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Fun and interesting uses of the Power of Suggestion trait

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Power of Suggestion:

Power of Suggestion

People trust your words over their own eyes.

Benefit: You may make a Bluff check to make observers believe that an object in your possession is actually a different object entirely. The DC for the check is 20 for items of a similar size, shape, and color (such as a glaive and a quarterstaff). Items of a different shape, size, or color raise the DC by 5 for each dissimilar aspect, or more if the dissimilarity is extreme. This deception lasts 1 minute; if the item is still in view, the observers may recognize their error unless you make another bluff check.

Thinking about taking this trait. Aside from the mentioned "pretend my weapon is just a walking stick" trick some others I've thought of are-

*Flash a paper with writing on it and say it's a writ of inspection

*Bluff your eating contest medal is a sheriff's badge

*Pretend your stick is a mighty Rod of Fire Belching and intimidate a bunch of goblins with it

Anyone have any other fun ideas to do with this trait?
Sovereign Court

"This (gold piece) is my gold Aspis badge" - you can't normally buy them in PFS.
Scarab Sages

A gold piece and a gold Aspis Consortium badge are not really similarly sized. But a wayfinder and a silver Aspis badge sure look similar, don't you think?

And while you can't buy Aspis Consortium badges by themselves, you can get the Pathfinder Greatcoat which contains a few patches that are Consortium badges.

This copper piece is a platinum piece. Free 10 gold, every time you buy something.

Pass it off as a mistake if you get caught. Better to mix it with other gold during a purchase. It's in your possession before you pay, make the purchase in less than a minute.

"Take a look at this lovely platinum piece. Just minted! It can be yours if you sell me that Alchemists fire."

"You should totally let me join the Thieves' Guild. Look here, I even managed to steal the duke's signet ring from his hand!"

I find this trait to be hilariously good as a poison user. Why would you try to stab your target when you can simply convince them that the vial you're holding in your hand is a potion of CLW?

Or even better, abuse drugs such as Dreamtime Tea to serve a no-save "sleep" effect for 2d12 minutes.
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