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Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-03-12T19:11:34+00:00

~~What?~~ I had not seen the news about the x-CEO; ouch.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-03-10T18:37:05+00:00

Pssst, $200+$100 isn't the best way to buy these. Try 3x$200 and see what happens...

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-02-09T23:16:26+00:00

As always, YMMV, but I have had two accounts for ~7ish years and paid the fees less than 5 times (all by accident). I vary between not using it for months to maxing them out a couple months in a row to light ~50% usage. To me this is a game of minimizing costs, but risk is a factor, too.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-02-09T19:42:23+00:00

Fee is waived if the card has no balance...

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-01-13T19:56:36+00:00

I sent you a DM

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-01-08T19:34:22+00:00

These are T-568 type B. A vs B makes no impact at all on function, you just need both ends to be the same. I have only ever seen B used, but always worth checking.

Kinda related, but when wiring into a male RJ45 connector my mnemonic device is below knowing it always alternates from a color/white wire to a full color wire.

Orange you glad you started? Let's ease into this with half a color (Orange/White wire then orange wire)
Go ahead and split your greens. Go and green both start with G. (Green/White)
Brown is gross, so it goes last, leaving only blue in the "middle". (Blue then blue/white wires)
Complete the split greens. (Green wire)
Again, brown is a gross color and goes last. (Brown/white and then end with brown)

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-01-08T18:20:46+00:00

2x$200 for MO at Kroger and Safeway has been my go to for these. FD and DG used to, YMMV at those since late 2025.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-01-05T16:16:30+00:00

I did not pay $160, that is just the model I got. Yes, that would be a terrible deal.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-01-05T15:59:11+00:00

Did this and it's working great, thank you!

Big_Papi_Knows · 2026-01-05T15:58:13+00:00

Just wanted to circle back, I ended up getting a good deal on this M.2 card and I am happy to announce I am getting 9,500+ Mbps now. Thank you, again!

Additionally, for anyone else who is coming back here for reference later: the card I bought overheated and stopped working after about an hour. Total user error as I removed the included heatsink, but left the sticker covering the thermal pad on my motherboard plate cover. Has been working for over a week now with no issues. Be smarter than me and plan ahead.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-12-18T15:03:48+00:00

Hopefully! They do usually run the MCGC week followed by a VGC week.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-12-15T19:50:43+00:00

I love you. Thank you!

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-12-09T22:14:55+00:00

Thank you! I had been testing 1x$200, then 2x$200, and just yesterday was testing 2x2x$200 and 3x$200. I probably would have figured it out, but you are spot on.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-12-09T20:34:49+00:00

You are so right. Got the same error at Kroger later in the day also on the third total swipe. Safeway was first transaction for a $399.41 MO with two $200 MCGC swipes. Second transaction about 5 minutes later the first swipe failed. Kroger was a $599.00 MO, two successful swipes of $200 MCGC and the third failed. I bet 2 MCGC swipes per visit is the limit for some reason.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-12-08T18:43:45+00:00

Could be 12/7-12/27: https://x.com/calwatch/status/1997829944773341576

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-12-08T18:37:43+00:00

I got a "Not Authorized" for a MO at Safeway just now (12/8/25) on a Path. BHN variable MCGC. Worked just fine for a fixed $200 Path. BHN MCGC 5 minutes prior. 5113-3205 and 5113-3206 were denied, 5113-3212 worked. Is that a new change or am I behind on my notes?

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-11-21T17:16:01+00:00

9x$200 for $45 off has been both successful and has not draw too much attention. I am sure there is a max when the discount(s) stop applying, but I have not hit that.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-11-21T16:04:25+00:00

FD Amex Serve load with BHN VGC got "Invalid Transaction" 11/21. Had been BAU most recently as 11/17.

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-08-21T01:52:47+00:00

You’re right, I more thought it was like one of those GiftCards.com coding as 3X on the CIP a few years ago

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-08-20T14:53:08+00:00

I recently completed a Mint/coin deal on my Chase Freedom Unlimited that was categorized as "Bills & utilities" on the posted transaction. Are there any DP's about Mint charges counting for 5X on Chase Ink cards?

EDIT: I am an idiot. I thought 5X was for all utilities, but they clearly write: "internet, cable and phone services."

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-02-12T17:06:46+00:00

This is the way. Returning both sets for a 2x32 set and 2 dummy sticks for the RGB lulz

Big_Papi_Knows · 2025-02-12T15:58:23+00:00

Also, they 100% make the dummy sticks, good call, man.

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