You'd think this is pretty daring since most of these transactions take place with notary service therefore most people are forced to show ID that's recorded. I guess it's a little safer than bad checks though.

I would think that if the business that was given the money deals with multiple transactions, the burden of proof becomes nearly impossible.

What amazes me is that for less than $100, retailers can purchase devices that will detect counterfeit bills quickly and efficiently.

Not only would it save retailers from the loss due to counterfeiting, especially a large operation like the auction, but it saves US money by not wasting tax dollars on crimes that retailers can prevent.

Not checking the authenticity of currency is like gas stations that don't take any steps to prevent gas drive-offs.

How big of a drop in the bucket do you think this is as far as tax dollars go?

What I'd like to know is what percentage of taxes go to countering crime, versus what goes towards actually helping our fellow citizens? I'm just personally sick of the common lazy, scoundrel criminals who only lift a finger to swipe something that isn't theirs.

I hate the crooks too. Had two bikes stolen off my porch, now I have security cameras.
had a third bike stolen, but recovered.
Provided that you manage to pass it.
You give a convenience store a bogus $20 as a transient, the clerk discovers it, you - the crook run like a bat out of hell. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
However, you hand the clerk your ID, he writes down a bunch of info, try to pass him a bogus $20, running just delays the inevitable.
That's what I'm talking about.