Wal-Mart, Amex take on banks with Bluebird debit card
Feb 11, 2013, 1:53 pm
#7291
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 204
Has anyone tried getting Ice Cream with AMEX gift card? I was just rejected by manager
Feb 11, 2013, 2:16 pm
#7293
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: Marriott Platinum
Posts: 274
the main reason they don't accept gift cards is because they can't verify your identity.. a little bit of social engineering goes a long way in making the cashiers feel at ease
Feb 11, 2013, 2:30 pm
#7294
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 204
as other folks have pointed out in the past, you need to work the system. Find the right cashier and everything is a go. If you find the wrong person, nothing will work..
the main reason they don't accept gift cards is because they can't verify your identity.. a little bit of social engineering goes a long way in making the cashiers feel at ease
the main reason they don't accept gift cards is because they can't verify your identity.. a little bit of social engineering goes a long way in making the cashiers feel at ease
Feb 11, 2013, 3:54 pm
#7296
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Around The World
Programs: ALL :)
Posts: 384
as other folks have pointed out in the past, you need to work the system. Find the right cashier and everything is a go. If you find the wrong person, nothing will work..
the main reason they don't accept gift cards is because they can't verify your identity.. a little bit of social engineering goes a long way in making the cashiers feel at ease
the main reason they don't accept gift cards is because they can't verify your identity.. a little bit of social engineering goes a long way in making the cashiers feel at ease
Feb 11, 2013, 5:14 pm
#7297
Used to be garyjr316
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX or SBA
Programs: AAdvantage, MileagePlus, Gold Passport, Hilton HHonors, Marriott
Posts: 800
I think one of the best things you can do is be friendly with the cashiers and even get to know them a little (from a customer standpoint)... I have my "go to" cashiers at 3 different CVS's and at my local Office Depot... R.I.P... It's great because they know what I'm buying before I even get up to the register and automatically apply that amount to the cards when they scan them.
Feb 11, 2013, 8:11 pm
#7298
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 467
Tried getting Vanilla Reloads at my local CVS, but they had none... not even a spot for them. All I saw were the MyVanilla and Vanilla Visas. None of those work would they? Is there any drawback to getting the VRs at 7-11, etc instead?
Feb 11, 2013, 8:13 pm
#7299
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: Marriott Platinum
Posts: 274
not all CVS stores carry VR's. I know of a few of them in the bay area. No harm in buying them at 7-11, but it's rare to find one that accepts CC to purchase VR's.
Feb 11, 2013, 9:19 pm
#7300
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 145
but go to that topic search the forums
Feb 12, 2013, 9:44 am
#7303
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 217
Ok, finally found a stash of VR at my local CVS. Didn't try buying yet as I am still learning the trade-secrets, but hopefully soon, I will be up to the game. Thanks everyone.
Feb 12, 2013, 2:40 pm
#7304
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: IAH
Posts: 418
You left out the psychological component. Clearly there are people playing this game that are teetering on the brink (e.g. bizarre threats/intimidation in the forum, confrontations with cashiers etc.). The stress of the game doesn't sit well with them.
Feb 12, 2013, 6:58 pm
#7305
Join Date: May 2011
Programs: DL PM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 85
I had the same situation and was resolved to walk out of the store empty handed but saw they kept them right by the checkout. Snagged 2. ^