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This thread is about prepaid debit cards from Staples. Please post questions on other topics in the appropriate threads elsewhere in this forum.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
*Note- max purchase at one time seems to be 9x $200 (stays under their $2000 limit)
Pluses to Online purchase:
1. Less time/effort/gasoline vs traveling to store to purchase
2. No mgr override or cashier call to Chase needed for large purchases
3. Can bulk activate by phone after receipt of VGCs
4. Email is a nice way to keep record of your purchases
5. Avoids stupid sticky gum (4x per card) that has to be peeled off of each VGC
6. Rare opportunity to liquidate rewards and/or rebate card (YMMV)
Pluses to in-store purchase:
1. No wait/immediate gratification- mail order can take weeks
2. No risk of someone getting to your mailbox to steal your VGCs before you get them out of there
3. Activated at time of purchase- no need to call in or wait for stupid letter containing one activation code/card that comes in the mail separately (the letter sometimes arrives AFTER the VGCs arrive; this can be mitigated, see Pluses to Online #3, above)
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
- Get Chase Ink and BB/Serve
1% discount: Sign up Ink (must be Visa) at https://www.visasavingsedge.com/ to get 1% cash back at StaplesEnded 12/31/14- 5x points: Buy Visa gift cards at Staples or the website. $200 ones charge a hefty $6.95 activation fee (with 1% back it was effectively $4.88).
- Liquidate gift cards like any other
*Note- max purchase at one time seems to be 9x $200 (stays under their $2000 limit)
Pluses to Online purchase:
1. Less time/effort/gasoline vs traveling to store to purchase
2. No mgr override or cashier call to Chase needed for large purchases
3. Can bulk activate by phone after receipt of VGCs
4. Email is a nice way to keep record of your purchases
5. Avoids stupid sticky gum (4x per card) that has to be peeled off of each VGC
6. Rare opportunity to liquidate rewards and/or rebate card (YMMV)
Pluses to in-store purchase:
1. No wait/immediate gratification- mail order can take weeks
2. No risk of someone getting to your mailbox to steal your VGCs before you get them out of there
3. Activated at time of purchase- no need to call in or wait for stupid letter containing one activation code/card that comes in the mail separately (the letter sometimes arrives AFTER the VGCs arrive; this can be mitigated, see Pluses to Online #3, above)
Visa Gift cards at Staples(2014-2015)
#61
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 14
Pick2pay
I use www.pick2pay.com to compare various portals all in one place..shows upromise and discover at 5%.
#62
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 322
I ordered 20x$100 just a week ago. What a waste...
Oh well, time to order another 10x$200
Oh well, time to order another 10x$200
#63
Join Date: Apr 2012
Programs: 25 million points to burn!
Posts: 1,522
This is going to be a fun summer for MS. It's shaping up to be like last year with the no fee Chase GCs, but this year the miles aren't just free, we're actually getting paid for them through Staples, and there's no limit! Yet...
#64
Join Date: Feb 2006
Programs: HH Gold (again), US/UA/DL non-elite, ZE Presidents Circle, WN reluctant no fee convert.
Posts: 1,449
I use www.pick2pay.com to compare various portals all in one place..shows upromise and discover at 5%.
#65
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 207
Have any of these orders shipped?
Mine still say 'Processing' and I ordered them on Sunday night.
Mine still say 'Processing' and I ordered them on Sunday night.
#66
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
#68
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DTW, but drive to/from YYZ/ORD
Programs: Chase Ultimate Rewards 2MM, Diner Club points
Posts: 31,920
But yeah the physicals cards take over a week and there's no tracking. it's sloooow
#69
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 56
How are these shipped? USPS? UPS? Does it come in a box where it will sit on my door or is it delivered to my mailbox?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#70
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2006
Location: DTW, but drive to/from YYZ/ORD
Programs: Chase Ultimate Rewards 2MM, Diner Club points
Posts: 31,920
#72
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 322
Be careful - you might not credited for gift card purchases on Staples.com through Swagbucks. Rumors are that Swagbucks no longer gives points on gift card purchases due to a crackdown on "abuse." I am still waiting for the Swagbucks points for the order that I made last week (they have taken longer to post than usual); luckily I was able to cancel my orders. I'm not sure how this affects other cash back portals.
http://www.doctorofcredit.com/staple...y-opportunity/
http://www.doctorofcredit.com/staple...y-opportunity/
Last edited by flyertalkingallday; Apr 29, 2014 at 2:48 pm
#73
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 357
I ordered 9pm pdt yesterday and I just received an automated call from staples saying the delivery is delayed until May 12.
#74
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 352
My orders just got cancelled. The orders disappeared from my order status page. no call or e-mail