psneeld
Guru
In my area, some of the best marine mechanics do not take plastic. They will drive you to an ATM!!
Tie up to the fuel dock and ask dockmaster about a boat problem, he has numbers for several independent mechs that each have a specialty. These guys are very good, very fast, and very reasonable. And they don't take plastic. Although I think some might be getting with it lately.
Cash still works with them.
You can call a dealer or large service company, they of course take plastic, but also have a reputation for super heavy billing.
Maybe it is where I travel and how I live....it is not about ME and my spending habits...it is about the guy I need something from and CASH is the only thing that works.
Also as said before.....cash discounts to do add up for some of us and not everyone has rewards type CCs.
As I posted before...look ahead and see the possibilities.....the easier it is for you to replenish...the smaller the amount on hand you need.
I know my threshold ....just know yours.