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heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:02 pm
by lance
Any good banks down that way i could hit up? Im not moving there so be generous please lol

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 6:36 am
by Know Common Cents
Don't know about any good banks there, but you'll need all the coin you can carry as there are tolls every couple of miles. I find it really irritating.

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:49 am
by 68Camaro
Come often, and spend a lot - the tourist taxes and tolls keep my bills lower... ;)

The tolls are necessary because Florida didn't suck as much off the hind tit of the Federal government as did many other states, in building all the roads that the tourists need. :) Now, of course the Federales are broke, so if we want new roads we have to build them ourselves.

If you don't want to stop for tolls, get a sunpass transponder. There is an initial small investment, but it's worth it even if you are only going to be here a week.

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:22 pm
by lance
68Camaro wrote:Come often, and spend a lot - the tourist taxes and tolls keep my bills lower... ;)

The tolls are necessary because Florida didn't suck as much off the hind tit of the Federal government as did many other states, in building all the roads that the tourists need. :) Now, of course the Federales are broke, so if we want new roads we have to build them ourselves.

If you don't want to stop for tolls, get a sunpass transponder. There is an initial small investment, but it's worth it even if you are only going to be here a week.

Interesting....thanks! But you never answered my question...which banks are gold mines?! Lol....or should i say silver mines

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:25 pm
by 68Camaro
I don't do silver hunting, can't say. The couple of times I've tried I've gotten nuthing but skunks or someone else's dumps.

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:23 pm
by agmoose
68Camaro wrote:Come often, and spend a lot - the tourist taxes and tolls keep my bills lower... ;)

The tolls are necessary because Florida didn't suck as much off the hind tit of the Federal government as did many other states, in building all the roads that the tourists need. :) Now, of course the Federales are broke, so if we want new roads we have to build them ourselves.

If you don't want to stop for tolls, get a sunpass transponder. There is an initial small investment, but it's worth it even if you are only going to be here a week.



Yep, you forgot to mention the best rest areas/stops in the US due to the $$ the state generates as well.

As far as banks - ALOT of FL banks will ask if you are a customer, if not, they won't even consider selling the halves you can see in the teller tray. There are alot of silver searchers here......I gave up on bags/boxes a couple years back. I just hit up small town banks for loose and CWR. Good luck, have a safe/fun trip and leave lots of $$ behind.. :D

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:11 pm
by walt2727
Ditto what 68 & AGM said.
But, don't give up on trying, you never know. We've got banks on every corner it seems like, and it only takes one!
Also, don't drive I4 during rush hour if you in a hurry to get somewhere.

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:19 am
by lance
Thanks for the tips guys...a little off subject but do any of you local guys know of any hookups on universal studio tickets? Always lookin to save a dime ;)

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:08 am
by agmoose
If you're military - you can either stop at a base and buy discount tix or ask at the window (not sure if they honor). Google is your friend also.....I'm sure you'll find something. Some hotels can help you out as well.....depends on where you're staying.

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 7:16 pm
by walt2727
Lance,
if you are a AAA member, they might give you a discount as well.

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:04 pm
by lance
Awesoms thx guys...quick question....any good places to eat that are open late and semi affordable? Also..since im on here...any coins shops that sell for spot? Thx!

Re: heading to orlando tommarow!

PostPosted: Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:34 pm
by walt2727
you can try Coins of the Realm in Winter Garden, he's usually around spot for 90% junk.
International Drive has gobs of places to eat, don't know about price though.