Can you spare some change....? [Archive]

Gaia

12-01-2006, 06:17 PM

We usually take our change and put it in an old fashioned glass milk bottle when we get home everyday. After a while it's filled, and we use it. We should be doing things like putting it in an account for later. We don't do that. We usually take it and do something irresponsible, like go out to dinner.  It's always fun to do: We Look like a bunch of retardo's at the coinstar, then we go to dinner (maybe that night, maybe a week or so later) and stuff ourselves with food and drink, then go home and turn into a bunch of fat bastards; plus other assorted activities.  I always feel guilty afterward. Like we should have taken it and put towards the fututre. Is what we do wierd? Does anyone else here do the "The spare change" bit? What do you do with it?Don't be shy, even if you go out and buy $200 worth of crack and go on a binge, whatever floats your boat. It don't make you a bad person....

MadMatt

12-01-2006, 06:19 PM

I take a handful of change, heat it up, put it in a sock and start swingin' baby!

SatCam

12-01-2006, 06:19 PM

I put all my change in a chinese food container. I take pennies with me when I go to work because I'm a lazy cashier who rounds up

Gaia

12-01-2006, 06:21 PM

MadMatt wrote: I take a handful of change, heat it up, put it in a sock and start swingin' baby!   I thought we agreed not to tell anyone about that.......

Don Stugots

12-01-2006, 06:23 PM

i have a Pillburt Doughboy cookie jar on my dresser that i fill toss my change into everyday.  once a month i take the jar (when its full) to Commerce Bank and dump it in, i take the paper money and put it into my savings account that i will use to buy a motorcycle one day.  its about 5000 right now.

Team_Ramrod

12-01-2006, 06:25 PM

I go to the local truck stops and drop in every dollar I saved into the novelty condom machines. I then go home and lock myself in the basement until I've 'Utilized' each and every one of them.

torker

12-01-2006, 06:43 PM

SatCam wrote: I put all my change in a chinese food container. I take pennies with me when I go to work because I'm a lazy cashier who rounds up That's the saddest thing I've ever read.

Gaia

12-01-2006, 06:52 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: i have a Pillburt Doughboy cookie jar on my dresser that i fill toss my change into everyday.  once a month i take the jar (when its full) to Commerce Bank and dump it in, i take the paper money and put it into my savings account that i will use to buy a motorcycle one day.  its about 5000 right now. I'm stavin' over here!!! You got any Pillburt rolls back there? Sooorrrry...

Don Stugots

12-01-2006, 06:55 PM

Gaia wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i have a Pillburt Doughboy cookie jar on my dresser that i fill toss my change into everyday. once a month i take the jar (when its full) to Commerce Bank and dump it in, i take the paper money and put it into my savings account that i will use to buy a motorcycle one day. its about 5000 right now. I'm stavin' over here!!! You got any Pillburt rolls back there? Sooorrrry... oops sorry.

Bossanova

12-01-2006, 07:00 PM

Gaia, my chick and I just did that on Tuesday.  We stood at the grociery store coin star looking like scavangers and spent the cash on an awesome meal.  the meal always tastes better cause its like its free.

Gaia

12-01-2006, 07:02 PM

HAHA!! Yes!!! Glad I'm not the only one....... Think about the loud noise that machine makes....does that call attention or what??!!!! Don't look at us!!!

Bossanova

12-01-2006, 07:07 PM

Whats worse is grabbing the few pennies that weren't counted, out of the change holder and throwing them back in to start the noise again.  It screams desperation, as the express lane shoppers stare at you.

This message was edited by Bossanova on 12-1-06 @ 11:08 PM

Gaia

12-01-2006, 07:20 PM

Bossanova wrote: Whats worse is grabbing the few pennies that weren't counted, out of the change holder and throwing them back in to start the noise again.  It screams desperation, as the express lane shoppers stare at you. This message was edited by Bossanova on 12-1-06 @ 11:08 PM HAHAHAHA! I think I just peed in my pants a little!!!!!<img src="http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n53/rfgaia/diaper.jpg" border="0" width="98" height="115" />

SatCam

12-01-2006, 07:22 PM

torker wrote: SatCam wrote: I put all my change in a chinese food container. I take pennies with me when I go to work because I'm a lazy cashier who rounds up That's the saddest thing I've ever read.

