Carrying Large Amounts of Cash

[LouieD]

A moneybelt is a handy device. My favorite kind has a zipper that goes around on the inside of the belt. You can stuff about 20 $100 bills in there zip it up and wear it around your waist and no one would ever know.

[EZEtoGRU]

As a friend of mine once said...."always carry your passport and $10,000 in cash....someday the shit will hit the fan."

 

I live by those words, and they have gotten me out of more than a few disasters. It's not as big a deal as you think.

 

Surely you don't mean you always carry your passport on your person?? That's like the worst possible thing you can do. A copy of the photo page.....yes. But the actual passport with you at all times? Thats just asking for big problems.

[cany10011]

I've never heard of anyone carrying their passports with them at all times. Unless you were in an unsafe country. As for cash, I agree it's nice to feel the padding but it's much easier and comfortable to have ready access to it at an ATM. As a back up when traveling, i do try to have 2-3 k in cash at hand and have access to more using my bank card. As for walking about in nyc, i only carry 300 or so, just enough to pay for an encounter should the desire strike.

[KMEM]

A lot of folks that I know use their passports as their "airline" ID. I always carry it when I am in a foreign country (if the hotel didn't keep it, an old requirement). The $300 carry around cash might be useful to "pay for an encounter" with a thug who might get pissed off if he tried to rob you and you had NO money.

 

Best regards,

KMEM

[EZEtoGRU]

I've never heard of anyone carrying their passports with them at all times. Unless you were in an unsafe country. As for cash, I agree it's nice to feel the padding but it's much easier and comfortable to have ready access to it at an ATM. As a back up when traveling, i do try to have 2-3 k in cash at hand and have access to more using my bank card. As for walking about in nyc, i only carry 300 or so, just enough to pay for an encounter should the desire strike.

+1 on both the cash and the passport issues. I always have at least $200 on me at all times. I'm comfortable carrying up to $1000 with no worries. I use the passport as my airport identification as others have mentioned. However I never walk around in a city with it. That's just a real bad idea.

[Steven_Draker]

As a friend of mine once said...."always carry your passport and $10,000 in cash....someday the shit will hit the fan."

 

I've read the above quote figuratively and not literally: always carry a proper picture ID and some cash with you. You never know when you'll need it.

[+ nycman]

I guess I need to clarify...first...I actually meant it literally...

although not literally on my person at all times.

 

When I travel, and in my home for that matter, I have

$10,000 in cash and my passport with me. I carry the items

in a briefcase that never leaves my side while in transit.

When I hit security at the airport, I briefly transfer the cash

into my front pocket then it goes right back into my briefcase.

 

Once I reach my destination, I generally only carry my driver’s

license and $600-$1,000 in cash on my person....any more than

that is just too hard to conceal. I keep the rest of the cash and

my passport locked in the hotel room safe while I’m out running

around town.

 

Hope that makes more sense. I’m not advocating that you all start

riding the NYC subway tomorrow with a wad of 100 X $100 bills….lol

 

Funny story. Once when I was going through security in a small town

airport, the agent noticed the “bulge” in my front pocket. As I passed

through the metal detector he said “you’re either RICH or hung like a

horse”. During the much anticipated and inevitable pat down that followed

he said, “oh my god…you’re BOTH!”…grin

 

The reason for the amount is that is the most cash you are allowed to carry

into the country without declaring it. The European rule is 10,000 euros.

[bigvalboy]

Funny story. Once when I was going through security in a small town

airport, the agent noticed the “bulge” in my front pocket. As I passed

through the metal detector he said “you’re either RICH or hung like a

horse”. During the much anticipated and inevitable pat down that followed

he said, “oh my god…you’re BOTH!”…grin

 

 

That's a funny story!! Reminds me of something that Whoopi Goldberg said once, when discussing the controversy with the pat downs at the TSA. She said, I don't know what all the fuss is about, I told a TSA agent once "Go ahead and pat me down, and if you find something you like, don't be afraid to squeeze it" I thought it was cute.

[+ Charlie]

Whenever I go anywhere with more than $200 in cash, I don't carry it all in one place, even on my body. Some will be in a wallet, some in a pocket, maybe some in a sock, a concealed carrier that I wear around my leg, etc. I figure that a pickpocket or mugger is unlikely to keep looking after he has found one thing, and I'm not likely to accidently drop everything. The same is true with credit cards when travelling, especially abroad: I always keep one card in a separate place from the others, so I can't lose all of them.

