Simon mall gift card(2014-2015)
Dec 30, 2015, 9:36 pm
#2446
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Indianapolis
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Posts: 7,377
I walk in my local SM, buy my cards, shop a bit, many times on the way out they have a different lady at the counter, so I buy some more...
Dec 30, 2015, 10:22 pm
#2447
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Window Seat
Programs: National Executive, HHonors Gold, IHG Platinum, Hyatt Visitor
Posts: 2,495
"At Houston Galleria, they always call (as in they have for months) to do a pre-auth on my CC if I'm buying multiple GCs. Slight annoyance/slowdown but NBD. You can tell because they write the pre-auth number on the form you fill out."
That is called a Code 10 Call. They are suspecting you of fraud. They are guaranteed payment if the Code 10 Operator gives them authorization, though.
I think all retailers should practice the "Code 10 Call" on large gift card transactions. It may take longer but at least they are guaranteed payment.
That is called a Code 10 Call. They are suspecting you of fraud. They are guaranteed payment if the Code 10 Operator gives them authorization, though.
I think all retailers should practice the "Code 10 Call" on large gift card transactions. It may take longer but at least they are guaranteed payment.
Dec 30, 2015, 10:26 pm
#2448
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,072
They're not necessarily suspecting fraud. If that was the case, they'd start by asking for ID, and the issuer would likely call the cardholder or ask the person to put the cardholder on the phone. This is mostly to ensure payment will go through after gift cards have been opened and/or activated as part of the sale process.
Dec 31, 2015, 8:41 am
#2449
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 321
Has anyone encountered any issues with Chip enabled cards? The last time I picked up cards ($10K) the clerk mentioned that $3K was the new limit if my card has a chip. She rang me up anyway, and my next purchase isn't for a few more days, but wondering if anyone else has had a problem recently.
Dec 31, 2015, 8:53 am
#2450
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Northern New Jersey
Programs: united mileage plus
Posts: 4
Guys,
I am extremely new to this but very intrigued by the idea of MS.
Reading this however it seems extremely complicated.
Can anyone recommend a good starting point for me to read and a good starting point to begin MS?
I am extremely new to this but very intrigued by the idea of MS.
Reading this however it seems extremely complicated.
Can anyone recommend a good starting point for me to read and a good starting point to begin MS?
Dec 31, 2015, 9:01 am
#2451
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,832
Try the "Manufactured Spending" Wiki at the top of this forum.
Dec 31, 2015, 12:44 pm
#2452
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 800
Read as much as you can before you jump in. Because once you jump in, you're in the deep end.
Dec 31, 2015, 1:19 pm
#2453
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 632
Has anyone encountered any issues with Chip enabled cards? The last time I picked up cards ($10K) the clerk mentioned that $3K was the new limit if my card has a chip. She rang me up anyway, and my next purchase isn't for a few more days, but wondering if anyone else has had a problem recently.
Jan 6, 2016, 5:57 pm
#2454
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
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Please continue the discussion in the new thread for 2016:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...ds-2016-a.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...ds-2016-a.html