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Re: TAPS

I like that, Justi.  You set a good example.  I'll have to go in and see if there is anyone at all that I remember.  If not, I'll just have to make new friends there.  So far, they have guaranteed that there will not be any employee changes for at least two months.  That doesn't seem like very long to me.

posted by TAPS. on November 20, 2008 at 4:30 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

Yes things have changed but when my bank was about to sell a few years ago I went in then and asked what those changes would mean to me an others like me. They were glad to tell me and have kept their word on what they told me. I have one person in the bank at all times I can go to. What I mean by all times is: I had a woman head of a branch who retired and another came in who was my business loan manager at the home bank and she takes care of me. I make cookies still for the branch employees. I don't constantly ask for favors but when I am in a bad spot I can go talk and see where I am and what they will and won't do. Usually they do something to get me back on track. It is us who have changed more. We stay on our computers. LOL (Me too)

posted by Justi on November 20, 2008 at 2:48 PM | link to this | reply

I like that, Corbin_Dallas.  That's good.  And, I'll bet she likes to see you coming in. 

posted by TAPS. on November 20, 2008 at 5:54 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS...it's still happens....

My bank is spreading all over the state but still remains independent from  larger entities....I can still go to the headquarter and as to see Mashey.....When we were kids, I accidently cut the tip off her finger with an old iron pot......

I wouldn't trade being able to have that personal relationship intermingled with the business relationship for all the ATM's in the world.......

posted by Corbin_Dallas on November 20, 2008 at 5:19 AM | link to this | reply

I mainly bank at a credit union, need to go in once in a while

posted by lustorlove on November 19, 2008 at 6:35 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS,

I think times are just changing. People are too busy and always in a hurry. I suppose people also used to be much friendlier...I find nowadays that isn't the case...unfortunately.

posted by SpitFire70 on November 19, 2008 at 5:50 PM | link to this | reply

Interesting what you write ...

... I grew up in a little town, left it early but, my parents continued living there until they died, my dad before my mum - she did what you told: went to the little county bank in person and knew everyone. One of my relatives, a woman, worked in the bank and sorted out any problems that could occure for my mum ... a happy family feeling!

But that was that time.

I use credit card, much online, but also cash machines. My bank (a Scottish one) tells us customers to visit indoors as little as possibel. In the main street here in one of London's boroughs, some banks have only boxes with buttons instead of people  - this is today -

Maybe I'm missing out something? -  - genio

 

posted by ggXpress on November 19, 2008 at 1:31 PM | link to this | reply

Financial institutions offer all kind of social options. The bottom line for a customer is the whereabouts of their money love

posted by BC-A on November 19, 2008 at 11:09 AM | link to this | reply

Great post, TAPS

Makes me think of when my parents' bank was bought out by some Dutch company (I think).  Weird thought for them that their hometown bank was now owned by a mega multinational corp, and they were just a number in the system.

posted by JanesOpinion on November 19, 2008 at 10:55 AM | link to this | reply

Some things speed up, some slow down...

but mostly we get too busy, and we forget to slow down.  I think there is something we need from others that has nothing to do with taking care of the business of living, running a household, getting an income.  And we sacrifice it to the quantity in our lives.

posted by Ciel on November 19, 2008 at 8:49 AM | link to this | reply

Since I opened my business 21 years ago, my bank has changed hand 4 times. I do not know a soul there. I have had my personal bank for longer that that.  It has never changed ownership.I do not know a soul there. You are not alone.

posted by EX_TURPI on November 19, 2008 at 8:25 AM | link to this | reply

I don't know what I'd do without my debit card.

posted by hazel_st_cricket on November 19, 2008 at 7:04 AM | link to this | reply

Growth and convenience do have a price..

I'm not sure it's a balanced trade-off. Best of luck, TAPS.

posted by PoetRaye on November 19, 2008 at 6:58 AM | link to this | reply

What you've done is change with the times. Family owned banks,

like the Mom & Pop stores, have been swallowed up by bigger entities. So, if you're looking for a place to send those cookies....

posted by Pat_B on November 19, 2008 at 5:55 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS

About getting nervous (previous post): In this country the Feds guarantee personal accounts up to $100,000. If you have more, you simply spread it around to different banks. And if you're a multi-millonaire, you have your money in a Swiss bank anyway...

As to personal banking, I still do it in person at two branches, mainly because I like to flirt with the tellers...

posted by Nautikos on November 19, 2008 at 3:52 AM | link to this | reply