PIK Posted May 9, 2012 Report Posted May 9, 2012 I just seen the new one and is it ever light. I think there might be problems with putting these into vending machines. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
cybercoma Posted May 9, 2012 Report Posted May 9, 2012 I just seen the new one and is it ever light. I think there might be problems with putting these into vending machines. There is. All the parking garages in town now have signs warning people against putting the new toonies (and loonies) into the machines because they will eat the coins but not register it as paid. Quote
Topaz Posted May 9, 2012 Report Posted May 9, 2012 Instead of causing cost to places that have these and having to change the machines, why don't they invent the machine that takes Debit Cards or Credit cards? I can see people getting tramped in a parking lot thinking they have the money only to find it does work. I know larger cities do have have atm machines to pay for parking but small areas don't, make this standard. Quote
cybercoma Posted May 9, 2012 Report Posted May 9, 2012 Instead of causing cost to places that have these and having to change the machines, why don't they invent the machine that takes Debit Cards or Credit cards? I can see people getting tramped in a parking lot thinking they have the money only to find it does work. I know larger cities do have have atm machines to pay for parking but small areas don't, make this standard. The machines do take debit and credit. They also take cash. Quote
guyser Posted May 9, 2012 Report Posted May 9, 2012 The machines do take debit and credit. They also take cash. Skip that. lets go the Helsinki method. Pay via the barcode reader on your phone. Everything from bus rides, to movies, to what ever the hell ya want. Scan, go and voila! Quote
dre Posted May 10, 2012 Report Posted May 10, 2012 Skip that. lets go the Helsinki method. Pay via the barcode reader on your phone. Everything from bus rides, to movies, to what ever the hell ya want. Scan, go and voila! Yeah... kinda funny that in 2012 we would pay for stuff by dropping bits of metal down a little hole Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
Guest Manny Posted May 10, 2012 Report Posted May 10, 2012 I don't have that kind of phone. My battery is dead. Quote
Smallc Posted May 10, 2012 Report Posted May 10, 2012 I live in one of the last places on earth without cell service. Of course, I have a phone, but paying for something with it would probably be pretty difficult because of that. It's not hard to carry a little card. Quote
guyser Posted May 10, 2012 Report Posted May 10, 2012 My battery is dead. Drop by Rob Ford's house,he'll charge it up for you. Quote
PIK Posted May 10, 2012 Author Report Posted May 10, 2012 I live in one of the last places on earth without cell service. Of course, I have a phone, but paying for something with it would probably be pretty difficult because of that. It's not hard to carry a little card. Cell phones do not work at my place either and satellite phones do not work at my hunt camp. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Moonbox Posted May 10, 2012 Report Posted May 10, 2012 I live in one of the last places on earth without cell service. Of course, I have a phone, but paying for something with it would probably be pretty difficult because of that. It's not hard to carry a little card. I always knew you were a honky...just not that much of one. <3 Quote "A man is no more entitled to an opinion for which he cannot account than he is for a pint of beer for which he cannot pay" - Anonymous
WWWTT Posted May 10, 2012 Report Posted May 10, 2012 Yeah... kinda funny that in 2012 we would pay for stuff by dropping bits of metal down a little hole According to Canadian law,vendors are obligated to accept cash.(my knowledge of the exact details are probably a little hazy) I believe that it is because of Canadian law that the loonie and two bit have gold color(something about the limitation what a vendor may accept of the silver/copper colored coins) Personally I agree with you,however do you really want to use your credit card at a pop machine or a bag of chips? WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
Smallc Posted May 11, 2012 Report Posted May 11, 2012 I always knew you were a honky...just not that much of one. <3 Quote
Bryan Posted May 11, 2012 Report Posted May 11, 2012 I live in one of the last places on earth without cell service. Of course, I have a phone, but paying for something with it would probably be pretty difficult because of that. It's not hard to carry a little card. There are a lot of dead spots in Manitoba, even inside of Winnipeg. There's no service at or near my work, no service at or near my house, no service at or near the hospital where my 88 yr old FIL is (the place I most frequently have to pay for parking and use vending machines), no service inside most arenas, pools, or community centres. I love all the fun things my smartphone can do, but if I had to rely on it for, well, anything. I'd be in trouble. Quote
August1991 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) I just seen the new one and is it ever light. I think there might be problems with putting these into vending machines. Toonie? I can live with a toonie. Get rid of the penny. Please. --- But please keep a world of left-handerers. Some people are left-handers. It happens. Edited May 11, 2012 by August1991 Quote
Spiderfish Posted May 11, 2012 Report Posted May 11, 2012 There is. All the parking garages in town now have signs warning people against putting the new toonies (and loonies) into the machines because they will eat the coins but not register it as paid. What about condom machines? Will there be a rash of teen pregnancies resulting? Quote
capricorn Posted May 11, 2012 Report Posted May 11, 2012 What about condom machines? What??? You mean they're not free??? Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
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