Get your $10 holiday bonus from Coinstar! when you convert 40.00 in coins to a GC or eCert

[esquared]

I just received this in my email from Coinstar. About once a year I turn my jar of all my loose change to get counted at a Coinstar machine.

Turn in at least 40.00 in change and opt for a Gift Card or eCart and you will get another 10.00 in the form of a gift card or eCert by filling out the printed receipt & mail in to receive your $10 Holiday bonus.

Offer good on qualified transactions made between November 7th and December 7, 2008.

Coinstar offer link here
Offer details here


You can locate a Coinstar in your area by putting your zip in the box of this link here

 

[Pardus]

They charge 8.9% to convert to cash

TD Bank has free Penny Arcade coin-counting machines, no account needed. Drop in $20 of coins, get $20 in cold hard cash.

 

[master7045]

yea, just go to a bank, its free regardless

 

[AnandBrowser]

Originally posted by: master7045
yea, just go to a bank, its free regardless

Totally depends on the bank. Several years ago I tried taking a ton of change in to my bank (Washington Mutual) to deposit it. First, they told me it all had to be in rolls (they obviously didn't have a machine), then on top of that, there would be a 10 cent per roll "processing" fee. Naturally I said screw that. As for banks that have change machines, most will be free if you have an account there. Some will charge you a small fee if you don't (last one I used was $3 for under $100). But generally banks are better than Coinstar machines, unless you opt for the giftcard.

 

[allisolm]

TD Bank has free Penny Arcade coin-counting machines

yea, just go to a bank, its free regardless

Looks like the entire point escaped them.

 

[GprophetB]

Would be a really hot deal if it printed you the GC at the machine (Mail in rebates / offers / anything usually suck)

Pretty cool offer none the less

thanks op

 

[Old Hippie]

Nice! :thumbsup:

 

[Rassi]

i did this last time they offered it and it came thru just fine. Good deal. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Onund]

So, go to the bank, buy $40 in quarters, convert to gift cert and get $10? Thanks OP, good deal.

Do these things count the $1 coins as well?

I can't wait to get me some Circuit City gift cards!

... why wont the machine locator work for me?

 

[ir0nw0lf]

I always end up with a huge bucket of change every month, turn it into Amazon certs. Do it at the grocery store when I am there. The extra $10 sounds nice. And to the person who posted about buying rolls of quarters from the bank, interesting idea!

 

[Fayd]

Originally posted by: allisolm
TD Bank has free Penny Arcade coin-counting machines

yea, just go to a bank, its free regardless

Looks like the entire point escaped them.

i think that's because of how the OP was worded.

it placed the stress on the lack of the 8.9% service charge on gift cards, instead of the free $10.

 

[PepePeru]

good idea w/ the quarters.

i might do it w/ pennies though. make that machine, person that collects the change work a little bit.

 

[esquared]

Originally posted by: Fayd

Originally posted by: allisolm
TD Bank has free Penny Arcade coin-counting machines

yea, just go to a bank, its free regardless

Looks like the entire point escaped them.

i think that's because of how the OP was worded.

it placed the stress on the lack of the 8.9% service charge on gift cards, instead of the free $10.

Thanks, I removed the mention of the fee from the subtitle and the OP.

 

[Eeezee]

Good deal, I've been meaning to cash out my coins for years! I'm sure there's at least $40 in my coin box (I buy everything on a credit card, so I don't expect a huge amount)

None of the banks around here have free coin counting machines, so I was going to use the coinstar at the grocery store anyway. This offer just gives me motivation to stop being lazy about it

 

[Eeezee]

bump, since I'm doing this today

Edit: I cashed in $121, I thought about cashing it in $40 increments but the promotion is "one per household or name"

 

[Vikroda]

Last time two $20 bills worked just fine. Don't know if they changed that too.

 

[jsxlynn]

Originally posted by: master7045
yea, just go to a bank, its free regardless

We used to go to gas stations to top up the air pressure in our tires for free too...

Recently I had about $120 in change and found that it was difficult to find a bank who did cash for free. My bank was small and did not have (or said they did not have) a counter. Eventually I found a bank with a sign: "Exchange your change for free." So, I stopped and indeed it was free, but a teaser for the 8% to come, though as somebody pointed out earlier it would be free with account.

Life is such a game lately, but heck, we play the other side here! Bravo to all you sage and courageous deal-seekers!

We shall play their games and win.



My best deal this year through Atech: HP 2600N color Laserjet Printer with 2000+ page cartridges (those alone cost ~$280) total cast after rebate, price-match, old printer turn in and I think second rebate was $80 and that included a Drop it Off at Staples 2+ year warranty.

 

[Devil2U]

8.9% fee = Not a hot deal at all.
:thumbsdown:
Use your bank for free!

 

[Fayd]

Originally posted by: esquared

Originally posted by: Fayd

Originally posted by: allisolm
TD Bank has free Penny Arcade coin-counting machines

yea, just go to a bank, its free regardless

Looks like the entire point escaped them.

i think that's because of how the OP was worded.

it placed the stress on the lack of the 8.9% service charge on gift cards, instead of the free $10.

Thanks, I removed the mention of the fee from the subtitle and the OP.

well, removal of the mention of the fee isnt good either.

just stress the "free $10". there should be mention of removal of the fee.

though i suppose if people actually read threads before posting, there wouldnt be a problem :/

 

[TicoAz]

Originally posted by: Devil2U
8.9% fee = Not a hot deal at all.
:thumbsdown:
Use your bank for free!

Coinstar coin counting is FREE when you turn your coins into a gift card or eCert. Now through December 7th when you try our Free Coin Counting option and cash in $40 or more, we?ll send you a holiday bonus.

 

[KKCC]

Thanks OP,

Just did $45 today & used for Am@zon Friday sale, sending for $10 coupon tomorrow!

 

[Twofootputt]

From link in the Original post, for the lazy:

How to get FREE Coin Counting at Coinstar Centers:

1. How to get FREE Coin Counting at Coinstar Centers:
   
   Select Prepaid Card from the main menu
   Select the Gift Card or eCertificate you'd like
   Select new card or reload
   Follow the on screen directions to get a new card from the machine or to reload your existing card.
   Enjoy the benefits of your card and pat yourself on the back for getting free coin counting!