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-   -   CVS master thread(2013-2016) (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1449551-cvs-master-thread-2013-2016-a.html)

CWAL Aug 9, 2015 12:42 pm
Originally Posted by yohanson (Post 25244136)
I tried to buy 2 VGCs Friday and the clerk got a message saying something to the affect that there was a problem and that I should try back later. She read this verbatim. I asked if I could try the other card and she said "absolutely". She got the same message and read it back to me again. I thanked her and drove to another CVS where I was able to purchase 2 VGCs.
I've had this problem before with an older license with a bad magstripe, did the system problem happen right after DL swipe, or during finalization of the sale?

yohanson Aug 9, 2015 12:46 pm
Originally Posted by CWAL (Post 25244339)
I've had this problem before with an older license with a bad magstripe, did the system problem happen right after DL swipe, or during finalization of the sale?
Right after the DL swipe. I never even got to CC swipe. Also, my DL expires in a couple of months so I've had it awhile so you could very well be right about the magstripe.

CWAL Aug 9, 2015 12:55 pm
Originally Posted by yohanson (Post 25244355)
Right after the DL swipe. I never even got to CC swipe. Also, my DL expires in a couple of months so I've had it awhile so you could very well be right about the magstripe.
Yep, I'm 90% sure that's what got you. It seems to be dependant on the specific CVS, because I could do the same thing, go to buy at another location and it works. My DL refused to swipe at the one location that is within walking distance from work, where they are happy to sell me 2k split with whatever payment methods the register will accept.

In the meantime, you can try two things: Grocery bag over magstripe trick, or convincing them to type in the license number instead of swipe it.

It was worth the small fee for me to immediately get a new license, and the new license works perfectly.

BP908 Aug 9, 2015 2:50 pm
Originally Posted by yohanson (Post 25244136)
I tried to buy 2 VGCs Friday and the clerk got a message saying something to the affect that there was a problem and that I should try back later. She read this verbatim. I asked if I could try the other card and she said "absolutely". She got the same message and read it back to me again. I thanked her and drove to another CVS where I was able to purchase 2 VGCs.
I was also able to purchase VGCs later on at another store. Maybe it was my license or an actual system issue - it just seemed weird how the clerk's tone changed.

winsteven13 Aug 9, 2015 11:01 pm
Someone cleared out the OV at my go-to-cvs ! :( time to visit other ones.

frudd38 Aug 12, 2015 7:35 pm
Any successfully purchased and activated OV's today at CVS? RB thread mentioned "pending 24 hours" which usually means you need to call in to get it fixed.

minamhere Aug 12, 2015 8:14 pm
Originally Posted by frudd38 (Post 25263049)
Any successfully purchased and activated OV's today at CVS? RB thread mentioned "pending 24 hours" which usually means you need to call in to get it fixed.
I bought two OVs today at CVS around 1:30pm edt. No issues purchasing or activating. Haven't unloaded yet, due to today's issues, but they said activated on receipt.

Gilly32x Aug 13, 2015 5:41 am
Originally Posted by frudd38 (Post 25263049)
Any successfully purchased and activated OV's today at CVS? RB thread mentioned "pending 24 hours" which usually means you need to call in to get it fixed.
I purchased 8 OV's yesterday at about 5:00 pm eastern. Cleveland, OH. And already unloaded. No issues

Gilly32x Aug 13, 2015 5:44 am
Originally Posted by yohanson (Post 25244355)
Right after the DL swipe. I never even got to CC swipe. Also, my DL expires in a couple of months so I've had it awhile so you could very well be right about the magstripe.
I also had to get a new drivers license for cvs purchases. I keep it in my folder instead of my wallet so it doesn't get screwed up.

DaveInLA Aug 13, 2015 2:44 pm
Originally Posted by Gilly32x (Post 25264582)
I purchased 8 OV's yesterday at about 5:00 pm eastern. Cleveland, OH. And already unloaded. No issues
Isn't CVS max $2000?

currybai Aug 13, 2015 8:57 pm
New to MS here.There's a CVS by me where the OV cards are plentiful and can be purchases with a cc. I'm late but I read that a lot of CVS do not accept cc as a payment. I'm assuming it's not for every store?

CWAL Aug 13, 2015 8:59 pm
Originally Posted by currybai (Post 25268496)
New to MS here.There's a CVS by me where the OV cards are plentiful and can be purchases with a cc. I'm late but I read that a lot of CVS do not accept cc as a payment. I'm assuming it's not for every store?
Some CVS do not accept AGC.

I have never had a problem using CC as any CVS or WG.

currybai Aug 13, 2015 9:25 pm
Originally Posted by CWAL (Post 25268499)
Some CVS do not accept AGC.

I have never had a problem using CC as any CVS or WG.
What is agc? Amex gift card?

Chelski Aug 13, 2015 9:27 pm
Originally Posted by currybai (Post 25268576)
What is agc? Amex gift card?
Bingo!!! We have a winner :-)

coltonatx Aug 13, 2015 9:52 pm
Originally Posted by Gilly32x (Post 25264582)
I purchased 8 OV's yesterday at about 5:00 pm eastern. Cleveland, OH. And already unloaded. No issues
Wait... how did you get around the $2k limit?


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