Comments on: But I Can’t Feel Anything - Does Using Plastic Desensitize the Act of Spending Money http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:27:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Natural http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2471 Natural Fri, 23 May 2008 02:34:11 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2471 jay, i do like the convenience of a debit card, i just don't carry cash that often. it makes it so much easier to spend. i should leave them both at home! corrina, agreed. me parting with money is like me trying to part the red sea, difficult...give me plastic though and i'll charge right through. zeniamai, i do think twice with cash and i still ask for something free. i'm thinking there are people in white coats doing studies on how we spend money and don't be sad and shop with plastic...you'll end up with a lien against your house. <em>Natural's last blog post..<a href='http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/i-think-i-love-my-car/'>I Think I Love My Car</a></em> jay, i do like the convenience of a debit card, i just don’t carry cash that often. it makes it so much easier to spend. i should leave them both at home!

corrina, agreed. me parting with money is like me trying to part the red sea, difficult…give me plastic though and i’ll charge right through.

zeniamai, i do think twice with cash and i still ask for something free. i’m thinking there are people in white coats doing studies on how we spend money and don’t be sad and shop with plastic…you’ll end up with a lien against your house.

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]]> By: zeniamai http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2438 zeniamai Thu, 22 May 2008 02:35:08 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2438 This is so true.... When using plastic, it just feels you can buy almost anything without even feeling that there are consequences lurking somewhere popping sometime at near end of the month. When paying with cash, you think twice even before buying anything. You weigh your decision and reweigh it again... Plastic can sure help in complicating finances out. <em>zeniamai's last blog post..<a href='http://zeniamai.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/do-you-have-everything/'>Do you have everything?</a></em> This is so true…. When using plastic, it just feels you can buy almost anything without even feeling that there are consequences lurking somewhere popping sometime at near end of the month. When paying with cash, you think twice even before buying anything. You weigh your decision and reweigh it again… Plastic can sure help in complicating finances out.

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]]> By: Corrina http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2435 Corrina Thu, 22 May 2008 01:16:36 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2435 I totally identify with this. When I have to actually count out (and hand over) cash, I'm very aware of what I'm spending. When I use my debit card, it's not as noticeable. Weird, huh? I obviously know I'm spending money... It's just not as painful. <em>Corrina's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MyRandomBlog/~3/293967153/'>Let’s Keep It Simple</a></em> I totally identify with this. When I have to actually count out (and hand over) cash, I’m very aware of what I’m spending. When I use my debit card, it’s not as noticeable. Weird, huh? I obviously know I’m spending money… It’s just not as painful.

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]]> By: Jay http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2433 Jay Wed, 21 May 2008 23:56:48 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2433 It's odd how plastic has altered our way of looking at cash and at spending. I am now mildly resentful if I want to pay for something and they DON'T take credit or debit cards! And then I know I'm being unreasonable .. but the fact is that people just don't carry wads of cash around any more. <em>Jay's last blog post..<a href='http://www.thedeppeffect.com/185/are-you-a-victim/'>Are you a victim?</a></em> It’s odd how plastic has altered our way of looking at cash and at spending. I am now mildly resentful if I want to pay for something and they DON’T take credit or debit cards! And then I know I’m being unreasonable .. but the fact is that people just don’t carry wads of cash around any more.

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]]> By: Natural http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2430 Natural Wed, 21 May 2008 22:19:31 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2430 Sandy me too. Sometimes, I don't look at it on purpose. I used to check it everyday, now I can go a few days, easy. I don't want to see. Meleah, lol. Nope. Lana, that reminds me to get my "green" bags. It is true. I have cash in my wallet that is very comfortable. I don't need anything, surprise, surprise. Yipper! It will be that easy one day Jillian. Sandy me too. Sometimes, I don’t look at it on purpose. I used to check it everyday, now I can go a few days, easy. I don’t want to see.

Meleah, lol. Nope.

Lana, that reminds me to get my “green” bags. It is true. I have cash in my wallet that is very comfortable. I don’t need anything, surprise, surprise.

Yipper! It will be that easy one day Jillian.

]]> By: Jillian http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2411 Jillian Wed, 21 May 2008 04:43:47 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2411 <i>They’re trying to link your finger print to your accounts now, even eye scanning. We won’t need a card.</i> That sounds like something right out of Revelations... <em>Jillian's last blog post..<a href='http://www.jillianapproved.com/2008/05/a-college-scholarship-for-the-average-joe/'>A College Scholarship for the Average Joe</a></em> They’re trying to link your finger print to your accounts now, even eye scanning. We won’t need a card.

That sounds like something right out of Revelations…

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]]> By: Lana http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2409 Lana Wed, 21 May 2008 04:28:24 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2409 I agree about paper vs. plastic, completely. <em>Lana's last blog post..<a href='http://lucidflora.blogspot.com/2008/05/6-unremarkable-things-meme.html'>6 Unremarkable Things Meme</a></em> I agree about paper vs. plastic, completely.

