Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Well seems that 2.00 bills are a lot more common than people actually think. I just got change from the casino on the Joy on my 15 day Panama cruise. And guess what. The cashier had a huge stack of 2.00 bills. Brand new. So for those that think they are not as common as other bills. Think again. I stocked up for my next 2 cruises after this one. IMG_7297.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCruiseFan Posted January 15, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Stocked up for what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted January 15, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I’m guessing the casino takes them from the crew in exchange for easier to spend money. Then they get rid of them by giving them out casino patrons. I know they can get cash for chips given as tips. 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted January 15, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Stock up all you want but they are difficult to spend 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrJones Posted January 15, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said: I’m guessing the casino takes them from the crew in exchange for easier to spend money. Then they get rid of them by giving them out casino patrons. I think you've found the only rational explanation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted January 15, 2023 22 minutes ago, MoCruiseFan said: Stocked up for what? For my next 2 cruises following this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted January 15, 2023 21 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said: I’m guessing the casino takes them from the crew in exchange for easier to spend money. Then they get rid of them by giving them out casino patrons. I know they can get cash for chips given as tips. These are all brand bill new in a band. They didn’t come from crew or patrons. he said people ask for them all the time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted January 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, EngrJones said: I think you've found the only rational explanation. Not at all. These bills were brand new in a band. They didn’t come from a crew member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted January 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, zqvol said: Stock up all you want but they are difficult to spend Lololol. I spent some in Guatemala yesterday. No questions asked. Lol. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Liljo22 Posted January 15, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, PTC DAWG said: I know they can get cash for chips given as tips. Can they? I tried to give my room steward a $25 chip that I missed cashing out and he said he couldn’t accept casino chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LloydJr Posted January 15, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Cruise5life said: Not at all. These bills were brand new in a band. They didn’t come from a crew member. Well if all they have is brand new bills in a bank band, then they obviously aren't being used on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted January 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, LloydJr said: Well if all they have is brand new bills in a bank band, then they obviously aren't being used on a regular basis. Lolol. Obviously if they have loose and banded bills they are being used. But hey you think what you want. It’s fun seeing silly comments like yours. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP@Sea Posted January 15, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Cruise5life said: For my next 2 cruises following this one. Have you ever actually asked a staff member which they would prefer? (2 $1 bills or 1 $2 bill) I think that’s what matters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILCIANRQTS Posted January 15, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 15, 2023 8 minutes ago, Winky7650 said: Have you ever actually asked a staff member which they would prefer? (2 $1 bills or 1 $2 bill) I think that’s what matters With these threads, it’s all about the giver. I don’t think they ever care what the staff prefers. 🥱 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare New2cruise2022 Posted January 15, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Here for entertainment only. 🍿 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KP@Sea Posted January 15, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Just now, CILCIANRQTS said: With these threads, it’s all about the giver. I don’t think they ever care what the staff prefers. 🥱 I agree. Some tip only to make themselves feel good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #17 Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 minutes ago, Winky7650 said: Have you ever actually asked a staff member which they would prefer? (2 $1 bills or 1 $2 bill) I think that’s what matters I have. Just today when I tipped my room steward for ice I gave him 5.00. 2x2.00 and a single. I asked him if he had issues with the 2.00 bills. He said not a problem at all. I’ve also asked this question last year on another cruise. No issues at all. Was told it all spends the same way. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, CILCIANRQTS said: With these threads, it’s all about the giver. I don’t think they ever care what the staff prefers. 🥱 Not true. I’ve asked multipal times on different lines. They all say the same thing. It all spends the same way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted January 15, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Cruise5life said: For my next 2 cruises following this one. 2 hours ago, Cruise5life said: I stocked up for my next 2 cruises after this one. As long as you realize that there are some cultures that consider $2 bills bad luck and by giving them a $2 you are wishing them bad luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Winky7650 said: I agree. Some tip only to make themselves feel good. No that’s another silly response. I tip for good service. Not my amusement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise5life Posted January 15, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 minute ago, BirdTravels said: As long as you realize that there are some cultures that consider $2 bills bad luck and by giving them a $2 you are wishing them bad luck. And what culture is that ? Inquiring minds wanna know ? examples or it’s not true. I’ve give these out all over the world. No issues. And didn’t get my head cut off. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always Cruising Posted January 15, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I had 50 brand new $2 bills about 10 years ago on a cruise on NCL. I thought the crew would be delighted with them as a tip for a drink. Most looked at them a bit suspiciously - they weren't very common. And being new, some staff members thought they were fake. I assured them they could be used like $1 bills, but I never made my bank get them for me again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationut Posted January 15, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Cruise5life said: I gave him 5.00. 2x2.00 and a single. Why didn't you give him one of the $5 bills you had? On a side note, I don't understand why people take pics of their money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcook Posted January 15, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 15, 2023 You want people to look at you funny, try to spend an old style 20. They look so fake nowadays. While I’ve never specifically asked this question, I suspect cabin attendants would be more than happy if you offered one up as a tip for ice. For the record, I’ve never tipped $20 for ice, but if I wanted t, I wouldn’t hesitate to use funny looking bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sailorusvi Posted January 15, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) I chuckled at the title The $2.00 Saga. Then I read the thread. Things you didn't know when you joined CC: $2 bills are a hot topic. Got it. Edited January 15, 2023 by sailorusvi 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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