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Mofiremofire t1_j0zjq5d wrote

Why is paying cash sketchy?

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apothecarynow t1_j11ogf7 wrote

Money laundering/tax evasion?

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Mofiremofire t1_j11s2zl wrote

Heating oil sales would be the worst business to attempt to launder money or evade taxes ever. Even if they did, why would that matter as long as you're getting your heating oil?

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apothecarynow t1_j11vww3 wrote

1)Some degree of buyer protection using credit cards. 2) cash back/points with credit cards 3) the ability for the data of the sale to integrate with quicken/software to track purchases and spending. 4) not having to carry cash /go to an ATM (that just sucks)

Typically spend real cash probably less than a dozen times in a year. Really no point for most things. It's quite skeevy to demand cash nowadays because it just sounds like you don't want it on your company ledger. Discount would have to be greater than 0.10 per gallon to beat the cash back someone can make on a credit card.

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Mofiremofire t1_j11y5xt wrote

I understand the advantages of using a credit card, I use one to buy my oil but I don't find using cash to be "sketchy". I just am too lazy to get the cash and the points even out with the discount so I don't see why I'd bother.

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TwoCanSee t1_j0zjtx0 wrote

Zero worries in this regard. Been doing it in central CT for 25+ years. With over 10 companies. There’s an up charge from the credit card companies when you pay with a card. Cash is King In this situation brother.

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LobsterPhuckPunch t1_j100szb wrote

I have no problem paying with cash, I guess it’s just more important that I buy from a reputable company so I know they’re not pumping sludge in there. Thanks for the help!

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TwoCanSee t1_j101gz0 wrote

You should add sludge treatment to your tank before each fill. Have your furnace cleaned annually.

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apothecarynow t1_j11oalo wrote

Sludge treatment a real thing? I've never heard of this

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TwoCanSee t1_j11uv9t wrote

Yikes yup. Google sludge Treat. Home Depot has it.

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apothecarynow t1_j11wumq wrote

Something like this? Idk never heard of it don't have a boiler. Forced hot air oil.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hercules-Boiler-And-Heating-Cleaner/3307438?cm_mmc=shp--c--prd--plb--ggl--LIA_PLB_171_Air-Circulation--3307438--local--0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiA14WdBhD8ARIsANao07jBKabec5dPzIUBkNfHciJCS_o04osGuZjNqkq3LXgXDk_SzcBnNIgaAk5QEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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TwoCanSee t1_j120bb6 wrote

That’s a cleaner. Sludge Treat If you burn oil and have a filter on your tank. You should be adding sludge treat. ( made by the same company)

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Subpar-dad t1_j10y848 wrote

Go to cashheatingoil.com it’s where everyone goes for the most part. The companies are usually reputable.

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SadAd9756 t1_j0zq9yf wrote

Pay with check, same as cash!!!

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a_w_taylor t1_j1063lv wrote

5 years using casheatingoil.com - zero issues

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Synapse82 t1_j0zsml3 wrote

https://www.cheapestoil.com/heating-oil-prices/Connecticut

This is where you will find the best prices.

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Kodiak01 t1_j10kiyb wrote

Our last fill-up 2 weeks ago was $3.79/gal. We've been using the same supplier for years, paid by CC. Tolland County.

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yankeeinparadise t1_j11ydr1 wrote

I just compared and CashHeatingOil is cheaper by $.30 in my zip code.

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Heavy_Category8294 t1_j11lvln wrote

I can't believe this is even a question. What would be shady about it? Cash existed before credit cards and instead of card companies wetting their beak off you buying some oil you get it cheaper without the risk of somehow forgetting to pay off your card and having it cost you even more with interest. If you think this is some scam just ask for a receipt.

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phunky_1 t1_j0zv6hf wrote

I would pay cash or check if there was a higher rate to use a credit card.

Since switching to use cashheatingoil.com, it has been the same rate so I use a credit card to get the points for the purchase on a rewards card that I pay in full every month. Every couple of years I have enough points to fly my family somewhere on vacation for free.

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TheDudeMaintains t1_j115b6e wrote

It says "cash" right there in the name of the site for a reason, don't overthink it

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HockeyandTrauma t1_j11e6z2 wrote

I’ve been using the site for years with zero issues

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Jeff0093 t1_j11hy4f wrote

Fill out check to oil company sign and tape to front door. They write in the amount and leave recite for total.

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Heavy_Category8294 t1_j11p1i2 wrote

Yeah good idea. Leave blank signed checks taped to your front door.

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Jeff0093 t1_j126jwg wrote

It's filled out to the oil company name. This is how you pay.

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Heavy_Category8294 t1_j12igkc wrote

I mail it. I dont want my routing or account number just left out on my door.

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Signal_turn_350 t1_j11oj8v wrote

I’ve been using it for 2 years with several different local oil companies that deliver with no issues. We always pay with cash. As long as you can be home or can tell them a safe spot to leave the cash. I also call a local hvac company to just do our yearly service on our boiler. I tell everyone to use cash for oil honestly.

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muteflower t1_j12f2fq wrote

I get oil from Pinergy - no issues till now- used it two times

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ctbadger92 t1_j13diea wrote

I repaved my driveway this year and paid in cash to get a substantial discount. It did feel a little weird handing the guy 19k in an envelope!

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gatogrande t1_j105xrq wrote

Cash more risky than giving up your cc details? HA! If dealing with cash heating oil.com, some vendors prefer a card...they're legit. I just pay cash and be done with it

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