I've been getting a lot of "push back" from WM about MOs. Of the 2 WMs near me, one requires they check the debit card has your name on it and it matches your ID. The other allows the use of VGCs, but makes a copy of your license and makes you fill out a form with the DL# on it. I don't really feel comfortable that WM is going to protect my personal info, so I have cut back on in person MSing and limited it to using Kate or other means. I'm thinking of using an expired license next time and maybe getting a California ID (not a Drivers License, it's something else).I will be in the Bay Area on 8/13 to 8/20. Very unsure if it would work but willing to try if something is planned.
BTW, where do you guys buy MOs in the Los Altos/Palo Alto/downtown SF area? I'd hate to leave my MSing schedule at home!
Interesting - I believe there is a California law that does not permit a business to take a copy of your license or even write the drivers license number down. Sounds like time for push back (or maybe a lawsuit?)I've been getting a lot of "push back" from WM about MOs. Of the 2 WMs near me, one requires they check the debit card has your name on it and it matches your ID. The other allows the use of VGCs, but makes a copy of your license and makes you fill out a form with the DL# on it. I don't really feel comfortable that WM is going to protect my personal info, so I have cut back on in person MSing and limited it to using Kate or other means. I'm thinking of using an expired license next time and maybe getting a California ID (not a Drivers License, it's something else).
I definitely go to the one in San Ramon and know exactly what you're talking about. Have you had any luck with doing more than 2k of MOs? They only want to do one transaction for me, even though it's a PITA.The WM fresh market in San Ramon. The WM in Pleasanton is the one that requires the card to have your name on it. Technically they have a Kate, but it down like 90% of the time, so pretty useless. Livermore doesn't have a Kate, though I haven't checked them out lately. The WM fresh market in Pleasanton I haven't been to lately, but got a bad vibe at last time. The manager was the one that checked me out when reloading a BB, she asked if I was "doing this for points" which caught me off guard, so I just repeated "it's a debit card". She gave me a dirty look and said OK. I might check back there sometime soon, but it seems like a trend. I think they had a huge increase in MS after VRs stopped being sold at the drug store with CC. VRs at the drug store used to be pretty hard to find, so I'm sure there are a lot of MSers in the area.
Are you still in town? Because if so we can schedule a meetup and then whoever is free can come along too.I plan to be in the Bay Area possibly next week through end of the month. Would love to "meet" West Coasters...
I never tried, but they seem to be OK with multiple $500 VGCs in one transaction. Actually once you photocopy the ID they seemed OK.I definitely go to the one in San Ramon and know exactly what you're talking about. Have you had any luck with doing more than 2k of MOs? They only want to do one transaction for me, even though it's a PITA.
They're not cheap (standard hotel cocktails ~$10-12). There's also Lefty O'Douls down the street. Cheap drinks, dark corns, tons of space. Any other takers for Friday evening?I'll potentially bite, was planning to meet up with people in SF later that evening anyhow. That said, not 100% so feel free to not count me when deciding whether or not to go ahead with this.
(And how much are drinks at the Grand Hyatt? I'm a grad student)
I'm game for a meetup whenever it works for folks. @taxicabnumber -- if you want to meet tonight, PM me and we can pick a place and then announce it here. Best time for me is anytime between 6 and 8.I'll potentially bite, was planning to meet up with people in SF later that evening anyhow. That said, not 100% so feel free to not count me when deciding whether or not to go ahead with this.
(And how much are drinks at the Grand Hyatt? I'm a grad student)
Ha, I'll be doing my mattress run this weekend there too. I'd go to the meetup.I'll be up at my favorite Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara this coming Saturday. Anyone want to meet up? We can talk SMGC and MO and WM in local areas. Not to mention I'd like to hang out with some points and miles people. I'm a Diamond member, so we could go to the Regency Club there and talk on Sat night, or I can meet others somewhere else.
Cool! I'll be there. I'll post when I get there.I'll be there on Sat night. Probably around 6pm or 7pm ish. Just post here, it'll hit my email.
Me, I'm back in Santa Clara at my favorite Hyatt.I'm in SFO this week... staying through at least Monday.