Almost none of the contractors near me take credit cards. If it was a 3% discount then yes, I'd agree they are discounting that off. They generally want persona

Almost none of the contractors near me take credit cards. If it was a 3% discount then yes, I'd agree they are discounting that off. They generally want personal checks. Where I live there isn't an assumed risk of fraud or lack of funds so a personal check is a guarantee. I should be careful about saying "often". In my experience it has been something that contractors I've done work with numerous times might throw my way as a way for me to pay less and for them to accomplish whatever goal they have. For all I know they want cash so they can run to the casino.