I agree. That’s part of their job. Sure, if Elly does this every time, probably not. But they sure don’t look busy. Thank goodness for electronic banking though because I rarely go into a bank these days.
I remember once I tried to make a withdrawal without I. D. and was refused. I said that my name, address, phone number and account number were on the withdrawal slip, what more do they need. Fortunatly one of the other tellers knew me and Oked it for me.
I didn’t realize that was Elly the first three panels; she had a nice smile in them. The fourth panel looks like her with that dumbfounded look on her.
As a radio sportscaster for 30+ years, everybody recognizes me as soon as I open my mouth… the positive is, I don’t get hassled about my identity; the negative (such as it is) is that I can’t “get away” with anything! As Mark Twain said, “Always do right. This will please your friends and surprise the rest.”
Oh, for the days of old school banking, when the tellers and manager became part of your extended family.
Luckily for me, I grew up in a banking family. Remember my dad taking me into his branch, and introducing me to his staff, and on the same day helping me set up my first account. It’s too bad the banks aren’t the same as they used to be, for if they were, I might still bank with my dad’s bank. But I get better service and rates, with no fees, from a foreign bank.
I have banked at a small bank for over 15 years where they still have most the same employees, and all call me by name when I first walk in. As for Elly, she displyed herself as a DINGBAT!
Go over to FBORFW.COM and click on TODAYS STRIP there, and you will see what Lynn has to say about herself and this particular strip. Lynn does this now, everyday. You can get an idea of how she thinks and how it ends up in her cartoons.
When I go to my bank to make a small deposit with the teller, they always ask me for my ID. I don’t understand why since I’m not withdrawing money. If I’m some unknown depositor adding money to someone’s account, so what? I’m talking about small deposits, so why should the federal government’s anti-terrorism laws apply? I could see if I was depositing 1000’s of dollars, but a lousy check for $10 is ridiculous in their zealous overkill.
In the olden days, there were more banks and fewer customers. Also, the tellers were willing to help. And we didn’t have the fraud and terrorist and other threats we have today. But it’s not that way any more. We have to move forward.
We bank with a small community bank and while we do a majority of our (banking) online, when we *do* make the occasional trip there, the president, v-p, and tellers all know who we are. The only time we’re asked for ID is if the teller is new and has never seen us before. They make a real point of knowing all their customers … not to mention keeping the coffee pots hot and the cookie trays full … and delicious!
can’t do anything here without id and account numbers. Heck, I do all my stuff online now anyway. And pull cash from the hole-in-the-wall. I haven’t spoken to a teller in years.
I used to work at a savings and loan, that was later bought out by Washington Mutual, that was later bought by Chase. Had a guy who opened his account several cities over in another branch but only did his banking with our office. One day I noticed some deposit activity when he came up and I mentioned it. He said he never went to that office EVER. Called the other branch and they mentioned a black man had deposited checks there but our Customer was white. We froze the account and moved the good money to a new account immediately. Later that same DAY a black man came in our office to withdraw some money, using the prior deposit slip as “id.” Had the assistant manager call the police while I tried to stall. The guy finally figured out something was up and walked out the branch “to get his id.” Police ended up only catching him because his car would not start 20 minutes later. I had to go to court to testify on 3 different business days in downtown Los Angeles, but I never got to speak. Maximum penalty was 2 years and he plea-bargained at the end to 1 and probably got out after 90 days. No good deed is ever left unpunished.
That makes NO sense rugratz. The guy was previously depositing money, even if it was to a wrong account number. He had the right to his money back. This must be why I have to swipe my card and enter my pin in order to make a lousy deposit now!
My companies have had large checks deposited to them that we said were not our deposits. The bank argued for 7 months until the real depositer wanted their money back, and it was withdrawn from our account and we weren’t even notified until I found it on the bank statement. No thanks at all for all my work on their behalf.
hildigunnurr Premium Member over 13 years ago
And then she went on to be a bookstore owner and manager…
mcveinot over 13 years ago
I do not miss old school banking!
WebSpider over 13 years ago
No wonder she needed John’s help to balance that check book… So disorganized.. tsk.. tsk..
But remember, they came up with electronic banking by the time she owned the store…
lightenup Premium Member over 13 years ago
I agree. That’s part of their job. Sure, if Elly does this every time, probably not. But they sure don’t look busy. Thank goodness for electronic banking though because I rarely go into a bank these days.
WORDMAN33 over 13 years ago
I remember once I tried to make a withdrawal without I. D. and was refused. I said that my name, address, phone number and account number were on the withdrawal slip, what more do they need. Fortunatly one of the other tellers knew me and Oked it for me.
