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    Thumbs down Western Union

    What a rip on their charges. If you want to send money with a test question it costs more.

    It's an expensive adventure.

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    Yes but it is worth it.

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    This is much better. http://www.moneygram.com

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    Test questions are stupid, never do that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SwoleCat
    Test questions are stupid, never do that.

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    agreed no test questions...

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    Since when does it cost more ticking the test question???

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    Quote Originally Posted by thunderin
    This is much better. http://www.moneygram.com
    Ditto I always use Money Gram with no problems and 1/2 the price of WU

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    Quote Originally Posted by SwoleCat
    Test questions are stupid, never do that.

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    hey bro ur from the west coast,.

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    Suck it up, WU is extremelly convienent now. I just had to kick down 60 extra bucks in my last WU payment but being able to do it from home makes it worth while. The poeple who recieve the payment also loose a bit of money as well. There is no service out there more convinent IMO.

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    It doesn't cost more to use a test question. They allow that in case the reciever does not "have" an I.D.
    And most sources want a test question!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SwoleCat
    Test questions are stupid, never do that.

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    why are they stupid? And why do most sources make you put a test question so they can use the fake name?

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    test questions arent stupid, my source wants a TQ so he doesnt need to show an idea. it seems safer

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    Quote Originally Posted by GettinSwoll47
    test questions arent stupid, my source wants a TQ so he doesnt need to show an idea. it seems safer
    My guy only accepts cash via confirmed mail. That IMHO is still the safest way to do business.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jackman
    why are they stupid? And why do most sources make you put a test question so they can use the fake name?

    Thats what I was going to say.

    Also some sources only take Western Union.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChefJ
    My guy only accepts cash via confirmed mail. That IMHO is still the safest way to do business.
    How do you figure? So easy to track them down.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jackman
    How do you figure? So easy to track them down.
    You have a pm

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    Ive never got charged to use a test question before

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    WU cost me $50 a pop to send to my source overseas

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    Quote Originally Posted by yikes!!
    WU cost me $50 a pop to send to my source overseas
    What... I have never paid more than $14 to send anywhere overseas. Are you sending online or something? Its way cheaper to just walk into a branch and pay cash...

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    International is cheaper than domestic when using WU. Some sources use WU Swift Pay, costs 6 bucks to transfer, but I think its a pain in the neck for sources. I never send WU from home either, I refuse to use my credit card for gear. Evocash used to be awesome!

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    Test Questions Are A Waste

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    Quote Originally Posted by BIGPAPAPUMP77
    Test Questions Are A Waste
    please explain instead of just posting an opinion.

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    it sucks but?

    i guess if thats all your source will take then you pay it!just sent off 110.00 for some last minute items and it was 130.00 or so after western union.what are you guys opinions on e-gold?

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    If you did it from home on the net with a credit card they can track you
    even more and it makes it even more of a risk because it leaves more of
    a trail... Not the smart way to do it at all...

    Quote Originally Posted by MER
    Suck it up, WU is extremelly convienent now. I just had to kick down 60 extra bucks in my last WU payment but being able to do it from home makes it worth while. The poeple who recieve the payment also loose a bit of money as well. There is no service out there more convinent IMO.

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    Test Questions are only so the receiver dones't need to show ID, but
    WU is so ****ed up they still demand ID at many locations because the
    clerks are so badly trained or have no idea... Western Union is basically
    a joke and if you think it's safe then you are fooling yourself anyway...

    Quote Originally Posted by BIGPAPAPUMP77
    Test Questions Are A Waste

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    Wu

    On the new WU form under optional features it clearly states(The maximum amount that can be picked up without ID is subject to change without notice) So if the sender uses a false name and the receiver is a false name and the clerk wants ID, then the receiver loses money.
    Quote Originally Posted by buff87
    Test Questions are only so the receiver dones't need to show ID, but
    WU is so ****ed up they still demand ID at many locations because the
    clerks are so badly trained or have no idea... Western Union is basically
    a joke and if you think it's safe then you are fooling yourself anyway...

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    Quote Originally Posted by finafreak
    hey bro ur from the west coast,.
    What??

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jackman
    why are they stupid? And why do most sources make you put a test question so they can use the fake name?
    Test questions are stupid because they cost money.

    I use WU for my legit business, so there is no need for fake names and trying to be sneaky about anything, thus test questions being assinine in my business endeavors. You use your name and the MTCN, that's VERY SIMPLISTIC.

    I've no idea about why sources do anything, as I don't deal w/that type of transaction, thus I need not worry about such trivial things.

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