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Bossanova

12-01-2006, 07:26 PM

torker wrote: SatCam wrote: I put all my change in a chinese food container. I take pennies with me when I go to work because I'm a lazy cashier who rounds up That's the saddest thing I've ever read. Sad or fucking ingenious

Fallon

12-01-2006, 07:27 PM

I have a bunch of quarters, dimes and nickles. I hate pennies though, I give them to someone or just leave them on the counter. They smell.

This message was edited by Fallon on 12-1-06 @ 11:30 PM

Gaia

12-01-2006, 07:30 PM

Fallon wrote: I have a bunch of quarters, dimes and nickles. I hate pennies though, I gove them to someone or just leave them on the counter. They smell. I hate touching change for that reason. That and ALL the GERMS.....eww.

SatCam

12-01-2006, 07:32 PM

They smell.

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HeyGuy

12-01-2006, 07:52 PM

Everyday when I get home I take whatever change that is in my pocket and put it in an old 5 gallon water bottle. Every year in January I cash it in. Thee 1st year I did this was back in 1998 I got $750 back. Every year it has gone down the next year it was around $500 and the past 5 years it has been around $350 every year. I just looked at it and I doubt this years total will be close to $300.They had on a tv a few years back a family that saved their change for years and coinstar did some promo with them and after like 40 years they had $5,000 or something like that and coinstar matched it or whatever. I forget oh whatever

FUNKMAN

12-01-2006, 09:25 PM

them change counters are the best. rolling change was a pain in the but tocks...

Fezticle98

12-01-2006, 10:36 PM

I cash it in at the coinstar or bank and buy alcohol. And if there is money left over, I may buy some food.

PapaBear

12-01-2006, 10:52 PM

Maybe this should go into the "Weird Habits" thread, but...  For the last couple of years, I've become obsessed with trying to incorporate change elimination into my daily routine. However, it's not really "elimination".  When I leave home, I try to make sure I have 4 pennies, 1-3 nickles, 2-4 dimes, and 3 or 4 quarters. I use these to avoid accumulating any more coins. If I still end up with a bunch of change, I'll make sure every purchase I make uses as much change as possible, within the following guidelines:  1. Any change I give a cashier must be less than two dollars.  2. The change I give a cashier, can't have more than 4 pennies, nickles, or dimes, and no more than 8 quarters. (I don't want them to spend too much time counting it)  3. If there are more than two people behind me in line, I won't spend more than 5 seconds trying to figure out what change to give the cashier.  4. Any pennies that I don't need for that transaction automatically go into the "take a penny/leave a penny" cup.  5. If I drop a coin, I don't pick it up unless it's a quarter (and if it takes more than 2 seconds to locate it, I give it up).  6. If I decide a pan handler should get my change, and there is less than fifty cents in my pocket, they get a dollar bill (Hey... it's not like I can afford to be Ronnie Two Bucks).

East Side Dave

12-02-2006, 12:34 AM

i put my change in an apple sauce jar and bring it to coin star!!

PapaBear

12-02-2006, 12:38 AM

East Side Dave wrote: i put my change in an apple sauce jar and bring it to coin star!! Details, Dave... What brand of apple sauce? If you answer correctly, I'll reverse my ESD apathy.

Poochie

12-02-2006, 12:40 AM

i usually by a QP, some pizzas and rent some movies. i enjoy some quality 'me' time.

JamMaster

12-02-2006, 04:38 AM

My change goes into a giant pretzel barrel!!!<img src="http://www.twin-supply.com/officemed/XOFX0565.JPG" border="0" width="240" height="240" />Empty of course...

Jughead

12-02-2006, 04:45 AM

All My change is in my couch crack..Im such a hack..teheheheh

Jughead

12-02-2006, 04:50 AM

I wish I knew how everyone gets all the cool pics and stuff on there post Im such a hack..teheheheh

Jughead

12-02-2006, 04:51 AM

Is it against the law to snort my pain pills???

A.J.

12-02-2006, 05:51 AM

I used to throw all my change into one of these:<img src="http://www.jimbeam.ru/upload/spaw/news/Jim%20Beam%20white.JPG" border="0" width="150" height="200" />then roll the coins up for trade-in at the bank.Now I just avoid carrying/having coins whenever possible.  It's an OCD thing.

Don Stugots

12-02-2006, 08:50 AM

Nickels and Dimes by electric comic book. any one know it?   if so, you may win the spirit award.

