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Originally Posted by skiwindham
(Post 22623424)
For those thinking of taking a cash advance from your cc and then using that cash to buy VR:
1) you do know that a cash advance is a loan, don't you? so first take a careful look at the fees charged by your bank card before taking the advance. Many cc charge 2-4% upfront for taking a cash advance 2) make sure that a cash advance counts toward your minimum spend. Many banks won't consider it a charge...those banks categorize it as a loan and not as an eligible credit card charge. |
Originally Posted by jrreynolds
(Post 22621745)
It appears that MA is shut down.
Anyone from RI or NH able to buy any today Tried a second CVS in NH but my CC locked me out with fraud alert :( Mostly likely would have gone thru as well. |
Originally Posted by Red259
(Post 22623498)
"out in the wild" rofl
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Originally Posted by skiwindham
(Post 22623424)
For those thinking of taking a cash advance from your cc and then using that cash to buy VR:
1) you do know that a cash advance is a loan, don't you? so first take a careful look at the fees charged by your bank card before taking the advance. Many cc charge 2-4% upfront for taking a cash advance 2) make sure that a cash advance counts toward your minimum spend. Many banks won't consider it a charge...those banks categorize it as a loan and not as an eligible credit card charge. |
All is well in soCal
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Originally Posted by KennyBSAT
(Post 22623604)
That brings up a question... what is the natural habitat of an MSing FTer, anyway?
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Tried two places in Boston today - the cashier tried to check out as normal, but the system wouldn't let her. Tried again adding a candy bar, no dice.
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Originally Posted by KennyBSAT
(Post 22623604)
That brings up a question... what is the natural habitat of an MSing FTer, anyway?
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now two for two today in the 518. (that's the A/S/T MSA for the uninitiated) totally business as usual. ^
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Should I max out at $5K at the two stores?
^ Two area stores. Hot Diggity!!!
I have JHP, HRB, DS's BB, and when my time is served, another BB. I already have $8K VRs on hand.... I also have alternative method for after VRs are a total shutdown that allows up to $10K in purchases. Can't find my AMEX Gold; probably left it somewhere on my last trip. Should I go ahead and max out with others today? |
Originally Posted by silver6054
(Post 22623611)
Maybe, but it's not as if interest starts accruing immediately and you may lose a grace period for purchases, right?
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Originally Posted by nainas28
(Post 22623689)
Tried two places in Boston today - the cashier tried to check out as normal, but the system wouldn't let her. Tried again adding a candy bar, no dice.
So far it seems only Boston is solidly 100% cut off from all the reports we have seen. Everywhere else it is still fairly open. |
Originally Posted by KennyBSAT
(Post 22623604)
That brings up a question... what is the natural habitat of an MSing FTer, anyway?
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Originally Posted by skiwindham
(Post 22623750)
The issue is not the interest rate but whether your bank charges an upfront fee. Many banks charge 2-4% of the advance upfront, meaning they'll charge $20-$40 per thousand being advanced.That's separate and distinct from the interest charge. So check the terms of your cc's cash advance before going that route.
You are being trolled. Just ignore it. There is a couple of jokers here and it is kinda obvious they are joking if you really pay attention. |
Originally Posted by glocklt4
(Post 22623531)
Please delete this post and any mentioning the cash advances!! Tired of you guys posting the ways we PM you to get around these deals! :mad::mad::mad::mad:
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