I belong to a bank that has no ATMs within miles of my home even though I live in one of the most densely populated places in the country. So, when I need a bit of cash I can go to the drug store across the street and pay their $2 ATM fee, or I can wait in the line for 10 minutes to buy a $2 pack of gum and then get $40 cash back using my debit card. It boils down to whether I want the 10 minutes of my life not waiting in line or whether I want the pack of gum; it's the same price either way. Today, on my way to buy a spoke for my front wheel, I stopped for cash and chose the gum, then waited in line about 15 minutes. I chewed gum the whole walk to the bike shop, enjoying my time very much, but I arrived at the bike shop about 10 minutes after they'd closed. At least I'll have gum to chew while I'm walking to work tomorrow morning.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
ATM Fee or Gum
I belong to a bank that has no ATMs within miles of my home even though I live in one of the most densely populated places in the country. So, when I need a bit of cash I can go to the drug store across the street and pay their $2 ATM fee, or I can wait in the line for 10 minutes to buy a $2 pack of gum and then get $40 cash back using my debit card. It boils down to whether I want the 10 minutes of my life not waiting in line or whether I want the pack of gum; it's the same price either way. Today, on my way to buy a spoke for my front wheel, I stopped for cash and chose the gum, then waited in line about 15 minutes. I chewed gum the whole walk to the bike shop, enjoying my time very much, but I arrived at the bike shop about 10 minutes after they'd closed. At least I'll have gum to chew while I'm walking to work tomorrow morning.
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