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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #720 on: December 08, 2015, 10:03:47 AM »
Used the same amex card twice for an amex offer. Luckily they were able to cancel the transaction
Who cancelled? AMEX or the merchant?

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #721 on: December 09, 2015, 11:56:23 PM »
Who cancelled? AMEX or the merchant?
Merchant. Called right away

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #722 on: December 10, 2015, 03:02:10 AM »
Used an AU for SBS...

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #723 on: December 10, 2015, 03:15:42 AM »
Merchant. Called right away
Ah okay thanks

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #724 on: December 10, 2015, 08:28:45 AM »
Spent $15 at Staples with Visa Checkout. On an Amex card.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #725 on: December 14, 2015, 03:11:11 PM »
ordered staples discounted gift cards to purchase a gap GC 20% off
...didnt realize i cant buy gap gc off staples with staples GC :(

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #726 on: December 29, 2015, 10:34:11 AM »
Asked my DW to apply for GE and use Amex Pt to get the credit. The last part escaped her and she used Citi DC. Instead of getting $100 back I'm getting  $2. :facepalm:

She just did it yesterday. I am going to see if I can cancel the app and get a refund, but I'm not hopeful.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #727 on: December 29, 2015, 10:41:45 AM »

Asked my DW to apply for GE and use Amex Pt to get the credit. The last part escaped her and she used Citi DC. Instead of getting $100 back I'm getting  $2. :facepalm:

She just did it yesterday. I am going to see if I can cancel the app and get a refund, but I'm not hopeful.
try switching the payment method may be easier

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #728 on: December 29, 2015, 11:01:08 PM »
Asked my DW to apply for GE and use Amex Pt to get the credit. The last part escaped her and she used Citi DC. Instead of getting $100 back I'm getting  $2. :facepalm:

She just did it yesterday. I am going to see if I can cancel the app and get a refund, but I'm not hopeful.
I doubt there's anything you can do at this poibt

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #729 on: January 01, 2016, 12:07:57 AM »
Waited until two hours ago to place a large egift card order with Amazon. By midnight, they had not yet even requested an authorization on my Freedom card, so I cancelled the whole order rather than risk not getting my bonus UR.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #730 on: January 15, 2016, 09:19:44 AM »
First time in my life I didn't pay the minimum balance on time on a CC.  It was for WF which had a significant cash back award due which was forfeited...  :-(

ETA:  Will be going in-branch today to try to recover it and the late fee, but not hopeful. 

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #731 on: January 15, 2016, 09:31:54 AM »
Purchased a $200 e-gift card on Delta with two newly signed up Amex Plat cards late December to get the $200 credit on each only to find out in January after not having the credit post that you need to purchase 4 $50 e-gift cards to get the $200 credit.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #732 on: January 15, 2016, 11:02:24 AM »
First time in my life I didn't pay the minimum balance on time on a CC.  It was for WF which had a significant cash back award due which was forfeited...  :-(

ETA:  Will be going in-branch today to try to recover it and the late fee, but not hopeful.
Good luck!
Always sign up for auto pay.  You can still pay what you want when you want, but it will pay at least the minimum on the date due.
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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #733 on: January 15, 2016, 11:03:31 AM »
Ordered with regular cc on the gilt.com deal instead of Masterpass...paid shipping  >:(

Still a sweet deal.
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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #734 on: January 21, 2016, 07:20:29 PM »
Ordered with regular cc on the gilt.com deal instead of Masterpass...paid shipping  >:(

Still a sweet deal.
I did too! But I just ended up ordering a $12 item instead of a $20 one  :-[

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #735 on: January 26, 2016, 03:23:28 PM »
I just realized that I forgot to cancel the ticket of one of the three PGGMs I did before Jan. 1 (luckily, there was a time change and I requested a refund online- let's hope it goes through! :) )

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #736 on: January 26, 2016, 03:49:56 PM »
I just realized that I forgot to cancel the ticket of one of the three PGGMs I did before Jan. 1 (luckily, there was a time change and I requested a refund online- let's hope it goes through! :) )
How did you forget? I wouldn't move from my computer until I confirm cancellation.

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #737 on: January 26, 2016, 04:01:37 PM »
How did you forget? I wouldn't move from my computer until I confirm cancellation.
I dunno. I usually do it right after making the reservation. Something must have happened- I DO have a 4 year old

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #738 on: January 27, 2016, 12:42:09 AM »
I went into Walmart to load up a new serve but forgot to activate the card, only remembered after the transaction didn't go through and the little piece of paper printed

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Re: Dumb mistakes we make playing these games.
« Reply #739 on: January 28, 2016, 10:12:27 AM »
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