Episode 861
June 29, 2009 Coinstar
Dick is outraged by the practice adopted by some banks in New York City of charging 9% for counting coins, and suggests going to supermarkets which will count up coins for free and give you a store credit. There are also the Coinstar Machines, which count up your coins for free, and you have a choice of donating the money to charity or buying cash cards or e-certificates (for companies like Amazon, iTunes, Starbucks and Lowes). Check out other uses of Coinstar.
A Severe Reprimand from a Listener
In Episode 845, while Dick talked about the cutlery sharpening truck, Leo chipped in to say how stainless steel knives could not be sharpened and chefs generally avoided them. Bruce Moore, a hobbyist knife-maker, appreciates Dick's desire to help Leo along in his career but suggests that Dick hold the reins more tightly on Leo. Bruce says that both of Leo's statements could not be further from the truth, and adds that the higher the carbon content, the harder the steel. He recommends Lansky Sharpeners to Leo, for whom Bruce, reprimand apart, has the utmost respect. Leo is truly humbled.
Bruce was not the only one to point out Leo's mistake. Another listener left a comment on Dick's post for Episode 845.
Euro TV
In addition to the Dutch Klompen Leo mentioned in Episode 841, Leo was given by the visiting Dutch fan a pair of Dutch foam slippers too, which Leo shows off on TWiTLive. The European theme continues when Leo has to fix a problem with the Stickam feed - in an obscure European accent.
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Reader Comments (1)
The former Commerce Bank, now TD Bank, offers their Penny Arcade, which is a coin counting device located in the lobby of each branch. It will count your coins, while spitting back your gold teeth, paper clips, etc. The Arcade will then give you a receipt which you bring to a teller, who will give you 100% cash! No deductions! You don't even have to be an account-holder in order to use this free service.
Keep up the good work, guys!