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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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Just checked my gift cards and turns out I have one with $40 remaining.
I used all for gas but some to use later stacking with any $5 or $10 code they might send by email.
Kinda feel stupid now...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Days of churning are long gone...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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How about Best Buy reward certs? Still good for say Whole Foods GCs?
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Good to hear that it's still working. Looks like some on DOC are also reporting that it's still working. Good reminder to cash in those gcs now as they may cut it off completely at any time.
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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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Anyone tried to use bb gc to buy other gc today?
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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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the gift card policy is printed right on the physical gift card.
Only open loop gc's are excluded.
Closed loop cards like the ones we usually buy are not excluded.
If they change the policy like...
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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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Rofl...good luck
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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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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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I'm not sure if you understand what the word loophole means. There was no loophole here, as the terms of the Best buy gift card specifically say what it can and can't be used for. In fact, I have...
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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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Those of you who are having no success buying 3rd party gcs, please tell us which gc you tried to buy
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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I explained why they mentioned it being to cut down on fraud above in another response. That being that sometimes identity thieves(or just plain thieves) will use stolen credit cards to buy gift...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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If you don't mind me asking, did you happen to try the stores at Paramus, Bergen Town Center and Wayne?
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Bestbuy makes it difficult to find their corporate contact info,
so I filed a complaint through BBB. Still awaiting response.
Bestbuy has an A+ BBB rating, so maybe they'll be willing to cash out...
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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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Oh, I don't disagree at all. I just didn't feel like taking it out on the cashier because he was just doing his job and he even tried it for me. I had a $5 Promo Rewards Certificate they sent out...
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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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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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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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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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Dang. Time to find another way to stock up discounted gas cards.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Fake news.
Just reloaded a BB GC with two other BB GC's.
Also bought a $50 non variable Disney GC using BB GC's.I'm literally still standing in the store as I type this.
Edit: also bought...
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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Actually you used to be able to even "buy" the pre-paid Visa cards in store with gift cards(like from game trade-ins). I converted many in that way.
They also used to carry Amazon Kindle gift...
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After Amazon became their competitors, they stop selling Kindle GCs.
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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I am stuck with large amount of BestBuy gift cards and would appreciate you for keeping us posted on what happens next Monday. Good luck!
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Thread created 05-02-2018 by madmeg6
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It started on May 1st or 2nd in many states. May be she is referring to May 11 in your state.
Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
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There are actual deals if you look around between clearance items and/or even open box/closeout items. For right now the store isn't too bad if you prefer physical media(games, movies, even CD"s) but...
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Bestbuy corporate reached out to me after I filed a complaint with the BBB.
The specialist left a message and acknowledged that their gift card policy changed on May 11... even though my purchase...
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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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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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southern california. greater LA area.
All the stores I went to were still using the old cash registers
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Bought about $1000 worth of various gift cards today with my bb gc's in franklin TN
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I tried to buy a variable value Burger King GC for $35. The register rejected my BB GC as payment.
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