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Vivinavi Hawaii
About the Kamehameha Schools (KS) Examination

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#1
  • いちご
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  • 2025/12/01 14:56

Hello, I have a child who is currently in preschool.
I have a child currently in preschool and am considering applying to Kamehameha Schools ( KS ) in the future. We understand that there are multiple timings to apply, so we are looking to apply from Kindergarten first.

We already have Hawaiian ancestry registry ( Hawaiian pedigree registry for Kamehameha ) but we are wondering if you actually have
• children attending
• who have taken KS in the past • If you have siblings who have enrolled at KS
or any other position, we would be very happy to hear your advice and experiences.

Any small details would be helpful, such as points to prepare for the application, things you wish you had done in preschool, the atmosphere of the interview, the actual atmosphere of the school after attending, etc.

Thank you very much !

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#2

My son is attending. He is in Elementary now.
If you have a Hawaiian pedigree, you can usually get in ! not that much ( like Punahou or Iolani ) the odds are not that high !
the atmosphere in the school is pretty laid back. The atmosphere in the school is quite laid back, which is typical of Hawaiians. ( Laughs ) It is good for my son, but
academically, I don't think you should have high expectations. I grew up in Japan, and from my point of view, the academics are not good enough, and
the teachers at the conferences don't give many pointers. It is a very Hawaiian school with children of Hawaiian heritage !.

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#3

My husband is a KS interviewer lol so I can't go into details

-The school is dedicated to keeping the Hawaiian culture alive

Even kids who can express their own opinions about what they want Hawaii to be like in the future will be noticed

-The interview The judgment has already started as soon as the
They can tell if a child is restless or not

-They want to accept as many different children as possible
I don't think you need to worry about it
A fixed number of students per region are selected


those who want to improve their skills will have dedicated
teachers who will help them to achieve their goals.

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#4
  • いちご
  • 2025/12/06 (Sat) 22:51
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Thank you all for your valuable comments.

I feel a little lighter now that you mentioned that "the odds are not that high if you have a Hawaiian pedigree". Also, your realistic stories about the atmosphere of school life and academic aspects were very helpful. Since I have a family member who teaches Hawaiian Studies, I feel that my child is naturally developing an interest and attachment to Hawaiian culture himself. I really agreed with what you said in the interview about the importance of having one's own opinion such as "what do you want the future of Hawaii to be like?

I would like to gradually increase the opportunities to experience Hawaiian culture in my daily life and watch over my children so that they can develop their own perspectives and ideas. The discussion about regional quotas and balance is also interesting and I will keep it in mind as a perspective when applying.

I would be happy to learn more from you.
Thank you for your continued support !

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#5

I can't go into details, but I have a family member who runs a cram school for the Kamehameha entrance exam. According to the latest information, tuition will be completely waived starting in 2026, and graduates will be able to pay for college tuition as well.
My impression is that it is not so easy to pass the entrance exam, even though it is not as easy as Punahou or Iolani.

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#6
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  • 2026/01/08 (Thu) 22:04
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Thank you so much for sharing your detailed story.
This is the first time I heard about the full free tuition from 2026 and the support to the university, and once again I realized that it will be even more competitive in the future.

As you said, it is a different difficulty from Punahou and Iolani, and it is not an easy entrance exam. With this in mind, I will discuss again with my family about our future preparation. Actually, we are also looking into cram schools little by little, but we have not been able to find many that have the Kamehameha Kindergarten entrance exam in front of them, so we are not sure how to proceed.
I saw some Kamehameha names in the photos of successful applicants at Takahashi Juku, so I thought I would inquire about it, and I am wondering if there are many similarities with Iolani ・ Punahou-oriented preparation.

If you have any more advice, I would be happy to hear it.
Thank you so much for your valuable talk.