Remember back when they knew your first name?
Yukoneric over 13 years ago
Heck, they know me when I drive up outside!!!!!
Michael Bowser Premium Member over 13 years ago
When I go to the drive thru. All the tellers know my dog’s name. If he’s not with me they still sent out a couple biscuit but no sucker for me.
gaebie over 13 years ago
I didn’t realize that was Elly the first three panels; she had a nice smile in them. The fourth panel looks like her with that dumbfounded look on her.
The_Ol_Goaler over 13 years ago
As a radio sportscaster for 30+ years, everybody recognizes me as soon as I open my mouth… the positive is, I don’t get hassled about my identity; the negative (such as it is) is that I can’t “get away” with anything! As Mark Twain said, “Always do right. This will please your friends and surprise the rest.”
Comic-Nut over 13 years ago
Oh, for the days of old school banking, when the tellers and manager became part of your extended family.
Luckily for me, I grew up in a banking family. Remember my dad taking me into his branch, and introducing me to his staff, and on the same day helping me set up my first account. It’s too bad the banks aren’t the same as they used to be, for if they were, I might still bank with my dad’s bank. But I get better service and rates, with no fees, from a foreign bank.
EarlWash over 13 years ago
I have banked at a small bank for over 15 years where they still have most the same employees, and all call me by name when I first walk in. As for Elly, she displyed herself as a DINGBAT!
summerdog86 over 13 years ago
Go over to FBORFW.COM and click on TODAYS STRIP there, and you will see what Lynn has to say about herself and this particular strip. Lynn does this now, everyday. You can get an idea of how she thinks and how it ends up in her cartoons.
mrslukeskywalker over 13 years ago
OMG! The accounting INCOMPETENCE of Elly the self proclaimed intellectual gets worse and worse as the strip goes on.
alan.gurka over 13 years ago
When I go to my bank to make a small deposit with the teller, they always ask me for my ID. I don’t understand why since I’m not withdrawing money. If I’m some unknown depositor adding money to someone’s account, so what? I’m talking about small deposits, so why should the federal government’s anti-terrorism laws apply? I could see if I was depositing 1000’s of dollars, but a lousy check for $10 is ridiculous in their zealous overkill.
gofinsc over 13 years ago
In the olden days, there were more banks and fewer customers. Also, the tellers were willing to help. And we didn’t have the fraud and terrorist and other threats we have today. But it’s not that way any more. We have to move forward.
Miba over 13 years ago
By “interesting” did she mean “hard”? If Elly thinks her behavior is acceptable I don’t even want to think about how she treats retail clerks!
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
We bank with a small community bank and while we do a majority of our (banking) online, when we *do* make the occasional trip there, the president, v-p, and tellers all know who we are. The only time we’re asked for ID is if the teller is new and has never seen us before. They make a real point of knowing all their customers … not to mention keeping the coffee pots hot and the cookie trays full … and delicious!
Downundergirl over 13 years ago
can’t do anything here without id and account numbers. Heck, I do all my stuff online now anyway. And pull cash from the hole-in-the-wall. I haven’t spoken to a teller in years.
RadioTom over 13 years ago
Got one within 35 minutes….
rugratz2222 over 13 years ago
I used to work at a savings and loan, that was later bought out by Washington Mutual, that was later bought by Chase. Had a guy who opened his account several cities over in another branch but only did his banking with our office. One day I noticed some deposit activity when he came up and I mentioned it. He said he never went to that office EVER. Called the other branch and they mentioned a black man had deposited checks there but our Customer was white. We froze the account and moved the good money to a new account immediately. Later that same DAY a black man came in our office to withdraw some money, using the prior deposit slip as “id.” Had the assistant manager call the police while I tried to stall. The guy finally figured out something was up and walked out the branch “to get his id.” Police ended up only catching him because his car would not start 20 minutes later. I had to go to court to testify on 3 different business days in downtown Los Angeles, but I never got to speak. Maximum penalty was 2 years and he plea-bargained at the end to 1 and probably got out after 90 days. No good deed is ever left unpunished.
mrslukeskywalker over 13 years ago
That makes NO sense rugratz. The guy was previously depositing money, even if it was to a wrong account number. He had the right to his money back. This must be why I have to swipe my card and enter my pin in order to make a lousy deposit now!
My companies have had large checks deposited to them that we said were not our deposits. The bank argued for 7 months until the real depositer wanted their money back, and it was withdrawn from our account and we weren’t even notified until I found it on the bank statement. No thanks at all for all my work on their behalf.