The Coinstar machines now allow you to convert your loose change to gift cards. Doing so enables you to avoid paying the 8.9% fee Coinstar charges when you convert your change to dollar bills. I’m excited about this since the gift card choices include Borders, Amazon, and iTunes – things I would actually use! Now my spare change, which usually sits for months years on my desk, can be used to buy fun stuff. It’s like found money! And my regular pay can be saved up or used for real purchases, like a really expensive stick vac. Okay, obviously I am still prone to purchasing things I could probably do without, but at least I can treat myself to some music or a book without feeling guilty. After all, the spare change was just collecting dust.
So tonight I went to the local Shaw’s and turned my loose change into an iTunes e-certificate. I’ve now got $50 to spend on tunes. Happiness!
My first purchase?
“Elevator Operator” by Lolly Pop:
Because everyone could use some fun dance music these days
My second purchase?
“Happy Birthday To Me” by Bulldog Mansion:
Because they’re a cooler cut of K-Pop.