I take a check into my bank they look at it like I've brought in a chest of groats. (People just dont use them here, you dont get checkbooks.)
Gave up trying to get them to cash them, cost a fortune and take 4-6 weeks.

I had an old adultbouncer check for $70. cause it was a Canadian bank but USD it was going to cost me $100 to pay it in.

Normal checks still get hammered on aswell.

Used to be o.k I could batch them up and they`d credit me instantly. But some co bounced a check on me, so now have to wait atleast 4 weeks to see the money.

Be happy Chris is willing to help you :P