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When do we get rid of the penny?

  • Sonofanump
    hoops23;997483 wrote:Has anybody ever given thought on what society/our world would be like if people never adopted a currency based system?
    Yes I have. I think that we went over this concept in Econ 101. A very inefficient due to all goods not being equal and prices would need to be listed like:

    2 loaves of bread cost 1 3/4 gallons of milk.
    2012 Ford Explorer EB cost 76,436 regular size almond joys.</SPAN></SPAN>
  • Commander of Awesome
    I never use cash, debit card only. I think we should get rid of cash all together. Hope this helps.
  • bases_loaded
    Sonofanump;997657 wrote:Yes I have. I think that we went over this concept in Econ 101. A very inefficient due to all goods not being equal and prices would need to be listed like:

    2 loaves of bread cost 1 3/4 gallons of milk.
    2012 Ford Explorer EB cost 76,436 regular size almond joys.</SPAN></SPAN>

    I think it would be about half as many almond joys, your econ prof was an idiot.
  • Sonofanump
    bases_loaded;997667 wrote:I think it would be about half as many almond joys, your econ prof was an idiot.
    So a 2012 Explorer cost $19,000? This was my example, Econ 101 was 20 years ago.</SPAN></SPAN>
  • Glory Days
    this actually makes me want to use pennies more! and there is no way we can goto a dollar coin, it would be a pain in the ass to lug around all those coins and strip clubs will go out of business!
  • Sonofanump
    Glory Days;997682 wrote:this actually makes me want to use pennies more! and there is no way we can goto a dollar coin, it would be a pain in the ass to lug around all those coins and strip clubs will go out of business!
    All the good stripers are in Windsor so they can get the two dollar bills up there.
  • OSH
    I'd post the link/video if I was on a good computer (at my parents' house with crappy dial-up).

    But did anyone see that Canada is moving away from paper money and creating bills out of a plasticy substance? I cannot remember the name of the stuff they are making them out of. Pretty cool video though.

    And, our American government continues to sit on its butts while other places are making changes and doing things proactively. Never ceases to amaze me.
  • bases_loaded
    Sonofanump;997677 wrote:So a 2012 Explorer cost $19,000? This was my example, Econ 101 was 20 years ago.
    A box of Almond Joys 36 ct is $36...therefore Almond Joys are $1 a piece...do I need to continue to show why your figure is wrong?
  • gut
    Hmmm....I've got several hundred pennies in a jar collecting dust....Better get 'em cashed or I'm going to lose a few bucks!
  • Sonofanump
    bases_loaded;997787 wrote:A box of Almond Joys 36 ct is $36...therefore Almond Joys are $1 a piece...do I need to continue to show why your figure is wrong?
    Where do you shop at? I used approx $.55 a piece. Please do continue to show my how wrong I am.

    http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=159940&navAction=push&_requestid=13565


    Peter Paul® Almond Joy® - 36 Bars




    Model: 265660
    Item #: 2428
    • Milk chocolate, coconut and almonds.
    [LEFT]$19.88[/LEFT]

  • Sonofanump
    bases_loaded;997787 wrote:A box of Almond Joys 36 ct is $36...therefore Almond Joys are $1 a piece...do I need to continue to show why your figure is wrong?
    Oh please do continue to show me how I am wrong. If a candy bar cost $.55 and the cost of a vehicle is near $40,000 to $45,000, would that not be 72,000 to 81,000 units. Please continue to show me how I am wrong. </SPAN></SPAN>
  • bases_loaded
    The Almond Joy cost $1
  • Sonofanump
    bases_loaded;997853 wrote:The Almond Joy cost $1
    http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=159940&_requestid=15502

    Help me with this math: 19.88/36= ?

    I still need your help to show me how I am wrong.
  • bases_loaded
    http://www.candywarehouse.com/almondjoybars.html?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase&cvsfa=2200&cvsfe=2&cvsfhu=43313039313232&gclid=CMfftMfy46wCFYXrKgod80ccoA

    Not all of us are members of special clubs
  • Heretic
    bases_loaded;997613 wrote:**everytime I hear about a death in Massillon I hope it was skank**
    Hope this helps
    What about Steuby? Thickthin or just everyone in general?
  • BigAppleBuckeye
    THE4RINGZ;997099 wrote:Convert to a cashless society.
    This may be inevitable. Was just at a dance club in the Atlantis Resort -- first place I have been that accepted zero cash (other than airplanes).
  • FatHobbit
    THE4RINGZ;997099 wrote:Convert to a cashless society.
    We should all get paid in time. That way if you were rich you could live forever and still look good.
  • bases_loaded
    Heretic;997992 wrote:What about Steuby? Thickthin or just everyone in general?
    REPS
  • DeadliestWarrior34
    NWIndianNation01;997595 wrote:...is it just me...

    Who gives two craps if the government keeps or removes pennies from circulation? You guys must be REALLY bored! Go shave your hands and do something useful.

    :huh:
    :D
    Did you even watch the video?
  • dwccrew
    Sonofanump;997688 wrote:All the good stripers are in Windsor so they can get the two dollar bills up there.
    They have $2 coins in Canada too. They are light years ahead of the US.
  • Glory Days
    dwccrew;998288 wrote:They have $2 coins in Canada too. They are light years ahead of the US.
    I got a brand new shiney $2 bill from the government for taking a veteran's survey. you get that?
  • dwccrew
    Glory Days;998556 wrote:I got a brand new shiney $2 bill from the government for taking a veteran's survey. you get that?
    No, I didn't. This is BULLSHIT! I want half of your $2 bill, spread the wealth.

    Did they ask you to take the survey or did you sign up to take one?
  • I Wear Pants
    He's lying, he didn't take a survey he just beat some poor citizen who had it who was in front of him in line at the donut shop. Then he stole the donut and maced a baby on his way out.

    Edit: Had not hat.
  • dwccrew
    I Wear Pants;998564 wrote:He's lying, he didn't take a survey he just beat some poor citizen who hat it who was in front of him in line at the donut shop. Then he stole the donut and maced a baby on his way out.
    An American hero
  • DeadliestWarrior34
    I Wear Pants;998564 wrote:He's lying, he didn't take a survey he just beat some poor citizen who hat it who was in front of him in line at the donut shop. Then he stole the donut and maced a baby on his way out.