[Businessguy]

Large bills equal small wad

 

For larger amounts use large bills, $50's or $100's. Withdrawing less than $10,000 should not raise eyebrows at the bank. Besides, there usually are limits on how much you can withdraw from ATM's on any given day. I think escorts appreciate not having to count out a bunch of $20's. Just plan ahead. A couple of thousand dollars in $100's will not create a noticeable wad in your pocket. A money belt is a good idea if security is a concern.

I agree with the other poster who keeps at least a good amout of cash in a safe secret place that you can get at quickly and easily. If there is a technology meltdown, banks, ATM's and credit cards will be worthless. If you have the cash at home, you just replace it after a date. That way you're always ready that for that impulsive purchase.

Everyone should know how to recognize counterfeit bills. You usually don't need to worry and anything less than a $20. It's just not worth the crooks time and effort. You don't need the marking pens or other gadgets. Just hold any bill $20 and over up to a light and you will see a shadow image of the person portrayed on the bill in the lower right section of the bill. This image is nearly impossible to counterfeit. If the shadow is there, you're good to go. It's a good policy to follow when receiving change from most anywhere.

Think about it! You don't need to check small bills. But if your change includes a $20 or larger, check the bill before putting it away. If someone has passed a counterfeit bill at the store, where is it? It's in the change drawer and soon to be given to you as change. You won't get it from a bank. Think about it!

[EZEtoGRU]

Nycman,

Now I get it and I totally agree with you. I also keep $10k cash at home locked away...just in case. I know families in South America (Brazil, Peru, Venezuela) that keep as much as $500k cash (or the local equivalent) in a home safe in order to be able to pay a quick ransom in case a family member is kidnapped. Thankfully we do not need to worry about that in the US or Canada.

[whipped guy]

I also keep $10k cash at home locked away...just in case.

Now EZEtoGRU... what did you say your address was???

 

In all seriousness, I think it is always a good idea to keep a certain amount of cash on hand... albeit "locked away" safely (as opposed to being stashed in your freezer!)... all we need is an attack on the banking system, some act of nature, not to mention some other sort of personal emergency.

[Kevin Slater]

I think it is always a good idea to keep a certain amount of cash on hand... albeit "locked away" safely (as opposed to being stashed in your freezer!)... all we need is an attack on the banking system, some act of nature, not to mention some other sort of personal emergency.

 

I'm not sure that if there were such an attack on our banking system that stashed greenbacks would hold any value. I suspect if you're the only one with notes, notes become useless.

 

Kevin Slater

[KMEM]

It would have to be a "mini" crisis, wouldn't it for stashed money to be much good? And, don't forget, you can't eat money.

 

Best regards,

KMEM

[jjkrkwood]

It would have to be a "mini" crisis, wouldn't it for stashed money to be much good? And, don't forget, you can't eat money.

 

Best regards,

KMEM

 

Actually the bills aint that bad with some Philly chocolate cream cheese on them... :o

[whipped guy]

I'm not sure that if there were such an attack on our banking system that stashed greenbacks would hold any value. I suspect if you're the only one with notes, notes become useless.

Well, if the computers are down and/or if many of the local banks are closed as happened here recently during a weather crisis I would think a few stashed Ben Franklin's would come in handy! Also, if your bank account suddenly went to ZERO due to someone hacking into the banking system... a bit of cabbage on hand would not be a bad thing. In the final analysis... I would rather be "the only one with notes" than note-less as I don't think that they would be totaly "useless".

 

Of course, if on December 21 we all learn that the Mayan's were right then it all would not matter...

Actually the bills aint that bad with some Philly chocolate cream cheese on them... :o

I personally prefer Nutella...

[EZEtoGRU]

Obviously if there were a total collapse of our monetary system and greenbacks became worthless, money stashed a home would not really help much. On the other hand, if there were a tightening if withdrawals due to some crisis, having the cash would come in handy. Trust me.....I've seen withdrawal restrictions in Argentina.

 

Also as Whipped mentioned, weather or natural calamity can wreak havoc. I lived in Miami during hurricane andrew un 1992. The home money stash came in handy when there was no electricity and therefore no ATM.

[KMEM]

What does one buy when there is no electricity? Seems to me folks are just bartering whatever of value they have in the hope that soon, money will actually be worth something.

 

For instance, if I had a portable generator, I might be willing to share it but not sell it. If I had 20, then game on for what you have of value to me. Gasoline?

