Simon mall gift card(2014-2015)
Apr 7, 2015, 12:33 pm
#1022
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist No More..., Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 4,375
As I understand it, yes. Buying GCs is one of the few MS methods that has virtually no limit (as opposed to, say, RB with a $5k/mo limit). So even if you're only making 1%, you can make as much total profit as you want by increasing your volume enough. For example, the guy who buys $10k a day at SM is making $100 a day in profit. Every day. (Actually, now that I think of it, I'm pretty sure the limit is $10k/day.)
Apr 7, 2015, 2:40 pm
#1023
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 158
I was assuming 1% in profits after fees. Since the fees come out to about 1%, this is very doable with a 2% card.
Apr 7, 2015, 8:45 pm
#1024
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,396
Just left Simon. Had a clerk (who I think I've seen before but don't know as well as others there) tell me they now require the form to be filled out for ALL gift card purchases of $500+. My mall had previously only required it for > $3000. She had all of the fields that needed to be filled pre-highlighted, and asked for my ID and filled the form in for me while she was waiting for each card to "process." She was very annoyed by the entire thing.
Apr 7, 2015, 9:11 pm
#1025
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 467
Just left Simon. Had a clerk (who I think I've seen before but don't know as well as others there) tell me they now require the form to be filled out for ALL gift card purchases of $500+. My mall had previously only required it for > $3000. She had all of the fields that needed to be filled pre-highlighted, and asked for my ID and filled the form in for me while she was waiting for each card to "process." She was very annoyed by the entire thing.
Apr 7, 2015, 9:30 pm
#1026
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 15
I think the malls are hard coded not to accept AGC. I had a willing cashier tried, but was declined
Apr 9, 2015, 3:26 pm
#1027
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP, UA GM (2013 Gold, 2014 Silver), Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 435
Do all SM sell SMGC? I am trying to reduce my MS costs & drove to the closest SM, but couldn't find any GCs. It was the Lincolnwood Town Center mall just north of Chicago. Did I miss it? Thanks
Apr 9, 2015, 4:38 pm
#1028
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Chicago Burbs
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 223
Need to go to the mall service desk. There is definitely one in Woodfield, right in the middle. I'm sure Lincolnwood has one too.
Apr 9, 2015, 6:28 pm
#1030
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 527
Check the website for the individual SM. They have a map of the mall indicating the location of all the stores, as well as the gift card kiosk.
Apr 9, 2015, 7:17 pm
#1031
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: ORD
Programs: AA EXP, UA GM (2013 Gold, 2014 Silver), Hyatt Diamond, SPG Gold, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 435
Thanks everyone. Looks like I need to drive to Woodfield.
Apr 9, 2015, 8:46 pm
#1032
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Chicago Burbs
Programs: SPG Gold, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 223
Apr 10, 2015, 7:51 am
#1033
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist No More..., Hyatt Explorist, Hilton Diamond, SPG Platinum, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 4,375
Just left Simon. Had a clerk (who I think I've seen before but don't know as well as others there) tell me they now require the form to be filled out for ALL gift card purchases of $500+. My mall had previously only required it for > $3000. She had all of the fields that needed to be filled pre-highlighted, and asked for my ID and filled the form in for me while she was waiting for each card to "process." She was very annoyed by the entire thing.
Apr 11, 2015, 7:51 am
#1034
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: SoCal
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Lifetime Platinum, MR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 249
I have to fill out a form everytime.......of course I am picking up $10k worth 
Apr 12, 2015, 7:56 am
#1035
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ORD, LAS
Programs: AA-EXP, BAEC Silver, Hyatt-Globalist, Hilton-gold, SPG-gold
Posts: 855