I just cashed two checks for $8,500 and $7,500 at a major bank in L.A. I got thumb printed, two forms of ID, IRS transaction report (SS# etc.), and a mild third degree from the bank manager. She wanted me to open an account with them and just deposit the money. I asked for 16K in cash please.
Now this is a huge institution with billions in assets. I asked her if they kept that kind of money on hand, and if not I would come back later when they could get it together. I think I embarrassed her and that's when the money finally came out, after about 20 minutes. They put it through the machine three times and then counted it out in front of me. WHAT A HASSLE! The banks love to take your money. They just don't like handing it out. Worse than casinos in that respect.
I want you to know everything I was doing was completely legit. The checks were issued on an account with a high six figures in it (the manager called to check) and all my ID was in order. Since I had no account there, they charged me $7.50 to cash each check, $15 total, about one tenth of one per cent. The manager gave me a receipt and said if I open an account I could get my $15 back. Ha Ha
So that how it is today regarding money and banks and the IRS. I will report all this on my 2013 income tax return naturally. I've got nothing to hide, I just wanted the cash.
On another note, I went two and out in the recent U.S. Open One Pocket, but I am willing to play ANYONE who wants to give me 16-4 and they can bet any number they want. Dippy is not barred and I will play him even. I know he plays better than people realize. Yes, I will be well protected if I'm carrying major cheese.
Dippy called me a nit once in Vegas (no surprise there). What he didn't know was that there were two guys in the pool room that I had played for a thousand a game (Harry Platis and Archie the Greek). I should have made him a bet on that right then. Dippy if you're reading this I'm calling you a nit if you won't play me even for at least $1,000 a game or 10K a set. We can also bet higher if you feel froggy. One Pocket even - bring money! :wink: