(Part 2) Best money handling products according to redditors

you are either frequenting high end places with free alcohol or getting ripped off if you are spending banknotes at a club. every stripper at the place I eat lunch has one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Cassida-C200-Sorter-Counter-Roller/dp/B0051QAN3M/

hold my beer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C3WSZQY/ref=emc_b_5_t (there is a pic of someone getting $2700 worth of coins in there)

You know those paper tubes that coins come in from the bank? You put those in the machine, and then pour change in it, and it automatically sorts the change and fills the correct tubes instead of you filling the tubes by hand.

They're awesome, and they're expensive as hell. This is the "go-to" automatic roller, it goes for about $200, but if you have so much change that you need an automatic roller, it'll probably pay for itself pretty quick since banks will exchange rolled coins for cash for free (no 9+% fee from coinstar).

Alternatively, they also make $12 coin funnels.

coin sorter
like this

All US Bills are printed with magnetic ink. It is actually designed to help with counting large stacks of bills and no so much for counterfeit testing, but it can still be useful.

If you have a small but strong magnet, such as a neodymium magnet, you can lift a real bill - not enough to make it fly off a table, but you can definitely tell if it is magnetic.

If you really want to freak someone out, you can pull out one of these bad boys.

The pens are relatively useless.

Pen makes a mark that turns a certain color if it reacts with a starch. US currency has no starch, but our paper does.

Example: http://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Money-Detector-Marker-Buy1get1FREE/dp/B001F02XAY

This is a scam.

You deposit the check, your account balance goes up. You pay out the money. The check comes back fake. Your account balance goes down. You're out the money.

It's not so much that the check gets cancelled, but due to various laws the banks have to make the money available to you in a certain time frame, but the check won't necessarily be returned as invalid in that time frame.

If the check was merely cancelled it would be an awful scam, because that means the check was real and you can find out who the person at the other end actually is. But the check is fake, and so it becomes much harder to track down the scammer.

>so what information should I collect to protect myself

Cold hard cash. If they're sending personal movers for the item, tell the buyer to send them the check and exchange the computer for cash when they come to pick it up. They will immediately back out. Because there are no movers. Nobody will show up for the computer.

On the off chance they don't back out, order a counterfit bill pen.

https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Money-Bill-Detector-Markers/dp/B07HBKDD3K/

Venden bolígrafos que cambia de color dependiendo de si es de verdad o falsificado como este.

The best option I've heard of...and this has cropped up often on this sub...are these.

https://www.amazon.com/PM-Company-55999-Banking-Handling/dp/B0006VNVSG?ie=UTF8&ref_=zg_bs_490855011_3

They're money bands. They have a little bit of self-adhesive. An 8 person draft is 24 packs. There are 1000 in a pack, for like...$10.

dusts hands off

We started at about 230PM yesterday afternoon and we were finished with sorting, wrapping and counting by 1045PM so roughly 8 hours. This was with me grabbing handfuls of coins, making sure they were all domestic coins and placing them into the sorter. My brother/mom would help by placing the sorted coins into a wrapper. Today we brought the coins to the bank and we had the money in our accounts 30 minutes later.




https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Sovereign-FS-44P-Advancement-Anti-Jam/dp/B00C3WSZQY/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1474138596&sr=1-3&keywords=coin+sorter


This is the link for the sorter we used, but there are cheaper ones that are manually cranked or what have you. Overall I believe it was worth the cost of the automatic sorter just because of how much time it saved.

https://www.amazon.com/Nadex-Sort-Wrap-Coin-Wrappers/dp/B076145DYZ

I bought some of these: Coin Boxes

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I cut/folded some index cards to act as dividers between the different ship types, so its easy to open it, thumb through the tabs, and find what you need...

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I use the plastic dial covers and I store them in there as well (they fit perfectly)

I used coin capsules after reading it on a bgg thread. I got 400(enough to cover the expansion too) for $18ish on Amazon. Not as fancy but WAY cheaper.

I used these

Prettyia 400 Pieces Clear Coin Capsules Containers Boxes Holders 21mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SMQL86P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7iZzDbMH62NFG

That's what I was thinking. I started logging my indies into a spreadsheet a few months ago as a way of discouraging new purchases and realized that I have a ridiculous amount of stuff. I have since been trying to find a way to store them so that I can see what I have at a glance and hopefully remind myself that I have plenty.

