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elchrist
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 Posted: 01 Jul 2003 04:03 PM Post subject: Spare Change(r) |
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I've got some spare change at home, in a large jar, that I've been throwing in all my coins into for about a year or so. The jar is almost full and the majority are pennies and nickels, with some dimes and maybe one or two quarters that wasn't able to find the last time I put together enough for a 99 cent Famous Star. I'm pretty sure there are a few pesos in there too.
I think it's time to get rid of my change and get some bills in return. The problem is that I don't want to spend hours rolling up the coins to take to a bank or casa de cambio. I remember long ago there being machine that would convert all your coins inside of the Vons in Calexico, but I'm pretty sure it's no longer there.
Does one exist locally?
I checked out Coinstar, but the closest machine is in San Diego. They also charge about 9% of the amount to change, but I think the fee is fine in return for the convenience. |
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bemisnorris
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| Posted: 01 Jul 2003 05:41 PM Post subject: Re: Spare Change(r) |
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| elchrist wrote: | I remember long ago there being machine that would convert all your coins inside of the Vons in Calexico, but I'm pretty sure it's no longer there.
Does one exist locally? |
The only coin machine I know of is the one at the Sun Community Credit Union (formerly, GAFCU) in El Centro. If you're a member you can convert up to $25 in coins without incurring any fee (if you have more than $25 they charge you %5 of the value of your coins). Unfortunately, you must be a member of the credit union to use this service.
If you're not a member of the credit union, you might want to ask your bank if they have this service. I know that Washington Mutual only accepts coins that are in rolls. |
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elchrist
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| Posted: 01 Jul 2003 07:51 PM Post subject: Re: Spare Change(r) |
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| bemisnorris wrote: | | elchrist wrote: | I remember long ago there being machine that would convert all your coins inside of the Vons in Calexico, but I'm pretty sure it's no longer there.
Does one exist locally? |
The only coin machine I know of is the one at the Sun Community Credit Union (formerly, GAFCU) in El Centro. If you're a member you can convert up to $25 in coins without incurring any fee (if you have more than $25 they charge you %5 of the value of your coins). Unfortunately, you must be a member of the credit union to use this service. |
Great. I have an account at Sun Community FCU.
My jar isn't clear, but if it was we could have people guess the amount. |
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spic-ole
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| Posted: 01 Jul 2003 09:09 PM Post subject: |
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| With the money you get converting it, you could buy one of the coin counters for like 5 bucks, then you'll never have to worry about counting your change again. |
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Mr.Tasty
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| Posted: 01 Jul 2003 09:18 PM Post subject: Re: Spare Change(r) |
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| elchrist wrote: |
Does one exist locally?
Coinstar |
There's one inside Max Foods on 4th St.
Pick me up some malt liqah while you're there. |
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elchrist
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| Posted: 18 Aug 2003 10:55 AM Post subject: |
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I ended up going to Sun Community FCU to exchange my coins after all. For members, they provide the service for free if the amount is less than $50, otherwise a 10% service fee is assessed.
To my surprise, the jar contained a little over $90, proving that it pays to put aside all your loose change at the end of the day in a container. The teller or CSR was kind enough to not apply 10% fee, so I got all my money. |
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watts
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| Posted: 18 Aug 2003 01:54 PM Post subject: |
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| elchrist wrote: | | The teller or CSR was kind enough to not apply 10% fee, so I got all my money. |
Were you wearing tight pants? |
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elchrist
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| Posted: 18 Aug 2003 01:57 PM Post subject: |
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| watts wrote: | | elchrist wrote: | | The teller or CSR was kind enough to not apply 10% fee, so I got all my money. |
Were you wearing tight pants? |
No pants. |
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elchrist
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| Posted: 06 Jan 2004 11:13 AM Post subject: FYI |
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The other day I passed by the front of the registers at Food4Less and noticed that they have a CoinStar system.
That is all. |
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Americano
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| Posted: 06 Jan 2004 11:16 AM Post subject: Re: FYI |
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| elchrist wrote: | The other day I passed by the front of the registers at Food4Less and noticed that they have a CoinStar system.
That is all. |
Does this give you cash or a voucher? |
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