Recently, at the one next to the entrance to Safeway, I discovered I could push the return button and receive a different coin than the one I put in. I could stand there and search the whole machine starting with the same nickel, dime and quarter. I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels).
<< <i>I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels). >>
Probably a good idea to not spend too long doing that.... >>
Yeah, like I said, it's right next to the entrance. If it were somewhere less conspicuous, where I wouldn't be seen by the neighbors, that might be different...
Not with that counting wheel damage in the obverse field.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
That's really not a lot of wear. It looks like about thirty typical transactions but for a proof that might have taken a while because some people will pull these out.
I'd guess it spent a total of about 2 months in circulation but took about a year and a half to do it. Obviously there's no real way to know how long it took.
<< <i>Recently, at the one next to the entrance to Safeway, I discovered I could push the return button and receive a different coin than the one I put in. I could stand there and search the whole machine starting with the same nickel, dime and quarter. I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels). >>
No lie, I did that same thing once. I put a quarter in a vending machine, and kept going for a solid 15 minutes. Best thing I got was a Bicentennial, though
<< <i>I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels). >>
Probably a good idea to not spend too long doing that.... >>
Yeah, like I said, it's right next to the entrance. If it were somewhere less conspicuous, where I wouldn't be seen by the neighbors, that might be different... >>
Clarice Clerk: Say Clarencem whats that fella doin?
Clarence Clerk: I don't know Clarice, but he's been there for an hour!
Calrice Clerk: Better call the cops, he must be breaking into that machine!
Clarence Clerk: Friggin Weirdo's! Why do they always come here??
I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
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I wonder if this coin would grade?
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<< <i>I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels). >>
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<< <i>I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels). >>
Yeah, like I said, it's right next to the entrance. If it were somewhere less conspicuous, where I wouldn't be seen by the neighbors, that might be different...
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I wonder if this coin would grade?
Not with that counting wheel damage in the obverse field.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
i think it is a very cool find even though it's very beat up...makes you wonder how long it's actually been circulating
for a proof that might have taken a while because some people will pull these
out.
I'd guess it spent a total of about 2 months in circulation but took about a year
and a half to do it. Obviously there's no real way to know how long it took.
<< I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels). >>
That works with dollar coins in some modern Coke machines.
Put in a coin and hit return and you get another.
<< <i>Recently, at the one next to the entrance to Safeway, I discovered I could push the return button and receive a different coin than the one I put in. I could stand there and search the whole machine starting with the same nickel, dime and quarter. I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels). >>
No lie, I did that same thing once. I put a quarter in a vending machine, and kept going for a solid 15 minutes. Best thing I got was a Bicentennial, though
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<< <i>I have to admit, I actually gave it some thought (but stopped myself after about 5 nickels). >>
Yeah, like I said, it's right next to the entrance. If it were somewhere less conspicuous, where I wouldn't be seen by the neighbors, that might be different...
Clarice Clerk: Say Clarencem whats that fella doin?
Clarence Clerk: I don't know Clarice, but he's been there for an hour!
Calrice Clerk: Better call the cops, he must be breaking into that machine!
Clarence Clerk: Friggin Weirdo's! Why do they always come here??
The name is LEE!
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