Some "POTENTIAL"YN's are just not too interested??

[bsshog40]

Here's a short story that I found to be a little comical.

 

The verdict isn’t in on whether counterfeit coins were used earlier this month at a local McDonald’s restaurant in Macomb, Illinois.

 

The boy who used them was given the four Presidential $1 Coins as a gift from his grandparents. They were special proof versions, which are made for collectors, and have a current value of at least $14.95.

 

Proofs usually make ideal gifts for many children due to each coin’s mirror-like shine and unmatched detail. The boy, however, was apparently less intrigued and decided to spend them.

 

[MunkyMan95]

He wanted a cheeseburger!!

[Revenant]

The coins were not counterfeit! Those McDonalds workers and cops are just further "proof" that this country is now full of insufficiently_thoughtful_persons.

[Conder101]

Old news fom a couple months ago. And the cashier "knew" they were counterfeit because "the Madison dollar hasn't even been released yet."

[bsshog40]

These were proofs, not counterfeits. The proof versions were released in june, long before the Madison business strikes.

[MunkyMan95]

These were proofs, not counterfeits. The proof versions were released in june, long before the Madison business strikes.

 

I think that was his point.

 

And, I think you should change the title of the thread. Apparently, this kid was not a young "numismatist," but rather just a kid. He probably had no idea about their value, or their shiny appearance.

[bsshog40]

Goodness, have some of us woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning?

[MunkyMan95]

Goodness, have some of us woke up on the wrong side of bed this morning?

 

No, but thanks for the title change

[ldhair]

I love these stories.

There was one a while back about a guy that cut up a sheet of notes to spend and went to jail. Crazy stuff.

[pendragon1998]

Provided I didn't get roughed up in jail over such a stupid matter, I'd be glad of being booked. I'd sue the out of the police department and use the money to buy coins.

 

(no, I'm not serious about being glad - but I would attempt to sue.)