Simon mall gift card(2014-2015)
Oct 24, 2014, 10:56 am
#466
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Colorado
Programs: Alaska, Shell VC, Wyndham VC, Starwood, RCI, II--I bought it on eBay!
Posts: 159
We just got back from Orlando and tried Simon Mall at the Florida Mall, where they would only sell us $1,000 in GC's. Then we went to the Premium Outlet Mall off of Highway 535 and I-4, and they also only allowed $1,000. When we asked why the limit, the guy said there is such a demand for the cards, they literally cannot keep them on the shelves.
Looking at the crowds in both malls, I can see what he meant. Going to Orlando again next month and hoping to stock up in four or five visits.
Funny how some malls don't care about volume, while others are very concerned.
Looking at the crowds in both malls, I can see what he meant. Going to Orlando again next month and hoping to stock up in four or five visits.
Funny how some malls don't care about volume, while others are very concerned.
Oct 24, 2014, 11:50 am
#467
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 61
Anyone else have similar experience?
Oct 26, 2014, 3:15 pm
#468
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS, PVD
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Pt, CBP Global Entry
Posts: 96
I tried it 2 days ago at my local FD and it went thru with no problem with my Simon VGC. Did you wait until it says "Please Slide Card"?. I noticed there was 4-5 sec delay after you swipe your Serve card and tell the cashier your load amount.
Oct 26, 2014, 3:25 pm
#469
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS, PVD
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Pt, CBP Global Entry
Posts: 96
You can use Simon VGC for MOs. I went to WM 2 days ago to get $2k in MOs (using 4 cards) but the cashier didn't know the money order printer was down so she gave me back $2K in cash. I'm praying for a printer breakdown next time lol.
Oct 27, 2014, 6:08 am
#470
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 61
Did you have to do anything to the Simon VGC beforehand like setting a pin or something?
Oct 27, 2014, 4:18 pm
#472
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 352
Does anybody know if this codes as department stores for Freedom?
Oct 27, 2014, 4:59 pm
#474
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS, PVD
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Pt, CBP Global Entry
Posts: 96
Oct 27, 2014, 6:37 pm
#475
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SoCal
Programs: United, AFT, BB, UR
Posts: 29
Simon Card not coded as department store....
Oct 28, 2014, 6:07 pm
#476
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 64
just got an email for citi fraud alert. checked my last statement, everything is normal, but bought 2.5k of sm gcs. should i be worried? how should i handle the phone call when i call in?
Oct 28, 2014, 6:53 pm
#477
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: BOS, PVD
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Pt, CBP Global Entry
Posts: 96
This happened to me last month. The agent told me that my acct was new and blocked it for fraud protection. He lifted the block within a couple of minutes. I don't think they will give you a hard time for making 2.5K in SM gcs.