Originally Posted by
Kamiakdad
FYI, you can get the gift card from Costco within minutes of ordering by calling customer service and asking them to contact shipping rather than wait a day or two to get the email with the codes. I did it today. Given that time is of the essence with airfares climbing daily, getting the card today may save you from price increases.
I am surprised that the shipping department has to do anything to (e)mail out a code. Is that for some sort of fraud prevention (given the item value)?