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Wargod
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 2:50 pm
Herckle, signing up for a paypal account is free and if you go to the TVCH homepage at the bottom there is a link to sign up where they will give $5 (I think it's $5) to TVCH.
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Herckleperckle
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 3:11 pm
Thanks, War. I forgot about that! I'll do that now--after I copy Ginger's info! YAY!!
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Ketchuplover
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 3:16 pm
You've all reinforced my faith in humanity
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Mocha
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 3:55 pm
Costa, for the e-giftcards what info do we need for that? Just Ginger's email addy?
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Twiggyish
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 3:56 pm
I have an idea. Can you buy Walmart gift cards online? Walmart has a lot of inexpensive household items. She can buy a lot with her money there.
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Bastable
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:01 pm
She might like that, but we had better ask her--there's no Wal-Mart in Brooklyn.
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Maris
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:09 pm
are there any Walmarts in NYC? I have never been to one.
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Twiggyish
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:10 pm
You're kidding. I guess it's a 'burb thing.
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Maris
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:13 pm
I just did store locator, they are in New Jersey and Long Island. None in NYC
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Twiggyish
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:16 pm
Ok, I am glad I asked. It was a thought anyway.
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Grannyg
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:21 pm
I just went to Paypal to send Ginger some money and a little thingie popped up and ask what the money was for. I clicked on the little box and it gave the explanation of services, goods, etc. One thing that was on there was Quashi(?)-Cash. BUT it said if you used that and used a credit card, the creditcard might take that as Cash Advance and charge a fee or more interest or whatever your creditcard does for Cash advances. So be careful and know what the fees are. If you use your bank account or e-check then it's free. I'm thinking that if you want to use a creditcard just put down that you are sending Ginger money for services or something like that. Does this make sense?
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Mocha
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:26 pm
Granny, yep it makes sense as I got the same message.
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Costacat
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:27 pm
She says she shops at Target, so I would do the Target thing. I specifically asked about stores and she said she shops at Target and BJs... I think you only need her email address. Hang on, I'll check. I did choose quasi-cash for the PayPal option, but since I have my PP account linked to my checking account as default, I didn't realize about the cash advance thing. Granny's idea is pretty good... I don't know if you'll get a popup then, too. I think the only difference betweena a sale or service is you get the shipping information boxes (and you can just enter $0 in 'em). Note that Ginger's real name is Lynn Guberman (and this is what will show up in your statement). On the Target gift card you just need her name, dollar amount, and email (and, of course, your payment info). Here's a direct link to Ordering a Target e-giftcard. I would use her real name (Lynn Guberman) rather than her lovely nickname here. You can also add a personal message on the e-giftcard.
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Mocha
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:31 pm
Ok I did the e-giftcard at Target and you only needed her email addy.
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Grannyg
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:36 pm
If you choose service on Paypal, nothing pops up. Just down there at the bottom, I checked "No shipping address required." Typed her a little note and then the next thing that popped up was a little box that said I had sent cash.
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Costacat
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 4:38 pm
Yay, Granny and Mocha! BTW, her PayPal account will show up as "unverified" for another day or two until her checking account gets verified. But she immediately saw the money I'd sent her, so it's there for her!
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Twiggyish
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 5:04 pm
Sorry, I didn't read the whole thread.
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Twiggyish
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 5:16 pm
I'll send paypal.
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Slothkitten
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 5:21 pm
Thank you so much, Costa !! ( running out to join PayPal ) Thanks Grannyg, for the tips !
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Costacat
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 5:51 pm
No problem, Twigs. I'm sure she'll eventually need stuff from other places, but these two (Target and BJs) ought to be able to provide for any immediate needs. Oh, that, and the cash in her PayPal account! <wink>
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Halfunit
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 7:10 pm
Unit and I chose to PayPal. Big smoochies to Costa and Marm for the work and the updates, and more big smoochies to all of the kind souls reading, posting, and giving.

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Hermione69
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 7:40 pm
Just checking in.... {{{{GINGER}}}} Costa, if I send you a check, can you put it in the Paypal account for Ginger? I had an awful time with Paypal myself, just one of those glitch things, I guess, but I could never get my account straightened out with them so I gave up.
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Herckleperckle
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 7:56 pm
I must have an old Paypal account from when I did freelancing on Elance. So I am having trouble with it, as it won't take my info, seeing it as a duplicate. I sent Paypal a message asking for help straightening this out. If this gets too complicated, I'll just change to an egift certificate from Target.
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Egbok
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 8:01 pm
This is awesome!! I'll read the thread and then see where to send some $$$$ for GingerPooh!! (Ginger, I hope all is going better...still thinking about you! Take care!!)
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Herckleperckle
| Tuesday, January 20, 2004 - 8:12 pm
Oh, I just figured out that I could enter a new credit card number. So Paypal took it and it worked. I sent Ginger cash!!! And I see that she will be getting an email confirming my gift! YAY! ((((Ginger and your dkitties and family))))
I am feeling so much better for you, Ginger! How are doing?
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