May 3, 2017, 4:10 pm
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
Posts for 2018 on this topic are here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1885680-mgc-sam-s-club-2018-a.html
Always test one gc before buying too many that you cannot liquidate.
As of 6/2017:
HB Vanilla mc & visa issued by Bancorp - liquidate at PO or some grocery stores, not WM. The Bancorp gcs are easier to liquidate.
Vanilla mc issued by MetaBank - might be able to liquidate at Kmart BP, Paypal, not WM or PO.
Always test one gc before buying too many that you cannot liquidate.
As of 6/2017:
HB Vanilla mc & visa issued by Bancorp - liquidate at PO or some grocery stores, not WM. The Bancorp gcs are easier to liquidate.
Vanilla mc issued by MetaBank - might be able to liquidate at Kmart BP, Paypal, not WM or PO.
MGC at Sam's Club(2016-2017)
Dec 2, 2016, 2:43 pm
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This may have been answered previously but could I use my Sam's GC to buy a Mastercard GC? (or any other brand of GC)
Thanks
Thanks
Dec 2, 2016, 3:29 pm
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+1. I do them back to back to back. I have had 99% success doing that, only one card didn't get the full 20%.
Also, instead of doing the last one as $250, do it as $500 and split pay on 2 cards. so 5X$500 MC on 2 amex cards.
Even if you only have 1 card (left), you should split pay as the cost per point decreases.
Also, instead of doing the last one as $250, do it as $500 and split pay on 2 cards. so 5X$500 MC on 2 amex cards.
Even if you only have 1 card (left), you should split pay as the cost per point decreases.
Full credit posted.
Dec 4, 2016, 10:04 am
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Dec 4, 2016, 11:54 am
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An extra $50 does not make or break the deal - but it is easier for ME to keep track of the cards, AND much less chance to trigger fraud alert when if buying $500, $500, $500 b2b2b on the same register. If you want to be exactly at $1250 charge total you would need to factor in the activation fee too... just sayin.
The goal is to make the damn thing going as smooth as possible. You get enough overage from AMEX so a few bucks here and there does not make any difference.
The goal is to make the damn thing going as smooth as possible. You get enough overage from AMEX so a few bucks here and there does not make any difference.
Dec 4, 2016, 12:04 pm
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An extra $50 does not make or break the deal - but it is easier for ME to keep track of the cards, AND much less chance to trigger fraud alert when if buying $500, $500, $500 b2b2b on the same register. If you want to be exactly at $1250 charge total you would need to factor in the activation fee too... just sayin.
The goal is to make the damn thing going as smooth as possible. You get enough overage from AMEX so a few bucks here and there does not make any difference.
The goal is to make the damn thing going as smooth as possible. You get enough overage from AMEX so a few bucks here and there does not make any difference.
And would you happen to know if one can buy Mastercar GC or others such things with Sam's GC?
Thanks
Dec 4, 2016, 12:19 pm
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Merchandises only.
If you will spend that kind of money either at Sam's or at WalMart - I have seen Sam's / WalMart gift card could be loaded up to $1K.
Dec 4, 2016, 12:32 pm
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Thanks for the info...
Dec 4, 2016, 12:46 pm
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This is incorrect. I have used my Sam's gc's to purchase starbucks and other retail gift cards at Walmart.
Dec 4, 2016, 2:08 pm
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The 3 Sam's locations in my immediate area have changed to CASH ONLY on ANY card shortly after the AMEX offer, and they even cited the change was due to the AMEX offer. Before that they allowed buying 3rd party and their own with CC, except the Gebits. Then they changed shortly after they learned about the AMEX offer.
The 1 Sam's location that we drove quite a distance to (in another county), allowed CC purchase all the gift cards but NO gift card can be bought with Sam's gift card or 3rd party gift card.
You can read this post right on this thread as another example on some locations are debit/cash only.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27441789-post260.html
<<Unfortunately, all of the SC locations in South FL went to debit/cash only for all prepaids and gift cards (including their own, 3d party retail in small amounts, etc).>>
ALL the WalMarts in my immediate area have been CASH / DEBIT ONLY on any gift cards since 2 years ago.
It is always YMMV depending on your own locale. There are enough different DPs cited in this thread. Anyone wants to use Sam's GC to buy 3rd party gift cards should test the water first, and always keep in mind policy could change overnight as evidenced by the local Sam's in my area.
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Dec 6, 2016, 2:40 pm
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I finally received my refund check yesterday, for $500.00. I understand some companies refund the fee, but apparently this one does not.
On a separate note, what's the current success rate of using the variables at USPS? The fixed ones worked fine for me (and at KR, but that's no longer an option).
On a separate note, what's the current success rate of using the variables at USPS? The fixed ones worked fine for me (and at KR, but that's no longer an option).
Dec 6, 2016, 7:20 pm
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Then count yourself lucky since you have a better store policy than the stores in my area.
The 3 Sam's locations in my immediate area have changed to CASH ONLY on ANY card shortly after the AMEX offer, and they even cited the change was due to the AMEX offer. Before that they allowed buying 3rd party and their own with CC, except the Gebits. Then they changed shortly after they learned about the AMEX offer.
The 1 Sam's location that we drove quite a distance to (in another county), allowed CC purchase all the gift cards but NO gift card can be bought with Sam's gift card or 3rd party gift card.
You can read this post right on this thread as another example on some locations are debit/cash only.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27441789-post260.html
<<Unfortunately, all of the SC locations in South FL went to debit/cash only for all prepaids and gift cards (including their own, 3d party retail in small amounts, etc).>>
ALL the WalMarts in my immediate area have been CASH / DEBIT ONLY on any gift cards since 2 years ago.
It is always YMMV depending on your own locale. There are enough different DPs cited in this thread. Anyone wants to use Sam's GC to buy 3rd party gift cards should test the water first, and always keep in mind policy could change overnight as evidenced by the local Sam's in my area.
The 3 Sam's locations in my immediate area have changed to CASH ONLY on ANY card shortly after the AMEX offer, and they even cited the change was due to the AMEX offer. Before that they allowed buying 3rd party and their own with CC, except the Gebits. Then they changed shortly after they learned about the AMEX offer.
The 1 Sam's location that we drove quite a distance to (in another county), allowed CC purchase all the gift cards but NO gift card can be bought with Sam's gift card or 3rd party gift card.
You can read this post right on this thread as another example on some locations are debit/cash only.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/27441789-post260.html
<<Unfortunately, all of the SC locations in South FL went to debit/cash only for all prepaids and gift cards (including their own, 3d party retail in small amounts, etc).>>
ALL the WalMarts in my immediate area have been CASH / DEBIT ONLY on any gift cards since 2 years ago.
It is always YMMV depending on your own locale. There are enough different DPs cited in this thread. Anyone wants to use Sam's GC to buy 3rd party gift cards should test the water first, and always keep in mind policy could change overnight as evidenced by the local Sam's in my area.
Dec 6, 2016, 9:09 pm
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Dec 6, 2016, 9:13 pm
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Anyone had success buying MCGC with credit in southern FL? Both stores near me insist cash / debit only.
Dec 7, 2016, 1:03 pm
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Now that I lost $0.69 and sometimes $0.30 Cent MO at Krogy, I have to pay a little more at the USPS
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