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I just went to a watch a Phillies game on Thursday. The wife and I figured that $130 cash would be enough. Walk in and they don’t accept cash card only. There were more than 1 place that only took cards. It was no big deal but it felt weird that cash was worthless inside the stadium.
Cash less is a dyslexic self fulfilling prophecy.
;)
Don’t like that idea at all.
No cash keeps workers from stealing that is why a lot of places are moving from cash only. Cash is no longer king.
I like this idea! It’s more hygienic and efficient. This should move the line along more quickly.
We should not eliminate cash as a way for people to pay for concessions. If we want to have card only lines, fine.
But there’s older season ticket holders who still don’t do the debit card thing, and at a time when we’re needing every penny to keep our athletic funding competitive, we want that cash.
I’ll pay for anyone ahead of me in line with cash only as long as they stay the whole game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunrunner
Also because many of the workers probably can’t figure out how much change the customer is due back!Quote:
Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS
Correct and covid protocols changed the way things were done before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duggie35
Minute Maid Park is cashless. Sign of the times I guess.
This is probably the biggest reason for the move.Quote:
Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS
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Originally Posted by JMVCAJUNS
I believe it’s the opposite. “CASHLESS” keeps workers from stealing. Just a thought 🤔
I believe it’s
my problem is that I come from out of town and bring x dollars in cash for my trip, and using the card makes it hard to stick to my budget for the trip. I know that making anything cashless makes the dollar less meaningful and promotes more sales just like why a casino uses chips and not real cash since the mind doesn't equate it the same and you end up spending more..
I understand the threat of money going missing but I'm not a fan of cashless. I use cash for pretty much everything. Now we will have the extra service charge added to everything increasing costs on fans.
I won't speak about anything anyone else might use or not. I know that I almost NEVER have cash so I am completely fine with a cashless system. I wouldn't have it anyway. Haven't written a check in years. I've never been inside my bank (not even sure there is one for me TO go inside.)
I see an earlier post that said the information about Cajun Field being cashless came from an alumni email. I think that email was referring to the alumni tent being cashless.
Maybe Jay can look into it?
I did see the release from the Alumni Association about being cashless. I've not seen anything about Cajun Field.Quote:
Originally Posted by LouisianaB
I will ask and report back as necessary.
Cashless makes it difficult for the kids to go to the concession stand and get things for themselves. No way I'm sending my card with them.
This is from the UL Alumni email:
PLEASE NOTE THESE UPCOMING CHANGES:
Cajun Field is a cashless venue and the Alumni Association will no longer be accepting cash or checks at tailgating for admission and Loyalty Fund renewals. Venmo, PayPal, Google Pay, and Apple Pay will now be accepted in addition to credit or debit cards. You can also text TAILGATE to 53-555.
What does the AA charge for? Everything is free, unless you haven't donated to the Alumni. Then you have to pay to enter the tailgate area.Quote:
Originally Posted by LouisianaB
What I had read from the website. Can’t find the email:Quote:
Originally Posted by moorecajun
Admission & Payments
The Alumni Association wants its guests to have an enjoyable time and hopes the following information helps everyone come prepared for gameday, beginning with admission to the Hospitality Tent. Admission fees remain the same, except we will no longer accept cash or check payments. The following payments will be accepted:
Credit or debit card
Venmo
PayPal
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Admission for home tailgates is $15 per person. Loyalty Fund donors of $50 or more get in for free.
This may or may not be a stadium thing... yet.
But if cashless were king, McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and all the others would have made the move by now.
Why? Because it does cut down on stealing, but currently cashless chases more customers and more dollars than it saves.
$15 is a great deal and that is if you haven't donated at least %50 to the Alumni fund. But that $15 is the only item charged for entry.Quote:
Originally Posted by LouisianaB
I know a lot of people have complaints about the alumni association, but tell me one other place in the tailgate area that is a better value? Oh, and easier too. You walk in, eat and drink, then walk out. No setup, no cleanup, no takedown.
Incredible value.Quote:
Originally Posted by moorecajun
Read the bottom of the email.Quote:
Originally Posted by LouisianaB
Cajun Field is a cashless venue - this is copied from the email.
Already dropped 5 of my 7 tickets because I’m tired of not being able to give them away, this is one more way to get me to spend less money. This university will never get out of its own way.