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Luncheon vouchers - am I missing something??

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  • bright_side
    bright_side Posts: 1,802 Forumite
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    I *think* the reason these and gift vouchers go for so much on ebay is because it is a way of converting money from peoples paypal accounts to another a form of 'cash' without going via their bank accounts ;)
    Some people see the glass half full, others see the glass half empty - the enlightened are simply grateful to have a glass :)
  • angiebee
    angiebee Posts: 183 Forumite
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    I use mine in Mr Ts and Iceland and never had any problems
  • BeenieCat
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    karen23 wrote: »
    I *think* the reason these and gift vouchers go for so much on ebay is because it is a way of converting money from peoples paypal accounts to another a form of 'cash' without going via their bank accounts ;)
    I hadn't thought of it like that, but you're right, and it's quite a good idea lol :o
  • dervish
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    karen23 wrote: »
    I *think* the reason these and gift vouchers go for so much on ebay is because it is a way of converting money from peoples paypal accounts to another a form of 'cash' without going via their bank accounts ;)

    whhy would peple want to miss out their bank accounts? Tax?
  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    dervish wrote: »
    whhy would peple want to miss out their bank accounts? Tax?

    cause you pay a fee when you withdraw through paypal and can take 7 days wheres the vouvher could come next day
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  • thebrow2000
    thebrow2000 Posts: 817 Forumite
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    More to the point, what is pinecone??
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  • emerald21
    emerald21 Posts: 11,349 Forumite
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    Lol thats my question too Am i missing out on something. I wudn t mind some luncheon vouchers : -)
  • bright_side
    bright_side Posts: 1,802 Forumite
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    riobingo wrote: »
    Do you mean I would buy the vouchers off Ebay, pay with Paypal and then go and spend the voucher?

    Yes that's what I meant :o
    Some people see the glass half full, others see the glass half empty - the enlightened are simply grateful to have a glass :)
  • fuzzgun19
    fuzzgun19 Posts: 7,767 Forumite
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    I know pinecone is some sort of survey company, but don't know how to get signed up with them... wish I did! :(
    I Hate Jobsworths!!!
  • System
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    im saving mine to put towards christmas.
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