Getting rid of coins
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Having accumulated way too much change I checked out the coinstar machine in asda. I took one jar in (of about 30-ish I'm guessing I could fill) - 2*£2, 89*£1, 94*50p, 114*20p, 112*10p, 37*5p, 5*2p, 23*1p = £178.18. The coinstar machine took a £15.86 service charge plus I had to wait ages at the till while they found the notes to give me in return for the voucher. I've heard some HSBC branches might have deposit machines that do it for free, so going to try and find one in Manchester that's open Saturdays. I've heard the St Annes Sq one is but haven't been to check yet. Either way at least I'll hopefully be able to see the floor of my flat again soon :)
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Having accumulated way too much change I checked out the coinstar machine in asda. I took one jar in (of about 30-ish I'm guessing I could fill) - 2*£2, 89*£1, 94*50p, 114*20p, 112*10p, 37*5p, 5*2p, 23*1p = £178.18. The coinstar machine took a £15.86 service charge plus I had to wait ages at the till while they found the notes to give me in return for the voucher. I've heard some HSBC branches might have deposit machines that do it for free, so going to try and find one in Manchester that's open Saturdays. I've heard the St Annes Sq one is but haven't been to check yet. Either way at least I'll hopefully be able to see the floor of my flat again soon :)
Have you not considered a better option? Spending them. That way there is no counting fee and no lugging them around town on a Saturday morning.
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Having accumulated way too much change I checked out the coinstar machine in asda. I took one jar in (of about 30-ish I'm guessing I could fill) - 2*£2, 89*£1, 94*50p, 114*20p, 112*10p, 37*5p, 5*2p, 23*1p = £178.18. The coinstar machine took a £15.86 service charge plus I had to wait ages at the till while they found the notes to give me in return for the voucher. I've heard some HSBC branches might have deposit machines that do it for free, so going to try and find one in Manchester that's open Saturdays. I've heard the St Annes Sq one is but haven't been to check yet. Either way at least I'll hopefully be able to see the floor of my flat again soon :)
There's an HSBC across the street from my place with one of those machines... Like you said, they do it for free, but I haven't tried it yet... Have way too many coins piling up... EDIT: Err, wait... You're confusing me... Not HSBC... TD Bank does it free... That's the one across the street from me. I dunno about HSBC.
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels) -
Having accumulated way too much change I checked out the coinstar machine in asda. I took one jar in (of about 30-ish I'm guessing I could fill) - 2*£2, 89*£1, 94*50p, 114*20p, 112*10p, 37*5p, 5*2p, 23*1p = £178.18. The coinstar machine took a £15.86 service charge plus I had to wait ages at the till while they found the notes to give me in return for the voucher. I've heard some HSBC branches might have deposit machines that do it for free, so going to try and find one in Manchester that's open Saturdays. I've heard the St Annes Sq one is but haven't been to check yet. Either way at least I'll hopefully be able to see the floor of my flat again soon :)
Most banks now have direct coin deposits. Pour in the coins and it credits your account. Without any charges.
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Having accumulated way too much change I checked out the coinstar machine in asda. I took one jar in (of about 30-ish I'm guessing I could fill) - 2*£2, 89*£1, 94*50p, 114*20p, 112*10p, 37*5p, 5*2p, 23*1p = £178.18. The coinstar machine took a £15.86 service charge plus I had to wait ages at the till while they found the notes to give me in return for the voucher. I've heard some HSBC branches might have deposit machines that do it for free, so going to try and find one in Manchester that's open Saturdays. I've heard the St Annes Sq one is but haven't been to check yet. Either way at least I'll hopefully be able to see the floor of my flat again soon :)
I always take them into my local post office. I have an internet bank account that allows me to deposit via the post office (it's all I use the account for these days). It's also handy when you get given a cheque. You do have to count out the money yourself though.
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Having accumulated way too much change I checked out the coinstar machine in asda. I took one jar in (of about 30-ish I'm guessing I could fill) - 2*£2, 89*£1, 94*50p, 114*20p, 112*10p, 37*5p, 5*2p, 23*1p = £178.18. The coinstar machine took a £15.86 service charge plus I had to wait ages at the till while they found the notes to give me in return for the voucher. I've heard some HSBC branches might have deposit machines that do it for free, so going to try and find one in Manchester that's open Saturdays. I've heard the St Annes Sq one is but haven't been to check yet. Either way at least I'll hopefully be able to see the floor of my flat again soon :)
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Having accumulated way too much change I checked out the coinstar machine in asda. I took one jar in (of about 30-ish I'm guessing I could fill) - 2*£2, 89*£1, 94*50p, 114*20p, 112*10p, 37*5p, 5*2p, 23*1p = £178.18. The coinstar machine took a £15.86 service charge plus I had to wait ages at the till while they found the notes to give me in return for the voucher. I've heard some HSBC branches might have deposit machines that do it for free, so going to try and find one in Manchester that's open Saturdays. I've heard the St Annes Sq one is but haven't been to check yet. Either way at least I'll hopefully be able to see the floor of my flat again soon :)
Count your pennies or whatever The English call pennies and order a pizza. Attempt to pay in the counted pennies. Its a mixed bag. Sometimes you get the pizza for free and sometimes they take the pennies. Win-win. I think I will buy my next car in pennies. Of course I may have to rent a truck.
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Count your pennies or whatever The English call pennies and order a pizza. Attempt to pay in the counted pennies. Its a mixed bag. Sometimes you get the pizza for free and sometimes they take the pennies. Win-win. I think I will buy my next car in pennies. Of course I may have to rent a truck.
Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. I also do Android Programming as I find it a refreshing break from the MS. "And they, since they Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs" -- Robert Frost
Firstly, here in Blighty we call them pennies, it is just odd to hear Americans call them pennies! Secondly, coppers (1p's and 2p's) can be refused if more than 20p in total of being offered. Thirdly, it is a brilliant Idea, Capt Semen Staines and all the other Pizza Boys are not going to take the pizza back are they!
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
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Count your pennies or whatever The English call pennies and order a pizza. Attempt to pay in the counted pennies. Its a mixed bag. Sometimes you get the pizza for free and sometimes they take the pennies. Win-win. I think I will buy my next car in pennies. Of course I may have to rent a truck.
Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. I also do Android Programming as I find it a refreshing break from the MS. "And they, since they Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs" -- Robert Frost
Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote:
or whatever The English call pennies
New Pennies, or pennies for short.
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”
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Ennis Ray Lynch, Jr. wrote:
or whatever The English call pennies
New Pennies, or pennies for short.
Henry Minute Do not read medical books! You could die of a misprint. - Mark Twain Girl: (staring) "Why do you need an icy cucumber?" “I want to report a fraud. The government is lying to us all.”
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Plastic is for medium/large purchases... Cash is for small ones. Then again, I do recall one instance of a friend of mine using a credit card to buy a pack of chewing gum... That was... really odd.
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels) -
I have a farthing somewhere - 1957 I think it is. and a silver 3d :) and I still have my Decimal Currency pack from 1971.
He took it all too far, but boy could he play guitar!
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I have a farthing somewhere - 1957 I think it is. and a silver 3d :) and I still have my Decimal Currency pack from 1971.
He took it all too far, but boy could he play guitar!
2 Farthings to the Ha'p'ney. 2 Ha'p'ney's to the Penny. 3 Pennies to the Thruppeny Bit. 2 Thruppeny Bits to the Sixpence. 2 Sixpences to the Shilling. 5 Shillings to the Half Crown. 2 Half Crowns to the Crown. 2 Crowns to the Pound. 1 Pound and a Shilling to a Guinea. Simple, why did we have to change it, that's what I want to know!
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
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Count your pennies or whatever The English call pennies and order a pizza. Attempt to pay in the counted pennies. Its a mixed bag. Sometimes you get the pizza for free and sometimes they take the pennies. Win-win. I think I will buy my next car in pennies. Of course I may have to rent a truck.
Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. I also do Android Programming as I find it a refreshing break from the MS. "And they, since they Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs" -- Robert Frost
There are limits on the maximum value a retailer has to accept as legal tender in coinage in the UK. Something along the lines of; £2 - any amount £1 - any amount 50p - any amount not exceeding £10 20p - any amount not exceeding £10 10p - any amount not exceeding £5 5p - any amount not exceeding £5 2p - any amount not exceeding 20p 1p - any amount not exceeding 20p
Rhys "The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it" They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance." Terry Pratchett
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Having accumulated way too much change I checked out the coinstar machine in asda. I took one jar in (of about 30-ish I'm guessing I could fill) - 2*£2, 89*£1, 94*50p, 114*20p, 112*10p, 37*5p, 5*2p, 23*1p = £178.18. The coinstar machine took a £15.86 service charge plus I had to wait ages at the till while they found the notes to give me in return for the voucher. I've heard some HSBC branches might have deposit machines that do it for free, so going to try and find one in Manchester that's open Saturdays. I've heard the St Annes Sq one is but haven't been to check yet. Either way at least I'll hopefully be able to see the floor of my flat again soon :)
Do you know anybody owning/working in a casino? You can trade coins with them :)
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2 Farthings to the Ha'p'ney. 2 Ha'p'ney's to the Penny. 3 Pennies to the Thruppeny Bit. 2 Thruppeny Bits to the Sixpence. 2 Sixpences to the Shilling. 5 Shillings to the Half Crown. 2 Half Crowns to the Crown. 2 Crowns to the Pound. 1 Pound and a Shilling to a Guinea. Simple, why did we have to change it, that's what I want to know!
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
Ok, so basically... Pound -> Dollar Crown > Half dollar (50 cents) Shilling -> Nickel (5 cents) Penny -> 1/12 Shillings ~= 0.417 cents Farthing = 1/4 Pennies ~= 0.104 cents Good thing you didn't have computers back when a farthing could actually buy something, huh?
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels) -
Ok, so basically... Pound -> Dollar Crown > Half dollar (50 cents) Shilling -> Nickel (5 cents) Penny -> 1/12 Shillings ~= 0.417 cents Farthing = 1/4 Pennies ~= 0.104 cents Good thing you didn't have computers back when a farthing could actually buy something, huh?
Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in?
Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels) -
Do you know anybody owning/working in a casino? You can trade coins with them :)
By "trade coins with" I presume you mean "give coins, your car, your house and the shirt off your back to"?
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By "trade coins with" I presume you mean "give coins, your car, your house and the shirt off your back to"?
Unless you have "A System". I have a system that never fails. Work out how much I am prepared to gamble and lose. Gamble and Lose. Get a drink and then go somewhere else. Never fails.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC League Table Link CCC Link[^]
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Dalek Dave wrote:
Secondly, coppers (1p's and 2p's) can be refused if more than 20p in total of being offered.
Really? I never knew that! :)
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