Mr Squiggle - Woolies Coins

[Triggersmob]

I daughter bought a set from Woolies last night.
We got the staff discount off the coin set, so it
only cost $14.25.

[Hercules]

I did my usual circuit today, and everyone was really helpful. I didn't have any negative experiences at all, and most people went out of their way to get me some coins. Now, that's what I call service!!!

[Triggersmob]

Got the second coin today, but a bit of a struggle this time.
Not quite so generous and I even had to make a small purchase.
Still need a few more, so it will out again tomorrow night.

[Pedro]

Had the same issue Steve. No problem first week but yesterday, different story. :dash1:

Pedro

[Triggersmob]

My Daughter tried a Woolies near her and she
managed to pick up the rest that I need.

[seedyrom]

I didn't bother asking last week. Tried my luck in the auto tellers, but only old coins came out.

Today I asked, ask the lovely lady literally rolled her eyes at the request. It wasn't even done after I left, it was right to my face.

The lady found two, and begrudgingly gave them to me. Haha evil wench!! You also gave me a 2019 20c coin. Luckily for her, the rest of the shrapnel has gravel rash all over it.




But yeah, if you were working a till, wouldn't you prefer to use any opportunity to strike up conversation, rather than bemoan the request.
"Oh, are you collecting these? I've always liked Gus the snail".
So easy.

[Noelos237]

In my experience asking for coins I've also been met with sour looks from the staff. I guess I'd get a bit annoyed too if I was stuck in a job like that

[Goldseeker]

I managed to secure a sealed bag of Week 1 and Week 2 Mr Squiggle coins at a country town in Victoria yesterday.

Yahoo!

[Triggersmob]

I had to go to a meeting after work on Wednesday, but fortunately still
had 1.5 hours to hit Woolies, before the shops shut. I managed to get
to 3 different Woolies stores and the girls were very helpful at each one,
but none of them had very many coins. I thought I had enough by the
time I got home, but when I checked, I had been given some of the
wrong coins. Fortunately my Daughter was also trying the Woolies
near her and between us, we came up with enough coins. Now just
one more week to get through.

[Unicorn]

Great work Steve! :good:

[runway]

Woolworths staff in Woden are great they have no issue with asking for 2 Squiggle coins in change and I've witnessed many people demand the full $50 bag which is discraceful risking their jobs

[Hercules]

There seems to be a severe shortage of Week 3 coins compared to Weeks 1 and 2. Does anyone know why? Half the stores I go to only seem to have Week 2's coin, instead of Week 3's, even though it was released 5 days ago.

[brismike]

Managed to score these so far
Week one - Mr Squiggle - 33 coins
Week two - Bill Steamshovel - 22 coins
Week three - Gus the Snail - 19 coins

As we progress thru the weeks it does seem harder to get the newer ones as they also keep giving out the older ones.
The staff don't seem to care they just give any old squiggle coin out, that's if you can get them to give you any.

Mike

[Hercules]

This is what I have so far:

Week 1 - 24
Week 2 - 28
Week 3 - 13

A lot of stores say they're out of $2 coins completely, and give me $1 coins instead.

[JeffH]

Nearest Woolies to here is 30km. Never had any friendly help with previous, similar issues (except one lady who was mostly not working when we visited) so not worth the drive and cost to go and try.
Next nearest store is 110km so that is not practical.

Looks like I will have to wait until they start turning up in change. Or, if anyone here manages to get a decent haul, I would be happy to buy some after the promotion finishes.