Change counting machines

[micmak]

I noticed at the entrance to Asda there is a machine that counts and changes you loose change. People were queueing to use the machine. Some had carrier bags full. My question is 1 Do you get charged for using the machine, and 2 does it give you real money ie notes back or vouchers to use in Asda.

[mccfluff]

it takes a percentage and gives you the rest as a voucher. i think you also have the option to donate to charity

[squarebear]

You can either get the full amount in vouchers to spend in ASDA or you get charged a commission to take it in cash. I personally get a few bags from the bank and let the kids count it. They enjoy it.

[hc4361]

Coinstar is the company and they charge roughly 9%.

[micmak]

Thankyou all for your answers. Squarebear I went to your triviasquares site through the link on the Grubs Up thread. Had a fun half hour.

[squarebear]

Glad you liked it.

[mazie]

I've just been and had a look squarebear....could be addictive. Nice site though

[andy-hughes]

It's a good deal for the owning company - and for the supermarket.

i have a jar in which i collect 50p and £2 coins, when it's full, I just get bags from the bank, bag it up, and pay it in. there is no way I'm going to pay anyone 9% to count my money for me!

[wolf63]

I save up my coins and then feed them into the scan-your-own tills in Tesco. People glare and mutter - but it is nice to get rid of all the coins and it feels like you get your shopping free or cheaper.

[B00]

I bag all my coppers up, and when ive about a tenners worth, I take 'em into work and shove em in a till ;-)

[stokemaveric]

i save all my coppers and 5p pieces in an ornamental chinese vase and then at xmas i transfer it all into sweet jars and then take them to asda to pour them in the machine..i had £667.00 last xmas eve...mrs m says i should buy some fingerless gloves...lol

[poodicat]

Sioke you must have a load of loose change to get that amount lol