Simon mall gift card(2014-2015)
#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.)
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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
#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
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#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
#1035
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ORD, LAS
Programs: AA-EXP, BAEC Silver, Hyatt-Globalist, Hilton-gold, SPG-gold
Posts: 855