Feb 9, 2017, 8:17 pm
Last edit by: lowkeyflyer
This is the master thread for all VGC and MCGC sold at Staples.
The previous discussion can be found here.
The VGCs sold at Staples are issued by Metabank and serviced by Blackhawk Network.
The activation code for online purchase comes with the card. Cards purchased at store are activated at check-out.
To activate cards over the phone (without activation codes), call (877) 426-2551 to talk to a rep.
To activate cards over the web, www.giftcardkey.com.
The default PIN number is the last four digits of the card number but can be changed online.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
Earn 5x points with Chase Ink, or Simply Cash for 5% cash back
Buy Visa gift cards (Metabank) at Staples ($200 for $7.95) or the website ($300 for $8.95).
2k Limit per transaction / 10k per day for online. In-store is usually 2k but YMMV
Often times, there are promotions with no or reduced activation fees
The previous discussion can be found here.
The VGCs sold at Staples are issued by Metabank and serviced by Blackhawk Network.
The activation code for online purchase comes with the card. Cards purchased at store are activated at check-out.
To activate cards over the phone (without activation codes), call (877) 426-2551 to talk to a rep.
To activate cards over the web, www.giftcardkey.com.
The default PIN number is the last four digits of the card number but can be changed online.
As of 5/12/2014, all known portals are dead.
Earn 5x points with Chase Ink, or Simply Cash for 5% cash back
Buy Visa gift cards (Metabank) at Staples ($200 for $7.95) or the website ($300 for $8.95).
2k Limit per transaction / 10k per day for online. In-store is usually 2k but YMMV
Often times, there are promotions with no or reduced activation fees
Visa/MasterCard Gift Cards at Staples(2017 onwards)
Mar 2, 2018, 12:32 pm
#631
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 108
Trying something new (for me) and posting for people who are newer than myself. I received 2 of the last $20 rebates by sending one to work. Today order a vgc and pencils online was able to put both rebate cards in on the order. Marked order as pickup in store. Pencils will be ready by tomorrow (ha, prob. today), vgc in 2 weeks. Since I'm small time potatoes, I thought I'd give it a try. I'll post back if it causes a problem. It might prove a lot of convenience for small time dabblers.
Mar 8, 2018, 5:01 pm
#632
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: DUB-BOS
Programs: various
Posts: 3,689
DoC had a post today about staples class action. In the comments section there are posters who say the new owners have killed the penny paper deal, which would devalue the Staples gc flavor of vgc rebate. Been a good few months since we seen penny paper so maybe true?
Mar 9, 2018, 11:41 am
#634
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 3,267
Well, guess I'm going to have to cash out my staples rebate gift cards. Luckily, California law requires retailers to redeem store gift cards that have less than $10 in remaining balance in cash. A lot of clerks don't know this or know how to do it, but there's a brochure on the state website.
Mar 10, 2018, 5:53 am
#636
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Florida
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy platinum
Posts: 89
Just verified that yesterday. New owners killed easy rebates.RIP Now he said everything will be on sale instead. Wonder what value we'll get out of that???
Apr 2, 2018, 11:33 am
#637
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: PVD, BOS
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 1,664
Ugh. I bought a $100 Staples GC (not VGC) in December to take advantage of a 3k MR offer with AMEX. I had been planning to use it on the crazy paper deals, but that's done now.
Any suggestions how to liquidate this thing? I'd use it for business supplies, but the pricing on staples.com is pretty bad. I have an account with Staples Advantage that gives me significantly better pricing. Though naturally, I can't use a Staples GC on Staples Advantage.
Any suggestions how to liquidate this thing? I'd use it for business supplies, but the pricing on staples.com is pretty bad. I have an account with Staples Advantage that gives me significantly better pricing. Though naturally, I can't use a Staples GC on Staples Advantage.
Apr 2, 2018, 12:01 pm
#638
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 422
Ugh. I bought a $100 Staples GC (not VGC) in December to take advantage of a 3k MR offer with AMEX. I had been planning to use it on the crazy paper deals, but that's done now.
Any suggestions how to liquidate this thing? I'd use it for business supplies, but the pricing on staples.com is pretty bad. I have an account with Staples Advantage that gives me significantly better pricing. Though naturally, I can't use a Staples GC on Staples Advantage.
Any suggestions how to liquidate this thing? I'd use it for business supplies, but the pricing on staples.com is pretty bad. I have an account with Staples Advantage that gives me significantly better pricing. Though naturally, I can't use a Staples GC on Staples Advantage.
Staples price matches -- find stuff on sale that you want to buy at other retailers and have Staples PM
GC doesn't expire so you can hold it -- eventually Staples will have something on sale that you'll want to buy
Sell it if its not worth the hassle -- check the value on Gift Card Granny
Apr 2, 2018, 8:56 pm
#639
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New York, NY, USA
Programs: UA 1K - 2.1MM, HH LT Diamond, IHG Diamond, Bonvoy LT Titanium, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 766
Apr 2, 2018, 9:27 pm
#640
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 422
Apr 20, 2018, 2:46 pm
#643
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 3,688
Apr 20, 2018, 3:10 pm
#644
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Lots
Posts: 320