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May 11th, 2017 at 6:33:59 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Nobody ever tells me anything. I did a little research and found this promotion where the Ellis Island gives 110% of your change in free play. I have a 5-gallon water jug half full of change. I should take advantage of it.

I thought it was 20% briefly at one time?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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May 11th, 2017 at 6:36:29 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Thanks for the information. Do you know if there is a limit at the El Cortez? What does the Ellis Island do if you're over $400?

I'm mainly interested in getting rid of my change. I think I have about $1,000 worth.

How is it possible to have kids and change around the house? Are they holding out for bills?
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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May 11th, 2017 at 7:12:04 PM permalink
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How is it possible to have kids and change around the house? Are they holding out for bills?



They could steal all the bills they want. I tend to trust people until they prove not worthy of it and so far that hasn't happened with them.
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May 11th, 2017 at 7:18:07 PM permalink
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They could steal all the bills they want. I tend to trust people until they prove not worthy of it and so far that hasn't happened with them.

I was not suggesting they would steal the change. I just assumed all kids extracted all the extra change from their parents like I did.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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May 11th, 2017 at 7:59:18 PM permalink
Quote: Wizard

Nobody ever tells me anything. I did a little research and found this promotion where the Ellis Island gives 110% of your change in free play. I have a 5-gallon water jug half full of change. I should take advantage of it.


This could be the first new "Challenge" for the WOV monthly contest.*
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/info/announcements/28823-wov-giveaway-contest-proposals/2/#post589599


Guess the amount of $$ in the Wiz's 5 gallon loose change jug.
Picture of the jug could be taken and shown on the site for guessing. I volunteer to video/take picture @ Ellis Island (or wherever) if needed or allowed...
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May 11th, 2017 at 9:11:04 PM permalink
I twice was shortchanged by these machines in my bank. First time was a few dollars, second was over $10 on $250 worth of coins. Bank must have been aware because they offered me a $10 credit with almost no arguing.
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May 11th, 2017 at 10:05:39 PM permalink
Quote: Keeneone

Quote: Wizard

Nobody ever tells me anything. I did a little research and found this promotion where the Ellis Island gives 110% of your change in free play. I have a 5-gallon water jug half full of change. I should take advantage of it.


This could be the first new "Challenge" for the WOV monthly contest.*
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/info/announcements/28823-wov-giveaway-contest-proposals/2/#post589599


Guess the amount of $$ in the Wiz's 5 gallon loose change jug.
Picture of the jug could be taken and shown on the site for guessing. I volunteer to video/take picture @ Ellis Island (or wherever) if needed or allowed...

Sounds like a very good idea. A little bit of skill involved, lots of luck, everyone can participate, it came up naturally from a WOV conversation and it seems fun.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
MrV
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May 11th, 2017 at 10:20:35 PM permalink
Another game, a competitive game, could be fun for the group.

The Hand Slap Game.
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May 12th, 2017 at 3:25:17 AM permalink
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Quote: Wizard

Nobody ever tells me anything. I did a little research and found this promotion where the Ellis Island gives 110% of your change in free play. I have a 5-gallon water jug half full of change. I should take advantage of it.



IIRC there was a limit, I think $400. So you have to run $440 coin in at a 1% loss, so overall your profit is $35 for $440 coin in. It's not too shabby, but, it's quite a hassle especially if you don't already have a bunch of quarters....also how far away you live from there.

I think when I did it the machine counted an extra quarter. Not sure if a roll from the bank had an extra quarter, there was already 25c in it, or maybe we put an extra quarter in (we dropped some on the ground and scooped 'em up and put them in, so maybe there was an extra on the ground). My brother thought it was amazing a casino would offer such a promotion.



You could add even more profit by going on 2 for 1 pizza day.
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May 12th, 2017 at 4:44:44 AM permalink
Quote: Rigondeaux

Quote: RS

Quote: Wizard

Nobody ever tells me anything. I did a little research and found this promotion where the Ellis Island gives 110% of your change in free play. I have a 5-gallon water jug half full of change. I should take advantage of it.



IIRC there was a limit, I think $400. So you have to run $440 coin in at a 1% loss, so overall your profit is $35 for $440 coin in. It's not too shabby, but, it's quite a hassle especially if you don't already have a bunch of quarters....also how far away you live from there.

I think when I did it the machine counted an extra quarter. Not sure if a roll from the bank had an extra quarter, there was already 25c in it, or maybe we put an extra quarter in (we dropped some on the ground and scooped 'em up and put them in, so maybe there was an extra on the ground). My brother thought it was amazing a casino would offer such a promotion.



You could add even more profit by going on 2 for 1 pizza day.

You had to pay? Sucker....
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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May 12th, 2017 at 8:40:47 AM permalink
Quote: billryan

I twice was shortchanged by these machines in my bank. First time was a few dollars, second was over $10 on $250 worth of coins. Bank must have been aware because they offered me a $10 credit with almost no arguing.




