Jul 10, 2013, 3:44 pm
Last edit by: aeneas3
Wiki to track data points for Variable load GC at various locations:
raghu455: Variable loads not ringing up at register on 7/9 at 3 south bay area locations.
topenga47: Sarasota FL OD is cash only at register on 7/10
townhurst: OD at Firestone in Norwalk, CA cash only and CC denied at register
fangtl: Register showing cash only message prompt at Sterling, VA OD.
Emma dog: atlanta OD (Cheshire bridge&piedmont) has a register lockout forcing cash only.
Mooper: Cash only @ OD in MT for variable, but $100/$200 Visa GCs ok w/ CC through Aug. UPDATE: Died in early Sept... cash only for all now.
aeneas3: cash only @OD in Buffalo, NY - popup at the register - 9/20
raghu455: Variable loads not ringing up at register on 7/9 at 3 south bay area locations.
topenga47: Sarasota FL OD is cash only at register on 7/10
townhurst: OD at Firestone in Norwalk, CA cash only and CC denied at register
fangtl: Register showing cash only message prompt at Sterling, VA OD.
Emma dog: atlanta OD (Cheshire bridge&piedmont) has a register lockout forcing cash only.
Mooper: Cash only @ OD in MT for variable, but $100/$200 Visa GCs ok w/ CC through Aug. UPDATE: Died in early Sept... cash only for all now.
aeneas3: cash only @OD in Buffalo, NY - popup at the register - 9/20
Office Depot accepting cash only for variable load gift cards
Jan 26, 2014, 11:50 pm
#632
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 2
New to Forum - OD and Vanilla Rewards Quick Questions
Hi All,
I've been through nearly all 24 pages of this thread. I'm new to American Express's BlueBird and Vanilla Rewards. I'm based out of Utah.
What's the status now? And, what's the best scenario for paying a mortgage and other "hard to pay" bills using this sort of approach going forward in 2014?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Feel free to PM/DM me if necessary.
Thanks in advance! I'll do my best to contribute as well.
I've been through nearly all 24 pages of this thread. I'm new to American Express's BlueBird and Vanilla Rewards. I'm based out of Utah.
What's the status now? And, what's the best scenario for paying a mortgage and other "hard to pay" bills using this sort of approach going forward in 2014?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Feel free to PM/DM me if necessary.
Thanks in advance! I'll do my best to contribute as well.
Jan 27, 2014, 12:44 am
#633
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,661
Hi All,
I've been through nearly all 24 pages of this thread. I'm new to American Express's BlueBird and Vanilla Rewards. I'm based out of Utah.
What's the status now? And, what's the best scenario for paying a mortgage and other "hard to pay" bills using this sort of approach going forward in 2014?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Feel free to PM/DM me if necessary.
Thanks in advance! I'll do my best to contribute as well.
I've been through nearly all 24 pages of this thread. I'm new to American Express's BlueBird and Vanilla Rewards. I'm based out of Utah.
What's the status now? And, what's the best scenario for paying a mortgage and other "hard to pay" bills using this sort of approach going forward in 2014?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Feel free to PM/DM me if necessary.
Thanks in advance! I'll do my best to contribute as well.
Feb 1, 2014, 9:18 pm
#634
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 9
Is this dead?
I just got a Chase Ink. I called OD in San Diego today and asked if they had Vanilla Reloads she said yes and I said great can I buy that with my credit card today? And she said sure I don't see why not. Waiting for the card to arrive in the mail and will check it out. Any one have any luck in the SD area?
Feb 5, 2014, 6:49 pm
#636
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 9
Thanks, figured it was worth a shot... I can still buy Visa gifts cards right? Any max spends on those? Looking to hit my $5K min spend while getting 25,000 miles if possible. Planning a RTW award flight for 2015 through star alliance. I've done 4 credit card signups already so looking to diversify.
Feb 6, 2014, 7:52 am
#637
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere above the Mason-Dixon
Programs: DL Ham Samich
Posts: 1,661
Thanks, figured it was worth a shot... I can still buy Visa gifts cards right? Any max spends on those? Looking to hit my $5K min spend while getting 25,000 miles if possible. Planning a RTW award flight for 2015 through star alliance. I've done 4 credit card signups already so looking to diversify.
Feb 6, 2014, 8:10 am
#638
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: So Cal
Programs: UA Gold/0.744MM, WN AL, Hyatt Diamond, MR Scum, Hertz PC, National Exec, Avis PC
Posts: 5,561
Wrong. Variable loads are cash only. However the fixed value ones are generally available with CC. I bought some $200 Vanilla Visas there a few weeks ago.
There may be some stores that are carrying a different policy, but many have reported what I have experienced.
There may be some stores that are carrying a different policy, but many have reported what I have experienced.
Feb 6, 2014, 9:51 am
#639
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
All the 200 dollar GCS are gone before I can get my hands on them. This is at any Office store in my area. I need to branch out more.
Feb 7, 2014, 3:33 pm
#640
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: AA, SPG, MR, UR, Cash Back!
Posts: 606
Is $200 Vanilla Visa's the norm now at Office Depot? I stopped there yesterday and they had the variable load $25-$500 at the store I went to. They looked like the ones I normally buy at grocery stores.
Feb 7, 2014, 3:54 pm
#641
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
I just got a Chase Ink. I called OD in San Diego today and asked if they had Vanilla Reloads she said yes and I said great can I buy that with my credit card today? And she said sure I don't see why not. Waiting for the card to arrive in the mail and will check it out. Any one have any luck in the SD area?