Originally Posted by Rommie2k6 (Post 19568664)

I'm using Amazon payments to cash out gift cards from FAR software deals. Will adding too many cards in a short time (e.g. 20 added cards in a month) raise a flag? Has anyone had situations whereby they got shutdown for adding too many cards?

I'm still keeping below the limit of $1k and spend about $700-800 each month.

Originally Posted by Dad to GO (Post 19570619)

Really? Adding 20 cards? That is just asking to get attention brought to yourself which is what you DO NOT want to happen. I would definitely try and utilize a better place to spend them. You could sell some of them online as well. You'll only lose a small % on it but will be able to keep your Amazon account from looking suspicious.

Originally Posted by greek2me (Post 19572213)

+1. Do not do it via AP. Use one of other methods mentioned in thread.

Originally Posted by thehawk75 (Post 19569957)

Or go to the branch of the bank that issues the card(s) and see if they'll cash-advance all the funds out for you. Citi for example is particularly good about this for their gift cards. General rule is the card should have your name on it, and the card should be of the type where the numbers are embossed (raised, rather than flat on the card).

Originally Posted by Rommie2k6 (Post 19574648)

Which method? Can you please provide some keyword so that I can start searching?
EDIT: If you are referring to going to the bank to get a "cash advance" on those cards, I've tried it before and they won't work.

Originally Posted by johndoe123 (Post 19574703)

My personal preference for low value rebate cards is to just use them in a gas station for face value to fill up a vehicle

If you must have cash, I've seen people just eat the two percent and run them through sqaure.

Originally Posted by irishjames23 (Post 19569175)

Could anyone please help me out with the wheres and hows that you are buying MO with miles earning cards. I am willing to research and read threads if you could steer me on the right direction.

thanks

Originally Posted by AlohaDaveKennedy (Post 19577101)

Indirectly - ME CC > VISA BUXX > MO

Originally Posted by QL_714 (Post 19578160)

How about the direct method? :p

Originally Posted by Rommie2k6 (Post 19578229)

Seriously guys, asking people to spend their FAR prepaid card is NOT helpful advice. I can't track these expenses using quicken, I lose my cashback, and it will probably take 6mth to spend that much. There's a reason why we look for ways to meet minimum spend without spending money...

Originally Posted by johndoe123 (Post 19578373)

If its staples next time request the check...

See the bluebird thread and go buy a refill card with a pile of them...

Or go buy a single combined gas card with the balance of them and leave it in your glovebox.

Originally Posted by gloreglabert (Post 19578438)

I, like several others, have a stack of $100 MC debits from the recent Staples rebate (which was for the prepaids themselves, hence no check). These cards are a pain because they can't be used with Serve, and people are advising against the jungle. Any tips via PM for cashing out would be appreciated.

Originally Posted by gloreglabert (Post 19578438)

I, like several others, have a stack of $100 MC debits from the recent Staples rebate (which was for the prepaids themselves, hence no check). These cards are a pain because they can't be used with Serve, and people are advising against the jungle. Any tips via PM for cashing out would be appreciated.