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Originally Posted by lad2
(Post 21144292)
Not sure about downtown since they're mostly miss with CC purchase, but there are plenty on the north side.
Originally Posted by carsnoceans
(Post 21144999)
No, I don't even bother checking the downtown locations. Try the burbs... further is better for your chances.
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Originally Posted by linglingfool
(Post 21148175)
No car, otherwise I would.
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Originally Posted by supergrandslam
(Post 21147248)
FT and other boards are not a good starting point for newbies in general.
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The nearest CVS has been out of VRs for several days, but now has the new version in. Besides the security strip modifications, they seem a little thinner, which is good. I only need two more to complete my BB load for the month.
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Possibly good news for us in the FF community and not sure if it's been posted yet so sorry in advance if it has - I stopped into my local bean store last night and was informed that the company policy changed a couple of days ago to a $1k per day / per transaction limit to a $5k per transaction limit.
Registers still weren't able to process more than 1k at a time but for anyone having trouble getting more than $1k per day this might be helpful! |
Originally Posted by ashap
(Post 21149678)
Possibly good news for us in the FF community and not sure if it's been posted yet so sorry in advance if it has - I stopped into my local bean store last night and was informed that the company policy changed a couple of days ago to a $1k per day / per transaction limit to a $5k per transaction limit.
Registers still weren't able to process more than 1k at a time but for anyone having trouble getting more than $1k per day this might be helpful! Imagine a lot of 3K, 4K or 5K VR purchases coming in to the bank in single transactions from CVS. It is going to be interesting to see how Chase/Citi/Amex react. |
Originally Posted by KYBOSH
(Post 21148453)
true that. I spent a few months on Fat Wallet's Finance forums before coming here. You may find it a good primer for churning.
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Originally Posted by linglingfool
(Post 21148175)
No car, otherwise I would.
Originally Posted by Jwerking
(Post 21146829)
Also, visited my local CVS and they had totally different Vanilla cards. The packaging was black with 2 horizontal stripes with the name" My Vanilla, Personal Reloadable Prepaid Card". Says that after registering online - you will receive a car in the mail in 7-10 days. I assume this is NOT the correct Vanilla card to get for the BB scenario - is that right?
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Originally Posted by supergrandslam
(Post 21147248)
FT and other boards are not a good starting point for newbies in general.
Some blogs are very generous for newbies, for example, Million Mile Secret. http://millionmilesecrets.com/2012/1...-reload-cards/ You need to get a "permanent" BB first to load $ on it. You can find how to get a permanent BB on the blog or BB official site. |
Originally Posted by Macken7
(Post 21147322)
Just North of Boston most CVS stores are out also. It will be interesting to see what happens in the near future. Heck even the CVS next to the location of the BOS DO last night was out of VR's. You would think they would have stocked up in anticipation of their best customers being in the neighborhood.
Then again maybe I arrived at the CVS to late at 6:15. |
Originally Posted by dangw20
(Post 21155583)
Checked 6 CVS stores throughout downtown Boston last night and all were out.
I really dont know anyone was able to remove teh old protection and a buyer didnt notice it. It was very easy to see if it was tampered with or not.The slightest try to remove it in 1 piece rendered it unsmooth any longer |
Originally Posted by dangw20
(Post 21155583)
Checked 6 CVS stores throughout downtown Boston last night and all were out.
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Originally Posted by ashap
(Post 21156307)
I have completely given up on Boston, there hasn't been any at my CVS for months.
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Originally Posted by silver6054
(Post 21156311)
Newton/Brookline/Needham are fine...
Also - I posted yesterday about a potential increase in daily limits. I had success last night at my local CVS, 2k in 1 transaction, my license was scanned into the computer after the 1st or 2nd VR was scanned in by the cashier. According to my favorite manager there this is a brand new policy to allow up to 5k per transaction. |
Originally Posted by ashap
(Post 21156336)
That's good to know, I take the commuter rail right into back bay so if they aren't there I have to get them at home. That's ok though!!
Also - I posted yesterday about a potential increase in daily limits. I had success last night at my local CVS, 2k in 1 transaction, my license was scanned into the computer after the 1st or 2nd VR was scanned in by the cashier. According to my favorite manager there this is a brand new policy to allow up to 5k per transaction. I stopped doing even $1k I simply will buy 2 VRs and use 2 CCs $500 on each. No need to wait for a mgr to come and sign off on it, or for the CC to be declined. Do it again later the same day at another pocation or the next day |
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