Why does everyone get worried with pref payments?

[Beeheery]

hi everyone,
i am just curious to know why filers get so nervous about preferential payment to other creditors. isn't it just a matter of taking back the money from credit card company A (the preferred payment receipient) and dispersing it among creditors B, C, D.....? It is not like the trustee takes any of the filers money from their accounts correct? I just do not see why it is ever an issue and why people need to wait. Surely I am missing something. Thanks!

[fltoo]

Depends on who you paid.

[eddiep]

If you paid a family member, that is a problem, but a personal problem. Makes Thanksgiving Dinner uncomfortable.

cash advances and balance transfers are the problem

[Beeheery]

oh...so only "personal" preferential payments are an issue (family/friends?) I haven't paid anyone family or creditors in over a year but i was still wondering what the big deal was. thank you!