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MF gas station mystery shop - oopsie!

November 11, 2016 03:28AM
I completely spaced and didn't bring cash with me on a MarketForce gas station (non-reveal) shop. Got to the counter, opened my wallet and said a couple of expletives in my head. Oopsie. I completed the shop with my debit card (which produced an automatic receipt instead of asking for a receipt for my $2 item) and now it sits in QC... How bad was my oopsie?!?!?

On a side note: I did another of the same shop today with cash (of course). A customer behind me laughed when I asked for my receipt and asked if I was claiming the purchase on my taxes. Thanks Buddy for bringing more attention to my receipt for my candy! Lol!

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November 11, 2016 03:36AM
@jgo wrote:

and now it sits in QC... How bad was my oopsie?!?!?

I'm not sure how bad it is because I haven't made that mistake yet. But it may not be a killer mistake. The report asks if you paid cash for your store purchase if it was less than $2. Then it says "if not, why not?" so there is a place to explain why you used credit. I'm thinking it might go through and get approved.

I wouldn't worry that it is still in QC. My gas reports all seem to sit 2 or 3 days in QC unless it's the end of the month. At the end of the month everything seems to get reviewed fast.

Let us know what happens. Good luck,.
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November 11, 2016 02:24PM
It's cash for purchases under $5. You said you charged $2. Not sure. Could be a re-shop in order.
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November 11, 2016 02:56PM
I accidentally did that once as well and the msc let it slide. You'll be asked to explain WHY you didn't pay in cash; I simply explained that I thought I would have enough cash to cover the purchase but underestimated. My shop went through.
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November 11, 2016 03:04PM
I used a card at their fast food spot and they let it slide, thankfully. Maybe you'll get lucky.

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November 11, 2016 05:04PM
Oh I hate when that happens. I will usually search my car for some change but finding at item for $1.00 can be challenging. I think you will probably get paid - I mean stuff happens sometimes.
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November 11, 2016 05:05PM
On a side note I think if you charge over $5.00 you can use your card.
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November 11, 2016 10:39PM
Yes. I should have just added to my purchase to make it over $5. We'll see what happens...

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November 13, 2016 12:35AM
Shop was approved. smiling smiley

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