[flflowers]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I think the Coinstar machines will allow you to set up a special account with Amazon and give you 100 percent credit that can be used on Amazon.com. But, apparently, it won't give you credit on your regular Amazon account.

We got credit at Lowe's, it was like Christmas for me, $270.00 !!!!

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by laboutj

I don't have a bank in Fla yet, but maybe a local credit union would be the only place that would do it. Any of the big or commercial banks will charge, even if you have an account with them.

Tried our local CU, Insight. They said "no", they would not, a little disappointing since we had deposited a substantial amount with them when we chose them, but business is business and don't expect any special treatment ! Ended up with several large containers thrown in the trunk and took to grand kids... LOL ! FYI, was also refused request for $50 NEW one dollar bills to hand out at Christmas, seems they don't fill any requests for NEW bills..... the "old idea" of a CU is out these days I think, more like a bank now. Oh well

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by flflowers

We got credit at Lowe's, it was like Christmas for me, $270.00 !!!!

So, details ? Where are these/this machine located ? And, to get credit for your coins for a store such as Lowes, do you get an actual gift card back ? Or, how do you know and prove what credit you have ? Are there a variety of stores to choose your "credit" ? Kind of sad, was such a good way to begin kids saving, just the act of taking the coins to the bank was a valuable experience, and good public relations for the bank !

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Tried our local CU, Insight. They said "no", they would not, a little disappointing since we had deposited a substantial amount with them when we chose them, but business is business and don't expect any special treatment ! Ended up with several large containers thrown in the trunk and took to grand kids... LOL ! FYI, was also refused request for $50 NEW one dollar bills to hand out at Christmas, seems they don't fill any requests for NEW bills..... the "old idea" of a CU is out these days I think, more like a bank now. Oh well

I hate carrying dollar bills so always get two dollar bills from the bank. Since very few people use them they are always new and crisp. I also carry a couple dollar coins which then requires math to round up

[Bob45]

We put our loose change in plastic Easter eggs and hide them when the grandkids visit.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

So, details ? Where are these/this machine located ? And, to get credit for your coins for a store such as Lowes, do you get an actual gift card back ? Or, how do you know and prove what credit you have ? Are there a variety of stores to choose your "credit" ? Kind of sad, was such a good way to begin kids saving, just the act of taking the coins to the bank was a valuable experience, and good public relations for the bank !

The CoinStar machine at Winn Dixie in Pinellas Plaza will provide Amazon credit, but I don't know about credit for Lowes.

[eddie888]

The credit union on 466 A . But you have to be a member

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I like rolling the coins up myself, so that's what I do. And then, I spend the rolls. It's legal tender - as long as a cashier accepts cash (some are card-only these days), they have to accept yours. They can make you unroll it, but they usually won't. Or they might ask the manager for permission to accept it rolled up, which is an extra minute of time. I can wait an extra minute.

It's definitely more efficient than bringing it to a bank, having them convert it, just so you can spend the SAME amount of money somewhere else.

Just bring it to the place you intend to spend it, and then spend it.

Hum, was that you on the ten or less items LINE at Publix?

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The CoinStar machine at Winn Dixie in Pinellas Plaza will provide Amazon credit, but I don't know about credit for Lowes.

Cash in coins at Coinstar.

[Darlene Lansing]

Exactly what I was going to say !!
My Grand child does love stuffing the coins wrappers . She knows that’s her job when she comes here to visit.
😊🤩

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Bob45

We put our loose change in plastic Easter eggs and hide them when the grandkids visit.

That's a great idea!!