Coin Star Challenge!!!

merlinfe · 09-05-2010, 10:18 PM

My buddy and I are lazy.

We both had a large amount of change in various containers that we refuse to roll and I decided to have a Coin Star Challenge. He with the most change wins.

After the 8% deduction from coin star he had $114.56.

And I had $137.17. BOO-YAH MF !!!!

Anyway the funniest part is that I had enough spare change to pay for lunch and buy the "old" BMW performance suspension kit I've had my eye on (minus shipping).

Effing Sweet.

If you guys have more change lying around post up your Coin Star receipts if you dare.

GFX MIK3 · 09-05-2010, 10:43 PM

i dont use coin star i go to TD Bank.. they have a change machine that doesnt take a cut of your money, i go at the end of every month and come out with about $150-$200

Chest Rockwell · 09-05-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GFX MIK3

i dont use coin star i go to TD Bank.. they have a change machine that doesnt take a cut of your money, i go at the end of every month and come out with about $150-$200

Jezus!! If you got $150-2$00 in pocket change at the end of the month you must be buying shit for $1.05 all the time. It took me the better part of 6 months to rack up $186.

I got a friend that saves money this way, when he breaks a $10 he'll get back $5 in quarters, then goes home and puts it in his jar. that's how he paid for his last vacation.

wj4 · 09-05-2010, 11:29 PM

I rarely have any change because I use my cards for everything. The only reason I even have change is from the few places that only take cash, lol.

JayKay335i · 09-05-2010, 11:50 PM

I cashed in at the end of college for about $600. I also went to TD bank because I'm not effing paying 8 cents on the dollar to coinstar co.

No matter how much you may feel win, you still fail.

Buegie · 09-06-2010, 07:46 AM

As I was growing up we threw our change in a 5-gallon jug. It was almost full when my parents cashed it in for about $1200.

E90SLAM · 09-06-2010, 09:50 AM

Why didn't you go to the ones with gift card feature? Those you don't have to pay the 8% fee.
I always get have a starbucks card pre-loaded for 20 bucks for example, then go to coin star and have all my spare changes cent-cent load to my starbucks card. In that case I do not have to pay for the service fee.

TK-421 · 09-06-2010, 10:18 AM

I almost never have too much change. When I do get some change, I put it into my ash tray and use at least part of it when I get gas. It may seem trivial but over time it really adds up and I don't lose any if it from coinstar

balance · 09-06-2010, 01:20 PM

coinstar always has special promotions or coupons that don't take a cut of your money at all.

Inspired · 09-06-2010, 01:21 PM

I usually get Amazon gift card. Doesn't cost a 8% fee.

Nedim · 09-06-2010, 06:08 PM

I take my change to the bank. They dont take any money. I fill my change up in a Folgers can..usually around $200

ideliver · 09-06-2010, 06:18 PM

amateurs...last time I went....$1500...sorry no receipts....i use 5 gallon buckets

nusevad · 09-06-2010, 07:00 PM

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amateurs...last time I went....$1500...sorry no receipts....i use 5 gallon buckets

that has to weight like 300 lbs...how do u carry it

sb335is · 09-06-2010, 07:05 PM

i got 160 once

BMW F22 · 09-06-2010, 07:41 PM

Hmmm this thread's got me thinking. I should buy one of those coin containers. Right now I'm using a dvd spindle lid. It's almost to the top already.

Joonsup · 09-07-2010, 10:31 AM

I just use a 32oz empty gatorade bottle to dump all my "silver" change in. No pennies. It's pretty much full to the top. I dunno why, but I am looking forward to counting it manually. I haven't yet b/c I don't want to be disappointed on how much it adds up to. lol

BTM · 09-07-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ideliver

amateurs...last time I went....$1500...sorry no receipts....i use 5 gallon buckets

Just turned in a 5 gallon water jug for $1800

jhv · 09-07-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joonsup

I just use a 32oz empty gatorade bottle to dump all my "silver" change in. No pennies. It's pretty much full to the top. I dunno why, but I am looking forward to counting it manually. I haven't yet b/c I don't want to be disappointed on how much it adds up to. lol

GT3 Tim · 09-07-2010, 02:49 PM

I fill a "jar" that is about 1 gallon. It is usually about $600 worth of change when full. It is about full again and I will weight it this time. I guess its about 50 lbs.

