[pct-l] Check Cashing

[jambii37 at gmail.com]

Josh,

We looked into just depositing the money into my account, but for reasons that aren't really important its not gonna be possible for this situation.

I'm gonna be thru hiking shortly after KO, and I will be carrying cash plus my debit card. Also, I already have all the money I need. This was just meant to be an "oh no, somebody stole my pack, gear and all my money! Hook me up!" emergency fund. I guess I was really just CURIOUS if cashing a check would be possible anywhere along the trail. In all reality we live in San Diego, and he could just drive to a lot of the early sections of the trail.

-Jeff


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-----Original Message-----
From: Josh <559josh at gmail.com>

Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:56:30 
To: <jambii37 at gmail.com>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Check Cashing


Jeff,
Yeah, that clarifies.  I was tryna figure out Y someone hiking the PCT would
need to cash a payroll check.  Lol

As I think you've already realized, UR friend can deposit that same money
into your bank acct where it should be immediately be available to your
debit card.  I'd recommend you fill-out a deposit slip/envelope before you
leave & give him instructions as to where your bank is located.  OR...Better
yet...just have him deposit the money b4 U leave & give it back if U don't
need it.  Assuming that it's not a ton of money.

Now as far as stores on the PCT are concerned...what part are you hiking?
I've been to a couple stores on the PCT in my area (Central CA)...and I
don't remember them having Debit Card Swipers...U would prob be a lot safer
just carrying at least some cash just in case.

Josh
 

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of jambii37 at gmail.com
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 1:46 PM
To: kjssail at yahoo.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Check Cashing

Sorry, I should have clarified. I realize a debit card is the way to go, and
is what I WILL be using. I don't ask because I want to write a check myself
and have it cashed. I ask because I have a friend that is willing to send me
money (if need be) after I'm on the trail, but doesn't feel comfortable
sending cash through the mail.

-Jeff
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kent Spring <kjssail at yahoo.com>

Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:39:29
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>; <jambii37 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Check Cashing


Hi Jeff -
 
I don't know of any check cashing services, but would guess that if you have
checks, then you have a debit card.  If so, then any Post Office will give
you cash - I believe up to $50, if you make a minimal purchase.  Also, large
supermarkets [Safeway's, etc.] will give you cash if you make a purchase
there with a debit card.
 
Kent


>Anybody know if any towns along the trail have check cashing services?
Maybe at
>liqour stores? If so, is it more common or rare along the trail? I haven't
>been able to find this in any of the guide books.

>-Jeff




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