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May 21, 10, 3:15 pm
#8626
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,996
Originally Posted by rajuabju
Google: "mrpickles us mint coins"
May 21, 10, 10:17 pm
#8627
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Here Today Gone Tomorrow
Programs: NW Silver, CO Silver,SPG Gold, USMint Presidential, Chase/BA 100k
Posts: 791
I'll be at the ORD DO courtesy of the Mint^
May 22, 10, 5:02 am
#8628
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,983
Originally Posted by nwa330
I'll be at the ORD DO courtesy of the Mint^
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...th-2010-a.html
In addition to mrpickles telling US-mint-dollar-coin stories, the world-famous Pudding Guy will be there, along with a host of other Flyertalk Legends.
Last edited by toomanybooks; May 25, 10 at 6:32 am
May 22, 10, 6:52 pm
#8629
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 12
It's been a thrill spending these coins and getting reactions out of people. So far I've hit up gas stations, bakeries, grocery stores, Lowe's, Bloomingdales, Macy's, theaters, paying utilitiy bills at authorized payment centers, Costco, and Target. I just spent $200 at Lowe's and the lady could barely fit it in her registry. A lady behind me at Costco asked to buy $5 dollars of my coins. Most cashiers just accept the rolls as is but some open them to count. Restaurants are a bit tricky. If you leave more then 10+ you might feel a bit sorry or a jerk.
May 22, 10, 9:09 pm
#8630
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: starwood and american airlines
Posts: 28
not always a jerk
Originally Posted by orgopeach
It's been a thrill spending these coins and getting reactions out of people. So far I've hit up gas stations, bakeries, grocery stores, Lowe's, Bloomingdales, Macy's, theaters, paying utilitiy bills at authorized payment centers, Costco, and Target. I just spent $200 at Lowe's and the lady could barely fit it in her registry. A lady behind me at Costco asked to buy $5 dollars of my coins. Most cashiers just accept the rolls as is but some open them to count. Restaurants are a bit tricky. If you leave more then 10+ you might feel a bit sorry or a jerk.
May 23, 10, 3:42 am
#8631
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: UAL 1MM, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, AA 3MM
Posts: 828
Originally Posted by Stoughton
Could someone give us newer members a brief bio on the infamous Mr Pickles?
It will be a tell-all session with lots of photos and Q&A.
May 23, 10, 3:06 pm
#8632
Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 41
Originally Posted by toomanybooks
in case you haven't heard about this event, here's the link. 414 registrants so far since may 13. Hurry if you are going to register, as we will no doubt sell out soon:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...th-2010-a.html
in addition to mrpickles telling us-mint-dollar-coin stories, the world-famous pudding guy will be there, along with a host of other flyertalk legends.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...th-2010-a.html
in addition to mrpickles telling us-mint-dollar-coin stories, the world-famous pudding guy will be there, along with a host of other flyertalk legends.
May 23, 10, 3:13 pm
#8633
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Midwest
Programs: AA Advantage Platinum, United 1K, Marriott Rewards Platinum, Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 395
Originally Posted by drumdrum
i will be there!! Looking forward to it!
Cheers!
May 23, 10, 5:34 pm
#8634
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: UAL 1MM, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, AA 3MM
Posts: 828
Originally Posted by drumdrum
i will be there!! Looking forward to it!
May 23, 10, 8:13 pm
#8635
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: California, SMF
Programs: UA, AA, AS, DL, BA, HA, WN, SPG-PL, Hyatt-Dia, HH-Dia, Marr-Pl, US Mint/VR(retired)
Posts: 938
Originally Posted by drumdrum
i will be there!! Looking forward to it!
May 24, 10, 9:10 pm
#8636
Join Date: Dec 2009
Programs: starwood and american airlines
Posts: 28
Originally Posted by mrpickles
My lips are sealed. You have to come to the Chicago Seminar do for the whole story!
It will be a tell-all session with lots of photos and Q&A.
It will be a tell-all session with lots of photos and Q&A.
sorry have 2 small children at home and simply cannot make the trip. really wish i could as i dream of bora bora all on points.
May 24, 10, 10:32 pm
#8637
Join Date: May 2009
Location: USA
Programs: UAL 1MM, Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, AA 3MM
Posts: 828
Originally Posted by mahoney100
DAMN you Mr. Pickles! sorry have 2 small children at home and simply cannot make the trip. really wish i could as i dream of bora bora all on points.
sorry have 2 small children at home and simply cannot make the trip. really wish i could as i dream of bora bora all on points.
May 24, 10, 11:33 pm
#8638
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: California, SMF
Programs: UA, AA, AS, DL, BA, HA, WN, SPG-PL, Hyatt-Dia, HH-Dia, Marr-Pl, US Mint/VR(retired)
Posts: 938
Originally Posted by orgopeach
It's been a thrill spending these coins and getting reactions out of people. So far I've hit up gas stations, bakeries, grocery stores, Lowe's, Bloomingdales, Macy's, theaters, paying utilitiy bills at authorized payment centers, Costco, and Target. I just spent $200 at Lowe's and the lady could barely fit it in her registry. A lady behind me at Costco asked to buy $5 dollars of my coins. Most cashiers just accept the rolls as is but some open them to count. Restaurants are a bit tricky. If you leave more then 10+ you might feel a bit sorry or a jerk.
May 25, 10, 12:46 am
#8639
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PHX/DEL/SIN
Programs: AA EXP, UA MM 1K, UK Gold, Marriott Titanium, IHG Plat Amb
Posts: 395
Originally Posted by PatMike
I don't mean to sound rude, but why would anyone use coins anywhere that a credit card could be used ???
May 25, 10, 5:25 am
#8640
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Singapore
Programs: BAEC (Gold), PC (Plat), HH (Gold), SPG (Gold), MR (Gold)
Posts: 2,724
I've reached my limit on NA coins and, like others, would really appreciate any advice on obtaining more as other posters have hinted is possible.
Many thanks to anyone who will help!
Many thanks to anyone who will help!
