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What is your specific objective, are you simply trying to spend money to satisfy the new account bonus, or something else? Why would you buy gift cards at Staples rather than anywhere else?
I have actually got a CIP card this week and even though I can organically spend 5000$ towards MSR I am also exploring other options to start/learn MS.I mentioned staples as it is the one closer to my home with occasional deals.
Based on my initial research it looks like it is really difficult to start MS for gaining CSR with CIP as the categories really suit for a genuine business.Please let me know if there are is any way to churn some additional points through CIP