BTW, I take it to my bank and use the coin counter machine...it's free if you have $1000 or more in your account. F@#K Coinstar...fricken rip off.

klipseracer · 09-07-2010, 03:21 PM

I think I waste a lot of money. I should use one of my jugs for change...

E90SLAM · 09-07-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

I fill a "jar" that is about 1 gallon. It is usually about $600 worth of change when full. It is about full again and I will weight it this time. I guess its about 50 lbs.

BTW, I take it to my bank and use the coin counter machine...it's free if you have $1000 or more in your account. F@#K Coinstar...fricken rip off.

I'm alright with coinstar as long as I use it to fill up my starbucks card. No service charge....

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GFX MIK3 Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 283 Posts Drives: e92 2008 335xi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bedford, Ny iTrader: (1)	i dont use coin star i go to TD Bank.. they have a change machine that doesnt take a cut of your money, i go at the end of every month and come out with about $150-$200 __________________ 2008 e92 335xi 6mt monaco blue with saddle brown interior. List of Mods: BBS lm reps, CSL Trunk, M-Tech rear bumper,Muffler delete with DiMisa 4" Tips, 10% Tint, Black grills,Jb4, DCI, KW V1
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wj4 Major General 335 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	I rarely have any change because I use my cards for everything. The only reason I even have change is from the few places that only take cash, lol.
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I cashed in at the end of college for about $600. I also went to TD bank because I'm not effing paying 8 cents on the dollar to coinstar co. No matter how much you may feel win, you still fail.
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Buegie Captain 48 Rep 714 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT/DC iTrader: (2)	As I was growing up we threw our change in a 5-gallon jug. It was almost full when my parents cashed it in for about $1200. __________________ Black Dakota \| Aluminum \| Sport \| Premium \| Cold \| iDrive \| CA
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 1963 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	Why didn't you go to the ones with gift card feature? Those you don't have to pay the 8% fee. I always get have a starbucks card pre-loaded for 20 bucks for example, then go to coin star and have all my spare changes cent-cent load to my starbucks card. In that case I do not have to pay for the service fee. __________________
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TK-421 Registered Sex Offender 573 Rep 4,759 Posts Drives: E46 M3 \| 1JZ S13 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I almost never have too much change. When I do get some change, I put it into my ash tray and use at least part of it when I get gas. It may seem trivial but over time it really adds up and I don't lose any if it from coinstar __________________ Stop putting stuff like painted reflectors and premium package in your signature. You're embarrassing.
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balance Colonel 122 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	coinstar always has special promotions or coupons that don't take a cut of your money at all. __________________
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Inspired Colonel 148 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I usually get Amazon gift card. Doesn't cost a 8% fee.
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Nedim Captain 72 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (4)	I take my change to the bank. They dont take any money. I fill my change up in a Folgers can..usually around $200
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ideliver Major 238 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: E60 M5, E71 X6M, E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E46 M3 'vert [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 [0.00] 2012 BMW X6M [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	amateurs...last time I went....$1500...sorry no receipts....i use 5 gallon buckets __________________ Current: 2006 E46 M3 'vert 6-sp 2008 E60 M5, 2011 E92 328 6-sp, 2011 E70 N55, 2012 E71 X6M
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Hmmm this thread's got me thinking. I should buy one of those coin containers. Right now I'm using a dvd spindle lid. It's almost to the top already.
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GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I fill a "jar" that is about 1 gallon. It is usually about $600 worth of change when full. It is about full again and I will weight it this time. I guess its about 50 lbs. BTW, I take it to my bank and use the coin counter machine...it's free if you have $1000 or more in your account. F@#K Coinstar...fricken rip off. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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klipseracer Banned 219 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	I think I waste a lot of money. I should use one of my jugs for change...
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