 

Best regards,

KMEM

[bigvalboy]

Obviously if there were a total collapse of our monetary system and greenbacks became worthless, money stashed a home would not really help much. On the other hand, if there were a tightening if withdrawals due to some crisis, having the cash would come in handy. Trust me.....I've seen withdrawal restrictions in Argentina.

 

Also as Whipped mentioned, weather or natural calamity can wreak havoc. I lived in Miami during hurricane andrew un 1992. The home money stash came in handy when there was no electricity and therefore no ATM.

 

Wow..This thread really drifted off the original subjsect..LOL weren,t we at first talking about carrying money to pay for escorts? But since we are here, I must agree with WG and EZE. I always keep a fairly substantial amount of cash in the safe at home. I went through two significant earthquakes out here in SoCal, and the first thing you realize with the power out, that 'plastic is useless'..banks are closed, the ATM won't work, grocery stores will sell products, but can't process plastic cards...'Cash becomes king'....during the 'Northridge quake' we were without power for 8 days.

 

Now as far as the 'boys are concerned' I will always carry cash for them...LOL is just goes with the territory. And I kinda feel like, if I get robbed or it is lost, well life goes on. One must of course take all the necessary precautions, but large sums of money in all 100's can be concealed fairly easily.

[whipped guy]

I forgot to mention another type of emergency...

 

Well, if you suddenly decide to do a last minute hookup... and suddenly need the cash... that's obviously another reason to keep a bit of the green stuff close at hand... and on more than one occasion that has indeed happened!

 

Like a good boy scout one must always be prepared!

 

Hopefully, his will get us a bit back on track regarding our original subject!

[bigvalboy]

Like a good boy scout one must always be prepared!

 

And like a good Boy Scout, did you learn how to tie all those knots WG? Who would have thought that any of that would come in handy someday.....LOL LOL The only one I can remember is the 'SLip Knot' and well, that doesn't do me any good at all, what's the point of that?

[whipped guy]

And like a good Boy Scout, did you learn how to tie all those knots WG? Who would have thought that any of that would come in handy someday.....LOL LOL The only one I can remember is the 'SLip Knot' and well, that doesn't do me any good at all, what's the point of that?

LOL... I know that I posted this recently... Possibly in the Fetish Forum... but I was never good at knots... and never made it beyond being a Cub Scout... even in my boating days I was never a master of the half hitch and all those other hitch type knots...LOL!... Still, where it really counts I have always tried to be reasonably well prepared when it comes to scouting the boys! (Sorry for another detour...)

[EZEtoGRU]

What does one buy when there is no electricity? Seems to me folks are just bartering whatever of value they have in the hope that soon, money will actually be worth something.

 

For instance, if I had a portable generator, I might be willing to share it but not sell it. If I had 20, then game on for what you have of value to me. Gasoline?

 

Best regards,

KMEM

 

Some Larger stores keep generators on hand for this purpose and also some fuel. My neighborhood was without power for 5 days but the Publix supermarket was opened within 24 hours of the storm passing. They had their ac and refrigeration running which was nice since it was August. SWAT team was stationed there to avoid rioting and looting. Gasoline availability was scarce within 2 days after the storm since only some stations had generators. Cash came in very useful for me. Also, I ended up having to loan my admin asst $2000 in cash so she could keep here life going in the turmoil (her house was severely damaged and she had two kids at home). She was unable to access cash from her bank as she was in a more severely affected area.

 

Anyway, I agree with BVB that the thread needs to get back on track.

[KMEM]

Thanks for the reply. Good thing the "larger" stores had generators because I have found through personal experience that clerks cannot make change without an electronic cash register. Therefore, "everyone" without electricity was in "deep trouble", would you not agree?

 

Best regards,

KMEM

[bigvalboy]

Thanks for the reply. Good thing the "larger" stores had generators because I have found through personal experience that clerks cannot make change without an electronic cash register. Therefore, "everyone" without electricity was in "deep trouble", would you not agree?

 

Best regards,

KMEM

 

None of the stores in SoCal have emergency back up generators anymore. When power goes out that's it. As far as what to buy when the electricity goes out, we immediately needed, batteries, flashlights, candles, water, ice and ice chests, medications, dog food(some were short on that) charcoal for cooking(everyone began cooking all the meat in the freezer over the BBQ, and the neighbors shared it)...sleeping bags (we lived outside for at least a week) and the list goes on. You would be surprised what one needs when everything you own is destroyed.

 

Dear God, what a diversion from the original topic....sorry everyone!