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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)
#451
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,141
In the past 3 weeks I've placed 2 separate Staples orders, for $300 VGCs.
I'm wondering if that triggered my trouble. I use Safari.
#452
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 970
Same with me, Place Order button nonresponsive across multiple devices. smh. Talk about ridiculous.
#454
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 25
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Last edited by berlinDreamz; Apr 6, 2017 at 5:15 pm Reason: wrong thread.
#456
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 159
I placed a $16.5k order clicking through topcashback with an advertised 4% back, amounts to around $650. It never showed up and when I opened a claim they responded by saying the click was not registered as them being the final website before going to the merchant website which I know 100% is not true.
Also they mentioned clearing cookies every time etc. even though I've never had an issue with getting my $0.50 here $1 there when shopping on eBay with 1% back even after clicking through ebates or other sources and then making sure the last click is through topcashback and thats when I do my order.
For my large order I made sure to not click anywhere beforehand, I opened TCB, searched for merchant, clicked through and placed my order which was already saved in my cart on my account. Knowing that the cash back is a nice amount I made sure to do everything right but ended up with nothing.
I wonder if there is anything I can do about this or can they just lie to me every time the cash back amount is as large and just pocket the entire thing without being able to do anything?
Let me know if this is not the right thread to ask about TCB.
Also they mentioned clearing cookies every time etc. even though I've never had an issue with getting my $0.50 here $1 there when shopping on eBay with 1% back even after clicking through ebates or other sources and then making sure the last click is through topcashback and thats when I do my order.
For my large order I made sure to not click anywhere beforehand, I opened TCB, searched for merchant, clicked through and placed my order which was already saved in my cart on my account. Knowing that the cash back is a nice amount I made sure to do everything right but ended up with nothing.
I wonder if there is anything I can do about this or can they just lie to me every time the cash back amount is as large and just pocket the entire thing without being able to do anything?
Let me know if this is not the right thread to ask about TCB.
What site did you place an order for $16.5k from? I doubt it was GCM, given they have a monthly limit of $15k.
As to your question, I'm not sure you have much recourse. The cashback sites aren't under any sort of obligation to my knowledge, and proving that you used their link to click through would be difficult unless you're an IT whiz, and even then, not sure it's possible or that they'd care to listen.
#457
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CHS
Programs: Delta, AA, BA, United, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Marriott Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,141
#460
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Placed an order on GCM over the weekend through TCB and got 2% CB. Placed another order two days ago and only got 1.25%. Of course, something is better than nothing, but I have no idea how they tracked to different CB rates.
#461
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 4,463
Yesterday I noticed that 1.25% CB is no longer an option. Only 2% for online orders, and 1% for other channels (I forgot the exact description they used).
#462
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 25
Agree with MaxVO, this is not the TCB thread (title is GiftCardMall Master Thread) but there is lots of discussion about TCB as it relates to GCM.
What site did you place an order for $16.5k from? I doubt it was GCM, given they have a monthly limit of $15k.
As to your question, I'm not sure you have much recourse. The cashback sites aren't under any sort of obligation to my knowledge, and proving that you used their link to click through would be difficult unless you're an IT whiz, and even then, not sure it's possible or that they'd care to listen.
What site did you place an order for $16.5k from? I doubt it was GCM, given they have a monthly limit of $15k.
As to your question, I'm not sure you have much recourse. The cashback sites aren't under any sort of obligation to my knowledge, and proving that you used their link to click through would be difficult unless you're an IT whiz, and even then, not sure it's possible or that they'd care to listen.
I ordered from build.com
I'm not sure you have much recourse. The cashback sites aren't under any sort of obligation to my knowledge, and proving that you used their link to click through would be difficult unless you're an IT whiz, and even then, not sure it's possible or that they'd care to listen.
Cheers!
#463
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 740
Feb 3rd orders from GCM went confirmed (tracked at 2%), January 14th have been confirmed but not payable for a few weeks now (tracked at 2.5%)!