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I tried buying 2500 today at my usual store to test this out and sure enough a popup on the register came when trying to buy the 5th card. The clerk closed it before I could read it, but looks like 2K is the new transaction limit. I didn't want to try two transactions. Funny I just bought 3K worth last night and didn't see the popup.
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Originally Posted by Marathon Man
(Post 22068716)
Dont you mean irregardless?
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Originally Posted by dailow
(Post 22068920)
I tried buying 2500 today at my usual store to test this out and sure enough a popup on the register came when trying to buy the 5th card. The clerk closed it before I could read it, but looks like 2K is the new transaction limit. I didn't want to try two transactions. Funny I just bought 3K worth last night and didn't see the popup.
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Thanks, Marathon. :)
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Originally Posted by WhateverDude
(Post 22063235)
Consistently using the same round numbers should be avoided.
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Today at two CVS in PA, around 12.30 PM regiser screen said SYSTEM PROBLEMS TRY LATER.....anyone had that problem today ?
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Bought $5,000 today. no problem.
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Relieved to see these reports of success at CVS. Just tonight, for the first time ever, a clerk at CVS said I had to pay for Vanilla Reload with cash or debit. Never saw this clerk before, and decided not to argue the point. After reading CVS has not changed its policy, tomorrow I'll go back to CVS to try again with a different clerk.
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I received a call today from the friendly shift manager at the CVS nearest my house letting me know that the VRs came in today and they were holding some behind the counter for me (these ARE IN ADDITION TO the ones hanging on the rack).
Stopped in on my way home, bought $5K (1 transaction) and on my merry way in less than 5 minutes - which includes chit-chat with the cashier asking her about college life, her holidays, etc. And it also includes buying her some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Being nice to them and small gestures of appreciation have really helped me with my monthly loads. The store manager and most of the cashiers have asked me about my purchases and I have been totally honest and have even offered to help them if they want to try it. With the ulterior motive of hoping to glean some inside CVS info :) |
I'm with you crews1. I have the same kind of built up relationship and love it. it pays dividends and then some.
Originally Posted by crews1
(Post 22072354)
I received a call today from the friendly shift manager at the CVS nearest my house letting me know that the VRs came in today and they were holding some behind the counter for me (these ARE IN ADDITION TO the ones hanging on the rack).
Stopped in on my way home, bought $5K (1 transaction) and on my merry way in less than 5 minutes - which includes chit-chat with the cashier asking her about college life, her holidays, etc. And it also includes buying her some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Being nice to them and small gestures of appreciation have really helped me with my monthly loads. The store manager and most of the cashiers have asked me about my purchases and I have been totally honest and have even offered to help them if they want to try it. With the ulterior motive of hoping to glean some inside CVS info :) |
Originally Posted by HMPS
(Post 22071670)
Today at two CVS in PA, around 12.30 PM regiser screen said SYSTEM PROBLEMS TRY LATER.....anyone had that problem today ?
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Originally Posted by rdover1
(Post 22072413)
I'm with you crews1. I have the same kind of built up relationship and love it. it pays dividends and then some.
Quote: Originally Posted by crews1 I received a call today from the friendly shift manager at the CVS nearest my house letting me know that the VRs came in today and they were holding some behind the counter for me (these ARE IN ADDITION TO the ones hanging on the rack). Stopped in on my way home, bought $5K (1 transaction) and on my merry way in less than 5 minutes - which includes chit-chat with the cashier asking her about college life, her holidays, etc. And it also includes buying her some Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Being nice to them and small gestures of appreciation have really helped me with my monthly loads. The store manager and most of the cashiers have asked me about my purchases and I have been totally honest and have even offered to help them if they want to try it. With the ulterior motive of hoping to glean some inside CVS info A nice gesture here and there, a smile an a great attitude builds rapport quickly. Never fails! |
Went to my regular CVS this morning in DFW only to find all the VRs pulled from the shelf :( I didn't ask about them as for some reason almost everytime I buy them the clerks act like they've never seen them before and are clueless. I've been using this location for over a year and they consistently have 20-30 cards in stock. Hoping just a fluke...
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Originally Posted by nic3456
(Post 22075302)
Went to my regular CVS this morning in DFW only to find all the VRs pulled from the shelf :( I didn't ask about them as for some reason almost everytime I buy them the clerks act like they've never seen them before and are clueless. I've been using this location for over a year and they consistently have 20-30 cards in stock. Hoping just a fluke...
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STL datapoint -
one of my infrequent stops told me that I could only buy one VR for $500 today. She said "it used to be $2000, then $1000, now $500. I think they're concerned about fraud or something." this location is right on the edge of the city. I'll go and try another location after work. Frustrating, because I have grown accustomed to walking in and buying 10 at a time now. |
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