After my pension was moved to a 401K, they had a small amount of money left so they gave me one share of their stock. Quite a few times I would get a dividend check for two cents from them.
By the time you consider the labor, the paper, the ink, the envelope and the stamp to mail this, it’s a waste and doesn’t even make sense. They should just apply it to the balance!
I have a check from Walmart for a refund for an error they made. it`s for 40 cents. The last trip to their store. I tried to use it to take 40 cents off my purchase but they said that the only to use it was to cash it first and for that they charge $4.00. It probably cost them $4.00 to get it to me.They know how to to keep their profit.
I once received a profit-sharing check at a former job. It was for 37 cents; it was also the last profit-sharing check any employee there ever received.
From an oil exploration company of which my wife inherited a partial share, we used to get a check for 30 or 40 cents and a big fancy annual report that had to cost several dollars each to make plus a couple dollars postage. We thought to give our share to a sibling to save them money but they said the registration change would cost us $20. It’s a weird world.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
now what could one buy for just 42 cents?
Alien-X over 5 years ago
42 cents won’t even pay for the postage stamp on the letter.
enigmamz over 5 years ago
For a while, a hospital I had used was sending me a bill for $0.00, and they didn’t stop until I sent it back – cost me a stamp!!!
jpayne4040 over 5 years ago
So, if Opal ever becomes a good person, good things will finally start happening to her?
Grace Premium Member over 5 years ago
Once got a check for a penny. Didn’t cash it, and got nasty letters from the insurance company because I was messing up their accounting.
Breadboard over 5 years ago
Proof of safe driving ! What more do you want ? Remember Earl is the driver ;-)
Less Monday... More Friday over 5 years ago
Don’t spend it all in one place.
Qiset over 5 years ago
After my pension was moved to a 401K, they had a small amount of money left so they gave me one share of their stock. Quite a few times I would get a dividend check for two cents from them.
Zebrastripes over 5 years ago
By the time you consider the labor, the paper, the ink, the envelope and the stamp to mail this, it’s a waste and doesn’t even make sense. They should just apply it to the balance!
jagedlo over 5 years ago
Costs more to go to the bank to deposit that thing…
2peabody1 over 5 years ago
Michigan has the worst roads in the country, but the best drivers in all the states, according to the Insurance companies…..
daveoverpar over 5 years ago
I still have a $.02 check from an insurance company in my wallet. Just in case I need to put in my 2 cents.
1953Baby over 5 years ago
Don’t crow too loudly, Earl. I can guarantee that your next insurance premium will go up by that same amount.
iggyman over 5 years ago
“Find a penny pick it up and all the day you’ll have good luck, find a penny, let it lay, and you will have a rotten day!”
JudyHendrickson over 5 years ago
wow!! dont spendit allin one place!!!
magicwalnut over 5 years ago
Kinda like the discount on my phone bill from AARP. A buck and a half. Whee!
retpost over 5 years ago
I have a check from Walmart for a refund for an error they made. it`s for 40 cents. The last trip to their store. I tried to use it to take 40 cents off my purchase but they said that the only to use it was to cash it first and for that they charge $4.00. It probably cost them $4.00 to get it to me.They know how to to keep their profit.
sparkle 13 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Talk about having a positive attitude !!! lol
nggt413 over 5 years ago
I once got a check from BMI for songwriter royalties for $0.01. Yep, they mailed a check for 1 cent. I still have it somewhere.
4Duke over 5 years ago
Wow! Like who cares!
St. Pillsbury over 5 years ago
I once received a profit-sharing check at a former job. It was for 37 cents; it was also the last profit-sharing check any employee there ever received.
cuzinron47 over 5 years ago
This has to be a mistake, it’s addressed to the Lockhorns.
ElGato over 5 years ago
Donate it to some charity. It may increase your deductions to file an itemized return and get a refund. Hopefully it is not the same $.42 you donated.
Concretionist over 5 years ago
From an oil exploration company of which my wife inherited a partial share, we used to get a check for 30 or 40 cents and a big fancy annual report that had to cost several dollars each to make plus a couple dollars postage. We thought to give our share to a sibling to save them money but they said the registration change would cost us $20. It’s a weird world.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 5 years ago
“…and to ME! "
moontime70 over 5 years ago
If they can add a couple of zeroes behind the 42, then it might be worthwhile.