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Gold Sold From Vending Machines In Germany

Posted by samzenpus on from the correct-change-only dept.

There are fewer hassles for an adventurer or business traveler bigger than lugging around bags of silver and copper pieces. Luckily TG-Gold-Super-Markt has installed gold vending machines in 500 locations including train stations and airports all across Germany. The machines charge about 30% more than the current trading price for gold, and are updated every few minutes. All are closely monitored by cameras, and like 3rd and 4th edition, electrum pieces are not accepted.

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  1. Ouch by Xsydon · · Score: 5, Funny

    I prefer a candy bar. Gold hurts when I chew.

  2. Stuck Machine by AstrumPreliator · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wouldn't it suck if the little corkscrew thing started to push the gold out and right when it's going to fall it stops and the gold just sits there. Man, that'd be so much worse than not getting a candy bar!