To one-n-all:

This is the second and final chapter in my short saga attempting to
deposit a non-US check (approx. $14 US) with our bank. In the last
episode, the bank returned the check and graciously fined me what appeared
to be $19 US.

It's amazing what you can accomplish when you can talk to a human being in
person (as opposed to a 'distant' [literally & figuratively] voice over
the phone). My bank (according to the bank manager, whom I had a pleasant
talk with) will accept for deposit checks from practically any country
drawn up against any recognized currency ... they'll even accept a non-US
currency cash deposit. There is no special charge for this service.

So, if our non-US listees want to send donations and DO NOT want to incur
the expense of purchasing an International Money Order, etc., etc.,
your personal checks ought to work.

Cheers, Chris
vanagon list admin (1/2) & keeper of the list coffer