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Not sure why you think that. Gift cards are not legal tender- they're good on whatever the private company that issues them says they're good on.
Hell, private businesses aren't even required to...
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varies by store. if your a regular and they are cool then your good or if they are ignorant of policy then you are good. but one store I had a chick actually try to get a manager to reverse the...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Yes it was, I used to trade in things and then buy amazon gift cards with my bestbuy gift cards. They were labeled "kindle" but were really just amazon cards.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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how reliable are gift card buyback outlets?
they want your credit card and ID, but it seems easy for a buyer to claim their balance was stolen
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Wonder if this includes XM radio prepaid cards
PSA - Best Buy - Buying 3rd Party GCs with BB gcs no longer allowed YMMV
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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how convenient. all the bby around me are sold out of Mobil, Shell, and ebay gc's.
I went to BBY in Duarte, and saw a new notice posted on the GC rack.
It says you can load no more than $200 per...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Do prepaid refill cards still work?
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Which location did you go to?
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Just saw this on DOC
https://www.doctorofcredit.com/gift-card-conversion-at-best-buy-no-longer-works/
This is bad news as some of us stocked up on the GC's during the bonus $10 promo...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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For those seeking a refund on a BB GC purchased prior to the rule change, you do have legal recourse if you choose to pursue it and BB surely knows it. They're just gambling that most won't pursue...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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They were probably talking about credit card fraud, specifically when people use a stolen card to buy gift cards and then either 'cash out' those gift cards at sites that allow you to sell them for...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Sometime last week Bestbuy computer systems IN STORE won't allow anyone to buy gift cards with bestbuy gift cards!
I have confirmed this with multiple stores, multiple managers, and multiple...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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no i was only "offered" a refund while at the local store and it was a serious offer because i made my case with a gift-card purchase receipt from monday. i didn't take it. so i can't really...
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tried both stores in Tampa and no go.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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i was able to get a home depot gift card the other day at gamestop purchased with trade-in credit. i also saw a kohls gift card there which i don't remember seeing before (not sure if kohls works,...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Go now! Do not delay.
I went to four stores today and our favorite transaction only worked at the last one—whose stock of choice cards was depleting fast and will likely take forever to replenish!...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Please don't start bringing in personal biases here and start making this political. Anyways, the terms of Best Buy gift cards were very clear on what it could and could not be used on, and it was...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Based on my experience, I don't think it is Register POS version. I was rejected with the same version that worked for someone else. I think it has more to do with state regulations for Gift Cards...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Then take your profit and buy some baking soda and cocaine and make crack and then sell that for an even bigger profit.
Super sick deal 😎😎😎😎
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Gamestop stopped working for me years ago.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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only a matter of time before it hits california.
I'm looking for gas cards, but they're all out of stock in all stores around me.
Their excuses make no sense. What fraud are they talking about...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Buy something on sale then resell for profit
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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If I get denied, I'm gonna write corporate and threaten lawsuit, or demand gift card balance refund, which i'd rather have than dealing with bby's shitty overpricing.
My physical gift card says...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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agree and disagree. i'm not bring in personal biases, just the facts. i know it's hard to swallow but i really believe the climate will and has determined how these gcs are being handled. when the...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Yeah. Yet I always tried to find something to buy at Best Buy before converting them over. Although the best loophole they closed was buying those pre-paid Visa cards with gift cards. Those also...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Yes same exact version as you had stated.
I tried 4 stores in Northern NJ. No luck.
Before giving it up for good, decided to try NY store just as it was about to close.
Success at last....
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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southern california. greater LA area.
All the stores I went to were still using the old cash registers
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Which state/city was this in? I tried to purchase BP gas card a couple of days ago and didn't work for me in NJ. I will try another store.
BTW, somebody mentioned Northwest fraud...can someone...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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need to go tomorrow but i have never been denied before. have to go try at least get denied so you'll be able to be part of any claim.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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They got rid of the visa almost over a year now. Claiming money laudering. LOL
I remember purchasing these with the American express offer.
OAN... got $125 bb for ipad mini 2 trade in 2 weeks...
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Gamestop already restricts few gcs and allows some. Like ebay and gas cards are not allowed. Food and restaurant cards are. In a way, they already suck.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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They stopped working on the Visa GCs almost a year ago IIRC, have never tried since
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Rofl...good luck
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Tried BP, Domino's, and eBay (variable) gift cards at another store. No luck. Register POS version was 23.1.6.004.
Please report back if it works in NYC, Northern NJ area and the store location....
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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nothing is on sale at bby. Their prices are always high.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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I don't know.. I know that the "Open Loop" visas were strictly prohibited, but the old system would let you do it. You could essentially buy cash at a discount back in the day. Of course you'd alway...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Dang. Time to find another way to stock up discounted gas cards.
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Are xm/sirrus prepaid cards considered gift cards?? I buy these all the time. Anyone try? Thanks.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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How is it bullshit? Because you can't convert your BB gift cards to other gc's now? I'm kinda shocked it took BB this long to finish closing this loophole. The pre-paid credit cards were blocked...
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Same for NY. Tried it today and it didn't work.
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