So not counters but confiscators.
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May 12th, 2017 at 2:22:36 PM permalink
The Ellis Island promo is over already. It's just a no-fee even money change-to-cash exchange now.
$1700, 18, 19, 1920, 40, 60,... :/ Thx 'Do it again'. I'll try
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May 12th, 2017 at 3:13:11 PM permalink
That's what I thought.
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May 12th, 2017 at 3:28:38 PM permalink
As a former bank teller, I have continued to be astonished that coinstar and the like can run a profitable business with a surcharge on coin-to-cash.

It's legal tender, for crying out loud. 8% or whatever is highway robbery. Blows my mind.

Otoh, great promo from Ellis Island. Full value+10 % premium for something that (now) is depreciated routinely, if banks take them at all? And all those tasty, tantalizing 85% slots right there next to your fistful of cash? I bet they made money on that one. Despite RS's nibble on the side.
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May 12th, 2017 at 4:20:02 PM permalink
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As a former bank teller, I have continued to be astonished that coinstar and the like can run a profitable business with a surcharge on coin-to-cash.



Maybe it is because the banks won't count loose change, no matter how valuable the customer. In my experience they demand it be rolled with the account holder's name, address, and account number on each roll.
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May 12th, 2017 at 7:23:01 PM permalink
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All right. I challenge y'all to beat this.



I can do 41 consistently. (Well if starting with 50 and ending with 41 twice is consistent). 50 fit in my hand but everything has to go right. The hardest part is balancing the coins on your elbow.
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May 12th, 2017 at 9:32:38 PM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

Sounds like a very good idea. A little bit of skill involved, lots of luck, everyone can participate, it came up naturally from a WOV conversation and it seems fun.


I agree. And many side bets could be made:
How much does the jug weigh?
How many quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies are there?
How many foreign coins (for example: Canadian coins) are in the jug?
What other foreign objects are in the jug (paper clip, rubber band, casino coin, car wash token etc.)?
How long can the Wizard ride his unicycle while holding the jug of coins?
And the list could go on...
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May 13th, 2017 at 12:37:57 AM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

As a former bank teller, I have continued to be astonished that coinstar and the like can run a profitable business with a surcharge on coin-to-cash.

It's legal tender, for crying out loud. 8% or whatever is highway robbery. Blows my mind.

Otoh, great promo from Ellis Island. Full value+10 % premium for something that (now) is depreciated routinely, if banks take them at all? And all those tasty, tantalizing 85% slots right there next to your fistful of cash? I bet they made money on that one. Despite RS's nibble on the side.



Wells Fargo wanted to charge me 3% on small currency over $1500 per month on my small business account.
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May 13th, 2017 at 12:53:29 AM permalink
Quote: Keeneone


How long can the Wizard ride his unicycle while holding the jug of coins?
And the list could go on...

In a dress and high hills.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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May 13th, 2017 at 12:53:43 AM permalink
duplicate
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
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May 13th, 2017 at 2:58:48 AM permalink
I use Wells Fargo and they take loose change for deposit Into your account. They bag the coin and send it to a central location that counts it and it shows up in your account 1 to 2 days later.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
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May 13th, 2017 at 2:28:18 PM permalink
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I've seen saltine cracker challenges for speed. This can get quite interesting when there are money and prizes involved. It's A LOT harder than it sounds. Each contestant must put some money into it, and winner take all. Observers can do side bets with one another to see who they think will win.


the crackers are tough! looks easy but it's realy hard!
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May 15th, 2017 at 11:56:36 AM permalink
TomG may have missed his calling - they're bringing back Man v. Food with a new host
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May 15th, 2017 at 7:30:04 PM permalink
How about "rock, paper, scissors?"
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May 15th, 2017 at 8:33:50 PM permalink
Quote: DRich

I use Wells Fargo and they take loose change for deposit Into your account. They bag the coin and send it to a central location that counts it and it shows up in your account 1 to 2 days later.



And charge you pretty dearly, no?
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May 15th, 2017 at 8:35:45 PM permalink
Mine has their own coin machines. Free of you have an account.
DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
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May 16th, 2017 at 6:11:13 AM permalink
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And charge you pretty dearly, no?



Wells Fargo doesn't charge me anything to cash in loose coin. The only downside is it takes a day or two before they credit it to your account.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
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May 16th, 2017 at 8:44:09 AM permalink
Quote: DRich

Wells Fargo doesn't charge me anything to cash in loose coin. The only downside is it takes a day or two before they credit it to your account.



What kind of account do you have? I have a basic business checking and they charge me 3% for currency Indocin over $1500 a month.
I never pay it as my business is currently 100% internet based so no currency goes in over the counter.
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May 20th, 2017 at 11:20:23 AM permalink
I think this is as good as it is going to get with me and the quarters. Who is going to beat 30?

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May 20th, 2017 at 3:51:48 PM permalink
Amazing! We all believe you, but I can just envision the slew of Comments doubting you!

Haters gonna hate!

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