Before launching Redbox, Coinstar focused mostly on coin-counting machines installed at supermarkets and other venues. For the uninitiated, a customer pours coins into the machine and has the option of getting the amount counted in a gift card to businesses like Amazon and the Gap. Or, for a “convenience fee” of nearly 10%, the coins can be counted and exchanged for paper currency—something your bank should do for you for free.
In recent times, reports the New York Times, Coinstar has also been looking into expanding its kiosk systems well beyond the coin-exchange and movie/video content business. In recent months, it has been testing all sorts of new kiosks and vending machines around the country. Around 500 new kiosks will be installed by the end of the year, and they might be selling quality coffee (from Seattle’s Best Coffee) (in photo), refurbished video games and electronics (iPhones, video game consoles), or other goods that are unexpected in a vending machine.
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This coin counting machine had helped a lot of those people who have plenty of coins they saved up. And with this new invention, I think a lot of people would also patronize it. Imagine getting goods from a vending machine instantly. It’s very convenient and easy.
Posted by: Harriett Faulks | May 20, 2013 at 04:52 PM