Beware : the difficulty of using the UA e-certificate
Mar 22, 2014 | 11:19 am
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Since when are there PIN codes for 1016 vouchers?
The channels you've contacted are the only options I'm aware of.
The channels you've contacted are the only options I'm aware of.
Mar 22, 2014 | 11:33 am
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Call and ask for the Fraud Desk -- you may or may not get connect but raising the issue of a comprised account might help.
Question -- have you done multiple searches using those 1016 codes in the past. Vaguely remember a posting / thread relating the code will become invalid if used for >X searches, even if never redeemed.
Question -- have you done multiple searches using those 1016 codes in the past. Vaguely remember a posting / thread relating the code will become invalid if used for >X searches, even if never redeemed.
Mar 22, 2014 | 1:35 pm
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Mar 22, 2014 | 2:09 pm
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Mar 23, 2014 | 9:15 am
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The best certs to acquire are the TCV certs with a PIN, as they do not reduce the base fare and count towards PQDs. The old UA ecerts reduce the base fare and are one use only and can not be refunded.
Mar 23, 2014 | 10:49 am
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Unless you don't care about PQDs, in which case the 1016 ecerts are definitely better. A 1016 e-cert is typically worth about 10-12% more than face value because it also reduces taxes.
Mar 23, 2014 | 11:08 am
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Mar 23, 2014 | 11:13 am
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I'm going to do something I don't often do and defend UA... I've redeemed many ecerts with UA and never had a problem... I'd assume your experience - horrible and frustrating as it is - is not the norm
Mar 23, 2014 | 11:25 am
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Mar 23, 2014 | 11:36 am
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I'll trade same-value TCVA for e-certs any day (and have happily - for both sides - done so since the introduction of PQD).
Mar 23, 2014 | 3:48 pm
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They apply, but they never reduce the taxes. A $200 base fare ticket will still cost you $30 with a $200 TCVA, but it will cost $5 with a $200 e-cert (the $5 being unavoidable government fees).
I'll trade same-value TCVA for e-certs any day (and have happily - for both sides - done so since the introduction of PQD).
I'll trade same-value TCVA for e-certs any day (and have happily - for both sides - done so since the introduction of PQD).
Mar 23, 2014 | 5:07 pm
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That's about as smart as putting a $20 bill in a vending machine that doesn't return change. If you choose to misuse an e-cert in that way, you are certainly welcome to, and you get what you deserve. I prefer to use them intelligently, which always results in greater value than an equivalent TCVA.
Mar 23, 2014 | 5:54 pm
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Originally Posted by goalie
If I have a $250 "016" e-cert and want to use it on a $250 all in fare with say a base fare of $200, I pay the $50 in taxes
Mar 23, 2014 | 5:58 pm
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PQD's aside, If I have a $250 "016" e-cert and want to use it on a $250 all in fare with say a base fare of $200, I pay the $50 in taxes but if I have a $250 "TCVA" e-cert on the same fare, I pay zero as the TCVA applies against all taxes (or so it has for me) so afaic, the less I pay out of my own pocket the better
Both certs have their benefits and drawbacks and should be used accordingly.