For those who can't figure out the change machine at the laundromat.
Washboard – Ships you rolls of quarters for laundry
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Re: Washboard – Ships you rolls of quarters for laundry
#12So $15 for $10 of quarters a month. I can see how that would be worth it to save time on going to the bank. Not clear to me how near the range is where it saves enough time to be worth it to the person before they would just own a washer and drier rather then using a laundromat mat.
It might make sense in high population density areas where space in an apartment is at a premium. Any one from a high population density want to chime in and confirm or deny.
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#13If somebody told you to mail them $13.50 and they will mail you back $10, you would think they were crazy. But in today's world this is a valid idea for a startup?
Re: Washboard – Ships you rolls of quarters for laundry
#14For those who can't figure out the change machine at the laundromat.
Or basic economics. Or a bank. Or a change jar.
Re: Washboard – Ships you rolls of quarters for laundry
#15So $15 for $10 of quarters a month. I can see how that would be worth it to save time on going to the bank. Not clear to me how near the range is where it saves enough time to be worth it to the person before they would just own a washer and drier rather then using a laundromat mat. It might make sense in high population density areas where space in an apartment is at a premium. Any one from a high population density…
For lots of apartments (at least in the U.S.), the rental agreement specifies that you will not use any sort of washer or dryer. I guess it's another factor on top of density. I guess it's also somewhat legitimate, as a washer is relatively easy to install poorly and leaks are bad, and properly venting a dryer isn't always straightforward.
Washers+Dryers are a weird aspect of housing. They aren't really all that different (the models found in comparable housing especially won't be all that different), but people really like to move them and they are a 'premium' feature in rentals.
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#16Re: Washboard – Ships you rolls of quarters for laundry
#17Why would anyone use this? This is the epitome of wasteful spending.
I've done this. Amazon prime + other orders + laziness + $2.00 premium on a $10.00 roll of quarters = a slightly wasteful decision.
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#18Re: Washboard – Ships you rolls of quarters for laundry
#19I actually never realized that quarters were needed for laundry. All the laundry machines I've ever used have been card-operated or free. I've _seen_ coin-op laundry machines at laundromats (just from walking by) but I assumed there would be a change machine installed inside... Kinda makes me wonder what other simple problems of the general population I've been oblivious to.
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#20Reminds me of the old Citywide Bank commercials from SNL:
http://www.teachertube.com/video/220488
Our business is making change.