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I still know people in Dublin that have coin operated electricity, though I think nearly all of them have been moved to card based systems.
by scandox 7y ago
I still know people in Dublin that have coin operated electricity, though I think nearly all of them have been moved to card based systems.
- radicalbyte 7y agoThey had that in the mainland too. It was something which was forced on poor people and resulted in electricity prices considerably higher than they otherwise would have been. My grandparents were forced to have one. My late grandfather had PTSD from fighting in WWII and could basically never hold down a job or make a good financial decision.
- JackFr 7y agoI've been to campsites where the showers are free, but the hot water requires coins. You really want to get your money's worth, but the fear of being lathered up and it going straight cold motivates you to be quick.