checks, they would appreciate him depositing some funds. He did so.
daddo52 over 2 years ago
I have to keep coins and a few dollars to pay for turnpike when I visit my children across state