Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Am I missing something here? Just read through all of the details and haven't found anything that would deter me from using this option for a new deposit. It easily seems like the best one for anyone who wants more than a couple hundred bucks in their Stars account, and is debating between these ridiculous virtual visas that continue to be weeded out, opening a new e-wallet, risky p2p transfer, etc.

$9.95 flat fee to fund up to $2.5k, and the deposit hits your Stars account within an hour. Two agent locations are within 2 miles of my place, and both are in huge superstores.

Is it a matter of pure laziness?
Are the only people wanting to deposit doing so for a couple hundred or less?

Those are the only legit reasons I can come up w/, outside of not having a Stars account.

Flame away, or oblige w/ an intelligent response.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

A lot of ppl may not have access to the stores.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

I don't think it is a matter of pure laziness, I just think that WU has a pretty strong hold on the Money Order Business. I live in a failry small city, about 30K residents and there are 29 WU facilities within 10 miles compared to 2 MoneyGram. WU also seems to be in more logical locations where the MoneyGram ones are in a part of town I'm not comfortable carrying a lot of cash in. Don't know about other places though.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Yes, another possibility. Stating two "superstores" are w/in 2 miles was a bit of an exaggeration I guess. One's just a CVS-esque pharmacy type, and the other a Walmart.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

this is deposit only right?

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Where I am the MoneyGram agents are small bodega type convenience and liquor stores.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Yes, deposit only. I've personally received two checks from Stars in the past week that arrived in 5 business days (both well less than $1k), so I haven't experienced an issue with w/d's. Requested 4/10. Received 4/17. Never taken more than 10 business days w/ at least 7 different check requests.

I'm also stubborn when it comes to paying fees, especially for w/d's, but I'll give in to it a certain extent when options are limited.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

True. Moneygram's web site says they only have 100,000 locations globally. A spot check of San Francisco shows 54 locations, Kansas City shows 51. Why I bet some small cities only have 1 or 2 locations within 10 miles of someone.

Since the simple act of depositing a check in a bank account, or realizing that you have to pay taxes on money you earn gambling (they don't withhold taxes on your cash out like a paycheck), seems to be life changing experiences for people, I would not rule out laziness compounded with stupidness.

For some reason having shady 3rd parties handle your money electronically offshore is better than with cash and checks with established businesses.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Good feedback...thanks.

Looks like there's nothing hidden here w/ Moneygram (which was ultimately the purpose of my post), and that it is a viable option (possibly the best), if your particular situation fits the bill.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

$9.95 is pretty stiff for small deposits... you would have to deposti moe than $1000 for it to be equal to or cheaper than other methods.

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$9.95 is pretty stiff for small deposits... you would have to deposti moe than $1000 for it to be equal to or cheaper than other methods.

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That's not true. Most methods are around 3% - 6% so even if you do $500 with Moneygram you are only paying 2% and that's not bad. And how can you play on less than $1000 anyway?

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

I deposited $500 on stars via Moneygram last week. It was in my account in about an hour. I live in San Francisco though and have an agent down the block so it's not like I had to drive very far.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Seems the main reason you aren't hearing about it is that the fees only become managable for large deposits and most people don't make large deposits. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Why won't stars pick up the fees, they do on other methods of deposit?

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

I've always wondered about Diners Club myself. I haven't heard a word about it from anyone.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

That's because no one under 75 has a Diners Club. Remember who loves you, Baby.

The prepaid cards are fine but the 6% juice I've seen at Walgreens is brutal. I've been playing PS with a small roll to get the feel and about to move most of my roll there - going to look into Moneygram. Thanks.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

I'd have to guess location problems for some areas as well as a little laziness thrown in.

Can you bring your credit/debit card to a Moneygrams and have them take from that, or is it just cash by the way?

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Went thru the process yesterday afternoon. Painless and recommended. $1,009.95 in cash for $1,000 in Stars funds almost instantaneously after I handed the clerk the cash. I definitely prefer this to any e-wallet or prepaid VISA option, post-NETeller fiasco, that is.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

does full tilt accept moneygrams?

MoneyGrams are Superior
 

MoneyGrams are superior. LIGHTNING FAST and no hassle. Epassport is crap. God I miss neteller.

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Went thru the process yesterday afternoon. Painless and recommended. $1,009.95 in cash for $1,000 in Stars funds almost instantaneously after I handed the clerk the cash. I definitely prefer this to any e-wallet or prepaid VISA option, post-NETeller fiasco, that is.

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Its time for Stars to start reimburising these fees. The system that Paradise used in 2000/2001 would be fine. Play so many raked hands an release the fee.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

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Its time for Stars to start making this a withdrawl option.

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Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Quick question: Does FTP do moneygram?

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

I noticed that the Moneygram website has an option for sending money online. Selecting that option leads to a site named "eMoneygram". It seems to be a bit more expensive.

Does anyone know if this works at PokerStars?

Thanks,
JWP

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I noticed that the Moneygram website has an option for sending money online. Selecting that option leads to a site named "eMoneygram". It seems to be a bit more expensive.

Does anyone know if this works at PokerStars?

Thanks,
JWP

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I would like to here more about this online option as I am one of those "lazy" people who would rather not have to leave his/her home to make a deposit.

Re: Why aren\'t more people using Moneygram for Stars?
 

Moneygrams are great, the fee is a little high for a micro staker (stars should cover the fee), but its very easy and fast. By the time I arrived home from my local agent the money was in my account already.

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Can you bring your credit/debit card to a Moneygrams and have them take from that, or is it just cash by the way?

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