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Son leaves June 12th for BC - Having trouble finding prepaid calling cards
When I go to the store to buy his calling card, all I can find is for cell phones. Has anyone had luck finding calling cards that will work with the pay phones at the RTC? I didn't have this trouble when my oldest went to BC three years ago. If you found a card, where did you purchase it? Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by BigDRock98 on
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We found ours at WalMart on the big gift card rack. I've heard others say they found theirs at Walgreens.
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Permalink Reply by LoggysMom on
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What kind of card did you get? Do you know the brand? Thanks for your help! All I can locate are the cards with prepaid minutes for cell phones. I will try there tonight!
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Yes,It was an AT&T card.
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Permalink Reply by Sasysweet on
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I found a PennyTalk card at CVS. you can also purchase minutes online through PennyTalk. I like it because I can keep track of his minutes and add more if it's needed.
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You're welcome! :) PennyTalk is what I've seen other moms say worked great for them... So it was an easy choice lol
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Permalink Reply by Samray5 on
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Someo e else told me that most of the pharmacy chains have everything them. Getting mi e tomorrow
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Permalink Reply by Pooter527 on
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I had a hard time also but it's a pre paid calling card not phone card. It was very hard to find. I found it at rite aid. Ask an employee for help if you can't find one. I bought a 650 minute calling card.
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I was able to pick up the last calling card they had at Walmart last night. I picked up a book of stamps as well, so he is good to go. This is one less thing I have to stress over :) Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.
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Permalink Reply by Joni on
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My son leaves on Monday the 12th as well. We are allowed to send pre-paid phone calls with them or do we send them later on?
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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Joni, you can send the calling card with him, but he is also also able to buy one at the NEX or you can send it later. See 1 h. in Things to Do in the Last Month before Your Future Sailor Leaves for.... That link is on your My Page also.
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