A weird thing happened to me at the shop

Veloutine

I was purchasing an item and had a $50 out to pay for it.
At the counter and I was just going to hand it over when I realised I had a $20 so I went to put it back.

The cashier snatched it out of my hand and started processing it.

I said, 'Excuse me. I want that back. I have a $20 note here.."

And he said, "No, you've already paid for it."

Incredulous, I said, "Actually, I hadn't paid for it. You just stole it off me. Now give it back."

He glared at me, gave it back and took the $20.

Bemused, I thanked him for the change and left the store.

As I was going to my car, a man asked me if he could look at the $50 note.

I was like Shocked

okay, how many weirdos are in Valley View today.
He asked me if I could read him the serial number on the note. Humouring him I did and he smiled and told me something.

The cashiers swap notes at the till with certain serial numbers and sell them on eBay for a profit. Apparently, the $50 I had was worth $800 and that's why the bloke in the store was so aggressive.

I couldn't believe it. So I checked online. Sure enough, there appears to be quite a tidy little money changing business happening in retail stores around the nation!

So if a cashier snatches money out of your hand, you'll know why.

This has never happened to me before. Perhaps it's a South Australian thing! Thumbs up

Bride.2.Be · Happily Married Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 1668

Wow thats weird. I've never heard of that before.
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chichi · Wedding Chatterbox Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Posts: 486

Why would certain serial numbers be worth more? How bizarre!
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~Olivia~ · Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 1:57 pm Post subject:

but how would the cashier been able to see your serial number clear, as he didnt have it long enough and you had it in your hand??
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JoJo 6.3.2010 · Wedding Supplier Joined: 15 Jun 2009 Posts: 799

I believe it. It happens. I quite often check my serial numbers. Only beacuse i am a coin and note collector.
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Island Bride · Prime Prattler Joined: 19 Sep 2009 Posts: 84

Never heard of it!
What was so special about your number?
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mrs r · Happily Married Joined: 17 Sep 2009 Posts: 393

Veloutine - I posted this on another thread you posted on but figured this was more recent. Saw it today and thought of you (if you don't already have a job) Smile

http://www.seek.com.au/job/beauty-therapist-salon-managers/adelaide/17141375/81/1/
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Treen23 · Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 7:43 pm Post subject:

Weird, I guess he wouldn't have known the serial number, but he probably figured the more $50's he gets through the register, the more chance of getting one of the $$$$$$$$$ ones. lol makes me want to check all my $50 notes now hehehe
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Riterly · Newbie Joined: 05 Aug 2011 Posts: 3

yeah, that's wired enough. never happen to me before.

Sarzy22 · Bashful Beginner Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 38

How do you know if your serial numbers worth money or not?

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