BadaBing Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 The Associated Press Updated: 3:23 p.m. ET Nov. 16, 2004CLEVELAND It?s the lowliest coin in the country. But on Tuesday the humble penny added a lot of shine ?$14,000 worth ? to one man?s bank account. Eugene Sukie has spent decades saving and storing the copper coins in his basement but Tuesday he took his collection to a counting machine at his local grocery store, which recorded more than 1.4 million pennies. One grocery store worker says it was an unbelievable sight, with hundreds of cardboard boxes and thousands of penny rolls, each organized by year. The worker says Sukie was worried that he and his wife are getting older and eventually won?t be able to get the pretty pennies out of their basement. Bada Bing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiLuk Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Pennies accumulate like fleas. You get them in your change then never use them again 'cos who the hell wants to carry around a pocketful of worthless coins? Hate'em :: I did get rid of a pile when I had my son seperate out the pennies and nickels from the dimes and quarters that I had accumulated in a jug. He got about $35.00 when we took it to the counting machine. He doesn't hate'em. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 $ 14.000 ??? nice going..... I leave my coins in the car. That pays for the movies, carwash and my drinks at the bridge game, handy BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 Badabing, aren't those machines at the grocery store, Coinstar machines that charge 8.9%? If so, the he cheated himself out of a lof of money. Assuming its 14k net, he gave them...okay, math was my worst subject...someone calculate it...hmm, you carry the 1...add the.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadaBing Posted November 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 chocolat steve said:Badabing, aren't those machines at the grocery store, Coinstar machines that charge 8.9%? If so, the he cheated himself out of a lof of money. Assuming its 14k net, he gave them...okay, math was my worst subject...someone calculate it...hmm, you carry the 1...add the.... Yeah , I beleive it's some percentage like that , I think they use the term " not 100% accurate , may be off 8.9% " , he shoulda took'm directly to the bank or Fort Knox for safe keeping... Bada Bing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusty Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 I think Stickman did something similar as its rumoured that he has very short arms and even deeper pockets!BUT its only "hearsay" though:hubba: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadaBing Posted November 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Lusty said:I think Stickman did something similar as its rumoured that he has very short arms and even deeper pockets!BUT its only "hearsay" though:hubba: I have heard the same , or shall I say witnessed the same about Chocolat Steve Each time he and I have dinner , his pockets get deeper and my wallet lighter... Bada Bing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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