Definition of "Office Supply Store"
Jun 26, 2013, 3:14 pm
#31
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list of office supply stores for Ink+
just wondering is there an official list of office supply stores (for Ink+ 5x category). Remember the CS mentioned OfficeDepot and OfficeMax when I activated the card, but I don't have either close to where I live. So wondering what other stores will qualify?
How about Staples?
How about Staples?
Jun 27, 2013, 8:11 am
#33
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Jun 27, 2013, 1:36 pm
#34
Join Date: Sep 2012
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I'm sure I knew the answer to this at one point, but do we get 5X+ pts for buying third party gift cards from OD/OM/Staples when going through the Chase UR Mall plus using an Ink?
Example: Staples sells Southwest gift cards at face value online. On the UR Mall Staples gets 2X points. So could I get 7X by going through the UR Mall and then using my Ink? A nuance to this is whether or not it matters if we buy the physical GC or the eGiftCard? Staples sells both on their website.
Would be great to get 7X UR pts PLUS SW pts for a SW ticket!
Example: Staples sells Southwest gift cards at face value online. On the UR Mall Staples gets 2X points. So could I get 7X by going through the UR Mall and then using my Ink? A nuance to this is whether or not it matters if we buy the physical GC or the eGiftCard? Staples sells both on their website.
Would be great to get 7X UR pts PLUS SW pts for a SW ticket!
Jun 27, 2013, 2:48 pm
#35
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 1,727
I'm sure I knew the answer to this at one point, but do we get 5X+ pts for buying third party gift cards from OD/OM/Staples when going through the Chase UR Mall plus using an Ink?
Example: Staples sells Southwest gift cards at face value online. On the UR Mall Staples gets 2X points. So could I get 7X by going through the UR Mall and then using my Ink? A nuance to this is whether or not it matters if we buy the physical GC or the eGiftCard? Staples sells both on their website.
Would be great to get 7X UR pts PLUS SW pts for a SW ticket!
Example: Staples sells Southwest gift cards at face value online. On the UR Mall Staples gets 2X points. So could I get 7X by going through the UR Mall and then using my Ink? A nuance to this is whether or not it matters if we buy the physical GC or the eGiftCard? Staples sells both on their website.
Would be great to get 7X UR pts PLUS SW pts for a SW ticket!
Jun 28, 2013, 10:39 am
#37
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: PNW
Programs: AS 100K
Posts: 1,550
I'm sure I knew the answer to this at one point, but do we get 5X+ pts for buying third party gift cards from OD/OM/Staples when going through the Chase UR Mall plus using an Ink?
Example: Staples sells Southwest gift cards at face value online. On the UR Mall Staples gets 2X points. So could I get 7X by going through the UR Mall and then using my Ink? A nuance to this is whether or not it matters if we buy the physical GC or the eGiftCard? Staples sells both on their website.
Would be great to get 7X UR pts PLUS SW pts for a SW ticket!
Example: Staples sells Southwest gift cards at face value online. On the UR Mall Staples gets 2X points. So could I get 7X by going through the UR Mall and then using my Ink? A nuance to this is whether or not it matters if we buy the physical GC or the eGiftCard? Staples sells both on their website.
Would be great to get 7X UR pts PLUS SW pts for a SW ticket!
Last edited by atcanobbio; Jun 28, 2013 at 10:40 am Reason: typo
Jul 2, 2013, 12:50 pm
#38
Join Date: Apr 2004
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I bought GCs from staples.com using the UR Mall and I did get the points. HOWEVER, they said delivery date was 2.5-3 weeks out. So i waited and at the 2.5 week mark, I had not received anything on the mail. I called Staples and they said they had no idea where it was and to keep waiting, five days later, nothing, so I called them again to cancel the order. I dont think waiting that long for 2pts/$ is worth it. Maybe it was just a one time thing, who knows. BUt i think from now on, I'm just going directly to the store to buy stuff. There's like 4 or 5 of them on the way to work
Did you buy the e-cards or the mail delivery cards? Just curious.
