05-08-2012, 08:05 PM
(05-08-2012, 07:58 PM)ramseycat Wrote:(05-08-2012, 07:46 PM)HairOfTheDog Wrote:(05-08-2012, 08:11 AM)ramseycat Wrote: Never ever send cash in the mail. That's just dumb.
I've never had cash stolen from the mail and I've been sending it for years and years, but not in greeting cards; that's a target. I know there's a risk, but I'm willing to take it based on experience. Sending a gift card is no less risky and hand delivery is often not an option. Plus, I'd never send so much cash that it would affect in any real way if it got kiped. That would be dumb.
Why not send a check? I have always heard to never send cash through the mail so I never do.
If you send a check to a kid, it's got to be made out to their parent, who then has to take it to the bank...delay and less personal. I like addressing the envelope with the kid's name and a quick note with the cash inside; knowing they'll be excited to get cold hard cash. Just a preference. A check would definitely be less risky, but I consider the risk low and the impact low even if it does get kiped.
P.s. when I send money to my mom, it's for bigger amounts and I always wire or send a check - never cash.