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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 9:56 pm
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Originally Posted by nnugnotsle
The first time I bough a VR, the cashier said she didn't understand VRs and asked me why I didn't just buy giftcards. I have no idea why anyone would buy VRs(aside from us). I just mumbled something about it being an alternate way of handling cash.

Is it for people without bank accounts?
Normal VISA/MC/Amex gift cards have purchase/activation fee between $4.95-$ $5.95. Only $3.95 for VRs. Good enough reason for me.
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