I have always wondered how Adam managed to pay for the hotel on his first night. All he had were baseball cards and 35 year old cash. I don't think that the Holiday Inn would accept either of those, would they?
Mr McGee, dont make me angry. You wouldnt like me when Im angry!
It seemed like they immediately cut to him checking into his room after he showed the baseball card. I think the clerk called a manager who saw the value of the card, plus Adam had 1961 money which was silver certificates - anyone would accept those rare bills.
shareAdam had 1961 money which was silver certificates - anyone would accept those rare bills.Silver dollars were widely available in 1961. You'd think Calvin would have stocked up on those. How could he not believe that paper money would be worthless when they left the shelter? It was illegal to own gold bullion then, but I think gold coin was exempt, especially if it had numismatic value. Like father like son only different collectibles?
Your explanation does sound logical but I still seems highly improbable. I find it hard to believe that every second person in America is an expert on Vintage Baseball Cards.
Besides, even if he had those items of value, I don't think that such a reputable Hotel's policy would allow for the customer to pay in any form other than cash. I doubt they would even accept a gold bar. I can't just walk into the Hilton hotel, give my car keys and expect to get a room.
Mr McGee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry!
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35 year old money is still legal tender.
He's taking the knife out of the Cheese!
Do you think he wants some cheese?
Yes it is! Unfortuntely most hotels require a debit/credit card in case there are other expenses after you check out. Whatever happened to good old cash?
My dad was a full time farmer, and he traveled a lot for cattle shows. He used to say he would never have a credit card, but I remember him grumbling about having to get one just so he could get hotel rooms when he traveled. I think that was sometime in the early 90s. He was a crusty old farmer, and I can just imagine the arguments he had with hotel clerks before getting the card.
Actually, you can check in without a credit card, surprisingly enough. A few years ago I was staying at a Hilton. Yes, I had booked the hotel on a credit card, but it was a pay-as-you-go, and I didn't see that they needed at least $50 extra in case of incidentals. I didn't have any way to add more money on it, but they said that I could leave a deposit of cash in order to take care of that, though it would be more than $50 (it was $80). I got the cash back the next day when I checked out, and learned a lesson.
"Oh my God! You put a living room where the crack den used to be!"
That's good to know! Any time I've booked a room they always ask for a card to hold the room, but you don't have to pay with that card.
I've never worked in the hotel industry, but I imagine they like to keep a card on file in case there are damages or missing items in the room. Also they have to charge you if you use the food from the room. Now that I think of it, a few years ago my daughter had an issue with them adding charges to her card. I think it was a Hilton actually. We had to make several calls, and they took the charge off since it was a mistake. Cash is much better for sure. Or use a card that has just enough money to cover the room.
We recently stayed in a Hilton when we traveled to my daughter's graduation at UT. They had bottles of water sitting in the room with a price of $3.49 on them. I told my elderly mother not to touch them because we would be charged for them.
He wasn't stay at a Hilton Hotel, Adam was staying at a Holiday Inn so he could have shown a rookie Willie Mayes card or Mickie Mantel card and I think most people know that they are valuable. I collected baseball cards when I was in elementary school and I has some very valuable cards (now, not then). Unfortunately, when we moved my mom had me throw them away.
shareYour explanation does sound logical but I (sic) still seems highly improbable.
You just described the entire movie.
He had $3000 in cash, what more does he need for the first night?
It's the Holidya Inn, not the Ritz-Carlton.