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New Member
United States
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I go to my bank bi-weekly to get the typical 5-10 rolls of cents. However, I'll be starting to get silver as well next week. My problem is, other than the ones that are use to me asking for the rolls. It seems to put forth an awkward situation everytime. So what are your different methods for buying/ asking/ ordering/ etc. from your local banks. whether it be a few rolls, or a larger amount of coins.
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Moderator
 United States
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Once you do it enough you can start to build a report with them. I actually was able to just call the head teller and ask him to order boxes of halves for me. They would also hold unique stuff for me just for fun because they wanted to know the history of things and such. Was quite amusing trying to explain to them why there was a stamp on one of their $2 bills  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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G'day, I go to a bank where I (and 7,000,000 others) have an account:
I get to the front of the queue; I smile; I begin my request with "please, may I have ..."
I always get what I ask for: no questions; no debate.
I never expect it to be any different.
Peter in Oz
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Same down south here in Victoria Peter, the bank is there to provide a service, for which we pay fees. Must be different in the US as I see these types of posts often.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I recently asked a bank where I keep accounts for some halves...they said it must be in $500 increments.  Many businesses constantly redefine their definition of "service"--especially the banksters. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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for which we pay fees  Stateside, the banks pay us! (Through interest and the occasional silver in the roll ) Why do you have to pay the bank? Also, in Australia do you use Better post this as another question... |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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We receive interest as well, but every month on the statement there is always that account fee. It is only $5 or $10, depending upon the type of account you have, but it is a service fee, so we expect the service.
Actually, I should say that there are accounts that don't have fees as well, they just don't offer as many services, or they are specific savings accounts.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For starters go get yourself a big fat sack of Hershey's Kisses. Give them to the head teller. But only after you have been going in and asking for stuff for a few weeks. Try to go during off peak hours so that you will have time to talk to the tellers. talk about them. You know like how you doing, is the family good, etc...etc. You need get to the point that they all look up and smile at you when you walk in. It will also help if you are able to keep 10K+ on deposit. This is also important. I have had tellers at other branches that I very rarely visit only show willingness to help me after bringing up my account info. At that point they would do anything but hand over the keys to the place.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I am not sure , perhaps we in Canada live on a different planet.
I have considerable accounts with a bank. hoever, request for coins, except regular simple rolls, or banknotes are just not on the table.
about a year ago I saw a lady bring in a $1000 bill, as she felt uncomfortable having so much money at home. they have a little extra shielded secure cash cubicle there where tellers have to deliver to and pick up larger amounts. Thsi 1000 bill was delivered to this cubicle. I saw it and later asked the teller girl if I could buy / exchange it.
she went to ask her superior and was told that it was ILLEGAL for them to bring 1000 dollar bills back into circulation, as the Bank of Canada is calling all of them back for destruction.
it is still legal tender, but no longer issued.
And, I was told that the paperwork already exists now and nothing could be done, as the serial number was on the paperwork.
I was not a happy camper......
HHB
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I talked to the head teller and she takes care of the ordering for me. It helps to talk to the other tellers though too because sometimes they are asked to fetch the boxes. Being friendly and chocolate coins goes a long way. I make sure to make small talk with them when I am there for other bank transactions.
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Valued Member
United States
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I just be nice and ask for what I need.
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Valued Member
United States
439 Posts |
TimBryant, I don't understand the awkwardness you refer to. I'm assuming that by "my bank" you mean that you have an account there and it seems you're only asking for relatively small amounts as far as rolls go so it shouldn't be a big deal. Banks provide change, that's part of what they do, and as far as they know you could be a business owner who needs change. The only problem I can see would be if you're dumping off your old change when you pick up new rolls. They wouldn't be tickled about that and it wouldn't be a terribly good idea on your part (you could wind up sorting through the same stuff) but otherwise all you're asking for is a service they provide.
Many of these other posts have some pretty good hints to grease the wheels on the tellers. Schmooze them up and if you play your cards right you might even have them kicking back odds and ends for you.
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New Member
 United States
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~~~Have any of you mentioned to your local bank that you are a collector, and had the tellers (that know you as a collector) save special items for you ?
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Valued Member
United States
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Yeah, they know I'm always interested but one of the tellers hubbies collects so I'm outta luck.
I pick up rolls from time to time and explained why and asked for pres dollars, new cents, etc but he gets any goodies that show up I guess. I've thought about switching banks but they're nice there (as well as tolerant of my aforementioned B.S.) and she's getting up there so retirement can't be that far away. The odds and ends will hopefully be up for grabs then.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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she went to ask her superior and was told that it was ILLEGAL for them to bring 1000 dollar bills back into circulation, as the Bank of Canada is calling all of them back for destruction.
it is still legal tender, but no longer issued.
And, I was told that the paperwork already exists now and nothing could be done, as the serial number was on the paperwork. That was bull. For some reason, they just didn't want to give it to you. Serial numbers are not recorded just because the bill was deposited and given to the cashier (that's the person involved in a central cash system as opposed to a teller who has the cash in their control). I've worked as both a teller and a cashier here in Canada and would never have had a problem doing what you asked. Banks are much more understaffed than they used to be and they are less amicable when it comes to "special" requests. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Oh, every time I go to my local bank, and ask the teller if she/he has found anything interesting or old currency today, I always get the confused look from them, and I have to explain that I collect currency, and they seem hesitant to say anything, or just keep it real brief, like "no I didnt see anything today", It is really awkward for me to ask at my local bank lol!
-Dillon
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05/10/2009 8:53 pm
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