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 4, 2014, 10:15 am
#8506
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Jimminy Christmas, that didn't take long. Points off for no circles or arrows, though.
I can't imagine that VGCs will escape the axe for long, they are susceptible to the same "abuse" (from CVS's perspective) that VRs were. Odds are, we'll end up with an Office Depot-like situation in a month or so.
From the MR enthusiast's perspective, though, VGCs involve a bit more labor and risk to liquidate.
Andyandy
I can't imagine that VGCs will escape the axe for long, they are susceptible to the same "abuse" (from CVS's perspective) that VRs were. Odds are, we'll end up with an Office Depot-like situation in a month or so.
From the MR enthusiast's perspective, though, VGCs involve a bit more labor and risk to liquidate.
Andyandy
Apr 4, 2014, 10:18 am
#8507
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I don't know where you'd get a 5K MO. WM only goes to $1000, most grocery stores to $500.
Apr 4, 2014, 10:22 am
#8508
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The memo my store had said cash only for "Vanilla VL $20-$500". Could that be referring to anything other then OV? I fear its days are numbered.
Apr 4, 2014, 10:23 am
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Yes. Very true.
But having said that, the Wiki could be stronger. Back, way back in the thread, I suggested "fixing" the Wiki, splitting the thread up between people, scouring for often asked questions, reformat the Wiki.
No takers. Too much work for one person. But the Wiki could be improved.
But, in the end, probably wouldn't matter. Our suggestions imploring people to read the current Wiki are regularly ignored.
But having said that, the Wiki could be stronger. Back, way back in the thread, I suggested "fixing" the Wiki, splitting the thread up between people, scouring for often asked questions, reformat the Wiki.
No takers. Too much work for one person. But the Wiki could be improved.
But, in the end, probably wouldn't matter. Our suggestions imploring people to read the current Wiki are regularly ignored.
Actually... Setting aside your manners, you're absolutely correct. If we're moving on to OV/VGC a new thread should begin with those strategies.
I guess "we people" have to decide what type of Wiki to develop.
Will it be a honest, comprehensive, step by step To Do list, or will the old guard return with snark and cryptic coding?
I'm in favor of helping people get ahead and sharing information. Because, for all the "secrets" this thread has harbored since inception, it's inevitable (helped by CC 100K) the word will get out, especially now since so many are introduced to MS. So, why not help people?
MS is a good thing, let people who want to learn, learn. The more that benefit, the better. Right? We do want to help each other, correct?
Ops! Take that back a bit about the Wiki. This is the CVS Master Thread, correct? So.. if CVS is accepting CC for OV/VGC, well....
I guess "we people" have to decide what type of Wiki to develop.
Will it be a honest, comprehensive, step by step To Do list, or will the old guard return with snark and cryptic coding?
I'm in favor of helping people get ahead and sharing information. Because, for all the "secrets" this thread has harbored since inception, it's inevitable (helped by CC 100K) the word will get out, especially now since so many are introduced to MS. So, why not help people?
MS is a good thing, let people who want to learn, learn. The more that benefit, the better. Right? We do want to help each other, correct?
Ops! Take that back a bit about the Wiki. This is the CVS Master Thread, correct? So.. if CVS is accepting CC for OV/VGC, well....
You mentioned the wiki needing to be fixed, but took NO initiative to do it yourself.
You're just as bad as the noobies wanting to be spoon fed.
Just wanting someone to do the things for you.
I'm all for helping people, but I find it funny you would say it needed to be fixed. But wait for someone to fix it instead of doing it yourself.
Apr 4, 2014, 10:26 am
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Just look at what I bolded and pointed out.
You mentioned the wiki needing to be fixed, but took NO initiative to do it yourself.
You're just as bad as the noobies wanting to be spoon fed.
Just wanting someone to do the things for you.
I'm all for helping people, but I find it funny you would say it needed to be fixed. But wait for someone to fix it instead of doing it yourself.
You mentioned the wiki needing to be fixed, but took NO initiative to do it yourself.
You're just as bad as the noobies wanting to be spoon fed.
Just wanting someone to do the things for you.
I'm all for helping people, but I find it funny you would say it needed to be fixed. But wait for someone to fix it instead of doing it yourself.
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Apr 4, 2014, 10:28 am
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It refers to nothing as written, but there are also Vanilla gift cards and My Vanilla reloadable cards. It probably refers to the latter.
Apr 4, 2014, 10:31 am
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Thanks.
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Apr 4, 2014, 10:33 am
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Apr 4, 2014, 10:38 am
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for those of you with the override code to allow VR purchases with CC, are you getting it with the regular cashier or did the manager have to do it for you?
Apr 4, 2014, 10:47 am
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And then the memo leaked. Two birds with one stone.
Apr 4, 2014, 10:57 am
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Apr 4, 2014, 11:01 am
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It's very bad for their profits, but a panic followed by a short-lived shopping spree is very good for corporate reports. Companies have done crazier things to please their investors. In my opinion, and I can be wrong of course, the ruthless efficiency with which they shut down the system nationwide in just 4 days, could not have been achieved if it hadn't been planned and worked on well in advance.
And then the memo leaked. Two birds with one stone.
And then the memo leaked. Two birds with one stone.
Also alot of buying into the next quarter (April 1 ....) occurred. Which in affect pulled future "demand" forward which would just result in a slump next quarter. And the future "demand" will be 0 because of the cash only policy.
Apr 4, 2014, 11:03 am
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I haven't seen one instance a person buying VR at CVS 4/4/14. Is it the consensus that CVS has been 100% successful in implementing cash only throughout their system?