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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #160 on: May 01, 2009, 10:03:33 AM »
I'm gonna try the Western Union Credit Card out, my friend got his green card a few years ago, so he's legit over there and already has a card. Uses it all the time online, NewEgg nonetheless!!!

So I told him I gonna try sending him money (direct to the card) and see if that works, then is just for him to place my orders for me, and organize everything to ship back to Trini.


If this works, I'll be hitting the egg pretty hard for my last few bits of upgrades, and then have all shipped in bulk to Trini by my good friend Gotaku!!!

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #160 on: May 01, 2009, 10:03:33 AM »

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #161 on: May 01, 2009, 10:07:11 AM »
^^ i suspected the vtm card would not work for online shopping but i was not certain so i did not say anything. thanks for clearing that up.
best thing to do is get the normal credit card ( i have the bonus points one from republic) and use ur skybox as a secondary address (even though i didn't do this but still get to shop on ebay and they have me as a us citizen) and try ur luck at differnet websites.

the iones that work for me so far is amazon, ebay, old navy and google checkout.

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #162 on: May 01, 2009, 10:17:31 AM »
i'm not 100% sure but i think you can fund a paypal account with it or use the card via paypal
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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #163 on: May 01, 2009, 11:10:58 AM »
Daddy Visa ftw yes heheh..

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #164 on: May 01, 2009, 12:01:07 PM »
Arc, they say the Visa TravelMoney is a prepaid reloadable Visa debit card that can be used online.

I saw the Security Code on the back of the card myself. (just yesterday)

http://usa.visa.com/personal/cards/prepaid/visa_travel_money_faq.html

Maybe they updated the service since you last tried?

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« Reply #164 on: May 01, 2009, 12:01:07 PM »

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #165 on: May 01, 2009, 12:11:13 PM »
Hmmmm feel i gonna sign up for one ^^
But i have a Unit Trust Visa Debit Card my question is can that work online?

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #166 on: May 01, 2009, 12:35:04 PM »
nope...
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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #167 on: May 03, 2009, 12:56:44 AM »
Tested the Republic Bank Visa Travel Money card online by purchasing a game with STEAM.

Success.

So just for clarification in case anyone doubted, these cards can be used to make purchases online.

also, while we on the topic of newegg, seems they've made some shipping changes.

http://techreport.com/discussions.x/16447

Basically the article says newegg's latest "egg saver" shipping method takes inordinately long to deliver your items. Not only that, they get banged up along the way since this service uses DHL and USPS (United States Postal Office) Stick to the pricier fedex or ups option to avoid the hassle.

The interesting thing to note, is that once USPS is involved, a retailer would usually use only USPS approved addresses.

They can be pretty rigid. To see if your address matches up, visit the USPS site where you can test your address for "correctness" here: http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp

May save you some "invalid address/address authentication" issues that plagues the world of online purchasing.
« Last Edit: May 03, 2009, 01:09:59 AM by NoobGoneWild »

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #168 on: May 03, 2009, 01:37:18 AM »
If the card now includes the CVV2 code then thats great.  The real test is to order something physical.
Amazon awaits you. :)
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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #169 on: May 03, 2009, 02:01:24 AM »
Steam did ask for the security code, which I entered.

but never one to shy away from a challenge, will test on Amazon next.

who knows, might even try a lil newegg action while I'm at it. lol

I'll tell you this, once it works on Amazon (and I am pretty certain it will)  that is the end of me and traditional credit cards, FOREVER.

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #170 on: May 03, 2009, 08:28:16 AM »
thanks noob +1 internets, i gonna use this to gets ma games nao.

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #171 on: May 03, 2009, 11:06:21 AM »
well NGW, once that works on amazon, i'll get this faster than manning build d Hyatt..

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #172 on: May 03, 2009, 12:10:34 PM »
The Republic Bank Visa Travel Money card is ah plan. I gonna apply for 1 let yall know de scene too
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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #173 on: May 03, 2009, 01:53:52 PM »
NGW any word if the card works on amazon?

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #174 on: May 06, 2009, 12:08:08 PM »
Good news. The VTM card does in fact work @ Amazon.

This is truly a great day for gamers looking to get their online buying action on. A great day indeed.

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #175 on: May 06, 2009, 12:30:08 PM »
does amazon ship straight here ? if so how via whom ?
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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #176 on: May 06, 2009, 09:43:29 PM »
Can backup NGW by saying that the RBL VTM card does work online for me also.
Have used it to fund my entropay account.

Make sure before all of you all go applying for the card that you sign up for RBLOnline.
If you have an existing account with rbl you can set up your vtm card with rbl online an transfer funds to the card right from you compudda desk.
Go to https://republiconline.republictt.com and fill out the form etc.

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #177 on: May 07, 2009, 12:02:19 AM »
You can sign up for Republic's online banking "after" as well. It is not necessary to do that before applying for the VTM.

Just for clarification, it is not mandatory to have a regular Republic bank account. Just the VTM is sufficient to use the online banking service.

Getting a Republic Bank account would provide the advantage of an ATM card which you can then use to deposit money into your account (via a Republic ATM machine) and then transfer to the VTM online.

Pretty slick setup.
« Last Edit: May 07, 2009, 12:05:51 AM by NoobGoneWild »

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #178 on: May 07, 2009, 12:58:46 AM »
haha yes not mandatory...meant it at a convenience point of view.
To save you the next trip so to speak :P

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Re: Online purchasing: what works and what doesn't
« Reply #179 on: May 07, 2009, 09:21:47 AM »
either ways lol... same hassle same outcome :D
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« Reply #179 on: May 07, 2009, 09:21:47 AM »

 


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