Really.
I carry $1.5K as a matter of course, and the equivalent hidden in my car or bag.
I travel a lot and there are still places in this world that demand cash (e.g., tow truck drivers, mechanic shops in BFE that fix tires, etc.)
It always amazes me when I have a big ticket item for sale.I will be asking say $5000 and a caller/buyer says something like, “would you take $4500 cash money” and I say”no matter the price , it is always going to be cash money”.As if I would take a check from a complete stranger. But, you better have your marker pen, a local guy sold a $8000 side by side the other day and the guy paid him in counterfeit $100 bills.