At least they will still allow credit.

Probably off topic. I went to my local CVS in Rosemead, CA. All the credit card machines were down. They were doing some kind of update. I asked them when they will be back on. The cashier said,"not tonight, probably tomorrow" The cashier was talking to another cashier about it. Saying that they are doing a few stores at a time.

Sorry, I meant credit. They weren't going to allow credit.

I bought 5 OVs today and the cashier asked if I was sure I didn't want anymore. LOL

Ive only tried amex gcs, except for some staples visas, but Ive tried muliple varieties of the amex gcs and none of them work where I am. From what Ive read it seems about 95% of CVS autodetects amex gcs, but the rest do not, so definitely dont assume that everyone has that ability :) There are other stores nearby that work, but CVS would be the most beneficial

Well if it's works in 95% of CVS's, that's a safe assumption to make to someone. :-) True that things aren't always the same for everyone but if it works more often than not, that's all the more reason to suggest it to a person. Some people really don't know so never try. I know that I didn't until someone on here told me.

Id rather be correct 100% of the time than 95% of the time, but thats just me...

Then it must be very hard to make any statements, since most real-world things have exceptions.

btw the worst part about the DL scan/daily limit is that once your ID is scanned, no matter what happens to that transaction, your quota gets used up since the check mechanism is not smart/programmed well enough to be able to backtrack.

for example, if the transaction fails/is incomplete/voided, or there are activation errors so you get a refund, or like the poster above they are having issues with the CC reader/machine being down thus having to cancel the whole thing -- the loaded amount of GCs STiLL counts against your rolling 24 hr limit even if you walk out with no GCs :/

I'm glad CVS stopped selling VRs with CCs.

It made me stop being so lazy with MSing. I've MSed more in the last month with non VR methods than I did while it was "easy." Takes longer, but I feel as if I'm actually earning it :)

I understand though what you were trying to get out. If it makes you feel better, I should have started that many CVS card readers will automatically take the balance of the card off. Try this first before telling the cashier how much. Btw have you tried this with Amex GCs recently? What might not have worked 3 months ago may work now.

^

Me too. It's like mowing the lawn, once you get over the first pull, it's ok.
Having said that, i haven't mowed a lawn in 30+ years, but I do like MSing.

I got almost got a nice cashier in trouble yesterday. I tend to go to different stores to buy 2 OVs and use the Serve/Isis deal. It takes a while but it's a good way to get $50 free. Basically, you do 5-6 $1 splits with Serve/Isis and then pay the balance with your normal credit card. Then once your Isis credit posts, you actually got the OV for fee-free. Nonetheless, another manager was standing nearby while I was doing it and told me that they can't do split transactions like that since the system requires ID on over $1k purchases. Too many issues with fraud. I tried to explain that I only did it for the promotion but she said they can't do it. I really hope that the cashier that was helping me didn't get in trouble later or else he won't help me again.

Ummm, what? You are happy that you now have to do more work? :rolleyes:

Maybe it is just the CVS locations in my area, but has anyone else noticed that the PayPal cards are no longer being sold? I went to several locations yesterday, and no luck. Rite Aid came to the rescue, though :cool: