Tix in/Tix out urinal
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August 12th, 2015 at 2:08:51 PM
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So after we hit the $2 for locals, breakfast buffet at Westgate (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) this morning, I noticed a TiTo in the urinal at the men's room for $72.50. It was submerged in about a half inch of urine and urinal water. I gave it a quick thought....but...um no.
Got me wondering just how much would it take for it to be 'worthwhile'?
Got me wondering just how much would it take for it to be 'worthwhile'?
August 12th, 2015 at 2:21:25 PM
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I would have done it. Urine is sterile. My kickoff point would probably be around $15-$20.Quote: kewljSo after we hit the $2 for locals, breakfast buffet at Westgate (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) this morning, I noticed a TiTo in the urinal at the men's room for $72.50. It was submerged in about a half inch of urine and urinal water. I gave it a quick thought....but...um no.
Got me wondering just how much would it take for it to be 'worthwhile'?
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August 12th, 2015 at 2:34:41 PM
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At the risk of sounding like a disgusting cheapskate, I think I would have taken the ticket. I probably would have taken a ticket in this state for anything above $50, possibly even a few dollars less.
Like teddys said, urine is sterile, baring some sort of bladder infection, and I have handled much worse than a wee-wee soaked slip of paper. I probably would have taken it to the sink and rinsed it thoroughly and placed it in a paper towel. Then I would wash my hands thoroughly.
I bet it would dry in minutes outside in the August Vegas heat. Walk back inside, feed it into a change machine, get the cash, and wash up again for good measure. +EV
Like teddys said, urine is sterile, baring some sort of bladder infection, and I have handled much worse than a wee-wee soaked slip of paper. I probably would have taken it to the sink and rinsed it thoroughly and placed it in a paper towel. Then I would wash my hands thoroughly.
I bet it would dry in minutes outside in the August Vegas heat. Walk back inside, feed it into a change machine, get the cash, and wash up again for good measure. +EV
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August 12th, 2015 at 4:21:36 PM
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None of you thought to ask for rubber gloves?
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
August 12th, 2015 at 6:50:47 PM
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Fold a paper towel around it to dry it off. Press moderately flat.
Once it's dry enough to be stacked, stick it in the nearest machine and cash out.
I've done worse things for $50, and the casino will happily supply you with soap and hot water to clean your hands with after.
Once it's dry enough to be stacked, stick it in the nearest machine and cash out.
I've done worse things for $50, and the casino will happily supply you with soap and hot water to clean your hands with after.
May the cards fall in your favor.
August 12th, 2015 at 7:29:51 PM
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I suppose we all have our own comfort level.
Had you wanted, you could have flushed the urinal a few times to "cleanse" the ticket, then quickly grabbed it, put it between paper towels to dry, and immediately washed your hands.
Money is money.
Had you wanted, you could have flushed the urinal a few times to "cleanse" the ticket, then quickly grabbed it, put it between paper towels to dry, and immediately washed your hands.
Money is money.
"What, me worry?"
August 12th, 2015 at 10:14:48 PM
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This is such a tempting punk. Make photocopies of various amounts on slick paper, cut them to the correct size, add tiny print somewhere that says (non-negotiable/not legal tender/whatever needs to be said) ,put up a minicam over the urinal, and drop one in every so often, just to see what guys do about it. Pixellate private parts and you've got a viral youtube hit to edit after a few hours.
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August 13th, 2015 at 12:08:22 AM
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Quote: teddysI would have done it. Urine is sterile. My kickoff point would probably be around $15-$20.
At least $20, I'd say, but yeah...
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
August 13th, 2015 at 2:14:36 AM
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I think I'd do it for $5 or $10.
August 13th, 2015 at 2:54:25 AM
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Anything worth ~ a pack of cigarettes or better would've made me instantly look around for an improvised tool to get it without actually touching the liquid.
For ~$70 and if there was a possibility to lose the opportunity, I wouldn't even think about it and would've tuck up my sleeve and get it.