Please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Mobile Phones in Japan

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#1
  • 日本での携帯電話
  • 2025/12/07 11:20

I go back to Japan once a year
when I need my cell phone number for various documents
I was allowed to use my parent's number
however, I received a text message saying that my parent's number was registered in the same place and it turned out that your phone was used by another person.
I'm thinking of buying a cell phone in Japan
I rarely use it and it would be a waste, but it's the only thing I can think of
If you have a better idea, please let me know.
if you know which model and what kind of plan would be best for me to buy in Japan
to be honest, I am not familiar with the Japanese situation in this area.

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  • 日本での携帯電話
  • 2025/12/12 (Fri) 00:58
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Thank you very much. By the way, I would like to leave my cell phone in Japan not only when I go back to Japan temporarily, but I would like to use it all the time in Japan for receiving authentication codes and such like.

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#9

#2 Mr. Resident in USA,

If you have a Japanese ID, you can buy it even if you live in USA. I chose Rakuten Mobile, which has the lowest monthly call charges.

Can I use my passport as a Japanese ID? I don't have any family in Japan, so I don't have an address where I can register.

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  • mani
  • 2025/12/13 (Sat) 14:23
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#2 Mr. Resident in USA,

If you have a Japanese ID, you can buy it even if you live in USA. I chose Rakuten Mobile, which has the lowest monthly call charges.

Can I use my passport as a Japanese ID? I don't have any family in Japan, so I don't have an address where I can register.

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#11
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  • 2025/12/15 (Mon) 16:02
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#9 mani

I lived in Japan, so I have a renewed driver's license with a Japanese address.
Please check with your cell phone store to see if your Japanese passport will work as a Japanese ID.
I told them honestly when I bought my cell phone that I do not reside in Japan, so I do not receive any mail.
Nowadays, paperless is more appreciated.

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#12

#2 Resident in USA

Yes, I understand. Thank you. In this day and age, if you lose your parents' home in Japan, it is inconvenient in every way, including banking. I am very thankful for my parents' home.

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blemish removal

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  • ゆり
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  • 2026/01/22 21:19

I am in my mid thirties. I am becoming concerned about spots and am considering laser for spot removal. If anyone has had laser treatment at a clinic around the Bay Area, I would appreciate it if you could tell me how it went.

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Day care or preschool

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  • かなこ
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  • 2026/01/22 21:15

We have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. If anyone knows of a Japanese day care or preschool in the Hayward, Fremont, Union City, or Milpitas area, I would appreciate it if you would contact me.

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Student Income

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  • 2025/10/18 09:38

I know I can't work as an F1 student ( but is it ok for me to work in Hawaii while I am a student ) in Hawaii, for example, to communicate with Japanese companies and earn Japanese yen in my Japanese account, or to make my own products and sell them in stores in Hawaii or sell them personally ?? I was curious about this because I saw a social networking site of a student who is doing this kind of activity.

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  • megu
  • 2025/10/19 (Sun) 11:23
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It's still no good.
It's not about me, I saw it on social networking sites and wondered if this wasn't illegal ?. I was working with an open mind. Thanks for the details.

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  • 2025/10/21 (Tue) 12:42
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Basically, it is impossible, but it is possible that if the company he is doing business with is located in Japan and he receives remuneration in Japan, he does not have to file an April 15 tax return for $ less than 10,000 per year, but for $ more than 10,000, there may be problems later on. I think there will be a problem later on.

Don't report a person just because you see him or her, but report him or her to an immigration agent when you know for sure that he or she earns more than $ 10,000, otherwise, you may be suspected and you may also incur a grudge against him or her.

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Did you get pregnant and use temporary disability insurance TDI ??

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  • ミサイルちゃん(妊娠中)
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  • 2025/10/06 00:27

Hello ! I am pregnant. !
I have been researching insurance from the state of Hawaii for my pregnancy, but I haven't heard of anyone who has taken it,
so I would like to hear from older moms and everyone who is currently pregnant.
I would really appreciate it if you could tell me how and when the paperwork is issued, whether you retired or not, etc. … I would really appreciate it if you could tell me about it.

[TDI details below]
Temporary Disability Insurance ( Temporary Disability Insurance : TDI

In Hawaii, non-occupational illness or injury ( pregnancy ・ including childbirth ) TDI ( Temporary Disability Insurance ) exists to supplement a portion of your wages if you are unable to work due to

pregnancy ・ for the period you are unable to work during childbirth, TDI may be available to receive a percentage of your wages for the period you are unable to work during childbirth.

