Here's a great tip I worked out for all of you people who like shopping online but don't have those cards everyone wants so badly! This is great for people who are minors, people who hate credit cards, or those who hate identity theft.
There's NO age limit.
No credit cards.
No applications.
NO CHANCE OF IDENTITY THEFT.
It's also free or very cheep.
So you wanna buy some new gear....
Pictured: Sony HVR-HD1000U, a really great camera.
But you don't want/have a bank account....
Pictured: Bank owner with your Money.
.. so you can't pay.
Not having a bank account....
That's cool and all. Keeping your cash for yourself. But... back to your plan. You want to pick up some gear online that you can't pay for.
What does that make you?
Pictured: What you'll be if you try to order without paying.
A thief. That is -- if you can even order something without giving a credit/debit card number. -- and yes, you pick up a smoking habit.
So how do you do it?
The DEAL:
You want a new camera. It's the Sony HVR-HD1000U, you got a great deal, and they charge you $500. You go over to the "bank" or any place where these are sold and give them $503-$510. They give you a card that works just like a credit card.
Its something called a "gift card." You can get them at banks, corner stores, even walmart is trying out a program. You can click here and find out where there selling "visa" gift cards near you. Don't be silly, the price may vary from $3-$9. The price is worth it, I think. Normally I pay $4 or so.
Don't shop around too much, you can't save that much money.
Check out banks first because, sometimes banks give them free!
Now get this. With this method, you never give your address, or open an account...
so... no chance of identity theft!
Pictured: You after following my advice.
Remember: ANYONE can buy one, there is no age limit, no forms to fill out. No questions asked. Nothing.
Warning: There may be a $1000 limit per card, but you can get two cards and work it out with the person your buying from to make two payments.