I'd understand the refusal if one was trying to pay with them in bulk...( I may try rent next month) but a few here or there--- at most I get a comment, but it seems like most people have seen them. And I live in the middle of nowhere...(not RDU anymore)
similar to i&m09:
I do try to honor the spirit... but gave the better uncflyer so to deposit at the bank... she walked in with boxes... they actually unwrapped all of the rolls and put them through the counting machine....these things were in sealed boxes from the Mint (and rolled). She heard them talking i.e. "where did they get all of these coins?"
I usually only pay for things with the CC.. but I now pay for things with coins after I get the "We don't take AMEX"... ok fine... "here's 30 coins"....and yes my pockets are wearing out.