At my poorest, I paid for a (partial) tank of gas in pennies. I think it's the most ashamed I've ever been in my life, but the cashier was really sweet about it.
Now I just go to Coinstar at the grocery store. Still embarrassing (is there a reason that has to be the loudest machine known to man?), and I don't get the full amount, but it beats the pounds of metal weighing me down!
It reminds me of the people coming to the bakery and paying for bread with change. It is now okay to refuse to accept the 1 and 2 cents coins. And there are no machines here to change them. I need to make an appointment in the bank (only on Thursdays!), bring it in specific bags, they ask for 3% commission and will store the money in my account after two weeks.
This artist may be able to help: https://www.staceyleewebber.com/enameled-cents
This is so neat!! Indeed, let's give all our pennies to stacey!
At my poorest, I paid for a (partial) tank of gas in pennies. I think it's the most ashamed I've ever been in my life, but the cashier was really sweet about it.
Now I just go to Coinstar at the grocery store. Still embarrassing (is there a reason that has to be the loudest machine known to man?), and I don't get the full amount, but it beats the pounds of metal weighing me down!
Love it!
I loved this post!
It reminds me of the people coming to the bakery and paying for bread with change. It is now okay to refuse to accept the 1 and 2 cents coins. And there are no machines here to change them. I need to make an appointment in the bank (only on Thursdays!), bring it in specific bags, they ask for 3% commission and will store the money in my account after two weeks.
Wow
Been on the “get rid of the penny (and nickel) train” for nearly 20 years now.
I can't believe I didn't like it when I first read it!