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US Mint giving away money. sorta.
06-24-2008, 09:47 AM
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US Mint giving away money. sorta.
Per FatWallet: U.S. Mint Online Product Catalog
Buy $250 or $500 in one dollar coins at face value, pay for them with a cash back credit card, shipping is free from the Mint (ok, us). Earn cash back percentage! Amuse people you shop with by paying them with pocket change!
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06-24-2008, 01:14 PM
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That's a lot of work to get $5 in cash back. Still, if you enjoy the WTF look on cashiers as you slip 'em a Quincy 500 times, go for it!
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06-24-2008, 02:14 PM
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It is fun to pay people with a $1 gold coin. WTF common here too. Good for tips.
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06-24-2008, 02:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TromboneAl
Good for tips.
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.... and bad for strippers.
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06-24-2008, 02:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marquette
.... and bad for strippers.
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I've heard some clubs are becoming heavy users for $2 bills to give out as change to customers. (For example, buy a $4 drink, pay with a $20 and get eight $2s in change, less tip.)
The idea is that with inflation, a dollar just isn't what it used to be, and not many guys will put a $5 there, even if they're a bit buzzed. So apparently we've found a niche purpose for the deuces.
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06-24-2008, 02:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Marquette
.... and bad for strippers.
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not if they have a coin slot...
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06-24-2008, 02:44 PM
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I am under the impression that it would be heavily frowned upon if one tried to stick any amount of money in their coin slot.
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06-24-2008, 02:44 PM
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If I put a gold coin in there, where would the change come out?
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06-24-2008, 03:18 PM
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I will not discuss Subic Bay and coins.
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06-24-2008, 06:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calmloki
I will not discuss Subic Bay and coins.
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Well said !!
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06-25-2008, 08:20 PM
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heck no a $5 bill wont be given very often. Around here $5 gets you a heckuva lapdance...if thats what you want to call it...pm for details!lol
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06-25-2008, 09:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calmloki
Per FatWallet: U.S. Mint Online Product Catalog
Buy $250 or $500 in one dollar coins at face value, pay for them with a cash back credit card, shipping is free from the Mint (ok, us). Earn cash back percentage! Amuse people you shop with by paying them with pocket change!
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Ummm, if you just bought the stuff with your cash back card, you'd earn the cash back percentage, right?
So all you get is to carry $500 of heavy coins around? Make sure you atre home for delivery? And you paid for them all on the first CC bill.
Fine if you like the coins, but I don't see the attraction. Don't banks have coins?
-ERD50
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