Mark Stilson Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Along the same lines I put some of the half dollars back in to circulation. No one has said anything yet. But when taking them some have been pretty slow flipping them over side to side looking at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Along the same lines I put some of the half dollars back in to circulation. No one has said anything yet. But when taking them some have been pretty slow flipping them over side to side looking at them. Along with my dollar coins I do have some halves that need to start filtering back into circulation. That is so I can make room for future halve dollar acquisitions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 So far I have spent two $1 coins here (So. Cal.) - they were accepted like any other coins. Unfortunately, when I get change back, it is always those awful and often even filthy rag dollars ... Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corina Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 The local wal-mart and the poor clerk didn't have a clue on what they were, after the customer service manager came and told him that they were accepted he took them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 The local wal-mart and the poor clerk didn't have a clue on what they were, after the customer service manager came and told him that they were accepted he took them In my previous experience the clerk just, "oh," once she realized what it was. I might spend some more today, but it will be in the express checkout lane at my supermarket if I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I sent my Mum away shopping today with 12 pound notes and two £5 coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted March 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 I paid with 2 of these today. As I was digging for change in my pocket the cashier picked one up and studied it, but didn't say anything. Again, must have known what they were, but probably first time seeing one. That's what I like is just sharing something new with people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zjemller Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 $6 bucks = about 2 litres over here.I paid £1.14 a litre the other day which = £ 5.25 approx a gallon or $10.50 so stop complaining and sort out your green footprint. That's still nothing. In Bulgaria it is 5 BGN a liter. 5 BGN = $3.5. that is about $15 a gallon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristofer Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 That's still nothing. In Bulgaria it is 5 BGN a liter. 5 BGN = $3.5. that is about $15 a gallon. Oh yeah, well... so! My dad could beat your dad up any day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 First time in awhile I spent one. With gas being so much I was paying with bigger bills. Anyway, spent one at a movie theater yesterday. The guy spent a good 20-30 seconds staring at it. Then he apologized saying he "hadn't seen one of these in awhile." I'm sure there is a good chance this teller will trade out the dollar coin from his register, which makes me a little happy knowing I gave something to someone that they enjoyed getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I asked for three new $1 coins when I cashed a check at the bank the other day. Why? Because my 6-year-old daughter is losing teeth these days and the Tooth Fairy loves to leave dollar coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I like spending the Ike Dollars. Now thats a coin that turns heads. I go to a store that gets a couple every few weeks and thay always save them for me. I use them as tips or, if I'm so lucky, at the Casinos. Using an Ike at the BlackJack tables will really get some stares. Some dealers will fight over them. Others want to refuse them thinking its a token from another casino. Some pay no mind. The players ask to see them. Something fun always happens when you throw one on the table. As big and bulky as a Morgan Silver Dollar, you won't mistake them for anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cestrin Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I like spending the Ike Dollars. Now thats a coin that turns heads. I go to a store that gets a couple every few weeks and thay always save them for me. I use them as tips or, if I'm so lucky, at the Casinos. Using an Ike at the BlackJack tables will really get some stares. Some dealers will fight over them. Others want to refuse them thinking its a token from another casino. Some pay no mind. The players ask to see them. Something fun always happens when you throw one on the table. As big and bulky as a Morgan Silver Dollar, you won't mistake them for anything else. I've only been to casinos in Windsor (and been old enough to play ) but can you sit down and just play with your own money?? (or was it when you were getting chips) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustchaser Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Tell us how you just spent your $1 US coins and how people reacted Before I could do that I would have to see my first one. I have never even received a Susie B in change let alone a presidential dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Before I could do that I would have to see my first one. I have never even received a Susie B in change let alone a presidential dollar. Neither have. That's why I ask for them at my bank to collect them , trade them with a few coworkers and family members, and then spend the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I haven't been really been spending a lot of these lately, but today I paid for gas with a $20 and a new Van Buren. (Half a tank fill up, oh I love cheap gas! ) The cashier gave no reaction, quickly identified the total I gave her as $21 and as I was starting to leave said something along the lines of, "Oh, it's another one of those golden thingies." I had spent 2 others a week and a half earlier at the same station, but the transaction was with a completely different teller. I'm going to try and spend some more during the holiday season like I did last year to see if I can get any fun reactions or interest a few people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 We've been spending about 10-15 dollar coins per week lately and no one seems to notice. I even spent a few Ikes the other day and the clerk didn't even mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 We've been spending about 10-15 dollar coins per week lately and no one seems to notice. I even spent a few Ikes the other day and the clerk didn't even mention it. Ikes, really? No reaction what-so-ever? Perhaps your spending all your $1 coins in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I spent a number of $1 and halves at the local grocer this week and the cashier was like, "Oh, are those quarters?" Once she realized what they were, she eyed the stack of halves and asked, "Then what are these? $5 coins?" I laughed and told her that they were half dollars. Apparently she had never seen half dollars before (let alone the $1 coins). It amazes me how long it takes them to count the coins, though. Personally, I see coins as much quicker to count, and WAY easier to pocket after a transaction. If I receive paper $1 bills, I always take the time to put them in the wallet properly, while making a statement of how much easier dollar coins are to put away. If I'm at walmart of our bigger grocer, I'll walk over to the in-store bank and exchange the $1 notes for coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Ikes, really? No reaction what-so-ever? Perhaps your spending all your $1 coins in place? Not the case though. I was at a convenience store and paid with mostly quarters and two Sacs and two Ikes. The fellow who runs the store is from Pakistan but I think he collects coins. Used another Ike at Wendy's drive through. The kid was maybe 17. She didn't even appear to notice. Just dropped the dollar in the wierd money bin and went on with her orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I spent a number of $1 and halves at the local grocer this week and the cashier was like, "Oh, are those quarters?" Once she realized what they were, she eyed the stack of halves and asked, "Then what are these? $5 coins?" I laughed and told her that they were half dollars. Apparently she had never seen half dollars before (let alone the $1 coins). It amazes me how long it takes them to count the coins, though. Personally, I see coins as much quicker to count, and WAY easier to pocket after a transaction. If I receive paper $1 bills, I always take the time to put them in the wallet properly, while making a statement of how much easier dollar coins are to put away. If I'm at walmart of our bigger grocer, I'll walk over to the in-store bank and exchange the $1 notes for coins. Wow, I haven't actually heard of anyone trading $1 bills in for the coins. I do agree with the ease of use of the $1 coin. I just reach into the 5th pocket of my jeans and ta-da! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyd Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 My physical therapy facility is begging, "Please no more of those golden dollars"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 My physical therapy facility is begging, "Please no more of those golden dollars"..... My local convince store grumble and complain about all the pound notes that I give them. I expect to walk in there one day soon and see a sign which says "We no longer accept pound notes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted December 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 My physical therapy facility is begging, "Please no more of those golden dollars"..... I have to ask, what do you use them for at your physical therapy facility in which someone would actually ask you not to bring them in anymore? Well, since I am posting I'll add I spent a couple more dollar coins on Saturday for a newspaper and didn't get a look or comment from the cashier. Although I did make a comment about not needing change which probably prompted the cashier to take a look at my money and avoiding any chance of a shock or double-take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 My wife spent 5 presidential dollars at the bakery Saturday -- no comments or double-takes. I sold a fellow in line 3 shiney new presidents for his kids the other day. Maybe it'll start another collector on this addictive path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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