So I go to my usual SM yesterday and the lady finally asks the dreaded question, "What are you buying all these cards for?". My first thought was to say, "None of your f-in business", but I was in a good mood and it was a very polite and friendly question. Told her I did it for the miles but didn't go into further detail. She proceeds to tell me that there are A LOT of people who come in to buy cards and it has increased over the past few weeks. I guess they got some memo regarding credit cards used for SMGC purchases and to double/triple check the ID and card because of CC fraud around the holidays. I knew there were a few of us out here in the Midwest, but didn't think it was a big community. Apparently I was wrong. Luckily there are a lot of outlets here to utilize...for now.