In article ,
writes:

All in all, cash is a much better deal for both customer &
merchant; the only ones who win when a credit card is used are those in
the business of issuing credit cards or processing transactions.

Not true, Dan. I charge on my my credit card and my wife pays the bills. G
Seriously, It is a lot easier to contest a purchase if you have not yet payed
for it. You can contest a charge and go into arbitration. Not as easy with
cash payment.
Chuck