When I say fresh, I don't mean "right from the cow," I mean you had to drink it that day or it went bad. That's why you got a new bottle each day, you couldn't store it. It was still processed and fortified and whatever else they do to it. If you want fresh, you did then what you do now - get a cow or get a farmer friend.
Anything today that was not blessed would still be tracked, it's a lot easier to do so now that everything is computerized and automated. I find it unlikely that the carriers aren't cooperating with the three-letters, and they're certainly going to be tracking that package from Bob's Ammo Castle to your door, even if you didn't buy it on card. The post office certainly is, they track everything - even that which isn't barcoded for such. Go to your local arms dealer and get your ammo, pay with cash there.
Anything today that was not blessed would still be tracked, it's a lot easier to do so now that everything is computerized and automated. I find it unlikely that the carriers aren't cooperating with the three-letters, and they're certainly going to be tracking that package from Bob's Ammo Castle to your door, even if you didn't buy it on card. The post office certainly is, they track everything - even that which isn't barcoded for such. COD allowed other consumer benefits. You could refuse a damaged package and not have to fight to get your money back like you would with a card. COD also meant that the seller does not have your credit card information that they will undoubtedly mishandle and end up in a security breach that may lead to fraudulent charges on your card, identity theft and other security/financial threats. But if you're okay with all that, then yeah you don't need COD to be an option I suppose.
Go to your local arms dealer and get your ammo, pay with cash there.
Not always an option for type, availability or price.
I agree there are advantages to it, but business, like water and electricity, will always follow the path of least resistance.
Not having to bother with cash is that path.