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I actually got my Money Order for $40.00 at Giant, but then my school told me I addressed it to the wrong recipient, bla bla bla, I can return it at Giant to get a new one. Well, the Giant’s money order machine became mysteriously “broken”. The time that the reasonable money order search took will hopefully be repaid to humanity by people reading this blog and saving themselves some time and money. My chickenchase ended with finding the “Best Places to Get a Money Order” from the worst, to the best.

The Worst:

4) PNC Bank: After waiting in line for over 10 minutes because there was only one teller open, I got the bad news. I had thought- “Well at my bank maybe they’ll do it for free because I have an account with them!” NO! When I told him how much, he said “5.00 dollars” (which is way more than 10% even!). I guess $5.00 is their starting fee!!! He even suggested I go to Giant. BOOO!!! Your bank might do something like this to you too.

3) The Post Office: The post office isn’t the worst place, but my local post office is, because there are always long lines and only one poor post office worker. And I sort of forget, but last time I think the charge was like 1.50 (I’ll check on this) but it wasn’t as cheap as the followings…..

The Best:

2) 7-Eleven: usually going to be a pretty quick transaction, and the flat fee for a money order anywhere up to $500.00 is $1. One dollar. Not to mention the banks and post offices are only opened sometimes and grocery stores are usually open later and 7-elevens…could be all night!

1) Giant, Superfresh, or any other grocery store: If only it could have been as simple as getting my first money order and addressing it right- it was only 59 cents fee at Giant. Since Giant’s wasn’t working, after several FAILS, I got it at Superfresh- 75 cents fee at Superfresh. Not bad compared to annoyingness and upwards to $5.00.

The Best Place To Get A Small Money Order Is Your Local (Larger) Grocery Store! Seriously, ladies, and gents, save a buck or two!