why the down votes? It seem popular when BB does this deal..
I didn't see the BB deal you mention but for me:
1) Seller is PPDG. See all the threads where buyers lost $$ on their GCs from being hacked. So a little bit risky.
2) Most important to me. Under 10% savings (8.33%), even if you count eBay GC as cash (which I do not) = not a good deal for me.
One thing to note for the Netflix gift card policy is that their subscription can't be suspended when an active gift card with balance is available. Only when the balance gets over can you cancel the subscription.
I didn't see the BB deal you mention but for me:
1) Seller is PPDG. See all the threads where buyers lost $$ on their GCs from being hacked. So a little bit risky.
2) Most important to me. Under 10% savings (8.33%), even if you count eBay GC as cash (which I do not) = not a good deal for me.
BB does not have the deal this week but does a few times a year.
I would rather have the Ebay card over a BB card any day. If you worry it will get hacked, buy something the day you get it.
PPDG only messed up one order for me once when I ordered a $100 Ebay GC and they sent a $200 Sephora card that I brought in to JC Pennys and got a physical GC that I flipped on ebay for like $180..
yes as with ANY GC it is best to use ASP..
I am thinking I might go to Target and get a Ebay GC (5% off) to buy a years worth of Netflix..
BB does not have the deal this week but does a few times a year.
I would rather have the Ebay card over a BB card any day. If you worry it will get hacked, buy something the day you get it.
PPDG only messed up one order for me once when I ordered a $100 Ebay GC and they sent a $200 Sephora card that I brought in to JC Pennys and got a physical GC that I flipped on ebay for like $180..
yes as with ANY GC it is best to use ASP..
I am thinking I might go to Target and get a Ebay GC (5% off) to buy a years worth of Netflix..
You cannot pay with eBay gift card for Netflix gift card. I tried and it did not let me.
YMMV, but several times a year you can get Netflix GC (or any other GC) at 20% discount at Amazon using Amex card. I bought 5 x $50 gift cards in the recent promo that was in January.
You cannot pay with eBay gift card for Netflix gift card. I tried and it did not let me.
Shoot you are right! I forgot about that, but I recall that they changed that a few years ago.. Thanks for the post.. I almost got in the car to target..
Shoot you are right! I forgot about that, but I recall that they changed that a few years ago.. Thanks for the post.. I almost got in the car to target..
Why do you even go to Target to buy eBay gift card? Why not to buy it online? Nowadays the less you go to the store the better you are.
I'd recommend anyone who buys Netflix GC to redeem codes ASAP. Bought a couple from Amazon and a few months later they were mysteriously "redeemed". It was a hassle to get Netflix to make good on the codes and I guess it'd be one time only.
There are other better ways to get at least 10% discount on any gift cards right now.
For example, Kroger runs 4x fuel points on any gift card which saves about 5% in fuel if you fill at least 13 gallons. Combine this with 5% discover, 4x AMEX gold or 6% AMEX blue cash preferred in grocery stores.
If you have CASH card, they currently offer 10% instant cashback at Walgreens, Dollar General and any grocery store for upto $7.5.
Paying subscription with the Netflix gift card saves you tax as well. I did it two days ago for their basic plan. I redeemed $25 and my left over balance was $25 - 8.99 =$16.01. It seems like they treat the gift card PIN as some sort of promo code.
BB does not have the deal this week but does a few times a year.
I would rather have the Ebay card over a BB card any day. If you worry it will get hacked, buy something the day you get it.
PPDG only messed up one order for me once when I ordered a $100 Ebay GC and they sent a $200 Sephora card that I brought in to JC Pennys and got a physical GC that I flipped on ebay for like $180..
yes as with ANY GC it is best to use ASP..
I am thinking I might go to Target and get a Ebay GC (5% off) to buy a years worth of Netflix..
Sometimes I will save GCs and wait for a decent deal to spend them on.
You cannot always time the purchase of a GC to when you need it if you are trying to save money on both the GC and the use of it.
Short story is there is no easy or perfect answer, so I always decide based on savings going in and coming out, my needs (timeframe) and my trust level. Not a good enough savings on this deal (even if it weren't from PPDG) unless I needed to spend both immediately.
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1) Seller is PPDG. See all the threads where buyers lost $$ on their GCs from being hacked. So a little bit risky.
2) Most important to me. Under 10% savings (8.33%), even if you count eBay GC as cash (which I do not) = not a good deal for me.
1) Seller is PPDG. See all the threads where buyers lost $$ on their GCs from being hacked. So a little bit risky.
2) Most important to me. Under 10% savings (8.33%), even if you count eBay GC as cash (which I do not) = not a good deal for me.
I would rather have the Ebay card over a BB card any day. If you worry it will get hacked, buy something the day you get it.
PPDG only messed up one order for me once when I ordered a $100 Ebay GC and they sent a $200 Sephora card that I brought in to JC Pennys and got a physical GC that I flipped on ebay for like $180..
yes as with ANY GC it is best to use ASP..
I am thinking I might go to Target and get a Ebay GC (5% off) to buy a years worth of Netflix..
I would rather have the Ebay card over a BB card any day. If you worry it will get hacked, buy something the day you get it.
PPDG only messed up one order for me once when I ordered a $100 Ebay GC and they sent a $200 Sephora card that I brought in to JC Pennys and got a physical GC that I flipped on ebay for like $180..
yes as with ANY GC it is best to use ASP..
I am thinking I might go to Target and get a Ebay GC (5% off) to buy a years worth of Netflix..
You cannot pay with eBay gift card for Netflix gift card. I tried and it did not let me.
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YMMV, but several times a year you can get Netflix GC (or any other GC) at 20% discount at Amazon using Amex card. I bought 5 x $50 gift cards in the recent promo that was in January.
Why do you even go to Target to buy eBay gift card? Why not to buy it online? Nowadays the less you go to the store the better you are.
For example, Kroger runs 4x fuel points on any gift card which saves about 5% in fuel if you fill at least 13 gallons. Combine this with 5% discover, 4x AMEX gold or 6% AMEX blue cash preferred in grocery stores.
If you have CASH card, they currently offer 10% instant cashback at Walgreens, Dollar General and any grocery store for upto $7.5.
Paying subscription with the Netflix gift card saves you tax as well. I did it two days ago for their basic plan. I redeemed $25 and my left over balance was $25 - 8.99 =$16.01. It seems like they treat the gift card PIN as some sort of promo code.
I would rather have the Ebay card over a BB card any day. If you worry it will get hacked, buy something the day you get it.
PPDG only messed up one order for me once when I ordered a $100 Ebay GC and they sent a $200 Sephora card that I brought in to JC Pennys and got a physical GC that I flipped on ebay for like $180..
yes as with ANY GC it is best to use ASP..
I am thinking I might go to Target and get a Ebay GC (5% off) to buy a years worth of Netflix..
You cannot always time the purchase of a GC to when you need it if you are trying to save money on both the GC and the use of it.
Short story is there is no easy or perfect answer, so I always decide based on savings going in and coming out, my needs (timeframe) and my trust level. Not a good enough savings on this deal (even if it weren't from PPDG) unless I needed to spend both immediately.