Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > S.P.A.M.
Reload this Page >

Warning-Do Not Use Stockback.com

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

Warning-Do Not Use Stockback.com

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 27, 2002 | 7:24 pm
  #1  
Original Poster
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
 
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Baltimore/Washington, USA
Programs: AA LT Platinum, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,122
Warning-Do Not Use Stockback.com

I made a mistake and thought I would give Stockback a try. Clicked through their site and did everything the way I should have.

No credit for the purchase I made. Instead, they said ok, you contact the Hallmark.com if you really want to waste more time for something we should have taken care of.

I sent them the proof. They did not believe me. I did not use any coupons, just the advertised link for a 15% rebate.

All they had to do is is goodwill a measly $15.00 but noooo.

See below. I highly recommend staying away from Stockback!

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Subj:Re: Your Recent Stockback Purchase
Date:2/27/2002 2:59:50 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:[email protected]
To:
Sent from the Internet

Dear xxxxxx,

Thank you for your patience while I have been researching this matter and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused for you.

After researching this matter I was not able find any record of this transaction in our database or in the merchant affiliate records. Keep in mind that if a coupon was used or if the order was completed over the phone or an excluded item was purchased, the retailer will deem the purchase as a non-affiliate purchase and will not award Stockback rewards for it. Also, it is important to understand that Stockback will not receive commissions if our members don't receive their credits.

If you are certain that your order was a qualifying purchase, I would suggest you contact their customer service and ask for their affiliate marketing manager to find out why their technology has not read it as one stemming from Stockback.

I know this is not the answer you wanted to hear but please contact me if you should learn that there was a mistake.

Sincerely,

Andrew S.
Stockback Customer Service

Subj: Re: Account Inquiries
Date: 2/20/2002 5:43:14 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:
To: [email protected]

I originated the order while logged in through Stockback. I followed all the links/directions. Therefore, I expect to get retroactive credit.

Thanks
-----------------


Subj:RE: Account Inquiries
Date:2/20/2002 5:30:54 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:[email protected]
To:
Sent from the Internet

Dear xxxxxxxxx,

Thank you for providing me with your order details and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Regarding your purchase, I was unable to locate it in our records or in the merchants records. Essentially, this order has not been recognized by the merchant as an affiliate order, which means it was not read as one stemming from Stockback. Keep in mind that if you accessed the merchants site properly via Stockback and used a coupon, clicked on another promotion, left the site for any reason, or couldn't complete the transaction online, the electronic code you generated accessing the merchants site via Stockback will be lost and the order will be dropped. Merchants will only award one promotion at a time.

However, I would like to try and get you credits for this purchase so I have forwarded this information to the merchant requesting they allocate our commission so we can then award you. Their policy is to review all order discrepancies at the end of the month and then contact us after they complete their investigation.

I will certainly contact you once I hear from them which should be during the latter part of the first week of the following month.

Again, I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused but I thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sincerely,

Andrew S.
Stockback Customer Service

-----Original Message-----
From: [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 2:50 PM
To: services
Subject: Account Inquiries


I did not receive credit for the following purchase made through stockback. There was a 15% rebate at the time. Please credit:

Subj: Your Hallmark order confirmation - WEB13656xxx
Date: 2/4/2002 10:17:26 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Sent from the Internet (Details)

Dear xxxxxx,

Thank you for shopping at Hallmark. Here's a recap of your order according to our records:

Order Number: WEB1365xxxx
Order Date: 02/04/2002
Total Order Amount: $100.95

If you need more information, click here to use our self-help:
http://help.ecards.hallmark.com/cgi-bin/rightnow/
or click the Customer Service link on Hallmark.com.

***************
If you placed your order on Hallmark.com and would like to check the status, go to Hallmark.com and click the "Order Status" link.

If you are a Hallmark.com member, enter your username and password, click on "get previous orders," and then click the order number.

If you are not a member, first enter the order number and your e-mail address, then click "order status."

If you placed your order by phone, or would simply prefer to call to check your order status, you can call us at 1-800-Hallmark (1-800-425-5627). It will help if you have your order number handy. We are open Monday through Friday 8 am - 7 pm, Saturday 9 am - 7 pm and we are closed on Sunday.

***************

Don't forget to visit Hallmark.com whenever you need great gifts for everyone on your list. You'll find gourmet desserts, Hallmark collectibles, cards and more. And fresh-cut Hallmark Flowers add beauty to any occasion, in any season. Be sure to visit us often to see our newest products and special offers.

Need a great gift at the very last minute? Attach a Gift Wish Certificate to an e-card, and your recipient can redeem it for gift certificates from over 300 stores, restaurants and services. It's fast and it's easy, and it's only at Hallmark.com.
http://www.hallmark.com


Sincerely,
Jody Ellis
The Hallmark Team </font>
chix is offline  
Old Feb 27, 2002 | 9:41 pm
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 130
I don't think that you are eligible for stockback 15% rebate for purchasing GC.Read the rules and exlusions:
********************************
Please note: Stockback is not applicable to all items at all online stores.
Hallmark:
Receive stockback on all purchases EXCEPT eCards and gift certificates (www.giftcert.com)

https://www.stockback.com/jsp/shop/exceptions.jsp
palex is offline  
Old Feb 28, 2002 | 7:12 am
  #3  
Original Poster
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
 
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Baltimore/Washington, USA
Programs: AA LT Platinum, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,122
I did not buy certs! At any rate, the Stockback rep said he did not see a record of ANY purchase. Which was totally incorrect.

[This message has been edited by chix (edited 02-28-2002).]
chix is offline  
Old Feb 28, 2002 | 8:46 am
  #4  
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 161
Can't speak to the experiences above, but I've always had good experiences with Stockback and their customer service has always been prompt and friendly.

It's true that you have to be on top of the transactions, as some of them take a frustratingly long time to post, but I've never had any insurmountable troubles.

luxurio is offline  
Old Feb 28, 2002 | 9:38 am
  #5  
Original Member and FlyerTalk Evangelist
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
 
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Programs: DL PM/MM, AA ExPlat, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia, National ECE, Hertz PC
Posts: 16,619
The way I read their response is that Stockback has no record of your order, not that Hallmark doesn't. If Hallmark doesn't pay Stockback, Stockback doesn't pay you. You need to take this up with Stockback.

I have $70 in my Stockback account that is about all I need to know they're a useful service, including rebates for many US Airways tickets ...
Beckles is offline  
Old Feb 28, 2002 | 10:01 am
  #6  
Original Poster
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
 
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Baltimore/Washington, USA
Programs: AA LT Platinum, Hilton LT Diamond, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 3,122
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Beckles:
You need to take this up with Stockback.
</font>
Exactly... They are passing the buck for me to contact their partner and waste more time.

It's not worth the aggravation for $15.

They should have just good willed the $15 for a new customer especially.

Now they lost a new customer and make themselves look bad.

chix is offline  
Old Feb 28, 2002 | 12:47 pm
  #7  
Original Member and FlyerTalk Evangelist
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
 
Join Date: May 1998
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Programs: DL PM/MM, AA ExPlat, Hyatt Glob, HH Dia, National ECE, Hertz PC
Posts: 16,619
Actually, I meant to say you need to take it up with Hallmark and ask them why it's not showing you purchased through Stockback.
Beckles is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.