Bill-to-Bill changer

[Fred50]

I know that we discussed this a while back, but I can't find the posts.

I am considering getting a bill-to-bill changer to avoid the attendants having to break bills for customers. I know some just flat out refuse to give change and others keep a boat load of cash on hand. My biggest concern is employee theft over time, not as much the one-time wipeout, considering the cost of the bill-to-bill changer.

I will have a card system, but I'm sure that some (most?)customers will be reluctant to put much more than necessary for the week on the card.

What do you folks think?

[Anonymous]

Mark, from what I recall your telling me was going into the strip center I don't think you will have that much need to make change.

[Lar Hylobates]

I do keep as much as 400-500 at the shop now for the attendants to make change. It is really there only as a convenience and is not "offered" or pushed by them. I have never had a problem. I hold a weeks pay so a quick grab might have complications and as far a being bleed over time, I just write it off to some extra refunds here and there.