Money and Video games: Scratch that itch

Scratch that itch

By Anonymous - 02/01/2021 04:58

Today, I bought a $50 Nintendo eShop card to redeem on my Nintendo Switch. As I was scratching the grey area, I scratched too hard, making it hard to see what it was. I tried randomly guessing and asking for help. Neither helped. Guess who didn't get $50 back. FML

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You deserved it 810

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By Sam - 01/11/2009 23:10 - Canada

Today, I bought an iTunes giftcard worth $50. I tried to scratch off the little silver thing covering the code with a pair of scissors. I scratched so much that it's now unreadable. FML

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You deserved it 58 919

Brain worms

By Derp - 04/02/2023 23:00 - United States

Today, I was trying to scratch off an Xbox gift card. When I started, I heard knocking. I opened the door. No one was there. I went back to scratching the card. Knocking again. No one there. This repeated until the fifth time, when I realized it was my rocking the desk with the repetitive movement of my arm. FML

I agree, your life sucks 205

You deserved it 843

By brokeaf - 11/07/2011 19:09 - United States

Today, I received a $50 iTunes card for my birthday. I immediately sat down at my computer and starting buying all my newest favorites. Then I realized I never redeemed my card so the $50 was all charged to my account. FML

I agree, your life sucks 11 902

You deserved it 52 553

By Cheapo - 27/12/2017 19:00

Today, I gave my friend a $5 VR set that I purchased from the dollar store for Christmas. I received a $60 gift card. Later, I realized I left the receipt in the package. FML

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You deserved it 6 182

Wanker

By sourgirl101 - 01/03/2023 06:00

Today, while buying lottery tickets, I mixed up "jackpot" and "scratch off" and asked for "$10 worth of jackoffs." FML

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You deserved it 527

By MissSmarts - 14/12/2009 01:27 - United States

Today, I went to the grocery store where this really cute guy works. I swiped my card but the machine wouldn't read it. I swiped it quickly some more before getting frustrated and saying, "Your stupid machine doesn't work!" He took the card and turned it around. His face said it all. FML

I agree, your life sucks 6 973

You deserved it 39 651

By steveinnewsoh - 18/01/2009 19:12 - United States

Today, I went to get a scratch off lottery ticket, and the dude in front of me got the same one I was going to get. He won 500 dollars. I got 2 bucks. FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 989

You deserved it 2 946

By DeannaMarie - 26/12/2009 20:48 - United States

Today, I found out the gift card my friend gave me for Christmas actually has no money on it and was never purchased in the first place. FML

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You deserved it 2 344

Punished Nintendo

By Anonymous - 03/01/2024 06:00 - United States - Cary

Today, while playing Mario Wonder on my Switch, I missed a very simple jump at the end of a level and in response, slammed my foot down, hard. Unfortunately, my foot collided with a loose beam on my desk, causing it to break. My dad found out and told my mom, and now they've taken away my Switch for the day. FML

I agree, your life sucks 108

You deserved it 965

By stupid - 07/07/2009 18:33 - United States

Today, I saw a spot on my computer screen. I tried to use my finger to rub it off. Then, I tried using my nail. Then I tried to windex it off. I continued scratching at it with my nail. A half hour and one scratched screen later, I realized the spot was part of the webpage I was looking at. FML

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You deserved it 68 536

weeping_willow 25

Saturday 2 January 2021 5:11

Don’t be so aggressive next time. ydi, and fyl

treehead42 10

Saturday 2 January 2021 5:18

What's the point of buying a card for yourself? Just spend cash on your switch as you have it

Comments

weeping_willow 25

Saturday 2 January 2021 5:11

Don’t be so aggressive next time. ydi, and fyl

treehead42 10

Saturday 2 January 2021 5:18

What's the point of buying a card for yourself? Just spend cash on your switch as you have it

Seeya55 31

Saturday 2 January 2021 17:49

You do realize some people don't own credit/debit cards, and even if they did, OP may have received special cash at Christmas and used it on this instead of tying his CC to his Nintendo account. People are also sometimes very careful with their money, and separate bills/necessities with leisure, keeping away from unnecessary card use. And too, there's some states that still accept a stores Gift Card to purchase store currency for systems. ..just my two cents though.

RichardPencil 30

Saturday 2 January 2021 16:20

Mario? Zelda? Rick Astley? This are my guesses. If any are correct, please send me a $50 Nintendo card so you can be out another $50. Wait...can I change my answers?

Seeya55 31

Saturday 2 January 2021 17:51

OP, contact Nintendo. They may ask you send in your receipt and gift card and you may be given the correct equivalent. Doesn't hurt to try, it'll just take a few weeks to confirm and stop the actual number on the card from being used. Good luck!