Coin Laundry

Purses · Jun 19th, 2008, 02:46 PM

I am trying to figure out which method would be better for me, because I never had to use a coin laundry machine before. I find that one wash does not do a proper job, but when I used to live at home, I found that the machine did not rinse well, so I do one more rinse.

What I am trying to figure out is, what is the best way to save to deposit coins to get your laundry done?
Normally I would deposit my coins at the bank so I can try to collect every single bit of interest that I can get.

Would you just save all your change from you wallet?
Would you go to the bank and ask them to give you a fair amount of change? Then your change in your wallet will be used for small purchases like coffee or something.

Does anyone have a better idea?

guccimamma · Jun 19th, 2008, 05:31 PM

the machines in one of our complexes use cards. you pay in advance to "load" the card like a gift card, then use it on the machine.

i didn't know they still used coins.

guess it has been a long time since i have been in a laundrymat

elle tee · Jun 19th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Our building uses coin laundry. Since there are two of us and we rarely use cash, I find that just relying on the quarters that end up in our wallets from cash purchases leaves us short. Usually I go to the bank and get rolls of quarters. That way, you don't have to worry about it!

twiggers · Jun 19th, 2008, 08:58 PM

I would probably just buy a roll of quarters from the bank. Maybe calculate what you will spend in a month on laundry and then pull that out every month!

cristalena56 · Jun 19th, 2008, 08:59 PM

i buy my quarters from a bank, a cash and go place, or qt

cristalena56 · Jun 19th, 2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by guccimamma

the machines in one of our complexes use cards. you pay in advance to "load" the card like a gift card, then use it on the machine.

i didn't know they still used coins.

guess it has been a long time since i have been in a laundrymat

this would be so nice

having a washing machine and dryer ibn apt sounds even nicer!

fabgrabs · Jun 20th, 2008, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by twiggers

I would probably just buy a roll of quarters from the bank. Maybe calculate what you will spend in a month on laundry and then pull that out every month!

That is what we did every month until we moved to a new apt. and bought our own W/D...yay for apt. hookups!

It really saves money to have your own, but if that is not possible, get rolls from the bank and put in a convenient place.

LouisLady · Jun 20th, 2008, 02:55 AM

when i use to use the coin machines @ my old apt complex, i found myself being short one or two times. things like this bug me so everytime that i knew i was going to do laundry, i would have a few extra dollars of quarters ready.

Zophie · Jun 20th, 2008, 03:56 AM

When I lived in FL I would take my laundry to a place and have it washed and come back and pick it up and pay with my debit card.

Purses · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by twiggers

I would probably just buy a roll of quarters from the bank. Maybe calculate what you will spend in a month on laundry and then pull that out every month!

I really like your suggestion, because there was one time when I was short with quarter.

This method will probably help me keep track of my laundry expense a lot better.

Thank you!

LaDonna · Jun 20th, 2008, 08:55 AM

i use to just go the grocery store when i was about to wash and get my change from customer service...$10 for a roll of quarters. i also had the m&m's mini tubes to keep my quarters in. i think they have them in two sizes. its the perferct size.

Purses · Jun 21st, 2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaDonna

i use to just go the grocery store when i was about to wash and get my change from customer service...$10 for a roll of quarters. i also had the m&m's mini tubes to keep my quarters in. i think they have them in two sizes. its the perferct size.

That is so cute!
Today, I was talking to my bf and told him that I prefer to withdraw from the bank certain amount of coins for laundry.
He thinks there is no need, because he always gets lots of coins and don't like them.

I still like twiggers idea...should I just use all my bf coins? Or take his and use it to buy coffee on my way to work?

elizat · Jun 21st, 2008, 09:23 PM

I had coin laundry in an apartment I lived in for three years. I hated that and am so grateful to have my house w/ my washer and dryer now!

Anyway, I did the bank thing or if it's late at night and you have singles or can get singles, I'd go to a car wash and use the change machine.

Zophie · Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:20 AM

I'd just save up whatever coins you get from whatever source and then come laundry time you should have enough. Even though I don't use coins for laundry I often use them to buy soda or for parking meters. Basically, whenever I get change I just put it in my wallet or in the ashtray in my car and I'll amass a bunch pretty quickly.

louisgurlxoxo · Jun 22nd, 2008, 06:12 PM

I steal them from my boyfriend. He stopped complaining when he realized his underware was getting washed.

Jun 19th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#1
Purses Member Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,122	Coin Laundry I am trying to figure out which method would be better for me, because I never had to use a coin laundry machine before. I find that one wash does not do a proper job, but when I used to live at home, I found that the machine did not rinse well, so I do one more rinse. What I am trying to figure out is, what is the best way to save to deposit coins to get your laundry done? Normally I would deposit my coins at the bank so I can try to collect every single bit of interest that I can get. Would you just save all your change from you wallet? Would you go to the bank and ask them to give you a fair amount of change? Then your change in your wallet will be used for small purchases like coffee or something. Does anyone have a better idea?

Jun 19th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#2
guccimamma guccimamma Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,673	the machines in one of our complexes use cards. you pay in advance to "load" the card like a gift card, then use it on the machine. i didn't know they still used coins. guess it has been a long time since i have been in a laundrymat Last edited by guccimamma; Jun 19th, 2008 at 05:39 PM.

Jun 19th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#3
elle tee Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: nyc Posts: 1,640	Our building uses coin laundry. Since there are two of us and we rarely use cash, I find that just relying on the quarters that end up in our wallets from cash purchases leaves us short. Usually I go to the bank and get rolls of quarters. That way, you don't have to worry about it! __________________

Jun 19th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#4
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Jun 20th, 2008, 02:55 AM	#8
LouisLady in love w/lamb! Joined: May 2006 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 5,521	when i use to use the coin machines @ my old apt complex, i found myself being short one or two times. things like this bug me so everytime that i knew i was going to do laundry, i would have a few extra dollars of quarters ready. __________________

Jun 20th, 2008, 03:56 AM	#9
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Joined: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 6,602	When I lived in FL I would take my laundry to a place and have it washed and come back and pick it up and pay with my debit card. __________________

Jun 20th, 2008, 08:55 AM	#11
LaDonna Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 473	i use to just go the grocery store when i was about to wash and get my change from customer service...$10 for a roll of quarters. i also had the m&m's mini tubes to keep my quarters in. i think they have them in two sizes. its the perferct size.

Jun 21st, 2008, 09:23 PM	#13
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,659	I had coin laundry in an apartment I lived in for three years. I hated that and am so grateful to have my house w/ my washer and dryer now! Anyway, I did the bank thing or if it's late at night and you have singles or can get singles, I'd go to a car wash and use the change machine.

Jun 22nd, 2008, 03:20 AM	#14
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Joined: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 6,602	I'd just save up whatever coins you get from whatever source and then come laundry time you should have enough. Even though I don't use coins for laundry I often use them to buy soda or for parking meters. Basically, whenever I get change I just put it in my wallet or in the ashtray in my car and I'll amass a bunch pretty quickly. __________________

Jun 22nd, 2008, 06:12 PM	#15
louisgurlxoxo Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 424	I steal them from my boyfriend. He stopped complaining when he realized his underware was getting washed. __________________ Wish List: Balenciaga Day A new wallet!! World Peace