Newbie report here
Just did my first ever loads tonight at targets on 2 REDcards! I'm currently in So. Florida, but north of Miami (not Boca) so I doubt many have gone here before (if any?) to ruin it. Indeed, everything went smoothly, exactly as described in wiki. I got quite a few fraud alerts and declines, called Amex, cleared it and was successful. Throughout the whole process and learning curve - both for me and the store staff! - they were very helpful and patient, and I was very grateful.
Started off with a cashier who was obviously new. She called over the manager who said she hadn't seen those but knew how they worked and showed the cashier. She wanted to know if I got it locally. She looked a bit suspicious but was curious, almost eager, to see if and how it would work, especially with a CC load. I, of course, mentally smirking with knowledge, wasn't curious - just trying to stay casual and innocent. Manager then asked for my ID and I freaked out because I was using the REDcard in someone else's name. Turns out, she was only verifying that it was my CC. Anyways, it was declined, I tried another few rimes, then another card, and left to go call Amex. I cleared it up and returned to same cashier and successfully loaded 1000, 1000, and 500, much to the cashier's astonishment and amusement. Then I met manager and she asked if it worked and was happy to hear it did. Then went to Customer Care and did again there with my other REDcard (also with a break to take care of Fraud alerts - they are easily triggered apparently).
V'dover Shalooooooooooom L'chol Zar'oh...
Thanks for reading the whole Megillah.