DailyDial 002: CreditCovering the Commandant

Daily Dialed: Norman
Coordinates: Missoula, USA
Local Time: Tuesday March 31st, 10:15 am
DailyDialer: Vincent Vega

Ever wonder how a marine could GET any more passionate about wearing camoflauge??? So did Norman - so he went straight to the top and sent his friend a "Can't See This" CreditCover. Now every time the former Commandant of the US Marine Corps buys a new rifle the man behind the counter has no doubt - this person is totally committed to invisibility.

Norman: Hello?

Vega: Hi, Norman?

Norman: Yes, that's Me -

Vega: How's life, Norman – This is CreditCovers calling to see how everything's working out with your Covers, which one's your favorite?

Norman: Well, the "Water Series" blends in a bit, but before that I had bloodsuckers and that got a lot of attention. I actually sent the camoflauge Can't See This design to a retired General, the former commandant of the Marine Corps

Vega: REALLY? That's insane, Norman. How does he like it?

Norman: Oh, he thinks it's great -

Vega: Every marine should probably have a camoflauge CreditCover.

Norman: Haha, well he's retired, but yes.

Vega: So what's you favorite thing about CreditCovers?

Norman: Well, I like the talking point, people asking about them.

Vega: Definitely, I like the edgier designs, I love getting a reaction when I make purchases:) Hey have a fantastic day, Norman I'm glad to hear everything's good with your Covers!

Norman: Alright, well you have a good day also.

Vega: Oh, Norman – check out the CreditCovers blog for our conversation, you just made the DailyDial.

DailyDial 001: Natalie fights a t-rex

Daily Dialed: Natalie G.
Coordinates: USA
Local Time: Monday March 30th, 10:12 am
DailyDialer: Vince Vega

Hello nascar fans. Today I'm really in the mood to find out what someone would wear if they were going to meet a real live T-rex. Watch closely as I call a random customer from our database and try to keep them on the phone without selling them anything...

Vega: Natalie!?! Natalie have you ever purchased a CreditCover?

Natalie: Hi, uhm yes, yes I have...

Vega: Well... How's that working out for you?

Natalie: Uhm great – it's great

Vega: Did you get your order and everything? How are people responding to your new card?

Natalie: Yeah, I got it pretty quickly actually – and They like it – they're always like “what's that?” and I tell them “oh it's my cover”

Vega: Nice, you should be telling them “that's my CreditCover from creditcovers.com, it's insanely cool.”

Natalie: haha, yes.

Vega: So I have a very important question for you...

Natalie: What's that?

Vega: What would you wear if you had to fight a Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Natalie: What?

Vega: What outfit would you wear if you had to fight a Tyrannosaurus Rex right now?

Natalie: Uhm, a suit of armor.

Vega: Like Titanium Armor, or Iron Armor?

Natalie: Probably Titanium.

Vega: Awesome, Titanium rocks. Well listen, you have a wonderful day, Natalie.

Natalie: Yes, you too.

Vega: Keep spreading the Gospel;)

Natalie: haha alright:)

You could be next! Go buy stuff at CreditCovers and we might call you at 2 am to ask a random question!

Visa and MasterCard Issue New Breach Warning

Story: Visa and MasterCard Issue New Breach Warning @ Wired.com

"The two credit and debit card issuers are warning financial institutions that malicious software was placed on the network of a payment processor, according to an announcement posted by the Tuscaloosa VA Federal Credit Union. The announcement was uncovered by Databreaches.net."

The first thing that comes to mind when I read this is the "creativity breach" that has occurred with CreditCovers. We were attempting to put a "test" deal through for .25 million units with one of the top banks in the world -- and VISA stepped in saying they didn't approve of our product.
Of course they don't! We are like the TIVO of the banking industry. But instead of trying to work with us, they choose to remain an obstacle. We have since gone one however to work with other cool banks and credit unions, and have even had companies come to us who originally wanted to work with VISA for custom cards, but were turned away because their brand was too "edgey".

Passion Parties -- an incredible Las Vegas based company, originally came to us because VISA has blocked their efforts to getting a custom branded creditcard. We became a perfect alternative, were priced less, and were easily deployable. Last count, Passion Parties was on their 3rd re-order in the last 12 months. They are providing the custom skins as a way to build brand awareness with potetnial clients, and to build the team they already have by reenforcing the brand every day to the card users.

To be fair, we've yet to speak with Mastercard, and are hopefull they will be a bit more open minded and embrace, rather than run from, opportunity.