Canadian Tire 'Money' coin

I've written about Canadian Tire 'money' before, but now they've come out with a $1 coin (featuring the same weird guy as on the paper bills), which depending on your point of view, is either kind of cool or just plain stupid. Now I personally wouldn't mind getting this coin, but the problem is that you have to spend $25 first to get it. And it's only available this Saturday and Sunday. Touted as the first ever Limited Edition Canadian Tire 'Money' coin, I wonder how many people will go for it. Like I said, I wouldn't mind having it, but there isn't anything worth $25 at the store that I actually need. I even scoured the weekly flyer hoping that something, anything, would catch my eye, but nothing did. Well, except for the Sesame Street sandwich maker (yes, it's a sandwich maker that toasts two sandwiches with an impression of Elmo & Cookie Monster), which also is kinda cool OR stupid depending on your point of view. In my case it first caught my eye, but then made it roll, snort. And another problem with the coin (like the bills) is that you can only use it in Canadian Tire stores. It can't be used in general circulation, although I'll bet you someone will try!

Comments

[Krissa]

Probably too late by the time you read this, but do they sell anything there that you could buy $25 worth of that you know you would use even if it took you years to do so? Unfortunately all that comes to mind is toilet paper as an example and I'm sure CT doesn't sell TP. Anyway, I'll bet a few of those end up in circulation and maybe you really will get one accidentally. Pretty much all stores like CT have those rewards programs, but CT is the only one I've heard of (that's not saying much, though) that does the 'money' and I think it's a neat idea. Home Depot should do that and call it "Depot Dollars" or something. Can you believe the creative genius that is my mind? SNORT! ;)

[have gone vegan]

I like the name Depot Dollars! Never did buy anything at Canadian Tire. Thought of maybe making a purchase and then returning it, but that didn't seem right somehow. But I bet you're right about stumbling across a coin by accident at some point. Which would be more fun anyway. Or I bet they'll be popping up on eBay soon!

p.s. got rid of the 2nd you-know-what for you ;)