M & M tubes for pressed penny machines?

[bunny213]

Hi All...I want to make the holders for the money for the pressed penny machines...where do you find those tubes of M & M's ?? I don't seem to be having any luck.
also -what's the best method for shining up the pennies? Thanks..Barb

 

[Local_Girl]

I'd say your best bet for the MM tubes would be to look where LOTS of candy is sold (huge variety), such as a large convenience store.

As for the pennies, I think we used a baking soda/water mixture to clean them off, using a toothbrush helps. I'd try to start out with cleaner pennies though, if possible to save some time. Some pennies just don't clean up well.

Editing to add: Also, a drug store like CVS, Walgreens, etc. might have the MM tubes. Oh, and I'd use an OLD toothbrush, lol. Forgot to add that all-important tid bit!

 

[apennel]

I found M&Ms in both large and small tubes at Toys R Us for our trip last fall. I would think they still carry them.

 

[skw444]

We soaked the pennies in vinegar to get them shiny.

 

[Traveliz]

I always find them at Walgreens or CVS -- sometimes they are in with the seasonal candy or the odd candy (like the pacifiers, etc).

Liz

 

[Hare23]

Target has the larger M&M's case by me. If you can't find and really want them...I would be happy to send some your way.

 

[TifffanyD]

We always pick pre 1982 pennies as they have a higher copper content. The newer ones are a lot of zinc and can roll streaky and can age differently after rolled. Of course, I think the machines are made for the newer pennies so ours don't always roll to the same length

Anyways, for shining we have tried a lot of things (vinegar, ketchup, etc) and the one I think is easiest is comet. I just rub it on with my fingers and risnse off then pat dry.

 

[I_heart_Tinkerbell]

Just as a note of warning:

I went thru security at the airport with the MM tubes filled with quarters in my purse and the screeners were very concerned I was carring a weapon in my bag . They had me take it out and ran my stuff back thru with the tubes in one of the "little trays" that they use for small items.

I found my tubes at Walmart near the registers. We found them to be very handy

 

[Claroquesi]

I used to use pencil erasers to shine up pennies as a kid..

 

[lovesmurfs]

We used to stick particularly gunky pennies in a potato overnight.

 

[TheRatPack]

It seems we see those large tubes of M&Ms everywhere now but when we were looking for them the only place we found them was ToysRUs. I like to make one for myself too...for laundry quarters at Disney They are really handy.

 

[pansmermaidzlagoon]

Just as a note of warning:

I went thru security at the airport with the MM tubes filled with quarters in my purse and the screeners were very concerned I was carring a weapon in my bag . They had me take it out and ran my stuff back thru with the tubes in one of the "little trays" that they use for small items.

I found my tubes at Walmart near the registers. We found them to be very handy

I've done the same thing! After two times going thru my carry on - finally realized what the problem was. I explained it to the security guy - luckily, he was very nice and understanding!!!!

I do this for both pressed pennnies and laundry money.

 

[IBelieveInTheMagic]

I have also seen them at Michael's and ACMoore near the checkout.

Heather

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

I got mine at Walgreens.

When I go thru airport security I take them out of my carryon and put them in a bin automatically. I haven't had any problems since I do that.

 

[bootleg89]

I got mine at Party City

 

[SDSorority]

The only place I've seen them is in the check out isles at supermarkets. I don't eat M&M's though, so I haven't really been looking for them lately.

 

[AKraft]

We had looked all over for them at one point with no luck. Finally, when we didn't need them anymore we found them at a dollar store and now I see them everywhere. Picked them up anyway and now we have them for our trip in 2 weeks. Also, the Mentos Gum container works great for holding the pennies you've already pressed.

As far a polishing, I use Brasso metal cleaner. Dab it on, wait a couple seconds, and buff them with a papertowel. They turn out great.

 

[TnTWalter]

Just bought some at Walmart...check out line...saw them and thought..hey someday I could use those! LOL.

 

[tadamom]

Great ideas on where to get the M&M's....I get the big ones at Party City.

Also, as far as pennies go....forget shining them...I go to the bank and ask for a brand new roll of pennies! They are always super shiney!

 

[CourtasanSatine]

Supermarket and Wal-Mart candy sections (also found them at Wal-Mart checkouts).