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Alex
07-27-2007, 11:58 AM
I need some non-scientific polling type information for something I'm working on at work. So if you'd be willing to answer these questions I'd find it helpful.

1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

Thanks for anybody willing to answer.

LSPoorEeyorick
07-27-2007, 12:01 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

1-2 checks per month

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

I haven't used a check in a store in years. So, then, 100% bill-paying.

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

Only if I'm paying a person directly (i.e., paying back for something they bought for me, paying a photographer for their services, etc.

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

I suppose, in theory, I could use two accounts (my old solo account, and our joint account.) I don't, though, I just use the one.

Not Afraid
07-27-2007, 12:04 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

One (rarely two)

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

Only household. Rarely ever POS unless they don't take plastic.

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

Rarely.

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

One

Thanks for anybody willing to answer.

Snowflake
07-27-2007, 12:08 PM
I need some non-scientific polling type information for something I'm working on at work. So if you'd be willing to answer these questions I'd find it helpful.

1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

10

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

Rent and bill paying 100%
POS - ATM usually

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

N/A

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

2

Thanks for anybody willing to answer.

Welcome!

AllyOops!
07-27-2007, 12:13 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

On average? About 4 to 5. I recently switched to having my auto insurance deducted automatically from my account, so that's one less!

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

I never use checks except for bill paying, although I used one at Costco the other day. I heard however, that they now take credit cards. I stick to good ol' cash or credit cards.

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

N/A

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

Just one

Thanks for anybody willing to answer.

Your'e welcome, dude! :)

katiesue
07-27-2007, 12:14 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

3

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

Rent - all the rest of the bills are online and I never write checks in the store.

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

Choir for Maddy and church donation

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

One

blueerica
07-27-2007, 12:29 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

Does zero count? One a month is probably pushing it, since it's closer to 6-7 times a year. That may change, however.

I can't say for my household, and I'm in a student demographic right now.

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

My case, perhaps, is unusual. Most of my bill paying, and the bill paying that goes on in my house, is primarily electronic, with the exception of our gas bill, which doesn't have electronic or online bill-pay.

The only thing I use checks for are paying my tuition twice a year, and if I have to buy books at the campus bookstore. Never at a regular store. Just use my ATM card.

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

Nope.

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

Just one.

3894
07-27-2007, 12:31 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

12

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

100% household bill paying

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

Fees at public schools for two daughters. This runs to probably 10 checks per child per year.

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

Two

innerSpaceman
07-27-2007, 12:37 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).15

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?100% bill paying

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.Nope

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?1

Brigitte
07-27-2007, 12:38 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

1-2

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

All for bills

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

I don't think so. Paying for Maddie's school lunches is a bill, right?

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

Just one

Ghoulish Delight
07-27-2007, 01:06 PM
1. 3-4

2. 95% bills, 5% other (see question 3)

3. The only thing other than bills I use checks for is to occassionally reimburse a friend for fronted money

4. A single account.

AllyOops!
07-27-2007, 01:10 PM
3. The only thing other than bills I use checks for is to occassionally reimburse a friend for fronted money


Ooh! Do you ever write embarrassing & obnoxious things in the memo section for your friends? In the past I've written "hush money" and the ever-popular "for sexual favors". :D

Boy, I'm an immature a-hole. Sorry for the derail! Carry on...

Morrigoon
07-27-2007, 01:25 PM
I need some non-scientific polling type information for something I'm working on at work. So if you'd be willing to answer these questions I'd find it helpful.

1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).
As few as possible. For the sake of argument, let's say 1.

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?
I *never* buy anything by check

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.
Check-by-phone to bill collectors, which I don't believe counts in this survey.

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

Thanks for anybody willing to answer.
One.

Mousey Girl
07-27-2007, 01:31 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

5-7

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

0


3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

n/a

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

2

BarTopDancer
07-27-2007, 01:34 PM
1. 1

2. only check I write is for rent

3. nope

4. 1

Alex
07-27-2007, 01:44 PM
Thanks everybody.

Kevy Baby
07-27-2007, 04:23 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

Less than one - I've only written five checks since the first of the year (However, Susan pays the bills: I am sure her numbers are higher).

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

3 Household bills and 2 POS

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but 2 of the 3 bill checks were done over the phone (I didn't physically give the check to someone - they just took the information over the phone). I don't use checks to pay hookers any more.

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

One, but we do have savings overdraft to back it up.

