Money Orders

The most prevalent liquidation method
The problem with manufactured spending isn't usually the first step - buying gift cards - it's the final step, liquidating your cards. Money orders are the most commonly used way to turn your gift cards into something you can use to pay back your original card of use.

There are three major types of retail Money Orders sold in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas:
 * Western Union
 * MoneyGram
 * US Post Office Money Orders

You could always try getting a money order from a bank but will be far more expensive and will in no way allow you to purchase with a debit card or gift card.

Western Union Money Orders
Cost: varies

Max value: $500

Where to buy with Debit: Winn Dixie

Best Deal Locally: Winn Dixie, $0.59 for up to $500 (purchase MO for $499.41 to include fees)

Notes: If ink is faint, may have to manually enter the amount into ATM if depositing via Chase/CapitalOne ATMs.

MoneyGram Money Orders
Cost: varies Max value: $1000

Where to buy with Debit: Walmart

Best Deal Locally: Walmart, $0.70 for up to $1000 (purchase MO for $999.30 to include fees)

Notes: Walmart limits you to 4 swipes per transaction. Some ATMs have harder time reading MGMO.

US Postal Service Money Orders
Cost: $1.40 up to $500, $1.60 up to $1000. Max value: $1000

Where to buy with Debit: US Postal Service locations

Best Deal Locally: $1.60 for $1000 MO (purchase MO for $998.40 to include fees)

Notes: Some are weary to mess too much with the post office as it is a government agency. Just be smart about it.

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