Bank teller tells me that dollar bill WILL be replaced by Golden Dollar coin!

What makes you think that it is not possible to spend the 18 dollar coins as
soon as the next purchase of anything?

Tony

"Bruce Remick" wrote in message
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"shreadvector" wrote in message
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That's great.

You should send a nice letter of praise to the vending operator telling
them how much more convenient these machines are compared to the older
machines in use elsewhere that do not offer change for larger bills. Be
sure to tell them how those older machines often lose sales since
customers often only have larger bills in their wallets.

If only all vending machine operators would do this.....


If I found myself at a vending machine with only a $20 bill, I'd have to
be
literally dying of thirst before I'd use it to buy a $1.25 drink and end
up with
18 dollar coins in change. If a machine can recognize my $20, it should
be able
to stock and feed me a $10 bill among my change; then I could live with 8
dollar
coins. Otherwise, I'd rather find somewhere nearby to change that $20.

Bruce





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"A.E. Gelat" wrote in message
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What makes you think that it is not possible to spend the 18 dollar coins as
soon as the next purchase of anything?

Tony

What gave you the impression I think it's not possible to spend the 18 dollar
coins on my next purchase? All I said is that I would not want 18 dollar coins
in change from a vending machine any more than I would want that many from a
clerk at a register. If all I had with me was a twenty and I wanted something
from a vending machine, I would borrow a smaller bill from someone or simply
pass until later.

Bruce

"Balaji Murthy" wrote in message
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Bob wrote:
I don't know why the machines would give dollar coins in change. You
only
put in what you need to purchase the item. Oh! You mean someone might
put
in a $5 bill and then expect change in dollar coins. No, I don't think
the
machines are set up that way.

The machines I use accept bills up to $20 denomination. And dispense the
dollar coins in change.

I think it is up to the individual vending company what machines take. The
company my stepdad works for is pretty jerky. They probably have the
cheaper machines that don't take bills larger than $1 and they do NOT give
dollar coins in change. I live in Florida. I have never had cause to
deposit more than $1 in a vending machine. If I don't have a dollar bill, I
just don't get to eat. I would not want to risk losing $19 by depositing
$20. YMMV

boB

http://www.geocities.com/fredeshecter/flipswitch.doc

Link above has instructions for many of the most common vending machine
change mechanisms. As you can see, virtually ALL will accept any
denomination of paper currency IF the switches are set correctly or if they
are programmed properly.

Any junior high school student could do it.

You won't "lose" your $20 bill. People do not lose them when using USPS
vending machines.

You should be MUCH more worried about using a wireless payment device (like
a cell phone or Mobil pay-pass) or using a credit or debit card.

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"Balaji Murthy" wrote in message
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Bob wrote:
I don't know why the machines would give dollar coins in change. You
only
put in what you need to purchase the item. Oh! You mean someone might
put
in a $5 bill and then expect change in dollar coins. No, I don't think
the
machines are set up that way.

The machines I use accept bills up to $20 denomination. And dispense the
dollar coins in change.

I think it is up to the individual vending company what machines take.
The
company my stepdad works for is pretty jerky. They probably have the
cheaper machines that don't take bills larger than $1 and they do NOT give
dollar coins in change. I live in Florida. I have never had cause to
deposit more than $1 in a vending machine. If I don't have a dollar bill,
I
just don't get to eat. I would not want to risk losing $19 by depositing
$20. YMMV

boB

"Bruce Remick" wrote in message
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"A.E. Gelat" wrote in message
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What makes you think that it is not possible to spend the 18 dollar coins
as
soon as the next purchase of anything?

Tony

What gave you the impression I think it's not possible to spend the 18
dollar
coins on my next purchase? All I said is that I would not want 18 dollar
coins
in change from a vending machine any more than I would want that many from
a
clerk at a register. If all I had with me was a twenty and I wanted
something
from a vending machine, I would borrow a smaller bill from someone or
simply
pass until later.

Bruce

I can see the point. However, it to far better to get the change in dollar
coins than quarters (as sometimes one does - with "change" machines next to
these vending machines), considering I usually use a $5 bill in the machine.

- Balaji

"Balaji Murthy" wrote in message
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"Bruce Remick" wrote in message
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"A.E. Gelat" wrote in message
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What makes you think that it is not possible to spend the 18 dollar coins
as
soon as the next purchase of anything?

Tony

What gave you the impression I think it's not possible to spend the 18
dollar
coins on my next purchase? All I said is that I would not want 18 dollar
coins
in change from a vending machine any more than I would want that many from
a
clerk at a register. If all I had with me was a twenty and I wanted
something
from a vending machine, I would borrow a smaller bill from someone or
simply
pass until later.

Bruce

I can see the point. However, it to far better to get the change in dollar
coins than quarters (as sometimes one does - with "change" machines next to
these vending machines), considering I usually use a $5 bill in the machine.

- Balaji


Yep. A pocket full of quarters might be just as unpleasant, unless you're a
dedicated quarter-searcher. The moral I guess would be to carry either a couple
of dollar bills or dollar coins at all times, in case a vending machine looms.

Bruce

"shreadvector" wrote in message
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* People who go to their bank and insist that they order dollar coins
for them. Then they get the dollar coins and they spend them.

Fred,

Are banks obligated to order them if you insist? What recourse does one
have if your local bank manager won't oder them for you?

"Bruce Remick" wrote in message
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"A.E. Gelat" wrote in message
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What makes you think that it is not possible to spend the 18 dollar
coins as
soon as the next purchase of anything?

Tony

What gave you the impression I think it's not possible to spend the 18
dollar
coins on my next purchase? All I said is that I would not want 18 dollar
coins
in change from a vending machine any more than I would want that many from
a
clerk at a register. If all I had with me was a twenty and I wanted
something
from a vending machine, I would borrow a smaller bill from someone or
simply
pass until later.


I fail to see how this is any different than getting a bunch of quarters. I
assume you would avoid the machine if it dispensed quarters for the same
reason so this is really a non-point.

"Tony Clayton" wrote in message
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Since they are the same size as the new 'golden' dollar, and quite
distinct from a quarter, why should this affect him?


They are the same color and size (relatively) to a quarter. I have a
quarter jar and recently found a SBA in it that I probably took off my desk
thinking it was a quarter when I dropped it in the jar. It is easy to get
them confused in a handful of coins if you don't look closely.

"Vector" wrote in message
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On Wed, 01 Jun 2005 19:37:03 GMT, "note.boy"
said:

Small but thick is the way to go. Similar to the US president in fact.

Maybe composed of lead, then it would be dense like him. And, give it
an outrageously oversized portrait too, to match his fat head.


Also, at first, downplay the anticipated success of it so that later on you
can claim it exceeded expectations.