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iomatic · Oct 22, 2007, 07:13 PM

Can you use two credit cards at a retail store?

Thanks.

peeb · Oct 22, 2007, 07:16 PM

Yes.

iomatic · Oct 22, 2007, 07:19 PM

w00t for eyePhone

scaught · Oct 22, 2007, 08:15 PM

That sounds like a bad idea. Don't do it. Buy everything with cash.

Captain Obvious · Oct 22, 2007, 08:19 PM

Yeah, if the only way you can afford an iPhone is to spread it across two credit cards then it and the accompanying service plan are not going to be in your budget.

peeb · Oct 22, 2007, 08:27 PM

Well, that's a different question...

Mithras · Oct 22, 2007, 08:39 PM

Yeah, 2 credit cards for your MacPro with dual 30s and maxed out RAM and drives I could see; but if you're double-dipping for an iPhone, then you need to reevaluate your budget.

Mrjinglesusa · Oct 22, 2007, 08:45 PM

Bad idea. Use the two credit cards to pay for a class on how to make a use a budget.

peeb · Oct 22, 2007, 08:45 PM

Of course, he may not be double dipping - I've done this on major purchases before - I had the cash on hand, but opened air miles accounts (new cards) in my and my SO's name to get air miles on the purchase - the card limits individually were too low for the entire purchase, but the cards were paid off immediately the bill came. Result - a free flight.

Art Vandelay · Oct 22, 2007, 09:02 PM

Maybe but not likely in this case. If a $399 purchase has to be spread across multiple cards, then you're most likely running almost maxed out on your cards.

rickey939 · Oct 22, 2007, 09:46 PM

You can also use (2) cards on-line.

peeb · Oct 22, 2007, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

Maybe but not likely in this case. If a $399 purchase has to be spread across multiple cards, then you're most likely running almost maxed out on your cards.

very true

Andy8 · Oct 23, 2007, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

If a $399 purchase has to be spread across multiple cards, then you're most likely running almost maxed out on your cards.

Even more reason to stay away from using 1 or 2 credit cards.

Railroader · Oct 23, 2007, 09:43 AM

This is a good question. I have three Visa gift cards with $50 on each of them. I think they are treated exactly as credit cards by stores. I like to be able to use all three to buy OS 10.5

iomatic · Oct 23, 2007, 01:22 PM

Whoops, didn't come back to check this thread.

They're actually debit/credit cards, so yeah, there's money behind them, moms and dads.

Just like there's money in our savings, retirement, two kids' college funds, 'fun' trading account, vacation accounts, supercharger-for-the-car fund... but yeah, thanks for the concern...

scaught · Oct 23, 2007, 09:30 PM

^
Hmm. I doubt some in this thread will find that answer any better. Run for your life.

Mrjinglesusa · Oct 23, 2007, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by iomatic

Whoops, didn't come back to check this thread.

They're actually debit/credit cards, so yeah, there's money behind them, moms and dads.

Just like there's money in our savings, retirement, two kids' college funds, 'fun' trading account, vacation accounts, supercharger-for-the-car fund... but yeah, thanks for the concern...

Why didn't you say that to begin with? A credit card is not the same thing as a debit card with a VISA or MASTERCARD symbol on it.

Art Vandelay · Oct 23, 2007, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by iomatic

They're actually debit/credit cards, so yeah, there's money behind them, moms and dads.

Do you mean they're Visa or MasterCard gift cards?

Art Vandelay · Oct 23, 2007, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by Mrjinglesusa

Why didn't you say that to begin with? A credit card is not the same thing as a debit card with a VISA or MASTERCARD symbol on it.

I don't think they're either since he says his parents' money is behind them and there's more than one. I think they might be gift cards, either MC or Visa.

iomatic · Oct 23, 2007, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by scaught

^
Hmm. I doubt some in this thread will find that answer any better. Run for your life.

scaught: prize for seeing through the cackle.

Yes, my parents fund me.
</sarcasm>

Where's the "rollseyes" icon again? Jebus, you'd think I posted on the Zune Survivors User Group forum or something...

iomatic · Oct 23, 2007, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mrjinglesusa

Why didn't you say that to begin with? A credit card is not the same thing as a debit card with a VISA or MASTERCARD symbol on it.

Because my question didn't refer to my financial status, or anything of the sort? Does it matter? OK, let me rephrase: can you use two credit or debit cards at the Apple Store?

JFC. On a pogo stick.

Eriamjh · Oct 24, 2007, 07:55 AM

Yes, but do you need to show two driver's licenses?