Jul 10, 2013, 3:44 pm
Last edit by: aeneas3
Wiki to track data points for Variable load GC at various locations:
raghu455: Variable loads not ringing up at register on 7/9 at 3 south bay area locations.
topenga47: Sarasota FL OD is cash only at register on 7/10
townhurst: OD at Firestone in Norwalk, CA cash only and CC denied at register
fangtl: Register showing cash only message prompt at Sterling, VA OD.
Emma dog: atlanta OD (Cheshire bridge&piedmont) has a register lockout forcing cash only.
Mooper: Cash only @ OD in MT for variable, but $100/$200 Visa GCs ok w/ CC through Aug. UPDATE: Died in early Sept... cash only for all now.
aeneas3: cash only @OD in Buffalo, NY - popup at the register - 9/20
raghu455: Variable loads not ringing up at register on 7/9 at 3 south bay area locations.
topenga47: Sarasota FL OD is cash only at register on 7/10
townhurst: OD at Firestone in Norwalk, CA cash only and CC denied at register
fangtl: Register showing cash only message prompt at Sterling, VA OD.
Emma dog: atlanta OD (Cheshire bridge&piedmont) has a register lockout forcing cash only.
Mooper: Cash only @ OD in MT for variable, but $100/$200 Visa GCs ok w/ CC through Aug. UPDATE: Died in early Sept... cash only for all now.
aeneas3: cash only @OD in Buffalo, NY - popup at the register - 9/20
Office Depot accepting cash only for variable load gift cards
Nov 19, 2014, 1:11 pm
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Nov 19, 2014, 1:22 pm
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Strange. I dont go there often, because its not on any of my normal routes, but Ive been by twice in the last year and saw, and bought, them there. I much prefer staples, or OM if there are deals. Unless, somehow, someone brought them from another location lol. I guess thats possible, but I would think they wouldnt ring up, and why would they be on the racks. Maybe part of the OD/OM merger? No idea. To add, there were two large racks at the front, one with all the vanilla variety cards, and one with the rest of the cards like you would see at an OM. This location was never an OM to begin with though, so its not a change over in name or anything.
Nov 19, 2014, 2:00 pm
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Nov 19, 2014, 2:00 pm
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Actually not wrong info and not correct. My OD (not confusing it with OM) has non variable $200 visas/mcs just like the ones at staples. They also have the vanilla variables, but we all know those are cash only hardcoded. My OD also has HD. So perhaps, it is only your ODs and not a nationwide thing.
The one OD out in LAX area that I have checked so far only sold Vanillas for both variable and fixed. Haven't checked out other ODs to see if they sell Vanillas as well or perhaps if OM sells MBs to take advantage of the OD/OM Amex Offer. I prefer the easier liquidation route.
Nov 19, 2014, 3:55 pm
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Strange. I dont go there often, because its not on any of my normal routes, but Ive been by twice in the last year and saw, and bought, them there. I much prefer staples, or OM if there are deals. Unless, somehow, someone brought them from another location lol. I guess thats possible, but I would think they wouldnt ring up, and why would they be on the racks. Maybe part of the OD/OM merger? No idea. To add, there were two large racks at the front, one with all the vanilla variety cards, and one with the rest of the cards like you would see at an OM. This location was never an OM to begin with though, so its not a change over in name or anything.
They are closing down locations based on which location has the shorter lease. This OD is literally across street from an OM at a nice plaza which has Whole Food and Sam's plus HD among other smaller retilers. But the OM has a shorter lease so they closed down the OM and kept the crummy OD open.
OM has a much nicer set up inside its store and usually friendlier staff, but always is a weaker competitor. They do not plan to merge stores anytime soon based on the OM employees I talk to.
Nov 20, 2014, 8:20 am
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Quick question: Anyone have an opinion as to which major office supply store is best for the purchase of non-debit card equivalent gift cards with a credit card? Really I'm just looking to buy a variety of Amazon cards (or similar) for gifts...
Nov 20, 2014, 9:49 am
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Its probably ymmv, but my OM always has the best selection, probably because no one ever really steps foot in the door for anything....
Nov 20, 2014, 2:40 pm
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I'm pretty sure they all carry Amazon gift cards.
Nov 21, 2014, 9:13 pm
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I tried to purchase a 50$ amazon gift card at OM today in NYC (brooklyn) and was told no credit cards for gift card purchases. Infact the manager came over and informed thats it is corporate policy and you are not allowed to purchase credit with credit 
. Also i didnt even ask for the manager
but the cashier was wanted to make sure
. Also i didnt even ask for the managerbut the cashier was wanted to make sure
Nov 21, 2014, 10:22 pm
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I tried to purchase a 50$ amazon gift card at OM today in NYC (brooklyn) and was told no credit cards for gift card purchases. Infact the manager came over and informed thats it is corporate policy and you are not allowed to purchase credit with credit . Also i didnt even ask for the manager
but the cashier was wanted to make sure
. Also i didnt even ask for the managerbut the cashier was wanted to make sure
Nov 22, 2014, 3:48 am
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My local OfficeDepot is asking for cash only for not just the variable Vanilla gift card, but the eBay MyCash reload cards too! Walked over to the nearest OfficeMax and had a much happier experience.
Don't forget the $10 off $50 AMEX OfficeDepot/OfficeMax offer
Don't forget the $10 off $50 AMEX OfficeDepot/OfficeMax offer
Nov 25, 2014, 11:19 pm
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