Aug 2, 2013, 6:51 pm
Last edit by: CWAL
A new thread was created for the new year in 2017. This is the old thread. For the 2017 on this topic, go here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1819562-cvs-master-thread-2017-a.html
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
New limits rolling out starting 10/20:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS is cash only for all Incomm-related reloads and reloadable cards, including Vanilla Reloads and Serve swipe reloads. See memo to stores for complete list. Other cards at CVS can still be bought using credit, but YMMV depending on location, Manager, etc.
New limits rolling out starting 10/20:
Transactions with $300 or more of card face value require ID.
Limit $2000 of card face value per 24 hour rolling period.
Limit of 10 cards per 24 hours.
Cashback posted in 48 hours.
Cash Register Freezing
Multiple reports that the CVS cash register will freeze and lock after scanning the ID when purchasing multiple prepaid cards. Then the register's computer needs to be restarted. Some report that "swiping" the ID instead of "scanning" will avoid the issue.
Limit of 7 tenders (swipes) per transaction. This is most commonly run into when using low-value AGCs. After seven, the transaction must be complete, no cash (or any other payment method) will be accepted to pay the balance.
CVS master thread(2013-2016)
Apr 1, 2014, 3:44 pm
#7771
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Apr 1, 2014, 3:46 pm
#7773
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Apr 1, 2014, 3:47 pm
#7774
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Thanks.
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Apr 1, 2014, 3:49 pm
#7775
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To enhance the world. To make others happy, smarter and for fun.
I'm selfish. Helping people makes me hapoy.
Born and raised ORD and living in the Loop for 30 years. I'm thinking this "I, I, Me, Me my" stuff simply doesn't work. The math is not in people's favor.
Looking out only for yourself. I like the odds better when all (many) are sharing.
Besides, it's a big, big, lie. People take, then take more, and then fight to keep others out.
What would any of us know if FT wasn't here to help?
Also... living like that makes your insides feel like crap. Maybe why so many in the states are so "grumoy'
I'm selfish. Helping people makes me hapoy.
Born and raised ORD and living in the Loop for 30 years. I'm thinking this "I, I, Me, Me my" stuff simply doesn't work. The math is not in people's favor.
Looking out only for yourself. I like the odds better when all (many) are sharing.
Besides, it's a big, big, lie. People take, then take more, and then fight to keep others out.
What would any of us know if FT wasn't here to help?
Also... living like that makes your insides feel like crap. Maybe why so many in the states are so "grumoy'
Apr 1, 2014, 3:53 pm
#7776
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: MGM
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CVS Apocalypse
"When the CVS manager broke the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the Cary Chaney saying, 'Come.' I looked, and behold, a pale rider holding an pale memo; and its contents were Death to manufactured spending; and Financial Reviews followed with him."
With great regret, I report that the pale memo has reached one of my 3 CVSs (MGM). I watched with fascinated horror as the clerk pulled it from behind the counter and spake, in a voice of thunder, saying "NO MORE CREDIT CARDS AFTER 4/4! So let it be written, so let it be done!"
Andyandy
With great regret, I report that the pale memo has reached one of my 3 CVSs (MGM). I watched with fascinated horror as the clerk pulled it from behind the counter and spake, in a voice of thunder, saying "NO MORE CREDIT CARDS AFTER 4/4! So let it be written, so let it be done!"
Andyandy
Apr 1, 2014, 3:57 pm
#7777
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Apr 1, 2014, 4:01 pm
#7778
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Well, the Caremark Empire doesn't consider a small one-manager override to be any threat, or they'd have a tighter defense. An analysis of the plans provided by Tronic has demonstrated a weakness in the POS station. But the approach will not be easy. You are required to maneuver straight down this rack and skim the VRs to this point. The target area is only two meters wide. It's a small thermal exhaust card, right below the main GCs. The shaft leads directly to the reactor system. A precise hit will start a chain reaction which should destroy Incomm. Only a precise hit will set off a chain reaction. The shaft is FR-shielded, so you'll have to use cards with your actual name on them.
Apr 1, 2014, 4:02 pm
#7779
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Store 1 VR $1000 daily limit paid with AXGC
Store 2 Cash only for VR allowed by to buy OV with CC
Store 3 All Gift cards cash only, period.
Store 4 $2500 daily limit, paid with CC. CSR "By the way April 4th is the last day for CC"
Store 5 I could only find 1 card paid with CC, no conversation.
Apr 1, 2014, 4:03 pm
#7780
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 534
Was able to buy a couple beans today using a known cashier.
Bought less then I wanted to because the bean hiding gremlin at my store has starting to find better hiding places. Or maybe they've stopped restocking them. Or both.
Bought less then I wanted to because the bean hiding gremlin at my store has starting to find better hiding places. Or maybe they've stopped restocking them. Or both.
Apr 1, 2014, 4:03 pm
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Apr 1, 2014, 4:05 pm
#7783
Formerly known as cagalindo
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Just got some from a store in Orlando
Apr 1, 2014, 4:06 pm
#7784
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: a hotel room, somewhere...
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Why is it that all you do is tell people that they don't know what they're talking about? Seriously, it's all you do. You post nothing other than "that's your opinion" or "you have no evidence" "I haven't seen any evidence" "you don't know what you're talking about". 12,000+ posts and that is all you say. It's extremely annoying.
btw, be careful what you say. he'll flag your post so it can be deleted and mods can issue you a warning...
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