There is no excuse for them not delivering e-cards quickly.
Jul 2, 2013, 3:37 pm
#39
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and to clarify my earlier post. I did receive the 5pts/$ for the purchase, but my 2pts/$ bonus from buying them via the UR Mall have not posted. Not sure if they will, Staples is talking their sweet @$$ time refunding my money.
Jul 2, 2013, 10:29 pm
#40
Join Date: Apr 2004
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I was forced to get the mail delivery cards since the merchant i was looking for didn't have the e-cards.
and to clarify my earlier post. I did receive the 5pts/$ for the purchase, but my 2pts/$ bonus from buying them via the UR Mall have not posted. Not sure if they will, Staples is talking their sweet @$$ time refunding my money.
and to clarify my earlier post. I did receive the 5pts/$ for the purchase, but my 2pts/$ bonus from buying them via the UR Mall have not posted. Not sure if they will, Staples is talking their sweet @$$ time refunding my money.
I just looked at the UR Mall, and saw this for the 3x points on Staples.com. This may be why you didn't get your extra points.
Staples.com Terms & Conditions
Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Shopping cart must be empty prior to accessing Staples through this site to be eligible. Not eligible on gift cards, gift certificates or any other similar cash equivalents. Not eligible on Promotional Products, technology, software, and electronics. Discount reward certificates and Copy and Print shop orders are not eligible. Staples Business Advantage orders are not eligible. Contact with Staples for price matching, sales assistance, etc. will likely cancel eligibility.
Jul 3, 2013, 10:56 am
#41
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: PNW
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I just looked at the UR Mall, and saw this for the 3x points on Staples.com. This may be why you didn't get your extra points.
Staples.com Terms & Conditions
Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Shopping cart must be empty prior to accessing Staples through this site to be eligible. Not eligible on gift cards, gift certificates or any other similar cash equivalents. Not eligible on Promotional Products, technology, software, and electronics. Discount reward certificates and Copy and Print shop orders are not eligible. Staples Business Advantage orders are not eligible. Contact with Staples for price matching, sales assistance, etc. will likely cancel eligibility.
Staples.com Terms & Conditions
Not eligible on purchases made with coupon or discount codes that are not found on this site. Shopping cart must be empty prior to accessing Staples through this site to be eligible. Not eligible on gift cards, gift certificates or any other similar cash equivalents. Not eligible on Promotional Products, technology, software, and electronics. Discount reward certificates and Copy and Print shop orders are not eligible. Staples Business Advantage orders are not eligible. Contact with Staples for price matching, sales assistance, etc. will likely cancel eligibility.
It could also be that my purchase was over $1000, which I've read that it takes the UR points longer to post compared to purchases under $1000. So idk, we'll see.
Jul 3, 2013, 4:17 pm
#42
Join Date: Apr 2004
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that might be it, but I read somewhere that they were having luck in earning the UR bonus points when buying gift cards through staples.com using UR mall.
It could also be that my purchase was over $1000, which I've read that it takes the UR points longer to post compared to purchases under $1000. So idk, we'll see.
It could also be that my purchase was over $1000, which I've read that it takes the UR points longer to post compared to purchases under $1000. So idk, we'll see.
Could you post how that works out? There are some 3rd party cards at Staples.com that I am interested in. Right now, I am waiting in the indefinite backup for Chase to approve my Ink Bold app. I applied on 6/22 for the 60k promo, and no answer yet. I would like to put those charges on the new card when/if I get it.
Likewise, when I get the Bold, I will try to buy my gift cards at Staples.com, and post my results here. I have an existing Ink Plus, so I will buy the cards either way. Would rather put the spending towards the $5000 minimum spend on the new Bold, though.
Jul 12, 2013, 4:59 pm
#43
Join Date: Dec 2009
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I know this covers mostly office supply stores but not sure if anyone has any success getting 5x points from buying office supplies from a store called Lakeshore Learning Store (mostly school teachers use it).