Feb 25, 2017, 7:35 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This is the thread for 2017. The previous discussion on this topic can be found here: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manuf...thread-77.html
The thread for 2018 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1886480-giftcardmall-master-thread-2018-a.html
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
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Monthly Limit is 15K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
The thread for 2018 is here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1886480-giftcardmall-master-thread-2018-a.html
What portal is currently offering the highest payout for GCM?
Check cashbackmonitor and cashbackholic for current payouts. Be sure to review the T&C for GCM at each portal as some offer lower payouts for Visa GCs.
Amex gift cards cannot be used to buy Visa gift cards
VGC issued by metabank. Cards come activated.
-------------------------
Monthly Limit is 15K per GCM account for a revolving 30 days. Once you hit 15K, GCM will display a message on the screen letting you know you hit the limit.
Start out slow 1k and then another 1k - they will call to verify the card, and shipping address. Next order they will not call. Orders under 2k have free shipping.
If you get this error:
This transaction was not completed. The transaction was not submitted correctly, or has been declined by your card issuer. You can try again with a different card or review your payment information for any necessary corrections.
- A Few people report it is blocked for the day, try again the next day. MOST ppl report being permanently blocked. Or you entered a wrong 3-digit security number.
GCM recommends using the Chrome or Firefox browsers. Be sure you are not using an ad blocker and not disabling any cookie settings (3rd party, tracking, etc.) from the default or you may get this error.
Direct support Numbers is 877.426.2551
Warning: Orders can be lost or stolen. Call to have the cards reissued or canceled. Orders usually arrive in 5-10 days.
Check your cc for pending or posted payments and call about your order if you are concerned it is taking a long time for delivery. Sometimes GCM was taking up to 2 weeks for delivery.
GiftCardMall Master Thread(2017)
Dec 26, 2017, 4:01 pm
#1471
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
I thought I paid for usps signature delivery for the 5 Back promo.... paid $10.95 per order.
I did receive my orders today, with tracking, but it was left at my mailbox.
Anyone else had their deliveries left at mailbox?
I did receive my orders today, with tracking, but it was left at my mailbox.
Anyone else had their deliveries left at mailbox?
Dec 26, 2017, 6:26 pm
#1472
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
You did pay for Signature confirmation. Honestly if one was not ethical it would be a good opportunity to stick it to the USPS since they would have no signature even though it was ordered. I found when I used USPS sometimes they would deliver to mailbox and sometimes would ring the doorbell, wake up the kid, and ask for a signature. Total crap shoot as to what happens... My experience with UPS has been poor as well, but for other reasons.
Dec 26, 2017, 7:57 pm
#1473
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,837
You did pay for Signature confirmation. Honestly if one was not ethical it would be a good opportunity to stick it to the USPS since they would have no signature even though it was ordered. I found when I used USPS sometimes they would deliver to mailbox and sometimes would ring the doorbell, wake up the kid, and ask for a signature. Total crap shoot as to what happens... My experience with UPS has been poor as well, but for other reasons.
Dec 26, 2017, 7:58 pm
#1474
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 746
Had three orders, all regular/free mail. Interesting thing is that the first one, a single regular $500 VGC never even moved from "Pending" on my GCM screen.
Dec 26, 2017, 8:43 pm
#1475
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,066
who knows with GCM... I remember one time I paid for shipping on custom VGC (7K+ order) and it came in a plastic envelope first class mail. The only time it ever occurred but I thought it was odd.
Dec 28, 2017, 10:07 am
#1476
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,674
So, here is what I found out. Even if you put a vacation hold during the time that it will be delivered UPS will not honor your vacation hold. They will actually go to your residence, attempt to deliver, and leave a note. They will do this 3 times. I talked with customer service and told them that I would be worried that my home might get robbed since people could easily see I was not home. They said there was nothing they could do based on the shipper description. That's more than just Lame.
Jan 5, 2018, 12:26 pm
#1478
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: Delta Gold. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Explorist.
Posts: 1,674
Please continue this conversation in the new thread for 2018:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manu...ad-2018-a.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manu...ad-2018-a.html