I have one more idea that I haven't pulled the trigger on yet because it's not really cost effective. I found some clear boxes that are designed to hold coin collections. I figured a box that will hold a 30mm coin would be idea for a 30mm 5g jar. They're like $10-13 per box, though. Uh... These guys

I'll try and answer all your questions, via this entire thread, in this one post. And maybe give some extra info? I don't, this might turn into a wall of text. I'll do my best to not do that.

I own pretty much every possible way to make spoofed amiibos. From cards, to coins, to the PowerSaves (find it at GameStops), and also the N2 Elite.

Cheaper Alternatives?

• The cheapest way to make amiibos is, and will probably always "stickers". It is a round sticker, you zap it with an Android device, stick it on something (like a piece of paper), label it. Bam done. **You can buy and do more that increase the price here, but even still it is the cheapest path.
  
  
• The next on the list from cheapest to cost the most is NFC tags. With both tags and stickers, make sure they are the right type. Zappy the card like the sticker, label, done. **Like the sticker, you can go on to make custom cards.
  
  
• PowerSaves . This is something you can find from Datel. You want whatever package comes with the USB portal. This is how you load the puk via PC. So...you need a PC. The puk can only "be" one amiibo at a time. Via the program that you install, you can change it as you need...again with PC. The PowerSaves should not cost more then $30. The downside is the puk will burn out. How soon? No idea. You might get over 100 uses, or you might get 10. GameStop seems to know about this, and from what I've heard, will replace if you return. You can also buy extra puks, I've seen them on eBay. They range from cheap to cheap.
  
  
• That brings us to the N2. If you really want to go this way, there are 2 options: Just the N2 puk, or the N2 puk and the USB portal device that connects to a PC. You technically can use an android phone to load the puk, I just found it to be too slow for my liking. So I bought the portal. The package deal on this is around 80$. The pro: You can have a lot of amiibos on this (like 200). The con: You need to print of a list of the amiibos. You have to cycle through them each time you want to go from a certain one to the next. You do not have to have the puk full. So if you only have say 5 on there, it only cycles them 5.
  
  The PC program vs phone for the n2 is just... I can load the n2 much faster with the PC. I can make a list, and it is loaded in just seconds. With my phone, I have to add one at a time, navigating to the bins each time. Takes to long. I only use my phone to add 1, when checking bins.
  
  You asked if there was a battery in the n2. There is not from what I can remember when mine fell apart. Just like there is no battery in amiibos. How does it know what one to be on? Don't know, that is the magic of the N2.
  
  Buy it off Wish? That is a big dice roll. If you do, let us know how it works out. I'd not take the chance. There isn't much inside the puk, so you saving a ton of money might just end with you getting an empty puk :3
  
  What should you really do? If you are asking us...well... do you have an android phone that can write NFC? If so, I'd go with making NFC stickers. Get as many stickers as you will need (I have bought these exact ones, from this seller, many times now) and get this coin saver and case . I have an entire set where I zapped the sticker, stuck in inside the coin, and just wrote what it was on the blank side. The added case keeps them in check.
  
  I use my N2 now just to check bins (as I said), if it works right, I make a coin.
  
  Back when I played Zelda, I used the N2 a lot more, because you can also create copies of amiibos, that the game would read each use. So ... I did at one time have 200 "different" Guardian amiibos to gain a toooooooon of arrows :P
  
  If you have more questions, asks. I'll do my best.

As I like to be organized and always pay mo fee in coins... I've actually been using this quite a bit recently. Fits nicely in the drawer with the binder
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IFUMQY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Are there any other odd items you guys use?

AmazonBasics Portable Security Case Lock Box Safe, Combination Lock, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077K3FJHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kAGgDbXXWHDTF

Sadly this one isn’t sold on Amazon anymore. I did find a few others for u tho
flat trays
tube sorter
sort-o-matic
But if ur heart is set on sort-n-save I found it on eBay.

Hugs!!

Yep, I've been using these for a while, less than a penny per wrapper http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006VNVSG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I use these White Currency Bands ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006VNVSG?pc_redir=1408642543&robot_redir=1 )

I make the packs, wrap each one, then put them back in the carrying box. It's simple, and you still get to "open" packs by tearing the bands.

This or These would have saved you assloads of time and hassle

Quick search found this: https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Sovereign-Technology-Advancement-FS-44P/dp/B00C3WSZQY?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1
Makes sense as it's a business and would have one handy to count change

And if the counting is a pain point (mild OCD makes me recount every pile) - grab one of these too: https://www.amazon.com/PM-Company-SecurIT-Counter-05025/dp/B000IFUMQY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500495023&sr=8-1&keywords=change+counter+tray

The Secret Service is the gov't entity that deals with counterfeit bills, fyi.

