World wondering about value of money

Queuing up is almost a culture in the United States. It’s first-come-first-served.”In fact, it was in New York City that the system of lining up at banks was adopted. Wendy’s was the first fast food chain to implement the system as well.

But according to BBC, this system has taken on a change with the money factor playing a strong hand. From entrance into aircraft for first and business class passengers and coach, there is a priority for those who have the money.

At the Six Plague White Water Park in Atlanta, Georgia, the Flash Card was introduced using which visitors who are willing to dish out some extra dollars (usual admission is $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends) are able to get past the queue. They get a different type of bracelet that allows them to spend quality time while waiting to get in.

While the price for admission is steeper at $37.99, which is almost same as the Gold Pass, they do not have to wait in line for the eight water park facilities and the time for getting on queue is half that of general users.

Examiner, an online marketer, said while some people feel guilty about cutting queue, his guilt goes away once they hit water. “It is an excellent choice for those who do not like to mingle with too many people.”

The patent is not confined to entertainment parks. Also in Atlanta, there is a Peach Pass on Route I-85 on which subscribers can use exclusive lanes for some extra dollars if vehicles are not carrying more than two.

At the Santa Monica College, where lectures were being cut due to a lack of budget, the administration introduced the “Advance Your Dream” program under which student can secure fixed seats at lecture halls for $180.