Return of the $2 Bill Conspiracy

[kevin_standlee]

I like using $2 bills, especially at conventions. Actually, I think the USA should follow Canada and stop printing $1 bills, embrace the $1 coin, and use the $2 bill. (Yes, I know Canada dropped the $2 bill as well; one step at at time.) One of the reasons I use them at conventions is as an attempt to show that we're putting money into the hotel in a noticeable way. I use them primarily for tips, so as to spread it around.

But getting $2 bills can be a hassle sometimes. Yesterday, I went to the branch near my office and inquired about them. the teller said there were two bundles of $200 each in the vault if I'd like to buy an entire bundle. I agreed, and a few minutes later I was handed a brand new bundle of one hundred $2 bills.

This is a bit much, even for me, and even though Lisa will want some of them. If anyone wants to buy some of them off of me, particularly if you're planning to use them for Westercon expenses at-con, see me at BASFA or at the con and we'll deal.

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Re: Excellent Idea!

[kevin-standlee.livejournal.com]

Well, they'll love me at the San Mateo/Laurelwood Branch of Bank of America, because they'll finally be able to get those $2 bills off of their inventory. Fortunately, I have enough cash on hand to be able to afford drawing out that much at once; however, I'd better remember to re-deposit some of it after it changes into larger-denomination bills, or some of my creditors will be unhappy with me a week or so later.