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]]> By: meleah rebeccah http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2397 meleah rebeccah Tue, 20 May 2008 14:41:34 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2397 "Ain’t to proud to beg." ha ha ha ha Me either! <em>meleah rebeccah's last blog post..<a href='http://mommamiameaculpa.com/?p=1231'>A Lesson In Geography. Or Something Like That</a></em> “Ain’t to proud to beg.”

ha ha ha ha

Me either!

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]]> By: sandy kessler http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2391 sandy kessler Tue, 20 May 2008 12:47:57 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2391 provocative- I'm stunned and amazed when I check my acct. debiting is sooo easy .. sk <em>sandy kessler's last blog post..<a href='http://spiritifelici.blogspot.com/2008/05/bosom-buddies.html'>Bosom Buddies ?</a></em> provocative- I’m stunned and amazed when I check my acct. debiting is sooo easy .. sk

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]]> By: Natural http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2385 Natural Tue, 20 May 2008 10:17:41 +0000 http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/but-i-cant-feel-anything-does-using-plastic-desensitize-the-act-of-spending-money/#comment-2385 Barbara, cash is a lot harder to spend, although I manage to do it quite easily, the process is delayed and I start thinking...hmmm? A $50 bill, what's that? ;) Robin, actually I LOVE the convenience of being able to pay bills online or not having to physically stand in line at the bank. It is rather impersonal though, you don't have to leave home and you can still do everything you did before. I'm thinking of having my groceries delivered. Delivery charges saves me time, gas and aggravation. Urban Thought, me too. I thought by not carrying cash I wouldn't spend it, but every place you go takes your card now. Robert, it doesn't. Sometimes, I look back at my statement and wonder if I could have done without that purchase. Meleah Rebeccah, wow. I hardly carry it myself. Once I considered asking a stranger on the street for $2.00 to buy a drink (I went out for a walk and had no money, but was thirsty, lol). Ain't to proud to beg. Cameron, it is. I've been there myself and I'm paying off my last debt, once I'm done,that is so IT for me. No more borrowing. Actually, if you do pay your bill off every month, using credit can work for you, but one slip up.... JD at I Do Things, you are so right, don't those cards feel like free money. They're actually kind of fun to spend. Tondy, truth that...cash is hard to spend, but I can do it for sure....it does pinch you into reality though. TOPolk...physical contact, well you can't underestimate it. Agreed...cash in hand, not what's in your bank. It's easier to rob Peter to pay Paul based on what's in your bank, rather than what's in your hand. Jillian, I know me too. Ask a kid to spend their own money for something they want. Suddenly, they don't need it. When they are spending your money, the want to know is $300 a lot. Funny. I do keep cash in my wallet longer...my dead presidents usually put on sun glasses when I open my wallet....the light of day! lol Oh yeah, I love the convenience too, it's easy. Yep, no PIN number, no signature. Soon, no card. They're trying to link your finger print to your accounts now, even eye scanning. We won't need a card. Barbara, cash is a lot harder to spend, although I manage to do it quite easily, the process is delayed and I start thinking…hmmm? A $50 bill, what’s that? ;)

Robin, actually I LOVE the convenience of being able to pay bills online or not having to physically stand in line at the bank. It is rather impersonal though, you don’t have to leave home and you can still do everything you did before. I’m thinking of having my groceries delivered. Delivery charges saves me time, gas and aggravation.

Urban Thought, me too. I thought by not carrying cash I wouldn’t spend it, but every place you go takes your card now.

Robert, it doesn’t. Sometimes, I look back at my statement and wonder if I could have done without that purchase.

Meleah Rebeccah, wow. I hardly carry it myself. Once I considered asking a stranger on the street for $2.00 to buy a drink (I went out for a walk and had no money, but was thirsty, lol). Ain’t to proud to beg.

Cameron, it is. I’ve been there myself and I’m paying off my last debt, once I’m done,that is so IT for me. No more borrowing. Actually, if you do pay your bill off every month, using credit can work for you, but one slip up….

JD at I Do Things, you are so right, don’t those cards feel like free money. They’re actually kind of fun to spend.

Tondy, truth that…cash is hard to spend, but I can do it for sure….it does pinch you into reality though.

TOPolk…physical contact, well you can’t underestimate it. Agreed…cash in hand, not what’s in your bank. It’s easier to rob Peter to pay Paul based on what’s in your bank, rather than what’s in your hand.

Jillian, I know me too. Ask a kid to spend their own money for something they want. Suddenly, they don’t need it. When they are spending your money, the want to know is $300 a lot. Funny. I do keep cash in my wallet longer…my dead presidents usually put on sun glasses when I open my wallet….the light of day! lol

Oh yeah, I love the convenience too, it’s easy. Yep, no PIN number, no signature. Soon, no card. They’re trying to link your finger print to your accounts now, even eye scanning. We won’t need a card.

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