Cadaverous Pallor
07-27-2007, 04:34 PM
Since my husband does bill paying, I figure his answers are what you'd want. For me it's never ever, don't even carry a checkbook in my bag, barely remember how to fill one out. Ironically, our library doesn't take credit/debit, so we often get the crumpled, forgotten check in the bottom of people's purses.

MouseWife
07-27-2007, 07:00 PM
1. 8

2. All Bill

3. Same as Brigitte, school

4. One account

Betty
07-27-2007, 07:02 PM
1. 1

2. only check I write is for rent

3. nope

4. 1

scaeagles
07-27-2007, 07:22 PM
1. 5

2. 100% bills

3. No

4. 1

wendybeth
07-27-2007, 08:59 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).


Probably about 20.

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

40-60.

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

I use checks to pay rent at my workplace, and to pay for supplies, etc for work.




4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

Two.

RStar
07-27-2007, 10:23 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services). About 8

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale? Never for POS, always Debit for that.

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing. N/A

4. How many accounts do you write checks against? 2

Disneyphile
07-28-2007, 12:46 AM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

1

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

50%

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

Nope.

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

1

sleepyjeff
07-28-2007, 09:07 AM
1: 1 - 2
2: Never use at point of sale anymore.
3: ?? do you mean like kiting? Nope.
4: 2

libraryvixen
07-28-2007, 09:26 AM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).
2-3

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?
I write all of them for household bill paying.

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.
1 for rent if it isn't considered household bill paying


4. How many accounts do you write checks against?
Just 1 account

cirquelover
07-28-2007, 09:55 AM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

8-12 every month

2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?

no POS

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

Only when we have to MIL money

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

we only use one, we have at least two but mine I use ATM

Thanks for anybody willing to answer

Your welcome

DreadPirateRoberts
07-28-2007, 05:12 PM
1. One

2. 100% housebill paying, no POS

3. No

4. one

With online billpay, we rarely use checks anymore

Ponine
07-30-2007, 04:02 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services)..
Actual paper checks at least 15 a month, sometimes more.
2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?.
Household billing, ie: phone, power, gym membership, all online.
Point of sale checks... maybe four a month.
3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing..
I write a check every week to the karate teacher,
once a month to the guitar teacher.
Every other week to the afterschool provider,
whenever I need to for school lunch, and whatever I have to pay for at school. (bookfair, pta dues, fundraisers)
At work for other fundraisers, Avon.


4. How many accounts do you write checks against?.
One

lashbear
07-30-2007, 08:02 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

0

I do all bill paying and shopping using EFTPOS and Online B-pay, so gave up the chequebook ages ago !

In the rare instance where cash or E-funds won't do, I get a Postal Order from the Post Office.

alphabassettgrrl
07-30-2007, 09:55 PM
1- 1-3 actual paper checks a month.

2- The only POS check I remember writing lately was to CostCo and that's only because they don't take regular credit cards. 80% of my checks are written to bill paying, 10% to doctors and dentist, 10% to something else.

3- Other uses- paying back an individual, paying for services to providers who don't take credit cards.

4- One account. We opened a different account but I'm still getting it tweaked so currently we have one functional and one nonfunctional account.

Kevy Baby
07-31-2007, 11:08 AM
I wonder of Alex is still using these?

Alex
07-31-2007, 11:20 AM
I'm still interested in seeing the answers, and they are very interesting to me.

Kevy Baby
07-31-2007, 11:26 AM
Oh, good!

GusGus
08-02-2007, 11:54 PM
1. How many actual paper checks per month would you say you write on average? (Do NOT include online bill pay services).

Less than one - I've only written five checks since the first of the year (However, Susan pays the bills: I am sure her numbers are higher).


maybe 2 or 3


2. What is the split between household bill paying and still using them in stores at point of sale?


the only point of sale I give a check to is our mechanic 'cause he doesn't take plastic.

3 Household bills and 2 POS

3. Do you regularly use checks in a way that wouldn't seem to fall under either category in question 2? If so, please share if you're willing.

I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but 2 of the 3 bill checks were done over the phone (I didn't physically give the check to someone - they just took the information over the phone). I don't use checks to pay hookers any more.

ditto

4. How many accounts do you write checks against?

One, but we do have savings overdraft to back it up.

and ditto again
..

Tref
08-03-2007, 12:22 AM
I want to help you with your work. I really do. But I do not approve of your methods. They are, Sir, truly barbaric.

Kevy Baby
08-03-2007, 04:36 PM
ditto

and ditto againYou don't post for six months and all you have to say is "ditto?"