I didnt want to do it, but Ben made me

[CardsNCoins]

I didn't want to do it, but Ben made me

I will start by saying that in the past when tellers have asked me if I have an account there I always told the truth.....before today that is.

I went to a bank in my local mall and asked if they had halves, and one of the tellers said she had $2 worth. Of course I said I would take them. As she was getting them out of her drawer I asked if she had any customer wrapped pennies. She placed the halves on the counter and staring back at me was Ben Franklin. So she says "I have to ask the vault manager about the pennies."

At that moment I was wishing I never said the word pennies, because the vault manager came over while I was staring at Ben and said "do you have an account with us?" It seemed like 52 things went through my head before the lie past my lips, but lie I did. "Yes, just not at this branch" was my reply.

No further questions were asked, and I walked out with Ben, 3 clad halves, and $10.00 in customer rolled pennies. Am I proud of telling a lie, no, but I'm sure I'd do it again if I was already staring at the silver.

My name is Nick, and I'm a silver addict.

HH

Nick

Edited to change "I am" to "Am I".

 

[gold eye]

Re: I didn't want to do it, but Ben made me

It is ok it was a little lie and congrats on the score . happy hunting Ron

 

[JD-GA]

Re: I didn't want to do it, but Ben made me

Nick the one line that has worked for me dozens upon dozens of times is "No im sorry I wasnt aware i needed an account to exchange for some coin, but I dont mind hearing what you have to offer while im here."

Remember the question "do you have an account here" isnt them telling you no you cant have coin. Its them snooping for a customer or trying not to use their time for a non customer. If you play the game right you toss out the bait while continuing the business that was already started as if you havent been told no and it works every single time.