May 4, 2014, 4:19 am
Last edit by: weezl
This thread is about prepaid debit cards from Staples. Please post questions on other topics in the appropriate threads elsewhere in this forum.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
*Note- max purchase at one time seems to be 9x $200 (stays under their $2000 limit)
Pluses to Online purchase:
1. Less time/effort/gasoline vs traveling to store to purchase
2. No mgr override or cashier call to Chase needed for large purchases
3. Can bulk activate by phone after receipt of VGCs
4. Email is a nice way to keep record of your purchases
5. Avoids stupid sticky gum (4x per card) that has to be peeled off of each VGC
6. Rare opportunity to liquidate rewards and/or rebate card (YMMV)
Pluses to in-store purchase:
1. No wait/immediate gratification- mail order can take weeks
2. No risk of someone getting to your mailbox to steal your VGCs before you get them out of there
3. Activated at time of purchase- no need to call in or wait for stupid letter containing one activation code/card that comes in the mail separately (the letter sometimes arrives AFTER the VGCs arrive; this can be mitigated, see Pluses to Online #3, above)
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
- Get Chase Ink and BB/Serve
1% discount: Sign up Ink (must be Visa) at https://www.visasavingsedge.com/ to get 1% cash back at StaplesEnded 12/31/14- 5x points: Buy Visa gift cards at Staples or the website. $200 ones charge a hefty $6.95 activation fee (with 1% back it was effectively $4.88).
- Liquidate gift cards like any other
*Note- max purchase at one time seems to be 9x $200 (stays under their $2000 limit)
Pluses to Online purchase:
1. Less time/effort/gasoline vs traveling to store to purchase
2. No mgr override or cashier call to Chase needed for large purchases
3. Can bulk activate by phone after receipt of VGCs
4. Email is a nice way to keep record of your purchases
5. Avoids stupid sticky gum (4x per card) that has to be peeled off of each VGC
6. Rare opportunity to liquidate rewards and/or rebate card (YMMV)
Pluses to in-store purchase:
1. No wait/immediate gratification- mail order can take weeks
2. No risk of someone getting to your mailbox to steal your VGCs before you get them out of there
3. Activated at time of purchase- no need to call in or wait for stupid letter containing one activation code/card that comes in the mail separately (the letter sometimes arrives AFTER the VGCs arrive; this can be mitigated, see Pluses to Online #3, above)
Visa Gift cards at Staples(2014-2015)
May 14, 2014, 5:33 pm
#736
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And thanks to FT and Blogs, made half a million miles within first 6 months. Try and try again and keep sharing the experience..
May 14, 2014, 5:58 pm
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Ordered 1k around 11:30a using a code from slick deals haven't heard anything, yet...
May 14, 2014, 6:23 pm
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May 14, 2014, 6:39 pm
#739
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Will ppl get blacklisted for ordering gift card using the 15 off 150 coupon?
May 14, 2014, 6:55 pm
#740
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May 14, 2014, 7:32 pm
#741
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Staples has been known to ban online accounts/purchases. they will blacklist your name, address, and CC #s and possibly IP. They will let some small coupon purchases slides if they violate terms but it is risky because once they blacklist you may need to use someone else to do your purchases or every purchase has to be made in-store. You may or may not be barred from their rebates too.
May 14, 2014, 8:20 pm
#743
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Staples has been known to ban online accounts/purchases. they will blacklist your name, address, and CC #s and possibly IP. They will let some small coupon purchases slides if they violate terms but it is risky because once they blacklist you may need to use someone else to do your purchases or every purchase has to be made in-store. You may or may not be barred from their rebates too.
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Last edited by f0xx; May 14, 2014 at 8:36 pm
May 14, 2014, 9:48 pm
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May 14, 2014, 11:40 pm
#745
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I tried it once, figuring it wouldn't hurt to try. I have good history with Staples and don't abuse anything. Order went through but no order confirmation email or call. I'll assume it's a no-go and will probably get called tmw.
May 15, 2014, 2:36 am
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May 15, 2014, 9:51 am
#747
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Did anybody purchased via ShopDiscover portal and got a CB? My last purchase was on 5/6 and CB is pending, VisaSavings discount also posted yesterday. I am on border to make another purchase or not.
May 15, 2014, 10:08 am
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Statement posted 5/11 with CB only from 4/28
Dead.
May 15, 2014, 11:24 am
#749
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Well, now, that's interesting. I did a ShopDiscover purchase on 5/6 too, and got a notification on 5/11. Haven't seen the credit yet, but then I also haven't seen a credit for my Sears ShopDiscover purchase on 5/2 yet, so I'm not overly worried.
May 15, 2014, 12:02 pm
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They said keep trying, but not trying the same thing again and agian. Trying the same thing over and over, expecting different results, is insanity.