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-   -   CVS master thread(2013-2016) (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1449551-cvs-master-thread-2013-2016-a.html)

Explore Dec 9, 2013 4:26 pm
Originally Posted by Majuki (Post 21927677)

One issue with the Bay Area is that there are way too many people in on the deal. The stores that take cc payments are all sold out, and the ones with VR stock are cash only.
Not always true. Certain stores stock them, take CCs, and the stock lasted much longer than I expected. Reordering is erratic though. Most opportunities are in the outer burbs.

Flyfromscratch Dec 10, 2013 9:51 am
The problem with CVS is that the rules are not enforced by the system, but by the cash register clerks.. and they can be weird.. half known and understood rules are clubbed with false sense of power by the clerks to do whatever they wish.. Point in case:
1. Went to CVS to buy 2 VR's.. wanted them billed seperately as I wanted to use different CC's for each.. store clerk refused to do it.. said he will only bill them together.. and if i buy one and come back later for another, he will not sell it to me.. had an argument, then gave up.. then he asks for my ID and refuses to take my international license.. says only US license or state ID's will do.. just din budge.. had a HUUGGEE argument about it..

2. Two days later, same store.. different clerk.. din bat an eyelid that I asked for the VR's to be billed seperately.. and din even ask for an ID for the CC.. just went ahead and billed them..

WhateverDude Dec 10, 2013 10:51 am
What you think is the problem, isn't the problem. Your reaction to the problem is the problem.

Flyfromscratch Dec 10, 2013 10:57 am
Originally Posted by WhateverDude (Post 21939824)
What you think is the problem, isn't the problem. Your reaction to the problem is the problem.
I'll try and remember that one for sure :D

WhateverDude Dec 10, 2013 11:03 am
Originally Posted by Flyfromscratch (Post 21939870)
I'll try and remember that one for sure :D
People love when i throw that one around at work. :)

Flyfromscratch Dec 10, 2013 11:18 am
Originally Posted by WhateverDude (Post 21939918)
People love when i throw that one around at work. :)
I see an "Employee of the Year" award in the future for you ;);)

savekenny Dec 10, 2013 1:04 pm
Originally Posted by Flyfromscratch (Post 21939380)
The problem with CVS is that the rules are not enforced by the system, but by the cash register clerks.. and they can be weird.. half known and understood rules are clubbed with false sense of power by the clerks to do whatever they wish.. Point in case:
1. Went to CVS to buy 2 VR's.. wanted them billed seperately as I wanted to use different CC's for each.. store clerk refused to do it.. said he will only bill them together.. and if i buy one and come back later for another, he will not sell it to me.. had an argument, then gave up.. then he asks for my ID and refuses to take my international license.. says only US license or state ID's will do.. just din budge.. had a HUUGGEE argument about it..

2. Two days later, same store.. different clerk.. din bat an eyelid that I asked for the VR's to be billed seperately.. and din even ask for an ID for the CC.. just went ahead and billed them..
Have had similar issues. I try to go when my favorite assistant manager is there, then some of these clerks would just shut up and do what they're supposed to do; but when she's not around and I'm on an urgent need for a VR fix, they would treat me like they run the whole chain and give me all kinds of troubles.

FlightNurse Dec 10, 2013 5:32 pm
Originally Posted by godsquare (Post 21932401)
Went to my local CVS to purchase PayPal Cash Card.

After I swiped my CC, the register took forever to process the transaction. After a few minutes went by, the register split a weird receipt saying that the cashier needed to call for an authorization at 1800-991-9911.

Am I in some kind of trouble?
Nope, this is typical "fraud alert" if the transaction went through then you are fine.

tsmith12 Dec 10, 2013 5:41 pm
Originally Posted by savekenny (Post 21940808)
Have had similar issues. I try to go when my favorite assistant manager is there, then some of these clerks would just shut up and do what they're supposed to do; but when she's not around and I'm on an urgent need for a VR fix, they would treat me like they run the whole chain and give me all kinds of troubles.
I've been getting a few VRs on each trip from this one CVS for a few months now. Yesterday was the first time the manager (whom I see often) rang me up and created a scene on how I could not split transactions and use different credit cards. He would only let me buy one and threatened that my ID would be scanned over that one card as well. :rolleyes:

FlightNurse Dec 10, 2013 5:59 pm
No problems today, was able to buy 7K worth of VR's today, bought 5K in one transaction and then 2K in separate transaction I used a different CC for the 2K...

godsquare Dec 10, 2013 7:07 pm
Originally Posted by bluerunningsocks (Post 21934152)
Okay, so you're good, no need to worry about it
Got the same alert when I use the same card to buy some grocery at Kroger today. Now I am worry. :(

ThePointsCollector Dec 10, 2013 8:02 pm
Did anyone get error at the register after clerk tried to swiped DL stating "Due to system error we are unable ... " ? I went to one store yesterday and got this error so had to walk away with one VR. Drove to CVS #2 and was able to buy 5 VRs. Today I was back at CVS #1 and CVS #2 and got this error at both stores :(

Arshavin Dec 10, 2013 8:19 pm
Location help
 
Originally Posted by Explore (Post 21934874)
Not always true. Certain stores stock them, take CCs, and the stock lasted much longer than I expected. Reordering is erratic though. Most opportunities are in the outer burbs.
I have been tired of looking for CVS for VRs in the Bay Area. All I see is that they take cash for VRs, not even one that will take CCs. Do you have some locations which I can scout?

FlightNurse Dec 10, 2013 10:26 pm
Originally Posted by godsquare (Post 21943158)
Got the same alert when I use the same card to buy some grocery at Kroger today. Now I am worry. :(
Then maybe this game is not for you..... :rolleyes::rolleyes:

subdawg Dec 11, 2013 12:19 am
Just the same buyer I found years ago that has plenty of family that need to travel back and forth. UA is the only airline that flies from this country to the US, so they can charge outrageous prices. Cheaper for her to buy from me at .02/mile than to buy online.

Originally Posted by nnugnotsle (Post 21927294)
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Originally Posted by subdawg


I've been doing 5k at a time since it's faster. It's a brand new chase UA cc that I'm trying to "train". I've been using it as my primary cc which hopefully helps. I have been getting .02/mile from someone for the last 6 years and my 500k balance needs to be replenished!




I'd like to get .02/mile. Fill me in won'tcha?


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