Neighborhoods Propose Printing Their Own Currency To Encourage Local Shopping

[DaRizzle]

Two neighborhoods in Milwaukee are considering printing their own currency, which could be bought with U.S. dollars, but would be only accepted at local businesses, in order to encourage people to shop at home instead of Walmart.

It's not a new concept — the Chicago Tribune says that lots of towns and neighborhoods relied on their own local currency during the Great Depression. It's also perfectly legal.

So what's the advantage for shoppers? Well, the currency could offer incentives — trading $100 US for $110 in the local currency would give shoppers a 10% bonus, for example.

What do you think? Would you use a local currency in order to support your community? Or are you going to shop at Walmart until they pry the cart from your cold dead hands?

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[MARIS61]

No thanks.

 

[AgentDrazenPetrovic]

Ghetto millionaire!

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

I'd have to say it's a pretty stupid idea.

 

[Denny Crane]

There's already similar things, like coupon books.

 

[bodyman5001]

I have a great idea, print up hundred dollar bills and sell them for 40 US dollars. Then sell items valued at 39 dollars for one hundred of your phony dollars. EVERYONE WINS.

Oh wait, that would be stupid wouldn't it?

Dumbasses.

 

[bodyman5001]

Just thought of something, would these idiots make bills that are as hard to counterfeit as normal bills? If not, I could see some awesome fraud going on. Nice.

 

[MARIS61]

Maybe they should simply try fair prices and exceptional service?

Could work.

 

[bodyman5001]

Maybe they should simply try fair prices and exceptional service?

Could work.

You are just too old fashioned man, we need gimmicks.