We use this at my restaurant, with zero issues.

If a bomb were to go off in my house, this would keep my things from being burned! I could put my Change Jar in there!

Verify the contents are authentic.

Don't put it in the bank (unless it's a safety deposit box) and keep it to yourself.

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$4.44 is a small price to pay to not loose $290 :(

But myself I'd do ebay or something, Because the muns are E-Trans'd before you even send the damn thing. And you can't counterfeit electronic money... as easily as real money i guess.

Depending on how often you plan to do it, you can start with the basics:

A pair of gloves (disposable or professional) will keep the dirt off your hands, as CRH can be very dirty.

Cloth bags (or other strong bags) can be used to dump the coins you plan to return to the bank.

For storing your coins, you can go one of three main ways: You can place them in an album like this one, you can put them in a coin folder like this one, or you can place them in 2x2 cardboard coin protectors, then place them in 2x2 plastic sheets to display or put them in 2x2 cardboard protector storage boxes, like these.

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Those are some good supplies to start off with, you can also consult the side bar of the subreddit for more potential supplies :)

You can get inexpensive things that will sort your change, if you are making your own rolls.

I thought about a similar thing, printing the face and name of every hero and putting them into coin holders like these, so you can reach into bags and pull out heroes, villains, and environments. It would be cool, but take a lot of time.

Like this? https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Bluetooth-Mount-5441D/dp/B071NQ9G3Q/ref=asc_df_B071NQ9G3Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198059871545&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7111029514618622260&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022388&hvtargid=pla-414462219797&psc=1

Easiest: Anchor a lockbox a few inches away with keys

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https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-Bluetooth-Mount-5441D/dp/B071NQ9G3Q

Very nice. Very similar to what I do, except I use these. It eliminated the need for tape. Not sure if it is cheaper thought.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006VNVSG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Prettyia 400 Pieces Clear Coin Capsules Containers Boxes Holders 21mm for Quacks of Quedlinburg

Ioffersuper 50pcs 25mm Applied Clear Round Cases Coin Storage Capsules Holder Round Plastic (50 pcs) for Arkham Horror the Card Game.

I believe that is nickel size for Quacks of Quedlinburg and quarter size for Arkham Horror the Card Game. The above sites may not be available, but those sizes were perfect for both games.

As far as sleeves go, you can save quite a bit by keeping your player cards in a 3-ring binder with card pages. I recently unsleeved all of mine and made the switch to one, and it's been a great change. I still sleeve my active deck, but the convenience of finding cards easily and being able to browse through them is fantastic.

Chaos tokens have been a bit of a struggle. I originally used: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0796NFJTT/ which did NOT get scratched, but the lids started breaking after ~10 full campaigns. I asked people for advice here about premium tokens and was recommended these by several people: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LF832A/ which were quite disappointing. Those scratched very easily and became foggy quite quickly, so I've moved on to these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CQFPK3L/ but have only ran through 1-2 campaigns with them, so can't comment yet about how they'll hold up.

The flat-clinch stapler is a must. The sharpie is really personal preference but I find that they do work best. Binder sheets are great for when you want to hand it top others to look at but I like the boxes for storage. Fun to dig through and a lot easier to move things when one gets full (try inserting a new coin in order in a page without having to move the 500 other coins you have to make space).

3 boxes - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A6WTXTQ

This because I will be starting school soon and need a safe place for my things. Thanks for the contest :)

Master Lock 5900DWHT SafeSpace Portable Safe, White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005QVS3MU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_rZu-ub07NCVTY
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005QVS3MU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_rZu-ub07NCVTY

This is the best, cheapest option imo.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078ZHRQN9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyaXxElM3aw

https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0039/english.txt

It’s a bank tellers / fair ground ride/ ticket seller / etc coin sorter thing. Unsure of the currency (edit, Danish Kroner) but you’d stack different derivates of coins to make up the value printed for that section. Top row will be pennies (or equivalent, value of 1 krone) then 2
Krone, 5 Krone and 10 Krone coins. If someone was exchanging money it’s an easy way to manage a load of coins, give correct, pre counted change, etc.


$usd version:
USD coin Tray

We have machines in the US too. They are just not very common from what I've seen. Pens are cheaper, and companies are even cheaper.


