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Pillar of the Community
United States
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85 miles away myself. I had no idea so many people here were from Wisconsin, that's pretty cool.
I wonder how they calculate sales tax on the silver coin used purchases.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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JP is that you  ? Edited by jack jeckel
07/03/2013 10:32 pm
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Obviously this restaurant owner would be best off,
if paid in wartime nickels.
Now, what WERE the prices of similar meals during WW2?
Perhaps a comparison can be made.
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New Member
United States
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Too far from Madison for me, but neat idea.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3755 Posts |
Quote:
We've joked that a gas station could get lots of publicity selling gas for 25 cents per gallon as long as you pay with silver quarters Not a joke, its been done. I have seen it pictured elsewhere as well. http://www.blog.providentmetals.com...-payment.htm |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This idea has been popping up and various people have been doing it sing the 1970's
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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United States
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Whoever thought of this concept should receive the "Nobel peace prize"! Well,maybe not but what a heck of an idea! First of all, he gets the public's attention with a catchy gimmick. In which gives the customer a HUGE discount. and second,he rewards himself with probably a far more better profit in the long run. WoW! I'm surprised that this doesn't catch on.Very,very COOL! I commend the man or lady.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Did any of the Wiscy boys here ever go and take them up on the offer ?
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@52Raymo
When I first read the post for some reason I read it as being published in Jan 2013 when silve was around $30 and thought the price board shown would be out of date. Since I reread it as June 28th I think the prices should still be valid. I am going to call them next week to see if the can fax me a current "exchange rate" menu.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sweet ! If you go take pics. Especially the coins you use.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just got off the phone with them and the current barter rate / prices are the same as in the article. Hope to make it up there this weekend or one night next week.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The only drawback is letting your old silver coins go bye-bye.
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Valued Member
United States
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Very nice story. It doesn't mention condition so take your melt.
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