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Apr 9, 2009, 7:12 am
#1846
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 187
I took some coins with me on a trip to Cambodia which uses the US dollar. Nobody there had seen or heard of them and refused to accept them.
Apr 9, 2009, 11:02 am
#1848
Join Date: May 2008
Programs: AA PLT 2MM
Posts: 2,026
I was in Ecuador a year and a half ago, which too uses USD. Not only did they take $1 coins (sacagawea dollars actually), that was the only bloody thing I would get in change. They have problems making change for large bills there. Good luck trying to get change for anything larger than a $10.
Apr 9, 2009, 4:59 pm
#1849
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 282
well my fun is over. td bank's coin machine only takes 100 coins at a time. i stood there waiting for them to change bags. ordered $7500 and only $2500 came in. and they shorted me $1! who was the one that got an extra $4? 
i'll probably order a couple 500 every so often. was hoping to maximize it.
i'll probably order a couple 500 every so often. was hoping to maximize it.
Last edited by ecq; Apr 15, 2009 at 8:30 am
Apr 10, 2009, 4:39 am
#1850
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Made it today... 6 something PM however I was not at home... hopefully will get it sometime tomorrow... (on the second try)...
Apr 10, 2009, 2:04 pm
#1851
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chicago
Programs: Formerly: UA 1K, SPG Gold, Marriott Silver, FT Addicts Anonymous; Currently: Grounded
Posts: 829
delivery and delivery
I ordered 5k in Native American dollar coins and 2.5k in Pres coins. I have 2 of 3 boxes so far (arrived Apr 8 and 9), I'm going to wait another day or two to see if the 3rd comes.
I ordered on Mar 20 and never called the mint, I just order and assume they'll ship when they get them, I'm in no rush b/c they don't charge me until they ship.
I took them to my local bank (Suntrust) and they were not too excited about it. Apparently they have to break the rolls and bag them before they send them off.
I took 1 box to two different branches, spread the love of sorts.
I ordered on Mar 20 and never called the mint, I just order and assume they'll ship when they get them, I'm in no rush b/c they don't charge me until they ship.
I took them to my local bank (Suntrust) and they were not too excited about it. Apparently they have to break the rolls and bag them before they send them off.
I took 1 box to two different branches, spread the love of sorts.
Last edited by zrudeboyz; Apr 10, 2009 at 2:05 pm Reason: correct date
Apr 10, 2009, 2:54 pm
#1852
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 8,032
I went to Wachovia "A" yesterday with ~1500 coins. I've gone there a few times before and the manager met me at the door with "You must be Mr. IAHTraveler; I've been waiting to run into you." I was concerned, but she wanted the story first hand and said "how do I get in on it?" I told her where to order them and such & I think she's going to participate. I talked with her for a while and she said they send them all back to The Mint. I went to the same one today with some more $$ and the same teller, who wasn't thrilled b/c her 'drawer' now weighs a ton.
I went to Wachovia "B" today (about 3 miles away) and they were THRILLED because "everyone is asking for these lately." Must be a regional thing...
I went to Wachovia "B" today (about 3 miles away) and they were THRILLED because "everyone is asking for these lately." Must be a regional thing...
Apr 10, 2009, 6:09 pm
#1853
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 85
I ordered 5k in Native American dollar coins and 2.5k in Pres coins. I have 2 of 3 boxes so far (arrived Apr 8 and 9), I'm going to wait another day or two to see if the 3rd comes.
I ordered on Mar 20 and never called the mint, I just order and assume they'll ship when they get them, I'm in no rush b/c they don't charge me until they ship.
I took them to my local bank (Suntrust) and they were not too excited about it. Apparently they have to break the rolls and bag them before they send them off.
I took 1 box to two different branches, spread the love of sorts.
I ordered on Mar 20 and never called the mint, I just order and assume they'll ship when they get them, I'm in no rush b/c they don't charge me until they ship.
I took them to my local bank (Suntrust) and they were not too excited about it. Apparently they have to break the rolls and bag them before they send them off.
I took 1 box to two different branches, spread the love of sorts.
There is nothing creative or interesting about making a deposit! Sheesh! Thrill, Thrill!
Apr 11, 2009, 6:16 am
#1854
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 333
I'm in DC for a couple of days and noticed several posters in the Metro, something to effect "Use dollar coins, they save the government money, dollar coins last longer than bills"
I've yet to get a dollar coin back in change.
I've yet to get a dollar coin back in change.
Apr 11, 2009, 9:21 am
#1855
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 242
How long should a minimum $250 order take to process to a credit card and ship? I am wondering if I can beat a credit card statement deadline. Thanks in advance!
Apr 11, 2009, 9:29 am
#1856
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Apr 11, 2009, 10:43 am
#1858
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Apr 13, 2009, 12:46 am
#1859
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: SFO
Programs: Grounded
Posts: 669
Just ordering $250 for now though, need to get my system in order before I go in whole hog.
Apr 13, 2009, 5:08 am
#1860
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: AA, USAir
Posts: 228
My $250 order placed on 3/7/09 arrived 4/9/09 - in my rural mailbox.
My $500 order placed on 3/9/09 arrived 4/8/09 - UPS next day air signature confirmation
I don't think I like the idea of it beling left in the mailbox, so I personally would be ordering $500 (or more) at at time.
My $500 order placed on 3/9/09 arrived 4/8/09 - UPS next day air signature confirmation
I don't think I like the idea of it beling left in the mailbox, so I personally would be ordering $500 (or more) at at time.