Feb 9, 2017, 2:08 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This thread covers posts before 2018 only. The new thread is here.
Check cash back portals to help cover the fees. Around the holidays there is usually free shipping. http://www.cashbackmonitor.com/cashback-store/giftcards.com/
Limit 5k/day (2 orders under 2.5k including the fees). Cards must be activated before use. Orders usually arrive in 5-7 days. Monthly limit is just 5k * days in the month.
Select the free letter on the left instead of paying for a card on the right of the screen.
Visa issued by metabank.
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have them reissued.
Check cash back portals to help cover the fees. Around the holidays there is usually free shipping. http://www.cashbackmonitor.com/cashback-store/giftcards.com/
Limit 5k/day (2 orders under 2.5k including the fees). Cards must be activated before use. Orders usually arrive in 5-7 days. Monthly limit is just 5k * days in the month.
Select the free letter on the left instead of paying for a card on the right of the screen.
Visa issued by metabank.
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have them reissued.
giftcards.com master thread(up to 2017)
May 5, 2017, 5:25 pm
#1201
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Seattle
Programs: SPG Platinum, HHonors Diamond, DL Diamond Medallion
Posts: 244
I tried the eVGC. It cant be used for Paypal or Plastiq. I dont know what it is good for, except for normal purchases...
Plus it only tracks at 1% TCB, instead of 2% shown.
Plus it only tracks at 1% TCB, instead of 2% shown.
May 8, 2017, 4:45 am
#1202
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
How fast have folks been ramping up on GC.com?
Like first order on Day X, second order on Day X+7? etc
Do you wait till it ships before doing second order, or after it's done processing? It seems to take forever to ship out.
I know they are not as trigger-happy as GCM, but dont want to push my luck if it is also considered risky
Like first order on Day X, second order on Day X+7? etc
Do you wait till it ships before doing second order, or after it's done processing? It seems to take forever to ship out.
I know they are not as trigger-happy as GCM, but dont want to push my luck if it is also considered risky
Last edited by gnomey; May 8, 2017 at 5:03 am
May 8, 2017, 8:17 am
#1203
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
How fast have folks been ramping up on GC.com?
Like first order on Day X, second order on Day X+7? etc
Do you wait till it ships before doing second order, or after it's done processing? It seems to take forever to ship out.
I know they are not as trigger-happy as GCM, but dont want to push my luck if it is also considered risky
Like first order on Day X, second order on Day X+7? etc
Do you wait till it ships before doing second order, or after it's done processing? It seems to take forever to ship out.
I know they are not as trigger-happy as GCM, but dont want to push my luck if it is also considered risky
May 8, 2017, 2:45 pm
#1204
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
No real formula to it. I ordered 1 single 500 dollar card, and then a week later, ordered another single 500 card using a different CC. Account was banned from that point on (though I never got any email or notification actually saying I'm banned. Its just that I can't put through any order with any card anymore). Don't assume they are any less trigger happy.
Like jumping between two unhealthy relationships
May 8, 2017, 2:50 pm
#1205
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Thanks for the warning. Fickle company. Now that you mention it, I think I was once banned from GC.com many moons ago for buying a $500, then another $500 much later. So long ago that I have forgotten about it. Cos I have since jumped ship to GCM and was enjoying it for a long while until got kicked out recently. And now back again.
Like jumping between two unhealthy relationships
Like jumping between two unhealthy relationships
May 9, 2017, 11:07 am
#1206
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Posts: 57
MCGC from GC changed from Bancorp to Metabank
Just read this post that says GC has quietly switched their MasterCard GC bank from Bancorp to Metabank:
http://milesperday.com/2017/05/giftc...t-card-issuer/
This is bad news for me because I was buying MCGC from GC and using at PO. I looked at GCM and they are only issuing VGC from Metabank.
