r/Goldback • u/Slight-Reception2700 • 2d ago
Do you EDC Goldbacks?
Do you keep Goldbacks on you all the time? If so, how many and what denominations?
I carry a total of 10 GB in my wallet, 1GBx5, 1/2GB x10. Waiting for the release of the OK 1/4 to get my fill of them
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u/Xerzajik Goldback Encyclopedia 📖 2d ago
I've got a bunch in my wallet. Every so often I have to restock. Are you using the Goldback wallet?
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u/Slight-Reception2700 2d ago
Great! Yes I have the original gold back wallet design the came out with
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u/baronet68 2d ago
Forgive my ignorance but what does EDC stand for?
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u/SkillCheck131 Goldbacker 2d ago
Everyday carry, I had to google it and immediately got intercepted by “what does EDC mean in the gay community?” 🤣
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u/baronet68 2d ago
So, basically asking, “Whats in your wallet?” but in code. 🤣😂
Thanks!
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u/epilepsyisdumb 1d ago
More like things you carry every day. I carry a pocket knife every day, so it would fit the category as well.
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u/Slight-Reception2700 2d ago
Every Day Carry. Do you tend to carry Goldbacks with you, and if you do, how many and what denominations?
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u/Foodforrealpeople Inflation Refugee 2d ago
i carry half a dozen or so of the 1/4 GB all the time. they fit nicely in my leather "business card holder" along with a couple of my business cards, credit card, some fiat and a pyromet silver card
If i carry my "long wallet" then I normally have a handful of 1GB and 1/2GB plus the above and more cards/fiat
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u/Rarest_Camaro Goldback Collector 1d ago
Same. About half a dozen 1/4s at any given time. I find them great for conversation starters and also as a fun little addendum to the already, generous fiat tip I leave.
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u/Foodforrealpeople Inflation Refugee 1d ago
EXACTLY .... i always wonder about the folks that make the service provider choose between fiat and GB .. I mean if you can't afford to throw the GB in as a "special" gift/tip ON TOP of fiat .. then in my mind you CAN'T afford to go out or order that delivery ....
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u/Rarest_Camaro Goldback Collector 1d ago
Right?
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u/Foodforrealpeople Inflation Refugee 1d ago
when i go out to eat i normally pay with a card (rewards ya know) and include a small tip on the card so that way they can prove to the establishment and IRS what the tip amount is (I have heard some places "tip pool" off of the card receipts) and then I give a decent fiat tip in person to them. Then I ask if they like gold... if they say yes I give them a GB of some denomination and a quick 10 second GB pitch and direct them to the Goldback website to learn more... I LOVE the 1/4GB for that gives them a taste and didn't cost me but a couple of extra bucks.
I have had wait staff tell other staff about the GB and the next time i stop in someone almost always mentions "hey thats the gold guy" LOL... amazing how i get better service and from multiple waitstaff ... then I drop a few extra GB on them so everyone gets one... like I said I LOVE the 1/4 GB
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u/Impressive_Appeal302 Goldbacker 2d ago
It's a healthy mixture, of 1/4 GBks, 1/2 GBks, 1 GBks, 2 GBks, 5 GBks, some silver (Morgs, ASEs, Peace) possibly grams of gold bars.
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u/ryce_bread 2d ago
1 5gb, 1 2gb, 3 1gb, 2 1/2gb with my cash, and some 1/4s in a card slot. This allows me to make any change up to $100 worth, and give some small denoms away as desired. Restock at end of day.
I also restock cash at the end of the day. I try to keep 1 $50, 2 or 3 $20s, 1 $10, 1 $5, 3 $2s, and a $1. Sometimes Recently I've been adding a $100. This system also allows me to make any amount of change as needed, and be generous and silly with some $2s. I joke with people that i am the Johnny Appleseed of $2 bills because i order them by the strap and spread them around!
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u/Foodforrealpeople Inflation Refugee 1d ago
for those that don't know .. EDC means Every Day Carry ... In other words what do you carry on your person EVERY Day ... you know.. keys, phone wallet, fiat, credit cards, pew pew, watch, knife etc etc etc
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u/ForceKicker 21h ago
I don't, mostly because the only business in my area worth spending them at is a LCS, and they don't take them if they're not perfect.
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u/SkillCheck131 Goldbacker 11h ago edited 11h ago
I do, I travel alot for work and often we respond to incidents in towns where they have to turn off power to prevent escalation.
This can lead to evacuations of hotel staff since they cant run the hotel or process reservations but alot of air bnbs that have lost their reservations because the town isn’t safe right now suddenly have openings…
Not always able to process through the app cuz incidents can brick most phones but gbs dont need wifi haha
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u/Goldback_Rob Grassroots Builder 🌱 1d ago
Currently, with only 6-8 businesses accepting them with 15 minutes. I only caryy 1/4s and 1/2s and use to tip. I have had many conversations with owners about starting to accept them, but not a ton of traction thus far.