listic comments on Buy Insurance -- Bet Against Yourself - Less Wrong

29 Post author: MBlume 26 November 2010 04:48AM

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Comment author: listic 26 November 2010 11:03:29PM *  0 points [-]

Aren't checks a US thing? In some countries it can be impractical to even cash out a check.

It's a pity that their supplied information is wrong, is there other way?

Comment author: gwern 26 November 2010 11:54:13PM 1 point [-]

It's a pity that their supplied information is wrong, is there other way?

They have a somewhat involved way of accepting credit/debit card (involves you mailing or faxing bills or something, IIRC), and I think they also take money orders & cashier's checks. But personal check seemed the easiest method for me, all in all.

Comment author: TobyBartels 26 November 2010 11:23:34PM 0 points [-]

Cheques aren't only in the U.S., but they do seem to be rare in most of Europe any more. However, as long as your bank is willing to make a cashier's cheque for you, then it looks like Intrade can use it.