Buy Presidential Dollar Coins with CC @ Face Value, Free Shipping
Feb 10, 2010, 2:16 pm
#7906
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RSW/FMY
Programs: All, but no status!
Posts: 754
Feb 10, 2010, 2:25 pm
#7907
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Lodi, CA
Posts: 592
I have deposited coins for my PGE bill in the range of $200 at their main office in Lodi CA. First few times there were strange looks and then the last time she asked me not to bring them anymore as people do not like coins as change and they have to return to the bank.
Feb 10, 2010, 2:37 pm
#7908
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,458
Ok, here is a question for the lawyer's. If you get that in writing can you then write off the bill? Has anyone ever been succesful in this? Just curious, not looking to get away with anything personally.
Feb 10, 2010, 2:59 pm
#7909
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ALB
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, HH Dia, yadda, yadda....
Posts: 117
I also have paid our petsitter with dollar coins as she does not take CC's. I did ask her if it was OK to pay that way first. She said "Sure. The kids use them for lunch money". I'm sure that will continue to be Ok for a while and as long as our bill is around $25 or so but I'm sure there would be an issue with more than that.
Feb 10, 2010, 3:01 pm
#7910
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ALB
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, HH Dia, yadda, yadda....
Posts: 117
IANAL but, you can fight anything you want if you are prepared to invest the time and money in doing so. I suspect most people are not willing to invest too much of either on this issue.
Feb 10, 2010, 3:27 pm
#7911
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,458
What is IANAL? (wasn't there a key to abbreviation's in FT? I can't locate it if there still is)
Feb 10, 2010, 3:36 pm
#7912
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Under an ORD approach path
Programs: DL PM, MM. Coffee isn't a drug, it's a vitamin.
Posts: 12,935
Feb 10, 2010, 3:56 pm
#7914
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ALB
Programs: AA Gold 1MM, HH Dia, yadda, yadda....
Posts: 117
Feb 10, 2010, 3:57 pm
#7915
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: LGA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, AA PLT
Posts: 195
I tried to use the coins yesterday at a non-chain mini-mart near my home and the cashier/owner straight up refused to accept the coins. I tried to pay $26 with one whole roll and a single coin and he said no I'm not taking those, the bank charges me to deposit them. I almost flipped, but I maintained my composure and just walked out. How are we supposed to circulate them if stores won't accept them?
Feb 10, 2010, 4:37 pm
#7916
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Greater DC
Programs: UA plus
Posts: 12,943
That's ridiculous. People like you are the reason I resent the US mint's position on this. If I weren't an expat, I would be taking full advantage of this promotion AND making sure I followed through with the spirit of the program by circulating them. Does anyone know if there are any restrictions on APO addresses?
Why are you upset at the poster?
Feb 10, 2010, 4:54 pm
#7918
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,758
How do you know if the same CC that you always used would not have produced the same results? Many that have been shut down just keep on ordering and some do get through. Using VAN in your case most likely had nothing to do with your order getting through, IMHO!!! My money is on COA.
Feb 10, 2010, 7:19 pm
#7919
In Memoriam
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Easton, CT, USA
Programs: ua prem exec, Former hilton diamond
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Feb 11, 2010, 3:03 am
#7920
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: LGA
Programs: HHonors Diamond, AA PLT
Posts: 195