Do you know how difficult it really is to transfer funds between unassociated accounts?
Yesterday's discovery that Sam's Club does not accept credit cards prompted me to write a check. Which prompted a need to transfer funds into my account. Which prompted the realization that the only way this could be accomplished was by getting a cash advance off my credit card and depositing into my checking account. Which prompted the hindsight that I shouldn't have shredded my PIN number.
Which prompted the phone call to credit card company who is unable to change PIN numbers at request and will "send me a new one in 7-10 days."
Which prompted an attempt to Western Union money to myself, which the representative very snottily told me that "That is NOT what Western Union is for" and reminding me that this call is being recorded as if I'm some sort of indentity thief.
Which prompted me to attempt to PayPal money to myself, which ALSO can not be done.
Which prompted me to PayPal money to Scott who in turn PayPal'd it back to me.
Which will arrive in my checking account in 3-5 business days.
That shit's going to bounce.
Posted by Tiffany at June 11, 2005 01:29 PMDamn, Tiffany!
Next time, I'll pay for it for you. That's a lot of shit to endure for a "simple" purchase.
Okay, all I can think of to say is WOW. We sure have made life harder for ourselves.
Posted by: Rachel Ann at June 11, 2005 05:11 PMI have totally been through that song and dance before. It's a bitch. Nice how all those conveniences aren't so convenient.
But if someone really were trying to steal your identity, it'd be no problem.
Posted by: Erica at June 11, 2005 06:47 PMBummer! I think I would have left it in the cart and walked away.
Posted by: Billy The Blogging Poet at June 11, 2005 07:47 PMAll that work for fuckin' WalMart.
Posted by: mace at June 11, 2005 08:48 PMYou do know that checks are processed electronically now - that money is already out of your account. It's less than 24 hour turnaround - sometimes almost immediate. If it's gonna bounce it's already done so. That's why we don't even bother with checks anymore - there's no float - so I just use my debit card. I'm sure Harvey could tell you the real facts.
Sorry.
Posted by: Momotrips at June 12, 2005 12:06 AMI've allowed the zen to flow over me on this one. There are a few bucks in there to cover it - I just don't like being thisclose to danger with bank accounts after all that Netbank bruhaha.
Posted by: Tiffany at June 12, 2005 09:46 AMTake your Sams ID customer card and have them turn it into to a Sams credit card, they take their own cards. It makes life easier.
Posted by: Diana at June 13, 2005 07:30 AM