Originally Posted by skibum7732 (Post 23000515)

It is still in the wiki and has been discussed within the past few days

Originally Posted by romeogg (Post 23000545)

It was added to the wiki AFTER my post.

Originally Posted by romeogg (Post 23000545)

It was added to the wiki AFTER my post.

Originally Posted by healthnut (Post 22997440)

I've found that some stores automatically ask for ID when I show them the OV cards (or a card), regardless if the computer prompts them to or not. So with that, I assume that those employees don't know that the ID limit >$999. If they are scanning it when you only purchase $500, that is another issue.

Originally Posted by romeogg (Post 22999489)

Tried to liquidate 8 AMEX gift cards into two OV cards today at CVS, and found out that there is a maximum limit of 7 swipes per transaction. Beyond that, the system does not even allow cash to cover the remaining balance. The manager came and informed me no gift card allowed to buy OV and void the whole transaction. I remember there was info for number of swaps per transaction in the old wiki page. This is useful information. Now I have to wait for AMEX to release the hold.

Originally Posted by FlightNurse (Post 23001284)

This is why all noobs should read this thread and it been mentioned at least 50 times..

Originally Posted by skibum7732 (Post 23000961)

fair enough, but if you had taken a couple minutes to read back a couple pages you would have found your answer as it has been discussed numerous times rather recently

Originally Posted by romeogg (Post 23001564)

...Let's be realistic. How many people including MS veterans read 10,000 posts in this thread several times?...

Originally Posted by esw30 (Post 22786070)

I have gotten that response too in some stores, and been able to use them in other stores the same day. At least for the moment seems to be variable. And I always try to slip it by without them seeing the card by just swiping and saying "the last 4 on this one are..." Sometimes it works, sometimes they still ask to see it.

Originally Posted by viking737 (Post 23001781)

What do you accomplish by using a gift card to buy another gift card?

Originally Posted by mittenfingerz (Post 23003022)

ID check system down right now for the past hour in NY. Need to get my MS done before lunch is over!

Originally Posted by mittenfingerz (Post 23003022)

ID check system down right now for the past hour in NY. Need to get my MS done before lunch is over!

Originally Posted by slickjolly (Post 22992804)

I went to my local CVS yesterday for the first time to purchase OV with my Amex GC after using WG and RA recently. The CVS cashier made me split the transaction for two OV and the card machine made me hand her the card! A little awkward because as we know, the Amex GC has "Gift Card" in big letters. She didn't give me any issues, but was nothing like WG or RA where I just swipe and go.

Originally Posted by SumGai88 (Post 23003068)

Ah I assume that's why I was only able to purchase 1 OVGC this morning (around 9:45 ET). After scanning the first card cashier tried to scan my ID and she said a "Transaction not valid" message popped up on her screen. Was able to purchase the first OVGC which did not required ID scan.

Also, I'm down in NC.