However, there are some caveats :
• TDI covers illness ・ injury ・ non-occupational disability, including pregnancy, while accidents at work ・ injuries, etc. are covered by workers' compensation ( workers ' compensation ) may be covered, and therefore treated differently. 
• TDI may not be covered if the employer does not offer the plan / and the requirements are not met. 
• TDI does not automatically provide employment security ( or the right to retain your job ). In other words, there may be no institutional guarantee that you will always retain your former job after a leave of absence using TDI.

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#2

TDI Used.
My memory is fading, but before the birth, ask your employer to prepare the forms for you to submit. The subsidy is for 4 weeks for a normal delivery and 6 weeks for a cesarean section. The amount of the subsidy is better than nothing, and it is about 70% or 80% of one month's salary, I think ?. I remember that it was after the delivery, not during the pregnancy, but after the delivery.
The maternity leave system varies from company to company, so I think it would be a good idea to discuss things with the company.

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#3
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  • 2025/10/08 (Wed) 12:06
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I have grandchildren now, so this is a long time ago, but I used TDI because my pregnancy was not progressing well and I was unable to work. My husband also used TDI to take care of me. He and his wife both took a leave of absence until they used up their TDI, I retired at the end of my TDI, and my husband returned to his former job. It helped me during my pregnancy, but I had an emergency C-section, so it really helped to have my husband there after the birth.

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#4

I recently used TDI.
I have my employer, nurse and doctor fill out the form as well. The nurse told me that if I didn't work until 38 weeks, I should work until 38 weeks, even if I had to reduce my hours just in case, because there have been cases where I was turned down.
Of course, if you have an emergency delivery before then, you will be paid for 6-8 weeks from then on. After the birth, if there was a problem, it could have been extended further.
The amount depends on your income, but I believe the weekly limit was about $ 800.
I think you had to have been working in Hawaii for a few months before submitting the application, and you had to be working at least 20 hours per week.
If it is a large company with a large number of people, I think they may have their own benefits as well.

Please take care of yourself during your pregnancy.

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Internet instability is a problem

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  • Pineapple
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  • 2026/01/10 12:57

I currently live in Manoa.
I am on a 400Mbps plan with Spectrum, but my videos are starting to freeze up. a couple of months ago my internet started breaking up and frequently
Netflix and android TV feeds stop and I can't watch them. I do speed measurements and it is rated as fast with 38.5 downloads and 7,47 uploads, but it feels very slow. I'm aware that it's a problem with my connection because it's almost the same even though I bought a new router. I am wondering if it depends on the area ? Also, I was wondering if anyone who uses Hawaiian Telecom's fiber optic cable could tell me about it.

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#2

It's an island where strong winds and heavy rain can quickly cause flooding, land subsidence, and power outages!

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#4
  • Pineapple
  • 2026/01/18 (Sun) 12:41
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It is true that the infrastructure in the island country is weak. This time we also had Spectrum come and investigate the internet connection and found that there was a problem with the modem and the line. In the case of a problem, I still should have asked the company to investigate. I found it difficult to track down the cause just by testing the internet speed by myself. I'm glad to hear that it was surprisingly stable and the problem disappeared as a result.

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I am in the process of going to court from a traffic violation in another state and would appreciate advice if anyone knows anything about this.

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  • だいちゃん1021
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  • 2025/07/02 09:32

I am in my second year in LA for a research study abroad program.
I was caught speeding + no child restraint ( shoulder belt ) in Utah on May 31 and will be appearing in court.
I would like to know if anyone knows the general court process and how long it takes for the points to be reflected on my license if I violate in another state.
It is long, so I hope you have time to read it.

I took a family trip to Yellowstone last month.
I was caught in the above violation at that time.
・ 20 miles over the 90 mile limit on a road with an upper limit of 70 miles
・ A child pulled over on the shoulder and thought he was getting out and took off his chest belt, the police looking in found it and pointed out he was not wearing it ( His waist belt was on. ).

