Live4cruises Posted May 9, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I've been thinking of taking $2 bills to use as small tips aboard, merely because half as many are required as a stack of $1's. Has anyone else done that? They're so unusual, I don't want people to think they're being duped. Thanks! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sansterre Posted May 9, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I like the idea because it is different. However, some places in ports may not be eager to take them. Staff should be able to exchange them at the front desk or similar office in crew's quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted May 9, 2023 #3 Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) Don't do this. Merchants in places where the crew shops will often not take them because they don't think they're real. I suspect changing them at the front desk is a real PITA for the crew. There was a discussion about this very issue on CC recently. Edited May 9, 2023 by Langoustine 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare scooter6139 Posted May 9, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Lordy, I'm having flashbacks to a large and rather annoying posting on this exact topic in the NCL forum. That thread went on and on and on until I think it was finally closed. Just don't do it, it's not special and rather an odd currency for those not based in the US. Many foreign ports and merchants will not take it. 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 9, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Just now, scooter6139 said: Lordy, I'm having flashbacks to a large and rather annoying posting on this exact topic in the NCL forum. That thread went on and on and on until I think it was finally closed. Just don't do it, it's not special and rather an odd currency for those not based in the US. Many foreign ports and merchants will not take it. Not just on the NCL board. Been discussed all over Cruise Critic over the years. Not a good idea. "Cute" isn't always "best". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live4cruises Posted May 9, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) Thank you for the information - exactly what I needed. I did hope NOT to start a popcorn thread. I wasn't going for cute, merely efficient. Edited May 9, 2023 by Live4cruises 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted May 9, 2023 #7 Share Posted May 9, 2023 29 minutes ago, Langoustine said: Don't do this. Merchants in places where the crew shops will often not take them because they don't think they're real. I suspect changing them at the front desk is a real PITA for the crew. There was a discussion about this very issue on CC recently. Completely agree. I’m Canadian and when I get US $ to take on trips, etc. my bank will not supply $2 bills ever. They haven’t for years as it is not recognizable everywhere you may choose to use U.S. $ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyCruiser Posted May 9, 2023 #8 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I usually tip with these... 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted May 9, 2023 #9 Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, scooter6139 said: Lordy, I'm having flashbacks to a large and rather annoying posting on this exact topic in the NCL forum. That thread went on and on and on until I think it was finally closed. Same here. An awful thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted May 9, 2023 #10 Share Posted May 9, 2023 To make carrying small tips easier, why not take a couple of 20s & have the service desk break them down for you. We do this for ports- have service desk break down our larger bills. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted May 9, 2023 #11 Share Posted May 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Live4cruises said: I've been thinking of taking $2 bills to use as small tips aboard, merely because half as many are required as a stack of $1's. Has anyone else done that? They're so unusual, I don't want people to think they're being duped. Thanks! Just tip with $5s. Widely accepted and crew will love it! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted May 9, 2023 #12 Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, NavyCruiser said: I usually tip with these... we were paid once with Iraqi dinar featuring Sadam Hussein. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted May 9, 2023 #13 Share Posted May 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Langoustine said: Don't do this. Merchants in places where the crew shops will often not take them because they don't think they're real. I suspect changing them at the front desk is a real PITA for the crew. There was a discussion about this very issue on CC recently. Why don't American's use the $2 note? Its legal tender I believe. It drives me utterly nuts the number of $1 notes I end up with in the US. Every other currency of equivalent value (even far less in the case of NZ) got rid of notes under $5 for coins years and years ago. But even when we had notes getting change involved a mix of $2 and $1 - why the hate against $2 ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted May 9, 2023 #14 Share Posted May 9, 2023 33 minutes ago, lissie said: Why don't American's use the $2 note? Its legal tender I believe. It drives me utterly nuts the number of $1 notes I end up with in the US. Every other currency of equivalent value (even far less in the case of NZ) got rid of notes under $5 for coins years and years ago. But even when we had notes getting change involved a mix of $2 and $1 - why the hate against $2 ? Could be worse…. If you were in Canada you would have a pocket of $1 (Loonies) and $2 (Toonies) coins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted May 9, 2023 #15 Share Posted May 9, 2023 36 minutes ago, lissie said: Why don't American's use the $2 note? Its legal tender I believe. It drives me utterly nuts the number of $1 notes I end up with in the US. Every other currency of equivalent value (even far less in the case of NZ) got rid of notes under $5 for coins years and years ago. But even when we had notes getting change involved a mix of $2 and $1 - why the hate against $2 ? It just isn't widely used here in the US, most cash drawers don't have enough compartments for the different bill denominations. Yes it is legal tender, but just not common tender. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakesregion Posted May 9, 2023 #16 Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, lissie said: Why don't American's use the $2 note? Its legal tender I believe. It drives me utterly nuts the number of $1 notes I end up with in the US. Every other currency of equivalent value (even far less in the case of NZ) got rid of notes under $5 for coins years and years ago. But even when we had notes getting change involved a mix of $2 and $1 - why the hate against $2 ? Cash registers in the US do not have a draw for $2 bills. And for small places that require the help to make change without the assistance of a register, it would be a disaster. US folk are severely challanged when it comes to simple math. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakesregion Posted May 9, 2023 #17 Share Posted May 9, 2023 40 minutes ago, RD64 said: Could be worse…. If you were in Canada you would have a pocket of $1 (Loonies) and $2 (Toonies) coins. Canada must have a strong seamstress union as that much coin will wreck pants pockets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 9, 2023 #18 Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 hour ago, lissie said: Why don't American's use the $2 note? Its legal tender I believe. It drives me utterly nuts the number of $1 notes I end up with in the US. Every other currency of equivalent value (even far less in the case of NZ) got rid of notes under $5 for coins years and years ago. But even when we had notes getting change involved a mix of $2 and $1 - why the hate against $2 ? We have tried coins for dollars as well...mightily resisted by Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted May 9, 2023 #19 Share Posted May 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Live4cruises said: Thank you for the information - exactly what I needed. I did hope NOT to start a popcorn thread. I wasn't going for cute, merely efficient. Tips are intended to show appreciation; not cause extra work for the unwitting recipient. Though, legal tender is legal tender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted May 9, 2023 #20 Share Posted May 9, 2023 9 minutes ago, OlsSalt said: Tips are intended to show appreciation; not cause extra work for the unwitting recipient. Though, legal tender is legal tender. Not only extra work, but extra cost, for those who ask about spending US dollars in other countries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted May 9, 2023 #21 Share Posted May 9, 2023 3 hours ago, Banditswife said: To make carrying small tips easier, why not take a couple of 20s & have the service desk break them down for you. We do this for ports- have service desk break down our larger bills. Have you had an problem getting ones? I remember on a few cruises them never having ones. Ever since I’ve bought a ton of ones with me (not literally) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted May 10, 2023 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2023 1 hour ago, CruiserBruce said: We have tried coins for dollars as well...mightily resisted by Americans. I think most countries that successfully made a change from paper to coin discontinued the paper so people had no choice. As long as we print dollar bills, people won't want the coins. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo-the-fox Posted May 10, 2023 #24 Share Posted May 10, 2023 I am glad you brought this up. I was almost going to the bank to order some $2 bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyCruiser Posted May 10, 2023 #25 Share Posted May 10, 2023 With increased inflation, I'm tipping with $3 bills... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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