These 3 styles are the ones I've seen most often. Maybe not the exact model, but definitely these around a lot. The UV one seems to be the most common, lots of grocery stores around me have them. But I went to Target, or some store like that, (can't remember exactly) and they had the actual scanner where they had to feed each bill in 1 at a time. It's so fucking slow.

https://www.amazon.com/AccuBanker-D63-Counterfeit-Ultraviolet-Watermark/dp/B002JGKTLS/

https://www.amazon.com/Cassida-Quattro-Orientation-Automatic-Counterfeit/dp/B017OHZV1E/

https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Sovereign-Ultraviolet-Magnetic-Counterfeit/dp/B001ACVO1Q/

AmazonBasics Portable Security Case - Combination Lock, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077K3FJHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-UT5CbWPT7JT8

For storage I use a combination of stuff.

Ships, tokens, plastic bases, stands, etc are stored in Stanley Organizers, while the ship dials and pilot base plates are stored in 2x2 coin boxes. Lastly the pilot/upgrade cards are stored in standard 800 or 1000 count cardboard storage boxes.

50 x NTAG215 NTAG 215 NFC Stickers 100% Guaranteed to Work Perfectly with TagMo! (45 Pieces + 5 Bonus!) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZZTT6T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ojz3DbHDMSSVB

Coin Capsules Round Plastic Coin Holder Case with Storage Organizer Box for Coin Collection Supplies (27 mm, 100 Pieces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CNTTVF9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Vlz3DbNKBS6RK

I also used Tagmo and NFC Bank.

No bad ones yet!

This messenger bag will be used for my Captain America cosplay. What's more American than Captain America?!

On a different price point... This safe is also patriotic! Why? Because I have things to protect... like my freedom!

These are 25mm (1 in ≈ 25.4mm) https://www.amazon.com/Hicarer-Capsules-Container-Collection-Supplies/dp/B07CQFPK3L

Nice!
https://www.amazon.com/ColdTi-with-Numerical-Punch-Set/dp/B078ZHRQN9

TIL. thank you

I use this
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005QVS3MU/ref=twister_B009X78FG2

I bought mine is white. Other colors are cheaper. It's made by master lock. Set your own combination and comes with steel cables.

These are perfect for dials.

LOT OF 5 - SINGLE ROW 2x2 STORAGE BOXES For Coins in Plastic, Vinyl, Paper and Cardboard Flip Holders https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0722YDXJ5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yHh.BbEKCAZ0N

Nadex Sort and Wrap Set with 350 Coin Wrappers - 4 Easy Wrap Coin Tubes and 4 Quick Sort Coin Trays, Color-Coded https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076145DYZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bu31CbWF6KSSP

Nadex Sort and Wrap Set with 350 Coin Wrappers - 4 Easy Wrap Coin Tubes and 4 Quick Sort Coin Trays, Color-Coded https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076145DYZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vc51Cb73NNER1

Does the same task of sorting coins into the right piles and rolls for easy counting.

But anyway, since you clearly are not interested/unable to google: http://www.amazon.com/Cassida-C200-Sorter-Counter-Wrapper/dp/B0051QAN3M/ref=sr_1_7?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1325268402&sr=1-7

There's a slightly more expensive one that also counts your coins.

I'm looking for something similar. I would recommend against any plastic molded SentrySafe or other similar brand.

I had a bad experience with a very nice "solid" name brand one. As far as I know it affects pretty much all the relatively cheap plastic sealed ones in general.

The hollow plastic body is filled with a moistened drywall like substance. This works fine if/while the plastic body is completely sealed. If it cracks on the outside it would still be ok.
The problem is that the mold injection point is often on the inside and when it's not a perfect seal, you now have something more like a terrarium for your documents.

You will see references to it "trapping" humidity and not having a good seal around the lid to keep moisture out. This is actually the complete opposite of the problem. What happens is you have a great seal around the lid on the better quality units, but the moisture is leaking into the interior from inside the hollow body and because of the great seal, can't get out.

See: https://www.amazon.com/review/RJS6DIWDHJGZG/ref=cm_cr_dp_title?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00KOO599O&channel=detail-glance&nodeID=228013&store=hi

another:https://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.html?b=6&f=46&t=405423

more:http://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-2017F-Water-Chest/product-reviews/B000GB1VMO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_viewpnt_rgt?filterByStar=critical&pageNumber=1


Additional comments:
At first I put everything in ziploc bags.... but apprently i had less than perfect sealing bags, moisture just went into the bags also after months and months. That's when I knew there was more to it than trapping moisture in my airconditioned house. These type of firesafes would have moisture problems in Phoenix.

I haven't' spent enough time to find a proper alternative but I definitely don't want anything that doesn't detail what's inside the body.