Yep, my scenario was exactly like aianus's above. 1% transfer fee was much better than 6% interest since I planned to pay the balance off within the 18-month ze

Yep, my scenario was exactly like aianus's above. 1% transfer fee was much better than 6% interest since I planned to pay the balance off within the 18-month zero-interest period anyways. The card company issued paper checks specifically for the purpose of a balance transfer.