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Forum: Manufactured Spending
Dec 22, 14, 2:57 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,338
Posted By smoothmunkey

If it's not in writing, it may as well not have...

If it's not in writing, it may as well not have happened. CSR has no incentive to notify anyone.

FWIW, I opened a ST account recently that I quickly closed by sending a secure message to ST. It...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Dec 19, 14, 10:05 am
Replies: 1,423
Views: 541,381
Posted By smoothmunkey

But playing armchair attorney is so much more fun...

But playing armchair attorney is so much more fun and less expensive! ;)
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Dec 14, 14, 4:27 pm
Replies: 3,114
Views: 571,972
Posted By smoothmunkey

The system allows any payment method accepted in...

The system allows any payment method accepted in store, aside from Target GC. Could be that the CSR is misinformed, has been instructed by a supervisor (fraud concerns), or is confused by the...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Dec 13, 14, 10:01 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By smoothmunkey

Agreed. I'm just answering the OP's question :)

Agreed. I'm just answering the OP's question :)
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Dec 11, 14, 8:10 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,078
Posted By smoothmunkey

UR > Hyatt is 1:1 and immediate. Hyatt > SW is...

UR > Hyatt is 1:1 and immediate. Hyatt > SW is something like 2:1 and takes ~week. OP would have to burn ~80 UR :eek:

1800 Flowers is offering 30 SW points/$ through 12/1...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Dec 11, 14, 7:58 am
Replies: 8,522
Views: 2,638,103
Posted By smoothmunkey

Datapoint, or is this conjecture?

Datapoint, or is this conjecture?
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 18, 14, 3:57 pm
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

As you've pretty much noted, it's a violation of...

As you've pretty much noted, it's a violation of the T&C (boo freaking hoo :p).

Technically, SWIY (someone who isn't you) could be charged if you use the card in a criminal manner (don't do that...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 18, 14, 10:44 am
Replies: 1,402
Views: 412,951
Posted By smoothmunkey

Better place to get info:...

Better place to get info: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1453906-bluebird-prepaid-debit-now-fdic-insurance-paper-checks.html
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 15, 14, 10:33 am
Replies: 1,402
Views: 412,951
Posted By smoothmunkey

You asked! :p Like I said, "some people." And,...

You asked! :p Like I said, "some people." And, like you said, "to each their own." If it helps a person sleep better at night, I see no harm.

I actually do a series of transfers each month purely...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 14, 14, 8:09 am
Replies: 1,402
Views: 412,951
Posted By smoothmunkey

Some people prefer to obfuscate the source from...

Some people prefer to obfuscate the source from the CC issuer when making a payment, so that it doesn't clearly go CC > Serve/BB/REDcard > CC (it's obviously different if you're loading indirectly...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 7, 14, 8:27 am
Replies: 3,114
Views: 571,972
Posted By smoothmunkey

Such a considerate and dapper fellow ;)

Such a considerate and dapper fellow ;)
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 7, 14, 8:22 am
Replies: 8,522
Views: 2,638,103
Posted By smoothmunkey

I don't remember seeing this posted. Online...

I don't remember seeing this posted.

Online loads using Arrival+ on 11/4 and 11/5 posted as purchases (^), but the merchant category is now listed as "POI FUNDING TRANSACTIONS (EXCLUDING...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 6, 14, 3:08 pm
Replies: 9,737
Views: 2,385,936
Posted By smoothmunkey

Oh, Stoughton, thanks for the LOL :D

Oh, Stoughton, thanks for the LOL :D
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 6, 14, 3:01 pm
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

Regardless of official vs. unofficial rules, a...

Regardless of official vs. unofficial rules, a very polite request to the cashier to "please see if it will work" won't hurt. No lecture required. If the answer is "no," then move along.
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 6, 14, 2:56 pm
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

Thanks. Good to know!

Thanks. Good to know!
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 5, 14, 11:51 am
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

I haven't tried with REDbird, but Serve does not...

I haven't tried with REDbird, but Serve does not work with Mint. The two products are very similar, so I wouldn't be shocked if the same were true :(
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 4, 14, 8:38 am
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

I haven't tried with REDcard, but it seems safe...

I haven't tried with REDcard, but it seems safe to assume it will work like AFT. When loading AFT with multiple funding sources, I tell the cashier the total amount, make no mention of splitting,...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 4, 14, 8:35 am
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

If Target takes them, they'll work fine (pro tip:...

If Target takes them, they'll work fine (pro tip: Target takes AGC).
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 4, 14, 8:34 am
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

If Target takes them, won't be a problem. I...

If Target takes them, won't be a problem. I don't play with OV, but my understanding is that they go through as a CC, so should work just fine.
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Nov 2, 14, 8:24 am
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

As all the subsequent posters seem to have...

As all the subsequent posters seem to have figured out, it's being picked up for someone else. Thanks for playing.

PS: Sender is not an MSer, and there's no benefit to recipient receiving max...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Oct 31, 14, 1:21 pm
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

Pretty sure I've already seen this somewhere, but...

Pretty sure I've already seen this somewhere, but I'm going to be lazy and ask instead (flame away!): what's the minimum valid load when purchasing a temp card?
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Oct 31, 14, 1:11 pm
Replies: 1,402
Views: 412,951
Posted By smoothmunkey

Sorry to keep giving you this answer, but I also...

Sorry to keep giving you this answer, but I also don't have a convenient WM, so I don't want to weigh in on which cards are good for that... However, you might find one of the Target cards to be...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Oct 31, 14, 12:33 pm
Replies: 1,402
Views: 412,951
Posted By smoothmunkey

It's a YMMV situation. Some store there's a...

It's a YMMV situation. Some store there's a policy against it, but it's not hard coded into the POS systems, and you may get lucky with a cashier. Where it's hard coded, you're out of luck. Some...
Forum: Manufactured Spending
Oct 31, 14, 12:28 pm
Replies: 2,447
Views: 488,228
Posted By smoothmunkey

Technically, you are correct :p

Technically, you are correct :p
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