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RE: I sure do miss the coins

SofaSurfer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:38:35 GMT

None coin machines are definitely lacking. There is a physical aspect to playing the slots, the action, the clunk of the coins, the ching as they drop. So you win and get a ticket, big deal!

RE: I sure do miss the coins

5linepayout — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:17:11 GMT

[quote][b]Mickey (7/12/2008)[/b][hr]I suspect that the primary reason for going to plastic is upkeep and increased income. If you use a credit card you just might play more than if you are using a pocketful of coins. I would like to see both types though. Someone might drop a few quarters but would turn away from a card machine.[/quote]

I think the original poster was referring to ticket payout machines. I like them in the sense that it's easier to carry around your winnings.. although easier to lose them also. Personally I never carry my ATM or credit card in a casino. I leave it in the car so when I run out of money i actually have to LEAVE the casino.

RE: I sure do miss the coins

luckygirl — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:38:38 GMT

I totally agree it's all about getting you to spend more money! That said, there are still some places that have "coin-op" slots. Just fewer. I'll not be sad when they are all gone though, the coins made my hands feel sooo dirty.

RE: I sure do miss the coins

Mickey — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:17:32 GMT

I suspect that the primary reason for going to plastic is upkeep and increased income. If you use a credit card you just might play more than if you are using a pocketful of coins. I would like to see both types though. Someone might drop a few quarters but would turn away from a card machine.

RE: I sure do miss the coins

PrincessMia — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 07:43:20 GMT

I never liked the whole coins thing. The smell of metal would always get stuck in my hands and I would smell it until I washed my hands 4 times.

RE: I sure do miss the coins

5linepayout — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:32:28 GMT

I'll tell you what I DON"T miss about coins.. Black Hands. My roommate had me taked into playing nickels one time for like, 3 days. I almost couldn't get that metallic residue off of me. Then she tries to hand me one of those little white gloves.. Like me, a man, is going to wear that.

I will agree though.. there is nothing like the sight and sound of a dollar machine trying to payout 800 coins while some tourists are walking by wwith you trying to be all nonchalant. :D

RE: I sure do miss the coins

Big Slim — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:38:17 GMT

I guess in a way I can see the reasoning. I know for the most part when I travel any more I leave the change at home or try and put it in my carry-on. It is too much of a hassle to carry it but I'm like you, I miss the sound of dropping those quarters.

Slim

RE: I sure do miss the coins

dueces — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:10:02 GMT

I know what you mean, I miss the clink of coins falling into the machine. Tickets just don’t do it for me but I still like the slots though.

RE: I sure do miss the coins

borisK — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:37:34 GMT

People just don't carry cash and live within their means anymore. If they can't use their debit or credit they don't know what to do.

I agree though, I want to use a real coin and play slots, not plastic.

I sure do miss the coins

Big Slim — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:34:25 GMT

I flew through the Vegas airport last week and had a bit of a layover so thought I'd drop a few coins. Only problem is that I didn't see any machines that took coins. The sounds of the falling coins is gone for good it seems. I really wish they wouldn't have gone to the tickets.