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randomdude Apr 1, 2017 8:35 am


Originally Posted by cdog999 (Post 28114975)
Anyone else getting a checkout error on GC.com right now?

We are unable to checkout at this time. Please try again.

ninim2200 Apr 1, 2017 11:10 am


Originally Posted by Skyzer (Post 28111235)
Does anybody used GS.com gift Cards to buy MO at USPS office?
I tried twice (2 different Cards) using DEBIT (as the only option
available to buy MO) with PIN and both times Failed.. "Authorization failed"
Just curious, should I give another try at different USPS location or those cards
doesn't work for that?
Thanks.

It Doesn't work at USPS.
check this thread for more info

Fly1Away1 Apr 1, 2017 11:34 am

befrugal advertises 1.2% but I received 1.25% for yesterday's order.

cdog999 Apr 1, 2017 11:37 am


Originally Posted by randomdude (Post 28115402)
We are unable to checkout at this time. Please try again.

Yeah. Same error for me. I wonder if its all gc.com purchases. Seems like a conspiracy lol. Right before they pull the 1.25% they don't allow any purchases.

cdog999 Apr 1, 2017 1:31 pm

The error is only with VGCs... I just did a test staples one and I can get the cart to pull up.

Just called (877) 944-3822
they suggested I get other to call to report the error as it will elevate this with their technical team to resolve.

xshanex Apr 1, 2017 3:17 pm

Getting same error. Talked with CSR they said send a screen shot to:

[email protected]

also said clear history and cookies, but that didn't work for me.

hp9688 Apr 4, 2017 12:46 pm

quick questions,
Does Walmart take Master gift card (PIN already setup) as a debit card to buy a MO?

Java Cool Dude Apr 4, 2017 1:44 pm


Originally Posted by hp9688 (Post 28128865)
quick questions,
Does Walmart take Master gift card (PIN already setup) as a debit card to buy a MO?

Yes, you have to swipe and hit cancel FAST then select debit and finally enter your PIN number.
Not for the faint of heart.
JCD

Mancolt Apr 4, 2017 5:47 pm

I get that GC.com allows one to MS a lot more volume than GCM ($150 - $155k/month vs. $15k) but how do you guys make it profitable? GC.com is just over 1% profit, by my math, after all of their fees and lower portal cashback rates. Is it worth it because of the volume? 1% of $100k is still $1000, after all.

Java Cool Dude Apr 4, 2017 5:59 pm


Originally Posted by Mancolt (Post 28130211)
I get that GC.com allows one to MS a lot more volume than GCM ($150 - $155k/month vs. $15k) but how do you guys make it profitable? GC.com is just over 1% profit, by my math, after all of their fees and lower portal cashback rates. Is it worth it because of the volume? 1% of $100k is still $1000, after all.

The only reason why I stick with GCM even though GC is a lot more transparent: With GCM I make money whereas with GC I lose some.

hiima Apr 4, 2017 6:41 pm


Originally Posted by Java Cool Dude (Post 28130253)
The only reason why I stick with GCM even though GC is a lot more transparent: With GCM I make money whereas with GC I lose some.

With GC, it's even more loss now.

Mancolt Apr 4, 2017 6:53 pm

So why do so many use GC...Convenience? Willingness to lose a little bit to meet minimum spends? Lack of math skills? A secret portal that the rest of us aren't aware of?

I am still considering it for the fact that I can get $500 VGCs with my name on them, with a slight profit, and to meet minimum spends. My concern, as is the case with GCM, is meeting minimum spends from a website that has giftcard in the name. At least with GCM I was breaking even or making a tiny bit without factoring in points.

Fly1Away1 Apr 4, 2017 7:20 pm


Originally Posted by Mancolt (Post 28130404)
So why do so many use GC...Convenience? Willingness to lose a little bit to meet minimum spends? Lack of math skills? A secret portal that the rest of us aren't aware of?

I am still considering it for the fact that I can get $500 VGCs with my name on them, with a slight profit, and to meet minimum spends. My concern, as is the case with GCM, is meeting minimum spends from a website that has giftcard in the name. At least with GCM I was breaking even or making a tiny bit without factoring in points.

Maybe you should do the math out to see if it's a lost.

beachmiles Apr 5, 2017 12:19 pm


Originally Posted by Java Cool Dude (Post 28129113)
Yes, you have to swipe and hit cancel FAST then select debit and finally enter your PIN number.
Not for the faint of heart.
JCD

Do the MC gift cards work easier at PO or Grocery stores. Hitting cancel, debit fast stresses me at WM.

Mancolt Apr 5, 2017 1:59 pm

Has anyone else had numerous transactions from GC.com cancelled? I've tried to place 2 orders now (last night and today) and GC.com has been cancelling them shortly after processing the transaction. My CC shows the $1 authorization hold, and I know there's no issue with my card data matching what I typed in.

How have you guys gotten them to accept your orders? My first attempt was for $2k, the next attempt was for $1k. The first one was cancelled in minutes, the second one in about an hour and a half.

I've never previously ordered from GC.com. FWIW, I believe I'm presently banned from GCM because of their ridiculously horrendous system. Attempted to place too many orders with them (unsuccessfully).


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