rkacruiser Posted June 9, 2018 #76 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I have found $2 bills useful in providing a gratuity for Housekeepers at hotels in the United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted June 9, 2018 #77 Share Posted June 9, 2018 If I were a shop clerk who had never seen one before I wouldn't take it. How would I know that it's "equally legal tender"? I think most anyone's reaction when seeing one for the first time would be "Is this real? Uhhh, no thanks ..." I've never seen a $10,000 but I would take it in a hurry ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 9, 2018 #78 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I've never seen a $10,000 but I would take it in a hurry ;pBut would you give me $10,000 worth of merchandise in return? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted June 9, 2018 #79 Share Posted June 9, 2018 If I were a shop clerk who had never seen one before I wouldn't take it. How would I know that it's "equally legal tender"? I think most anyone's reaction when seeing one for the first time would be "Is this real? Uhhh, no thanks ..." Low denomination bills are almost never counterfeited aa there is little or no profit to be had. The US $20 bill has been heavily counterfeited, but never the $2. Most shop keepers who regularly deal with tourists and accept foreign currencies (many won't) are pretty knowledgable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 9, 2018 #80 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Most shop keepers who regularly deal with tourists and accept foreign currencies (many won't) are pretty knowledgable.But as I said, if I had never seen one before I wouldn't take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 9, 2018 #81 Share Posted June 9, 2018 <snip> Try spending one in a shop in Europe sometime and let me know how that goes! :D I would never try spending one in Europe. I respect the country I am visiting and use their currency. So, in Europe, I use the euro. I don't expect them to take my currency or any other ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted June 9, 2018 #82 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I would never try spending one in Europe. I respect the country I am visiting and use their currency. So, in Europe, I use the euro. I don't expect them to take my currency or any other ;) That's my philosophy as well! I'll never forget the scene in a bakery in Copenhagen (1980) where an American tried to pay for her purchase with USD. The employee actually threw her money back at her with a very loud: "We don't accept such money!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted June 9, 2018 #83 Share Posted June 9, 2018 But would you give me $10,000 worth of merchandise in return? :p Maybe a fake Rolex :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted June 9, 2018 #84 Share Posted June 9, 2018 But as I said, if I had never seen one before I wouldn't take it. There'd have to be a first time for every denomination, so I guess you wouldn't be doing much business. :halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratheden Posted June 9, 2018 #85 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I would never try spending one in Europe. I respect the country I am visiting and use their currency. So, in Europe, I use the euro. I don't expect them to take my currency or any other ;) If you go back in this thread, you will find many recommendations that you tip the crew, in Europe, with US$. I can't understand why anyone would recommend getting US$ just for tipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted June 9, 2018 #86 Share Posted June 9, 2018 If you go back in this thread, you will find many recommendations that you tip the crew, in Europe, with US$. I can't understand why anyone would recommend getting US$ just for tipping. I was responding to a different post about currencies in countries. I have read the thread and I suspect you saw my post as well that any common currency is gratefully accepted for additional tipping by the crew. You might need to scroll back a page ;) there is no need to bring USD just to tip the crew unless you want to or it is the currency of your country. Euros, GBP are happily received in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bEwAbG Posted June 11, 2018 #87 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I have found $2 bills useful in providing a gratuity for Housekeepers at hotels in the United States. It's this behavior that those who are arguing against $2 bills are really talking about. Why go to the trouble of getting these rare bills to use as tips? To be cutesy? To be known as "that guy?" Same thing with 50-cent coins and dollar coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted June 11, 2018 #88 Share Posted June 11, 2018 It's this behavior that those who are arguing against $2 bills are really talking about. Why go to the trouble of getting these rare bills to use as tips? To be cutesy? To be known as "that guy?" Same thing with 50-cent coins and dollar coins. My reason for obtaining $2 bills: it reduces the number of dollar bills that I feel I ought to carry with me for such gratuity use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted June 12, 2018 #89 Share Posted June 12, 2018 My reason for obtaining $2 bills: it reduces the number of dollar bills that I feel I ought to carry with me for such gratuity use. I suppose that is a valid reason - still somewhat difficult to do. I traditionally give my teenage grandchildren “sets” in gift cards for birthdays: one of each:$1, $2, $5, $10, and $20. I have to go to several banks -several times to get them — while legal tender, they are very rare and not in wide circulation —- in my mind not worth the effort just for small tips — a stack of ones is not that cumbersome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted June 12, 2018 #90 Share Posted June 12, 2018 We have always been able to change large bills for one dollar bills on any cruise that we have been on. Sometimes it took two trips to the desk but we have never really had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 12, 2018 #91 Share Posted June 12, 2018 You can break large bills into smaller curren cy in the c asino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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