pyx44

Apologies. It did work. I got an error the first time, and didn't try again. Then I saw someone else just mention that it did work for them, so I tried it again and it worked. Thanks a lot. This saves a lot of time.

Happy Traveling Consultant

Yes - limit of 2 transactions per service, so $6k total.

Klemhuzzah

Which design is best at "hiding" the words "gift card"

These 4 look good on the thumbnail view, but I know the actual card may show the words more prominently


Visa Black Diamond


Visa Black Sparkle


Visa Red Sparkle


Visa Silver Co-Brand

These 2 show "gift card" clearly, even on the thumbnail view

Silver New


Silver Core Card

Thanks

shadow520

I buy the black sparkle and use a black sharpie to hide the words. You have to look pretty closely to see it. Very effective, then again, I am hardly ever asked to see the card.

Klemhuzzah

Thanks. At my goto spot, they never ask to see the card. But it turns out, SM doesn't work there. Since I'm about to go store to store looking for a place to liquidate, I expect to be asked to see the card more often, especially if it doesn't work. I prefer for them to focus on my name being printed on the card and miss the part that says gift card. Thanks again.

Happy Traveling Consultant

Agreed. Always my go to. Annoyed that I just placed an order for Black Sparkle and it said that/showed that in my confirmation email. Shipment arrived and I got silver visas with gift card prominent.

soy

the order you rank them is correct, but if you are going to use a sharpie, then black sparkle rises to the top

Klemhuzzah

I didn't rank them, that's the order they appeared when I called up the order page. Though I did divide them between "gift card" being obvious and not obvious.

I'm undecided on using a sharpie. If that's noticed, it definitely makes you look guilty. Plus I'm lazy, and that seems like extra work I think I'm going to order one each of the Sparkle and Diamond, decide which is less obvious, then use that card when I go around looking for liquidation places. Once I find a place that works, I'll order the other 2 just to see what they look like in real life.

Thanks for everyone's feedback

Klemhuzzah

Does anyone know how to order 2 designs in 1 order? I see how to vary the text and how to vary the amount on each card, but it seems like I can only choose 1 design per order

TucsonJohn

Just got this email. Order March 4–7 and save 40% off all fees when ordering Visa® and Mastercard® Simon Giftcards®online. Use promo code FS40MAR21

jk2

I had a problem with my local grocery store - paid for MO and turned out that MO machine was broken. They refunded money back to that card. I was checking balance on the card - first it was says "blocked", after few days the balance was shown $0. It's been almost 2 weeks. Last time I had similar problem, but instead of Simon GC I had a regular Metabank Visa, and refund came after 5 days. Simon GC also issued by Metabank. Should I call Simon to investigate?

radonc1

I believe that once the SM VGC card has been drained by the store and the printing of the MO fails, you cannot reload the card. The transaction has already gone through the bank and the bank has approved your grocer printing a MO. If that fails, it is the store's responsibility to make you whole, since they now have your money.

When I experienced the failed printer at WM, they simply refunded the broken money order machine problem with cash.

KwintSommer

That is incorrect.
Yes, they usually just give you cash.
But No, there is no requirement that they cash you out.
They have the ability to refund the transaction to the card.

As regards the original question, it should only take 3 business days to post. Beyond that, you should inquire with the card issuer.

tuphat

I do the same thing, dot technique a la Seurat. Who says Art History major was a waste?