American Express Bluebird and American Express Serve prepaid cards are the apples from the same tree, but they do have “their differences”. I posted about Bluebird and Serve here, but since Vanilla Reload is dead, it’s time to make a few adjustments. American Express Bluebird allows you to load prepaid cards, such as Vanilla Reload One… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Manufactured Spend
Manufactured Spend: Amazon Payments Enhancements
If Amazon Payments is the only method you are willing to do, there are ways to pimp your ride slightly. Yesterday, I mentioned that you can throw anything at Amazon Payments: credit cards, debit cards, debit gift cards, your lunch leftovers — it will digest everything. The only thing Amazon Payments won’t take is Amazon… Continue Reading
Manufactured Spend for Lazy Travelers: Amazon Payments Updated
Warning: Manufactured Spend is an advanced technique used either to obtain miles and points or for monetary gains. To all my readers who don’t know what I’m talking about here, please do not dive in. You need to read a lot on the topic to avoid dire consequences. Yes, really! As you might or might… Continue Reading
Still Want Vanilla Reload? Go to Ebay!
Vanilla Reload is now dead. This is probably the only place left in the country where you could buy your favorite beans with a credit card. Apparently some overly enthusiastic entrepreneurs couldn’t wait long enough to try and take advantage of our loss. 🙂 Too soon? I know you’re still hurting. I know I… Continue Reading
Hitler Rips CVS Video Fixed – Plus Vanilla Reload Update 04.03.14: 9AM-5:45PM EST
This is the fixed video. Enjoy! Although, I’d love nothing more than not having had the inspiration to make it. Hitler Rips CVS for Vanilla Reload Masacre Vanilla Reload Availability Update This is the recap of today reports found on the Flyertalk CSV thread in the order of appearance. Most reports (but not all) indicate whatever stores are… Continue Reading
Hitler Rips CVS for Vanilla Reload Massacre and Update for 04.02
Under the influence of Amolkold’s and TBB’s Hitler Videos, I decided I had to make my own. It’s shorter and much less elaborate than the above cited pieces, but I hope it would solicit a couple of chuckles out of you. If so, my job is done. Amolkold’s Hitler Video is here. TBB’s Video is… Continue Reading
Vanilla Reloads: Alive and Kicking but for How Long?
This weekend, I spent more time at Flyertalk than I did in the last month. Seriously, couldn’t unglue myself from the screen. Popcorn in hand, I was studying this CVS Thread not only to gather useful information, but for great entertainment as well. Although, I‘m lying already. I didn’t have popcorn. Not lying about how much… Continue Reading
Best Bank Offers and Credit Cards for your Manufactured Spend
Warning: Manufactured Spend is an advanced technique used either to obtain miles and points or for monetary gains. To all my readers who don’t know what I’m talking about here, please do not dive in. You need to read a lot on the topic to avoid dire consequences. Yes, really! Note: VANILLA RELOAD IS DEAD… Continue Reading
Manufactured Spend: Over Easy!
Warning: Manufactured Spend is an advanced technique used either to obtain miles and points or for monetary gains. To all my readers who don’t know what I’m talking about here, please do not dive in. You need to read a lot on the topic to avoid dire consequences. Yes, really! It’s been a while since… Continue Reading
Manufactured Spending: Involuntary Deal Slaughter!
If I were paranoid, I’d have to admit that I’ve probably killed a deal. NB: I am paranoid! About three weeks ago, I posted an article aptly titled I Have Changed My Views on Manufactured Spend. In that article I stated this: Here is what gave me the well-needed nudge in the right direction. One of… Continue Reading
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