Originally Posted by acarney

I guess I'm a bit more worried about "blending into the data" rather then personal guilt. I don't want the card shut down, I don't wanna be banned from the post office, and I don't wanna be stuck with a bunch of money in gift cards. That's why I'm hoping this plan will look and seem far more legit (and reduce my risk by limiting the amount on a gift card at any one time) since it's actually being used for legit reasons and the only odd kink is the gift card step.

I just could see it being extremely sketchy looking to a post office employee if I had money orders made out to myself so I could later cash them out. Even if technically legal, I know they can refuse the service or ask me not to return if they don't feel right about it.... so trying to setup a plan that gets me where I want without becoming too "greedy" and burning my luck :P

I've also never done it before and find it all still extremely confusing and a constantly evolving system even after reading a lot here, so I'm trying to make the most clear (to myself) path to get them funded an purchased, setup with a PIN online, and then cashed out with a valid money order.