Its well worth the unpleasantness IMO. I've cleaned and unclog the tubes of a shared toilet facility in the army just because I was ordered to, so not really that much there to make me tremble.
Ah, what would we men do for money...:))
For ~$70 and if there was a possibility to lose the opportunity, I wouldn't even think about it and would've tuck up my sleeve and get it.
Its well worth the unpleasantness IMO. I've cleaned and unclog the tubes of a shared toilet facility in the army just because I was ordered to, so not really that much there to make me tremble.
Ah, what would we men do for money...:))
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August 13th, 2015 at 3:19:52 AM
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Anyone concerned with what may be in a urinal might want to look up what is on casino chips, paper money etc. That urinal's not so bad in comparison.
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August 13th, 2015 at 5:09:35 AM
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I was still trying to come up with my over/under point. Then I read this:
Sigh... Count on a woman to hit the nail on the head regarding urinal pranks.
Quote: beachbumbabsThis is such a tempting punk. Make photocopies of various amounts on slick paper, cut them to the correct size . . .
Sigh... Count on a woman to hit the nail on the head regarding urinal pranks.
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August 13th, 2015 at 5:56:17 AM
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Quote: beachbumbabsThis is such a tempting punk. Make photocopies of various amounts on slick paper, cut them to the correct size, add tiny print somewhere that says (non-negotiable/not legal tender/whatever needs to be said) ,put up a minicam over the urinal, and drop one in every so often, just to see what guys do about it. Pixellate private parts and you've got a viral youtube hit to edit after a few hours.
I think you've hit that nail on the proverbial head. Its the old joke of the guy who saw a quarter in a urinal so he took three quarters from his pocket and threw them in as well... and then said: for a quarter no, but for a dollar yes...and retrieved all the coins.
I've seen a video of a guy trying to pick up some hot broad on the street, she gives him the brush off then a stooge asks him for a helping hand and he gives the stooge five hundred dollars, so now the girl is suddenly interested in hanging out with a guy who is that rich.
Or a supposedly two million dollar car parked in a university town and college girls passing by are asked for a date.
It would require a good deal of pixelating but it would probably go viral or something. I'd look for a few hidden cameras to film different angles or someone standing at the sink washing his hands but wearing an arm sling that conceals a camera.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:21:36 AM
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isn't the whole premise of recording video in a restroom illegal, especially at a urinal?
August 13th, 2015 at 6:29:11 AM
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For $72.50, yeah I'm probably doing it.
Didn't bother to pick this up last vegas trip though.
Didn't bother to pick this up last vegas trip though.
August 13th, 2015 at 6:51:42 AM
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Quote: ajemeisterisn't the whole premise of recording video in a restroom illegal, especially at a urinal?
iLLEGAL IF CAUGHT AT IT. Its not the casino doing it but some jerk with only a few bucks worth of equipment.
and he will undoubtedly make money if he gets away with it.
August 13th, 2015 at 7:01:53 AM
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If you want a simple, "legal" punk, epoxy a quarter to the sidewalk.
"What, me worry?"
August 13th, 2015 at 7:34:24 AM
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I'm a plumber. I've put my hands in much worse for less.
Stupid is a choice
August 17th, 2015 at 9:32:24 AM
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I've always wondered if the tickets are completely waterproof. Judging by the picture above, looks like they're pretty safe from ink smudges.
August 17th, 2015 at 9:47:58 AM
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Quote: kewljSo after we hit the $2 for locals, breakfast buffet at Westgate (formerly Las Vegas Hilton) this morning, I noticed a TiTo in the urinal at the men's room for $72.50. It was submerged in about a half inch of urine and urinal water. I gave it a quick thought....but...um no.
Got me wondering just how much would it take for it to be 'worthwhile'?
Reminds me of what Redd Foxx once said about people with high opinions of themselves or big egos. "We all have to clean our own ass."
If you look at it that way $72.50 is $72.50.
Of course. if you can't get that image out of your mind of reaching through the urine to get the ticket, well then I understand.
