I don't think faxes are any cheaper or easier then scanners (even though I've seen print/scan/copy/fax machines for under $50, so it isn't much of a point). I

I don't think faxes are any cheaper or easier then scanners (even though I've seen print/scan/copy/fax machines for under $50, so it isn't much of a point). I guess that is my question is Why would someone have a fax machine? The only answer I can think of is to send faxes to companies that prefer them. The question is then why does any company prefer to receive a fax? Why do they still exist?