I was strictly cash but then felt weird counting it, in front of them? after they left? It made me feel ....a vision of scrooge comes to mind, so I accept cheques. If I ever had a problem it would go back to cash only for that family. Right now I have worded my contract wrong and have 2 families dating cheques for the 1st regardless of when it falls, ie on saturday. So I will make ammendments asap.