Discounts/rebates on Visa/MC gift cards at Office Depot/Office Max(2014-2017)
Dec 22, 2014, 7:09 am
#151
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Midwest U.S.A
Programs: Too many to list. Since the early 90's.
Posts: 1,407
Anyone been to an OM this week? The promotion was intended to last until 12/27 so I was wondering if some locations took the sign away to act like it was over. Of course, some never displayed the sign to begin with. This is the last week to draw in customers, so surely the smart managers will make sure stock is available if they have any and leave the sign up until 12/27. I plan on visiting some locations this week if possible.
Dec 22, 2014, 8:15 am
#152
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,207
Data Point:
I went to my local OM, got the last 200 visa and 2 200 MCs, then walked over to Wally. I set the PINs on MCs (USBank), did the workaround on an old POS. Would not go through for me on MC, authorization in progress was long and finally got cancelled out. Tried Visa and worked flawlessly. Any of you experience the same issues from the OM Promo?
I went to my local OM, got the last 200 visa and 2 200 MCs, then walked over to Wally. I set the PINs on MCs (USBank), did the workaround on an old POS. Would not go through for me on MC, authorization in progress was long and finally got cancelled out. Tried Visa and worked flawlessly. Any of you experience the same issues from the OM Promo?
Dec 22, 2014, 10:06 am
#153
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: PA
Posts: 177
Anyone been to an OM this week? The promotion was intended to last until 12/27 so I was wondering if some locations took the sign away to act like it was over. Of course, some never displayed the sign to begin with. This is the last week to draw in customers, so surely the smart managers will make sure stock is available if they have any and leave the sign up until 12/27. I plan on visiting some locations this week if possible.
Dec 22, 2014, 2:51 pm
#154
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: STL
Posts: 25
Bought 12 $200 cards on one purchase today at a store in the STL metro area. Unfortunately it triggered the "paperwork" that needed to be completed.
I bought 9 $200 cards a few days which didn't require the form.
Does anyone know the exact dollar amount that triggers the additional documentation to be completed by the clerk?
I bought 9 $200 cards a few days which didn't require the form.
Does anyone know the exact dollar amount that triggers the additional documentation to be completed by the clerk?
Dec 22, 2014, 3:09 pm
#155
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
Bought 12 $200 cards on one purchase today at a store in the STL metro area. Unfortunately it triggered the "paperwork" that needed to be completed.
I bought 9 $200 cards a few days which didn't require the form.
Does anyone know the exact dollar amount that triggers the additional documentation to be completed by the clerk?
I bought 9 $200 cards a few days which didn't require the form.
Does anyone know the exact dollar amount that triggers the additional documentation to be completed by the clerk?
Dec 22, 2014, 4:21 pm
#156
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: MKE
Posts: 614
Bought 12 $200 cards on one purchase today at a store in the STL metro area. Unfortunately it triggered the "paperwork" that needed to be completed.
I bought 9 $200 cards a few days which didn't require the form.
Does anyone know the exact dollar amount that triggers the additional documentation to be completed by the clerk?
I bought 9 $200 cards a few days which didn't require the form.
Does anyone know the exact dollar amount that triggers the additional documentation to be completed by the clerk?
Dec 22, 2014, 6:11 pm
#157
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 161
I just discovered that the MC's already include a pin# in the package. No need to call to set number. They work flawlessly at my local WM for anything debit-card related using the workaround.
If this has been covered somewhere prior than just ignore this message.
Thanks again to OP for the heads up on this offer!!!!!!
If this has been covered somewhere prior than just ignore this message.
Thanks again to OP for the heads up on this offer!!!!!!
Dec 22, 2014, 6:46 pm
#158
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 90
[QUOTE=manispend;24038476]Bought 12 $200 cards on one purchase today at a store in the STL metro area.
I bought 9 $200 cards a few days which didn't require the form.
QUOTE]
does your 9x $200 cards give you $120 discount? all at one receipt?
I bought 9 $200 cards a few days which didn't require the form.
QUOTE]
does your 9x $200 cards give you $120 discount? all at one receipt?
Dec 22, 2014, 7:08 pm
#159
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: STL
Posts: 25
[QUOTE=ZeroMile;24039433]He scanned the discount code in their 'book' once -- and the computer automatically did the $120 discount -- all one receipt. Same thing today except it was $180 off.
Dec 22, 2014, 8:18 pm
#160
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 2
just saw this and can't read all the posts. wondering whether those VIsa and MC gift card can be used to load to blue bird at Walmart? thanks
Dec 22, 2014, 8:53 pm
#162
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 19
I finally got someone on their website chat support to help me and it was a hilarious conversation. He was real friendly and even mentioned some of his bad experiences at their stores. Did get the other part of money back and some coupons to use. Of course now I'm no where near any OM just OD stores
Dec 22, 2014, 10:02 pm
#163
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 55
Used the 1414 coupon posted above, but it didn't automatically take $20 off every $300 denomination. Had to split the transaction in two, and they had a hard cap at 2 per household. Even still, it paid for dinner across the street and enough miles for most of a one way ticket up north.
On my second go, the cashier tried to show me that by swiping the card over the sign that says 'don't swipe cards here' it would still work. I then explained the ideas behind magnets and opened the package to show him that these cards have magnetic strips. Longs story short, be careful with where your cashiers place your cards, and check your receipts. He then proceeded to give me the wrong activation code for a card I didn't purchase. Be vigilant folks!
On my second go, the cashier tried to show me that by swiping the card over the sign that says 'don't swipe cards here' it would still work. I then explained the ideas behind magnets and opened the package to show him that these cards have magnetic strips. Longs story short, be careful with where your cashiers place your cards, and check your receipts. He then proceeded to give me the wrong activation code for a card I didn't purchase. Be vigilant folks!
Dec 22, 2014, 11:33 pm
#164
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 21
Is Office Max allowed to do this?
It seems illegal. They are calling in the transactions and putting two pending holds on your credit card thereby lowering your credit limit on your card. For example. I charged $600 and there are two pending transactions for $600 each on my card. One from swiping my card and paying and the other when they phone in for authorization.
Now I am over my credit limit and cannot use my card (soley due to the double pending charges)
Is this legal?
Now I am over my credit limit and cannot use my card (soley due to the double pending charges)
Is this legal?
Dec 23, 2014, 12:34 am
#165
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Los Angles
Posts: 2,101
It seems illegal. They are calling in the transactions and putting two pending holds on your credit card thereby lowering your credit limit on your card. For example. I charged $600 and there are two pending transactions for $600 each on my card. One from swiping my card and paying and the other when they phone in for authorization.
Now I am over my credit limit and cannot use my card (soley due to the double pending charges)
Is this legal?
Now I am over my credit limit and cannot use my card (soley due to the double pending charges)
Is this legal?
My 12/20 trans does not show on my pending charges yet.