Why do people prefer cash when buying second-hand items?
People trust what they can count with their own hands.
People often prefer cash for second-hand purchases because physical money feels transparent and easier to trust.
The amount is small.
The transaction is simple.
Still, cash feels right.
The hidden mechanism is tangible fairness.
Humans trust visible exchanges.
Cash can be counted.
Seen.
Handed over.
Nothing feels hidden.
Digital payments are efficient.
Physical money is reassuring.
Efficiency wins markets.
But trust often wins moments.