This did happened "after" you hit the buffet, right?
How come the poll starts at $50+? What about $10+?
August 17th, 2015 at 11:17:06 AM
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Quote: BTLWII've always wondered if the tickets are completely waterproof. Judging by the picture above, looks like they're pretty safe from ink smudges.
Completely? That would be too expensive. I've had cheap tickets in my wallet for long periods before and they will eventually start to fade. But I would say they are more smudge resistant than most other printouts.
August 17th, 2015 at 7:54:19 PM
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Quote: Greasyjohn
How come the poll starts at $50+? What about $10+?
He gave some of us way too much credit, myself included.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
August 17th, 2015 at 8:28:29 PM
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Quote: BTLWII've always wondered if the tickets are completely waterproof. Judging by the picture above, looks like they're pretty safe from ink smudges.
Every TITO I've seen is on direct thermal paper. It's inkless, tonerless.
If I remember, there's a coating on the paper that turns black when exposed to heat.
Need to protect it from heat, friction, and crushing.
The paper itself is usually not waterproof (at least, the ones I've seen - and they all seem to be more or less the same) - they can be soaked, and then they tear more easily.
Next time you get a 3 cent TITO and want to experiment:
- try passing it over a flame (lighter? match? candle?) - should darken well before it catches fire
- try making a rubbing of a credit card name or number (side of a lighter, or a cheap cylindrical ball point pen work well)
This also works with most retail and gas pump receipts nowadays, in case you don't want to try it on something negotiable.
May the cards fall in your favor.
August 17th, 2015 at 10:20:24 PM
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The other interesting part: $2 breakfast buffet for locals.SLS have a local priced menu also but not this cheap.
August 18th, 2015 at 3:43:41 AM
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Obviously there's a way to get it out without touching it.
We have a WOV meetup challenge. Bidding starting at a $100 ticket in the toilet, but you have to use bare feet to fish it out.
We have a WOV meetup challenge. Bidding starting at a $100 ticket in the toilet, but you have to use bare feet to fish it out.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
August 18th, 2015 at 4:45:55 AM
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I'm no medical person or whatever kinda person knows this kinda stuff....
But I think if a TITO is in the urinal and you flush it so there's (minimal?) pee on the TITO, it wouldn't be too bad to grab it, walk over to the sink and wash your hands with soap n water.
Funny story about Westgate -- many many years ago, I was probably 13 or so. I was with my brother and some of his friends who were about 15 years old. We had all just eaten dinner at a buffet and all had to take a dump. Well, all the stalls were occupied and there was a line for them. So one of my brother's friend took a dump in one of the urinals. And not a quick short one, either. It was a good 8 or so inches long. The best part is...there were 2 or 3 random people in the bathroom waiting in line to use a stall. They stood in disbelief, like, "Is that kid for real, what the F*** just happened?!???"
But I think if a TITO is in the urinal and you flush it so there's (minimal?) pee on the TITO, it wouldn't be too bad to grab it, walk over to the sink and wash your hands with soap n water.
Funny story about Westgate -- many many years ago, I was probably 13 or so. I was with my brother and some of his friends who were about 15 years old. We had all just eaten dinner at a buffet and all had to take a dump. Well, all the stalls were occupied and there was a line for them. So one of my brother's friend took a dump in one of the urinals. And not a quick short one, either. It was a good 8 or so inches long. The best part is...there were 2 or 3 random people in the bathroom waiting in line to use a stall. They stood in disbelief, like, "Is that kid for real, what the F*** just happened?!???"
August 18th, 2015 at 6:56:20 AM
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Quote: AxelWolfObviously there's a way to get it out without touching it.
Yes, but now I have to start carrying something else in my pockets.
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Rounded-Tweezer-Forceps-Length/dp/B006UKTKU0
Better chance of me sticking a rubber glove (or two) in my back pocket. Probably ought to throw a few paper towels in there, too, just in case it's one of those annoying air-dryer-only bathrooms.
May the cards fall in your favor.
