Feb 25, 2017, 7:35 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This is the thread for 2017. The previous discussion on this topic can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...thread-77.html
The thread for 2018 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1886480-giftcardmall-master-thread-2018-a.html
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
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Monthly Limit is 15K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
The thread for 2018 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1886480-giftcardmall-master-thread-2018-a.html
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
-------------------------
Monthly Limit is 15K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
GiftCardMall Master Thread(2017)
Apr 22, 2017, 3:14 pm
#542
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 910
I've never had an order go 1%, though I don't try different cards. Why try fixing something that ain't 2% broke?
Apr 24, 2017, 7:44 pm
#543
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 319
I'm getting g the same message tonight. Tried different browsers.
Apr 25, 2017, 8:04 am
#544
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 20
Something confused me.
I had an order on 04/23/17 that didn't track on TCB. The click-through history is there, but when I tried to submit a claim, the latest timestamp was 04/11/17 (my previous order).
Anyone knows why?
I had an order on 04/23/17 that didn't track on TCB. The click-through history is there, but when I tried to submit a claim, the latest timestamp was 04/11/17 (my previous order).
Anyone knows why?
Apr 26, 2017, 11:42 am
#545
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Hmm, a 1k ordered from 4/25 tracked at 1% ugh.
~40 orders from Jan until now have all tracked at 2%. Remains to be seen if this is a trend. Submitted new order this am so will see.
~40 orders from Jan until now have all tracked at 2%. Remains to be seen if this is a trend. Submitted new order this am so will see.
Apr 26, 2017, 12:13 pm
#546
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
Well, that would be a bummer, figured it would happen sooner or later. Let us know what the next tracking amount is.
Apr 27, 2017, 8:17 am
#547
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
4/25 1k
4/26 4k
Different user ids. The only potential difference is used google chrome (which I had used in the past but with the recent inability to click the order link I had switched to IE for awhile). I can't believe that that makes a difference.
Apr 27, 2017, 8:53 am
#548
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 861
4/02 = 2%
4/26 = 1% - crappers
4/26 = 1% - crappers
Apr 27, 2017, 9:05 am
#550
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
April 23 order tracked at 2 %
April 25 order tracked at 1%
April 25 order tracked at 1%
Apr 27, 2017, 9:44 am
#552
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 498
Damn there goes that easy money maker :/
Apr 27, 2017, 10:03 am
#553
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Even at 1%, its not a terrible deal since it largely eats up the fee (and no shipping cost, which is good). But sure was nice to be making money off each card.
Apr 27, 2017, 12:38 pm
#554
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 34
So, I previously reported that I got banned. I randomly decided to try again, and it worked! I don't quite understand why, because I tried multiple cards and it didn't work. I waited about three days and tried again.
Anyway, that's how I also discovered that everything's tracking at 1% now. Oh well, better than nothing.
Anyway, that's how I also discovered that everything's tracking at 1% now. Oh well, better than nothing.
Apr 27, 2017, 2:56 pm
#555
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,303
The deal has been phenomenal the last year or so at 2%. Mailed to my box, pre-activated, can emboss my name on them (which has bailed me out on 2 occasions) and doesn't have "gift" very large which can be sharpied out. It's been mostly like clockwork and I'm not even a large MSer. 1% is still good as my costs are usually in the 1.3% range all in.