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I am trying to buy a simon card. I wanna buy one for $40 then use that $40 to buy 3 more. Problem is that my bank issued Mastercard Debit card is not being accepted by simon for some reason and i dont own any credit cards. I am asking to see if its possible if any of the regulars might want to help me out and purchase a card for me? i will send you the $42 needed to paypal or whatever other option you have? If not thats ok and i understand.

You need a Verified by Visa credit card to purchase a gc. Also there are other options available other then Simon. Giftcards.com for one.

Another decent alternative to Simon is the "all access" visa cards, and they recently started selling them at Safeway stores here in Colorado; both the regular gift card and the re-loadable ones. For me, it's convenient as before I had a hard time making it to the Ace check cashing type places during their business hours to purchase em, now I can grab a card if needed during any one of the 24 hours like when I need Ben and Jerry, or a Bic, etc. really badly at 3, or 4 a.m.

For those that don't know, these "all access" brand GIFT cards (non-reloadable type) must be registered online in order to be used for online or phone transactions, and can be in what ever name and or address you want AND you can change those details at your pleasure as many times as you want (I think!) as long as there is a balance on it via the company website where you can also see past transactions on the card, balances, all the regular stuff....

So you can go to Safeway, pay with cash for a gift card, (don't use your "loyalty club" card for the purchase if you really want anonymity)... then stop by a library or Java hut and register from wherever and with whatever identity you want and you should be stealth...

I have no idea how the reloadable ones work, though, never tried one so the above refers ONLY to the gift card type from this company as first hand experienced..

Hope maybe helps you out Killed by ebay! Maybe you can use one of these to carry out your Simon plan since these are, I THINK, basically the same? Please post if you find out differently, I am curious! Good luck.


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Get a Giftcard Visa at your local CVS, Rite Aid etc...

All Access Cards are at Super Fresh Grocery Stores also.. Bought one last week, it was 4.95 + the $50, but it works!

do they have mastercard gift cards anywhere? giftcards.com and simon are both VISA and u need a visa i guess to be able to order it and i dont own a visa

I think i seen a post of yours yesterday,you are in australia right?
I am from aussie too and had the same problem,can tell you that i went to the westpac bank 2 days ago and brought 5x mastercard gift cards from them and paid 4.95AU ea.Came home opened a EB account submitted the card and i could sell straight away! :)

i am from the states

sorry wrong member then

anyone????

It's best to buy a giftcard your self. You can go to any check cashing places, food stores, even gas stations to buy giftcards that will work.

Alright, i bought one the other day at a local walgreens store but i think i got the wrong one becase i didnt have to register a name or Address with the card.

put in any name and address when you register and it should work