Poolman: The other day I wanted to buy a paper from a coin operated machine. The one that you put your money in and the door latch opens. So anyway, I go to put my two quarters in when I suddenly realize the paper is $2.50. WHAT - I'm not irritated about the cost; I’m actually OK with that, but who walks around with $2.50 in quarters in their pocket? I was “coined” out of the market. Newspaper people – if you are going to charge more than $1.00 for a paper - you need to have a slot for a debit card or at least a machine that can take a dollar bill. This would go under the category of “Keeping up with the times”.

Question: Do you stockpile quarters for any reason, other than to plug paper machines or parking meters?