Walgreens cash only for GC ?
Jun 17, 2014, 6:55 am
#76
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You're so welcoming. I've read countless threads on here and elsewhere, thank you.
Let me summarize my inquiries further for you:
1. What would cause all 3 stores to suddenly stop allow credit card sales at once?
2. What are the drawbacks to using GiftCardMall online? It seems people prefer purchasing in person on here, is there a reason besides speed?
Let me summarize my inquiries further for you:
1. What would cause all 3 stores to suddenly stop allow credit card sales at once?
2. What are the drawbacks to using GiftCardMall online? It seems people prefer purchasing in person on here, is there a reason besides speed?
Jun 17, 2014, 8:19 am
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Highly doubtful that Summerlin and Henderson will all be KOed
Jun 17, 2014, 12:33 pm
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At least in my area, Walgreens stopped taking cc's for VR well before CVS did. So why does CVS offend you more than Walgreens!
Jun 17, 2014, 6:15 pm
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Wish my area Walgreen's carried VRs because I'd like to try a purchase with CC. The only reloadable item they carry is PP MyCash and they take CC for those.
Jun 17, 2014, 7:12 pm
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Jun 17, 2014, 7:40 pm
#81
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Just an update: tried a 4th Walgreens today and finally had success. Bought 2x$500 VGC. The cashier called her manager for approval and then checked my ID/CC closely.
Any reason why they wouldn't allow purchase of these with a CC? Anyone know the single purchase limit at Walgreens before having to fill out paperwork?
Jun 17, 2014, 7:49 pm
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My OP is talking about VGCs.
Just an update: tried a 4th Walgreens today and finally had success. Bought 2x$500 VGC. The cashier called her manager for approval and then checked my ID/CC closely.
Any reason why they wouldn't allow purchase of these with a CC? Anyone know the single purchase limit at Walgreens before having to fill out paperwork?
Just an update: tried a 4th Walgreens today and finally had success. Bought 2x$500 VGC. The cashier called her manager for approval and then checked my ID/CC closely.
Any reason why they wouldn't allow purchase of these with a CC? Anyone know the single purchase limit at Walgreens before having to fill out paperwork?
Jun 17, 2014, 8:32 pm
#83
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Still I can grab 2 from some, I just have to go to the different register.
One noisy cashier asked me: "why do you need so many?"
LOL. I made in 2 minutes as much as she makes in 5 hours. Of course i didn't tell her that.
Jun 17, 2014, 9:21 pm
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At $5.95/card how are you making a good profit off of these? My current motivation is just to meet minimum spend requirements, but I'd love to be able to profit from the process if possible.
Jun 17, 2014, 9:32 pm
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$5.95? My PP MyCash reloads are $3.95. Anyway, I profit by using a CC with 5% cash back at drug stores. $21.25 in profit per $500 card. 8x$500 a month x3 PayPal accounts is $510 in profit. I've got so many WGs in my area I can get enough PP reloads in 2-3 days to meet my monthly maximum.
Jun 18, 2014, 12:37 pm
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$5.95? My PP MyCash reloads are $3.95. Anyway, I profit by using a CC with 5% cash back at drug stores. $21.25 in profit per $500 card. 8x$500 a month x3 PayPal accounts is $510 in profit. I've got so many WGs in my area I can get enough PP reloads in 2-3 days to meet my monthly maximum.
Jun 18, 2014, 3:48 pm
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I've never tried for more than 2x$500 since some stores/cashiers enforce the $500 per day limit which is WG corporate policy. Someone in another thread contacted WG about it and they confirmed the daily purchase limit is $500. I don't want to push it when I've got CVSs near by if I need volume. My future WG purchases will likely be limited to PP MyCash reloads since I've been able to get them with a CC.
Jun 18, 2014, 3:49 pm
#90
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For 1 minute of work it is not bad.
For 10 minutes it is cool $200.
Of course there is time spent liquidating those, so let's say $200 for 30 min.
Still not bad for me.
Your definition of the good profit might be different. Maybe $200 in 30 minutes is a pocket change for you, I do not know.
Last edited by MaineCoon; Jun 18, 2014 at 6:58 pm