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Man Empties Piggy Bank After 10 Years—Not Ready for How Much He's Saved

Man Empties Piggy Bank After 10 Years—Not Ready for How Much He's Saved

Summary

An Oregon man named Eli Piatt saved a significant amount of money by putting loose change into a piggy bank over a decade. After emptying his Star Wars-themed piggy bank, he found he had accumulated $686.61. After a processing fee, he was left with $597.45.

Key Facts

  • Eli Piatt saved change for over 10 years in a piggy bank.
  • His piggy bank was Star Wars-themed.
  • He cashed in his change using a Coinstar machine.
  • The total amount Piatt collected in coins was $686.61.
  • A Coinstar processing fee reduced his total to $597.45.
  • Piatt shared his experience on Threads, a social media platform.
  • His post got more than 1,600 likes and over 260 comments.
  • Some online users suggested he could avoid fees by rolling coins himself.
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