Painful but done

[susandennis]

I figure the fastest way to find the wallet would be to replace all the cards. Plus, there's the tiniest of chances that I thew it out with the recycling. I went through the garbage - happily I had emptied on Saturday morning before the wallet disappeared so it wasn't too bad a dig.

Hopefully the damn thing will turn up with my $ in it.

Citi Bank - 1 Costco Visa

I could request a replacement online but they canceled it. No clue when the replacement will be here.

Citi Bank - 1 Citi Bank MC

This was a much better experience. Online totally. I requested a replacement, requested a free expedited delivery and got my new number immediately! I was able to use it right away. (And, bonus. But the number itself and the CVV number are way easier to remember than the old one.)

Citi Bank - Debit card

This was the biggest PIA as I had to call and wait on hold But, the nice lady did give me expedited delivery so I should have a replacement tomorrow. Which would be great if there were any compatible ATM's nearby.

BECU Debit card

I was able to do this one via Messenger in their app which was kind of hinky. She asked if I wanted the gold one. I replied ?? my lost card was red. She replied Right, that's the one - the gold one. Whatfuckingever. BECU is not speedy so no telling when I'll see this.

Capital One - again PIA - had to call AND talk to an automated guy. Oh and their expedited service meant being put on hold and paying $6. Nothankyou I only have this card because it pays exorbitant cash back on restaurant and entertainment purchases - haven't seen that action since March.

Humana Insurance card - oddly this was the easiest. I got a copy printed out and a plastic coming the mail and I didn't have to talk to a soul.

And, finally, my old people's bus card. This one is funny. The offices are all closed now. But they do let you get a replacement via snail mail but you have to send a check for $3.00. This means I have to find a checkbook. Zero hurry for this action because I am not getting on a bus any time soon. And they aren't charging for bus rides now anyway. But, I do have something like $20 on the card and I do like getting the old people discount.

The only thing I could not replace is my expired drivers license. I keep my current one in the car but carry the old one around for ID. Oh well. I just need to remember to get the real license out of the glove box if I want to go buy some pot. They are the only people who ever want to see my ID.

I have a visa card in the car, too so if I have to have a card in the next x days, I'll have one. So, now I'm ready for that stupid wallet to show up!

Now I need to go to all the websites and change the credit card. Happily I have a list and it is not long.

Comments

[seattlejo.livejournal.com]

Did you ask Biggie if he hid the wallet?

[susandennis]

No... I asked him WHERE he hid the wallet. He's not telling.

[seattlejo.livejournal.com]

hahaha. Damn Cats.

[amw.livejournal.com]

Your new card experience is much better than mine. I have two choices - they send the card snail mail to my postal address, which is halfway across the country, or i have to go into a branch to get a new card, which i can't because i'm in quarantine. The worst part is, because online banking is tied to your card, when the card is canceled, you also cannot log on to online banking any more.

My favorite place for finding stuff i put down somewhere is on the shelf under the sink in the bathroom. Which i guess i must've absentmindedly gone to pee, then realized i still had stuff in my hand, then put it down, then forgot about it completely.

[susandennis]

What you describe was exactly my experience when my purse got stolen 4 or 5 years ago. It was a nightmare. That's why today's experiences were so surprising.

Every time I open a drawer or move something I expect it to appear. And I still suspect it will. Eventually. Your bathroom shelf thing is smart.

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

When you said old person's bus pass, I thought you might have a system like the UK and here where public transport is free for over 65s. It's a particularly good deal in Auckland as it includes the ferry to the stunningly beautiful island Waiheke (otherwise more than $40). As a result, Waiheke is always crammed with pensioners living it large. I have a while to wait but I'm really looking forward to getting my pass.

[susandennis]

nah nothing that good - just a break in the fare price. i don't even know what it is exactly maybe 25% off.

[meowmensteen]

I went to the mini-mart down the street from me the other day to buy some rolling papers, and the girl behind the counter carded me. She must have been at least ten years younger than me. I've bought rolling papers all over town and have never been carded for them. I didn't even know you had to be over 21 to buy them. I guess it makes sense.

[susandennis]

I didn't know that either! wow.

[dadi.livejournal.com]

Oh ugh. I so hate to have to do this.

[zoefruitcake.livejournal.com]

The worst bit is done now