Anybody know where I can buy VGC or MCGC issued by Bancorp? I'm looking for online sellers. My local CVS and walgreens don't take credit cards when buying giftcards.
http://milesperday.com/2017/05/giftc...t-card-issuer/
This is bad news for me because I was buying MCGC from GC and using at PO. I looked at GCM and they are only issuing VGC from Metabank.
Anybody know where I can buy VGC or MCGC issued by Bancorp? I'm looking for online sellers. My local CVS and walgreens don't take credit cards when buying giftcards.
May 9, 2017, 11:46 am
#1207
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Just read this post that says GC has quietly switched their MasterCard GC bank from Bancorp to Metabank:
http://milesperday.com/2017/05/giftc...t-card-issuer/
This is bad news for me because I was buying MCGC from GC and using at PO. I looked at GCM and they are only issuing VGC from Metabank.
Anybody know where I can buy VGC or MCGC issued by Bancorp? I'm looking for online sellers. My local CVS and walgreens don't take credit cards when buying giftcards.
http://milesperday.com/2017/05/giftc...t-card-issuer/
This is bad news for me because I was buying MCGC from GC and using at PO. I looked at GCM and they are only issuing VGC from Metabank.
Anybody know where I can buy VGC or MCGC issued by Bancorp? I'm looking for online sellers. My local CVS and walgreens don't take credit cards when buying giftcards.
I'd also love to know if there are any online sources to purchase Bancorp-issued VGCs other than Wal Mart and Sam's Club.
May 10, 2017, 6:53 pm
#1208
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Posts: 57
I believe both Sam's Club and Wal Mart sell Bancorp-issued VGCs online, though the fees are very high. Much higher than just buying from a drugstore for 4.95 per $500 card.
I'd also love to know if there are any online sources to purchase Bancorp-issued VGCs other than Wal Mart and Sam's Club.
I'd also love to know if there are any online sources to purchase Bancorp-issued VGCs other than Wal Mart and Sam's Club.
The pushback I get at WM each time I try to buy MO is getting worse and worse. The PO was such a relief and far more convenient. I hate going back to WM.
May 10, 2017, 9:33 pm
#1209
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 284
Yeah it looks like walmart.com sells Bancorp VGC, but the largest is $200 with a $6.88 fee and there's no cash back. So the fee cost is like 3X what it costs to use GC with cashback. Sam's Club is almost identical.
The pushback I get at WM each time I try to buy MO is getting worse and worse. The PO was such a relief and far more convenient. I hate going back to WM.
The pushback I get at WM each time I try to buy MO is getting worse and worse. The PO was such a relief and far more convenient. I hate going back to WM.
May 11, 2017, 12:15 pm
#1212
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: San Jose, CA, USA
Posts: 57
If you have any pointers to methods I would greatly appreciate it. Please PM me if you wish to keep it quiet.
May 12, 2017, 11:43 am
#1213
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 81
First time ordering from here. I did the priority mail shipping with tracking and it arrived in a ripped open envelope placed inside a clear bag with a postmaster sticker on it apologizing for the damage. The individual envelopes inside containing each individual gift card were not ripped open but unsealed. Is that normal?
Either way I'm going to liquidate immediately to be safe.
Either way I'm going to liquidate immediately to be safe.
May 12, 2017, 12:14 pm
#1214
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
First time ordering from here. I did the priority mail shipping with tracking and it arrived in a ripped open envelope placed inside a clear bag with a postmaster sticker on it apologizing for the damage. The individual envelopes inside containing each individual gift card were not ripped open but unsealed. Is that normal?
Either way I'm going to liquidate immediately to be safe.
Either way I'm going to liquidate immediately to be safe.
May 12, 2017, 1:03 pm
#1215
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
First time ordering from here. I did the priority mail shipping with tracking and it arrived in a ripped open envelope placed inside a clear bag with a postmaster sticker on it apologizing for the damage. The individual envelopes inside containing each individual gift card were not ripped open but unsealed. Is that normal?
Either way I'm going to liquidate immediately to be safe.
Either way I'm going to liquidate immediately to be safe.