Bulldogcakes

12-02-2006, 04:55 PM

A.J. wrote:Now I just avoid carrying/having coins whenever possible. It's an OCD thing.Yeah, I dont know if its an OCD thing with me but I make a habit of getting rid of my change whenever possible. I do save my $50 and $100 bills, and I hate breaking them for any reason. Unless of course, Gaia wants to go out to dinner with me. Then I'll gladly tap a few.

FUNKMAN

12-02-2006, 05:01 PM

my grandmother would indicate i had a big nose by saying " i wish i had your nose full of nickels "not very flattering even for a kid, thanks grandma...

Gaia

12-02-2006, 05:19 PM

At least you had a grandmother......

Bulldogcakes

12-02-2006, 05:21 PM

At least you had a nose.

Gaia

12-02-2006, 05:22 PM

I'm jealous, you have a penis.

Bulldogcakes

12-02-2006, 05:24 PM

Well, you can borrow mine whenever you like.

Gaia

12-02-2006, 05:28 PM

I want my OWN !!! I dont want no penis on loan.EDIT: Im sorry, I am very angry tonight. 

This message was edited by Gaia on 12-2-06 @ 9:28 PM

Bulldogcakes

12-02-2006, 05:32 PM

Well if you're gonna be so rough with it, then I want my penis back.            

This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 12-2-06 @ 9:36 PM

FUNKMAN

12-02-2006, 05:35 PM

Santa is gonna find out whose naughty or niceso watch your asses <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/bye.gif" border="0" width="26" height="18" />

bobrobot

12-02-2006, 05:38 PM

I bury my change in the back yard, & 1 day it'll grow into a money tree!!!<img src="http://www.landscapingfranchise.com/gfx/money-tree.gif" border="0" width="195" height="195" />

FUNKMAN

12-02-2006, 05:40 PM

i don't save any. one time a girl said i was perfect and that i should never change

Bulldogcakes

12-02-2006, 05:40 PM

Funk, lets not bring any "ass" into any discussion about my penis. Especially not Santa's ass. <img src="http://mk23.image.pbase.com/u7/gingerpetunia/large/1059967.Ass.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="300" />  

This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 12-2-06 @ 9:42 PM

johnniewalker

12-02-2006, 05:41 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Well, you can borrow mine whenever you like. <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=F3Bs9QqxQCA&mode=related&search=">Detachable Penis ???? </a> Edit: Its a music video, not a pic just in case you wondered. 

This message was edited by johnniewalker on 12-2-06 @ 9:42 PM

Gaia

12-02-2006, 05:46 PM

iF SOMEONE DOESNT KNOW ITS A SONG/MUSIC VIDEO, THEN THEY JUST DESERVE TO GO STRAIGHT TO HELL i SAY!!!!!

torker

12-02-2006, 05:49 PM

bobogolem wrote: I bury my change in the back yard, & 1 day it'll grow into a money tree!!!<img src="http://www.landscapingfranchise.com/gfx/money-tree.gif" border="0" width="195" height="195" />I have allergies.Ahhh-jew<img src="http://wsi.matriots.com/What%20is%20a%20Jew_files/JewishNose.jpe" border="0" width="100" height="83" />God bless you.

Bulldogcakes

12-02-2006, 06:00 PM

Gaia wrote: iF SOMEONE DOESNT KNOW ITS A SONG/MUSIC VIDEO, THEN THEY JUST DESERVE TO GO STRAIGHT TO HELL i SAY!!!!! Somebody needs a glass of wine and a backrub.

Gaia

12-02-2006, 06:09 PM

yes!!!! You get 15 points, be over in 20 minutes.

Bulldogcakes

12-02-2006, 06:14 PM

Wear the little red nightie.

Don Stugots

12-02-2006, 10:11 PM

Bulldogcakes wrote: Gaia wrote: iF SOMEONE DOESNT KNOW ITS A SONG/MUSIC VIDEO, THEN THEY JUST DESERVE TO GO STRAIGHT TO HELL i SAY!!!!! Somebody needs a glass of wine and a backrub.   yes i do, how did you know.  rub the lower lower part of my back please.

OGC

12-02-2006, 10:29 PM

I very rarely spend coins. I bring them home and put them in a big bank we have. Sometime in early December, I dump it on the floor and let my kids count it and roll the coins. I let them keep the money and use it buy whatever christmas presents they are going to buy.The amount of change has steadily declined since I started doing this, probably because I am using plastic to buy stuff more these days.