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ChrisFlyer66 Aug 8, 2017 10:57 pm


Originally Posted by jaym22 (Post 28660023)
Oh, so you set it up when you swipe the card for the first time, then? Instead of doing it online/on phone before using the card for the first time? Thanks.

Yes, that's what I do.

dmac1418 Sep 13, 2017 10:19 am

Well... today I noticed my go-to CVS started restocking OV VGC's with the $5.95 fee version with 2026 expiration dates. Outer packaging is a bit different and indicates $5.95 fee. "Prepaid Cardholder" is now printed and not embossed. I believe the number is still raised but I haven't bought one.

With the increased fee, this CVS will see me less often, which is a shame because they've made spend very easy for me.

Jesperss Sep 13, 2017 12:30 pm

Noticed here that they haven't restocked OVs at all the last month and a half.

Mamibear Sep 16, 2017 7:09 am


Originally Posted by dmac1418 (Post 28811026)
Well... today I noticed my go-to CVS started restocking OV VGC's with the $5.95 fee version with 2026 expiration dates. Outer packaging is a bit different and indicates $5.95 fee. "Prepaid Cardholder" is now printed and not embossed. I believe the number is still raised but I haven't bought one.

With the increased fee, this CVS will see me less often, which is a shame because they've made spend very easy for me.

I checked my CVS yesterday to see if there's any changes to their prepaid racks and the OVs with both the embossed and blank are still at 4.95 fees. The black n silver vanilla variables still have 4.95 fees so there no changes and business as usual for MSers.

pointchaser93 Sep 16, 2017 3:37 pm

My CVS is also stocking all 5.95 cards for new shipments. This sucks

brody24 Sep 16, 2017 10:51 pm

Went to a CVS today and was only seeing the white packaging VGCs with the 5.95 fee. I then shifted a few cards around on the rack and realized that there actually were three rows of 4.95 cards. But someone had put a 5.95 card at the front of each row to cover them all up. Guess someone was trying to protect this stash for himself.

omghaxcode Sep 18, 2017 5:05 pm

I need to clear $6k in the next 30 days. I've always used SMGC but that seems dead now w/ Amex. I've never hit CVS but I guess it is the next best thing. Can One Vanilla GCs from CVS be cleared at WM if they're issued by Meta?

Mamibear Sep 18, 2017 6:48 pm


Originally Posted by omghaxcode (Post 28831484)
I need to clear $6k in the next 30 days. I've always used SMGC but that seems dead now w/ Amex. I've never hit CVS but I guess it is the next best thing. Can One Vanilla GCs from CVS be cleared at WM if they're issued by Meta?

only UP to $49.99 when buying MO or loading BB/serve/etc.

afaik, they still work at the PO, try it n see OR go to a grocery store that takes DC for WUMOs.

tuphat Sep 19, 2017 9:05 am


Originally Posted by Mamibear (Post 28822629)
I checked my CVS yesterday to see if there's any changes to their prepaid racks and the OVs with both the embossed and blank are still at 4.95 fees. The black n silver vanilla variables still have 4.95 fees so there no changes and business as usual for MSers.

I regularly buy One Vanilla (black generic package). For the first time yesterday at CVS, I saw some OV packages with the $5.95 price on them, rather than the $4.95 that I am used to seeing. I think there is some possibility that Vanilla is changing their pricing overall.

omghaxcode Sep 20, 2017 11:05 pm

Actually stepped into a CVS to see what they had. I saw lots and lots of one vanilla 20-500 cards with $4.95 activation fee and Bancorp serviced by incomm. I see Bancorp can be cleared at USPS and WM is a no go according to the WM thread. Any cheaper options like the ...... banks at grocery stores?

AlohaDaveKennedy Sep 21, 2017 8:04 am

Seeing lots more of the $5.95s these days. This is simply bad for business.:td:

buy One Vanilla (black generic package). For the first time yesterday at CVS, I saw some OV packages with the $5.95 price on them, rather than the $4.95 that I am used to seeing. I think there is some possibility that Vanilla is changing their pricing overall.[/QUOTE]

shitrus Sep 21, 2017 8:26 am


Originally Posted by AlohaDaveKennedy (Post 28842078)
Seeing lots more of the $5.95s these days. This is simply bad for business.:td:

I mean, from Incomms point of view, they are making more money, and people are still probably going to buy them.

Superorb Sep 22, 2017 10:06 am

Just moved to an area with CVS stores. Let me know if what I've gathered sounds good.

OneVanilla - Can't use for MO at WM, but fine at Kroger (USPS Ok?)

VGC Bancorp - good for USPS (anywhere else?)

VGC Meta - I don't know anything about these.

No other prepaid card good for MS at CVS besides OVGC?

Mamibear Sep 22, 2017 4:18 pm

Vanillas sold at See V and DS at the corner of happy n healthy:

OneVanilla - Can't use for MO at WM, but fine at Kroger (USPS Ok?) YES

VGC Bancorp - good for USPS (anywhere else?)grocery stores/gas stations

VGC Meta - I don't know anything about these. NOT sold at DS but sold at most grocery stores and gas stations and these same stores may also sell WUMOs.

No other prepaid card good for MS at CVS besides OVGC? regular vanillas with the metallic black n silver package and Happy Birthday vanillas are good, too. just make sure the issuing bank is Bancorp or you can't use them at the PO but grocery stores and gas stations will likely take them. Check your store(s) if they still carry the ones with 4.95 fees on variables or else your fees go up by $1 :(

AS ALWAYS, YMMV.

Jesperss Sep 23, 2017 8:30 am


Originally Posted by Mamibear (Post 28822629)
I checked my CVS yesterday to see if there's any changes to their prepaid racks and the OVs with both the embossed and blank are still at 4.95 fees. The black n silver vanilla variables still have 4.95 fees so there no changes and business as usual for MSers.

All the other reports at the restocks at $5.95 are all false reports? Business as usual?


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