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08-21-07 | 01:36 PM
#26
Over the hill
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 24,605
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Pinarello Nytro, Momentum Transend
Amazon US Customer Service
1.800.201.7575 (Toll free, US and Canada)
1.206.346.2992 or 1.206.266.2992 (Outside US and Canada)
1.877.586.3230 (Canada only)
Amazon UK Customer Service
Phone: +44.208.636.9200
EBay: 408-376-7400
Toll Free: 800-322-9266 888-749-3229
When all else fails: 1.800.555.1212 (General toll-free information for the US)
1.800.201.7575 (Toll free, US and Canada)
1.206.346.2992 or 1.206.266.2992 (Outside US and Canada)
1.877.586.3230 (Canada only)
Amazon UK Customer Service
Phone: +44.208.636.9200
EBay: 408-376-7400
Toll Free: 800-322-9266 888-749-3229
When all else fails: 1.800.555.1212 (General toll-free information for the US)
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08-21-07 | 01:41 PM
#27
Should be riding
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,602
Likes: 0
From: S.E. Michigan
Bikes: C-dale- moutain, Pedal Force RS- Campy Record, Quiring Ti XTR, Red line Monocog, S E F@r
I could be fraud protection as this post was made at 3am (according to the time I'm seeing). Perhaps the CC company doesn't think one should shop for bikes at 3 am. I got a call once when I ordered a side rear view mirror from a junkyard in West Virgina. It was my CC company asking if I approve the purchase. I thought it was funny but appreciated the check.
08-21-07 | 01:47 PM
#28
Over the hill
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 24,605
Likes: 1,367
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Pinarello Nytro, Momentum Transend
Also, how much was the girlfriend's gift? If a car that normally gets low amounts suddenly sees a few expensive purchases, that throws a flag.
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08-21-07 | 01:56 PM
#29
Third World Layabout
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,136
Likes: 34
From: Costa Rica
Bikes: Cannondale F900 and Tandem
We recently were in the USA - and were making purchases. After a short time, the refused our credit card, after all, we normally live in Costa Rica.
We have found as we move around we have to let the Credit Card companies know or they get pretty nervous.
We have found as we move around we have to let the Credit Card companies know or they get pretty nervous.
08-21-07 | 02:11 PM
#30
half man - half sheep
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,469
Likes: 0
From: Big Mineral arm - Lake Texoma (Pottsboro, Tx)
08-21-07 | 02:14 PM
#31
Thread Starter
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Joined: Sep 2006
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1/3 ct certified diamond ear rings. it turns out that BD is and isn't the problem. the CC flags any large purchase that uses paypal billing as the source.
08-21-07 | 02:21 PM
#32
2 Wheels good
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Sometimes just as a preventative measure, CC companies will request a call in. Sometimes it is completely random, and they do it as a safety measure to prevent any fraud or suspicious purchases.
I wouldn't blame BD for this one, just call your card company, explain to them, and they can pre-authorize you.
I wouldn't blame BD for this one, just call your card company, explain to them, and they can pre-authorize you.
08-21-07 | 02:28 PM
#33
Thread Starter
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Joined: Sep 2006
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your signature, "regrets last longer than pain". what if you break your fibula, have surgery to have a plate installed and will miss 3 century rides (one timed) and a 12 hour MTB race? Oh yeah and miss your yearly mileage goal by 1400 miles?
Yes, I broke it MTB riding.
Yes, I broke it MTB riding.
I could be fraud protection as this post was made at 3am (according to the time I'm seeing). Perhaps the CC company doesn't think one should shop for bikes at 3 am. I got a call once when I ordered a side rear view mirror from a junkyard in West Virgina. It was my CC company asking if I approve the purchase. I thought it was funny but appreciated the check.
08-21-07 | 07:11 PM
#34
well hello there
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15,491
Likes: 390
From: Point Loma, CA
Bikes: Bill Holland (Road-Ti), Fuji Roubaix Pro (back-up), Bike Friday (folder), Co-Motion (tandem) & Trek 750 (hybrid)
08-21-07 | 07:17 PM
#35
Over the hill
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 24,605
Likes: 1,367
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Pinarello Nytro, Momentum Transend
Sometimes just as a preventative measure, CC companies will request a call in. Sometimes it is completely random, and they do it as a safety measure to prevent any fraud or suspicious purchases.
I wouldn't blame BD for this one, just call your card company, explain to them, and they can pre-authorize you.
I wouldn't blame BD for this one, just call your card company, explain to them, and they can pre-authorize you.
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08-21-07 | 10:26 PM
#37
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: Northern VA
Bikes: Sears mountain bike, Nishiki Meridian hybrid, Schwinn CrossFit hybrid
08-21-07 | 10:35 PM
#40
Over the hill
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 24,605
Likes: 1,367
From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Pinarello Nytro, Momentum Transend
Oh dear, they even get started on the internet.
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