The ticket I was given did not have a violation fee on it, so I called the court and was told I needed to appear in court. I checked online and it seems that summary court is a streamlined process, you tell them "guilty" or "not guilty", pay the fine, and that's it ?.
Although I am not convinced that the child was not wearing his chest belt this time because he had removed it after we stopped, I have given up because my car is not equipped with a drive recorder and I cannot prove it.
It seems that a Japanese interpreter will be present at the trial that day.

I plan to confirm the following at this trial.
・ Can I get a suspended sentence ?
・ Can I use Traffic school to avoid point reduction

* Since I am far this time, I have permission to appear remotely.

There was a continuation and I was also caught 20 miles over the limit in Idaho, about an hour from where I was caught on the same day, May 31. I got two violations in a short period of time, but only twice in my life.

This one was completed by paying $110 over the phone because the ticket had a violation fee written on it, I'm not sure if there is a point deduction because there was no mention of Traffic school. A month later, my California driver's license has no points so far.
It is possible that it is just a delay in reflection because of the different states.


My biggest concern is Idaho's 20 mph over + I am prepared for a double combo 4 point deduction for Utah's 20 mph over and a one shot suspension. But when I asked Idaho, I was told that different states have different weights of guilt, so I don't know because each state reports and then California makes a decision and reflects that in the point reduction.

This is a long story, but if anyone knows about the following 4 points, can you please tell me ?
1. the process of summary trial
2. can I get a suspended sentence
3. traffic school Should I check during the trial to see if I can mitigate the points by ?
4. how long does it take to reflect if I have violated in another state?

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#62
  • シュワちゃん
  • 2026/01/11 (Sun) 22:42
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If you do not have legal fees, the government will provide you with an American attorney free of charge. This is by law, so you can request an attorney at the first court hearing because the judge is not fluent in English.

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#63
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  • 2026/01/12 (Mon) 02:58
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I guess the fact that the police didn't notice must have been considered an escape. It's unfortunate, but not noticing the police is not very common. I think it's easy to tell by the blue and red lights. I think the blue and red lights are easy to see.

I think it's quite a big deal that you got arrested. I would consider it an expensive study fee and pay one million yen. If you are unsure of the language and don't know the law, I think it would be more reliable to ask a professional.

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  • 2026/01/13 (Tue) 07:29
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Nice to meet you.
I have a lot of tickets both in and out of state.
I have been ticketed for max speeding in my car out of state, negotiating speed discounts, the list goes on and on.
As it turns out, my license is suspended for 6 months. Traffic school is a waste of time to take because it is a series of violations, although the points will disappear if you have no violations for a year after your first violation.
The rules are slightly different in each city in each state, but basically the same.
You will have to go to the court with jurisdiction nearest you, but personal objections are inadmissible. Of course you can get a court-appointed attorney ( Japanese ) for free, but they are only interpreters, so you have no chance.
You can't withdraw a speeding ticket unless you can make up a reason for the family's urgency. Some lawyers seem to be able to turn black into white, but it is difficult to find one, including financially. The bottom line is that it's not a money-making case.
You can get a result in a few months at the earliest, but it is a suspension and a fine.
In my case, even though I was suspended, I was still driving because I have a life.
Even if you hire a lawyer, they will just take your money and give you a discount on the fine.
I know this is a harsh opinion, but it is reality.

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  • 2026/01/17 (Sat) 08:10
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What happens if they don't go to trial?

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  • 2026/01/17 (Sat) 19:38
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I love how graceful you are, even though you're not proud of it 😂 ↑

It's probably the most practical piece of advice I can give you.

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There was an a**hole in Joshua Tree.

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#1
  • ぱーく
  • 2026/01/09 23:32

I went to Joshua Tree a few days ago and there was an a*s at the gate. I had a friend with me whose status was a bit questionable and I froze in my car for a moment, but I glanced around the car and was done. I was really impatient. Are there any places where a**holes are seen ? I want to be careful in the future, so if you have seen them in national parks or other unexpected places, please let me know.

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#5

He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.
I went there the other day and right after I paid the park entrance fee, there was an ice cream checkpoint.
I showed them my green card. They also asked about the relationship of the passenger.
He said he doesn't have one at all times now. They also looked at my car's license plate number.
I was surprised that they were also doing checkpoints at the south entrance and exit on the I-10 side.

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#7

I thought it was Alice. I felt old.

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#8

> He said there's ice cream in Joshua Tree. He's not a ranger.

I agree.

https://www.chp.ca.gov/

They have the same uniform color.

Los Angeles Police Dept LAPD has dark blue uniforms, whereas the California Highway Patrol (CHPS) has khaki uniforms

. This color uniform is everywhere outside the jurisdiction of the LAPD and other local police departments.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

https://www.usa.gov/agencies/u-s-immigration-and-customs- enforcement#:~:text=Immigration%20and%20Customs%20Enforcement%20(ICE)%20enforces%20federal%20laws%20governing%20border,customs%2 C%20trade%2C%20and%20immigration.

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  • 2026/01/15 (Thu) 23:43
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Rangers don't ask to see your green card.

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#11

OC Sheriff is another uniform in a different color.

https://www.ocsheriff.gov/

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It's not free.

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  • 無駄が嫌なんです
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  • 2026/01/08 15:39

I know it's a different way of thinking, but I'd like to hear what it's like in general.

As an example, say I receive a Target gift card $ 50.

I buy what I need when I need it. I usually try to buy on sale as much as possible, so I buy things when they are discounted or when I really need them now.

My husband thinks that since I have the gift card, I should just buy it at Target, even if it's regular price at Target and on sale at another supermarket, if I pay with the Target gift card, it's free.

Which is it, folks ? By the way, we're not talking about going all the way to another supermarket to find a cheaper one. This is when you know the price in advance.

As for the title "not for free", I am of the opinion that it should be increased because we don't always receive gifts and congratulations one way or the other.

I may just be a cheapskate, but I would appreciate your opinions.

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#3
  • マーケティング
  • 2026/01/09 (Fri) 10:55
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Your husband is really into Target's strategy.

It's a sucker's bet that the store will let you buy something at full price just because it's a gift card.

I also check prices and if Target is cheaper, I'll use a gift card. I don't do stupid things like buy there just because I have a gift card.

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Male.

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  • chip
  • 2026/01/09 (Fri) 13:31
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I also vote for Topy. There is no better way to buy cheap.

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  • 無駄が嫌なんです
  • 2026/01/09 (Fri) 22:45
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Thank you all. I guess there is no better way to go cheap. For some reason, my husband thinks that if we buy something with a gift card that we received, it's free. If he had received a cash gift card, he would use it as "his money" and spend it carefully. For some reason I think of gift cards only as magic cards.

Nanashino Gombei, you are right. But what I wanted to ask you is whether you use the gift card regardless of the sale ?.

Marketing, the list price is high. I sometimes buy things I need right now like medicine at the regular price, but I feel like I'm paying a loss 😅

tomoyan, I haven't been a victim of gift card fraud so far, but I've heard that if you are, you can get your money back right away. I think Target has been changing their system to make it more and more difficult to be a victim. I think Target has been changing their system every year for a few years now to make it more and more difficult to become a victim of fraud. I think it's a good idea to use it early. There have been a lot of company bankruptcies recently and many people around me forgot to use it by accident.

chip, I also try to buy as cheaply as possible. I am disappointed when the price is fixed.

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I am of the school of thought that gift cards are used up quickly.
I forget I have them, I lose them, and especially with the recent cards, many of them are chargeable with no face value, so I don't know how much is left
Unlike money, I feel like it is a free ticket.
So if I can use it and buy it, I feel like I got it for free, so I don't care about the price.

I used to keep them, but when I had a chance to use them, I didn't bring them, or
they expire, or there are things like gift card scams, and sometimes you can't use them without knowing, so it's easier now that I don't have to manage them.

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