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  1. LittleWolf LittleWolf is offline

    Lansdale, PA
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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 5:20pm)

    As a follow up to my last thread, I played my Step 6 ticket and finished 3rd for the $2825. Since I have bills and loans to pay, I'm looking to cash out most of it (probably like $2500). stars is offering me the wire transfer or check options. I know the wire is faster but there's an associated fee. Does anyone know how much this is? Also, how does it process? Is it direct to my bank account or is it Western Union-tastic?

    Thanks for the help!

    (In before "sick brag." It's my first 4 digit score, leave me be =P)
  2. Slowta Slowta is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 5:23pm) in reply to LittleWolf

    you sure you wanna activate your doom switch already???
  3. mhoddi mhoddi is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 5:30pm) in reply to LittleWolf

    It's typically around $35 (for a wire). More than worth it so you don't have to worry about your check bouncing imo
     
  4. clantaztic clantaztic is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 5:34pm) in reply to LittleWolf

    I haven't had a problem with the checks in the mail been doing that for a couple years now. I also did the direct transfer into bank last time, it was fast but I am unaware of the fee
  5. LittleWolf LittleWolf is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 5:47pm) in reply to mhoddi

    Mhoddi, how do they actually do the wire? It is Western Union or what?
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  6. mhoddi mhoddi is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 6:09pm) in reply to LittleWolf

    you give them your bank account number, name of bank, the bank's routing number and swift code, etc... and in approx 5 days it's in your bank account. Basically it's sent from stars bank (Royal Bank of Scotland I believe) to a 3rd party bank, then to your bank account.
     
  7. skeeze666 skeeze666 is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 6:20pm) in reply to LittleWolf

    You don't have an e-check option? I've been using them with no problems and have the $ in my account in less than 3 days. $2,500 max exery 84 hours.

    If you don't have it, definitely do the wire for the small fee. Checks should just be avoided as it seems all other options work easily.
  8. LittleWolf LittleWolf is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 7:06pm) in reply to LittleWolf

    I've never made a deposit on stars actually so I don't think I have the e-check option available (I traded money via transfer to get my br there). I ended up going with the check, probably riskier, but I'd rather not give them all my account info, plus I like physical tangible money transactions (shockhorror)
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  9. epbarz epbarz is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 9:22pm) in reply to LittleWolf

     
    Originally Posted by LittleWolf View Post

    I've never made a deposit on stars actually so I don't think I have the e-check option available (I traded money via transfer to get my br there). I ended up going with the check, probably riskier, but I'd rather not give them all my account info, plus I like physical tangible money transactions (shockhorror)

    But this is an obv sick brag about never depositing. Congrats anyway and gl
  10. mhoddi mhoddi is offline

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    Sep 26th, 2009 (9/26/2009 9:26pm) in reply to LittleWolf

     
    Originally Posted by LittleWolf View Post

    I've never made a deposit on stars actually so I don't think I have the e-check option available (I traded money via transfer to get my br there). I ended up going with the check, probably riskier, but I'd rather not give them all my account info, plus I like physical tangible money transactions (shockhorror)

    fwiw if you write anybody a normal check, your bank account number and the bank's routing number are both at the bottom for everyone to see, along with the bank's name somewhere on the check. The only other thing you give to stars is the bank's swift code which anybody can look up online. w/e tho, gl
     
  11. LittleWolf LittleWolf is offline

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    Sep 27th, 2009 (9/27/2009 1:41am) in reply to mhoddi

    Eh I just have a thing with checks too. I still write my own for all bills instead of paying online. I guess it's the tangible thing? I dunno. Plus, Price is Right wouldn't have a Check Game anymore if the art was lost =P

    As for sick brag about never depositing, I did a trade of $50 FTP for $50 PS via a forum I'm on so I never made a deposit on PS, just on FTP (several, painful times)
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  12. Micdiddy Micdiddy is offline

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    Sep 27th, 2009 (9/27/2009 1:54am) in reply to LittleWolf

    Honestly what I would do if I were you is make a small deposit with e-checks just so you can always have that option when withdrawing. Make just like the minimum deposit to set it up and then you can even cash it out right away. E-checks is god. Takes like 2 business days.
  13. SaulGood SaulGood is offline SPAGETT

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    Sep 27th, 2009 (9/27/2009 2:12am) in reply to Micdiddy

    do u own any wolf T shirts ?
     
  14. m4tth3w1 m4tth3w1 is offline

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    Sep 27th, 2009 (9/27/2009 4:20am) in reply to LittleWolf

    Any UK P5r's offer me some advice on PS withdrawals....

    How come I can't withdraw to my VISA card?

    Does anyone know how much HSBC charge for the bank wire if they even do?

    Should I just be going for the check (cheque) option since that isn't charged and I won't have a problem with it bouncing being from the UK?

    Or Neteller is my other option but obv they have their own withdrawal fee?

    Cheers for the advice
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