Disney Gift Card Deals

[kayteekt]

On the Cashstar deals...I did 2 sets of 3 when they did the deal a while back. So far I've only gotten one set of the $10 GC's. Do they stagger in at different times or should I have gotten all 6 by now?

 

[Tall Todd]

I did two sets of three as well, with a different email for each set. I have received all required promotional rebates.

Incidentally I just tried the promo coupon at Best Buy. It wouldn't work for Disney Gift Card. Now I need to find something else to buy.

 

[tink89]

@disorganizedchaos didnt mention what payment type was used. Not a gc I'm sure. Still worth it to go through Best Buy.

Best buy is allowing the best buy rewards certificates. I think that is what they are referring to. I just used $50 of reward cert to get gift cards.

 

[disorganizedchaos]

So, Best Buy IS allowing the purchase of Disney gift cards using Best Buy gift cards? I thought they stopped that.

Used debit cards. No gift cards.

 

[disorganizedchaos]

So do the cash star "savings codes" work on gift cards or no?

Edit: disregard. Just saw where someone said no.

 

[Texans_loyal]

Haha we planned a last minute trip yesterday. The poor Best Buy cashiers! 15 separate $50 transactions...then I had to load them all and all they had were $25 GCs. Woof. But I’m not sad about the (hopefully) 9000 Sb and the Best Buy rewards! Worth it!

Gotta do what you gotta do!!

 

[disorganizedchaos]

Gotta do what you gotta do!!

Got 7000 sb today! woot! Should've been 7500 but I think somewhere along the way the cashier must've missed one. No biggie.

 

[SL6827]

I had the same experience over the weekend. Found five $25 cards and bought four of them.

Someone or several people must have went in and purchased a large amount of them, I'm assuming. I don't do that, I keep it under $200 a pop when I go.

 

[karen4546]

hated to do it, but i sold my best buy gift cards to Cardpool. i should have just taken them to Target and exchanged there for Target GC but oh well. i had originally received them from ebates so didn't have any money tied up in them. Gift card totals were $157.86 and they are sending me a check for $139.71 - so i lost 12 % ebates had given me a 6 %- i think -for choosing BB GC. At least now i can go to Target and use RedCard and get 5% off and essentially make it even money.

 

[amalone1013]

You can exchange gift cards at Target? I'm sitting on a bit from Best Buy...

 

[disorganizedchaos]

You can exchange gift cards at Target? I'm sitting on a bit from Best Buy...

I think OP meant should’ve chosen Target GC from SB instead of Best Buy.

 

[CalDisneyMomof2]

You can exchange gift cards at Target? I'm sitting on a bit from Best Buy...

I think OP meant should’ve chosen Target GC from SB instead of Best Buy.

I thought they were referring to this: https://targettrade-in.com/Online/Home/GiftCardProgram.rails

 

[FoxC63]

I thought they were referring to this: https://targettrade-in.com/Online/Home/GiftCardProgram.rails

Sad, no Meijer. I've been sitting on $50 and a $150 since this Christmas. They were part of DH bonuses at his work. Not sure why they choose Meijer year after year, I'd rather have the cash especially since it's a "bonus"

 

[disorganizedchaos]

I thought they were referring to this: https://targettrade-in.com/Online/Home/GiftCardProgram.rails

I had no idea about this!

 

[FoxC63]

RE: Target Trade

There are fees taken out during the exchange, and the trade-in values vary. One example provided by Target: A $100 Walmart (WMT) gift card would exchange for an $85 Target gift card.

• Head to the electronics department – This is where some people get confused when trying to use this program. You might assume you’re supposed to go to the Customer Service desk, or just talk to a checkout associate to trade in your card. However, this is not the case.
  
  Card swaps are handled at the electronics department of the store. Look for a Target employee with a black shirt – these are “Target Tech” employees, and they will be familiar with the program.
  
  Some Target associates are not familiar with the program, and may try to send you up to customer service. If this happens, simply ask to see a manager or another associate – only a Target Tech employee can perform the exchange, so don’t take “no” for an answer.

• Hand over your gift card, and get an offer for its value – The Target Tech employee will take your card, scan it, and confirm its balance and validity to ensure that it’s fully-loaded and legitimate. This offer comes directly from CardPool, which is Target’s partner in the exchange program.
  
  Your offer will vary depending on the value and type of gift card you sell. If you trade a low-value gift card to Olive Garden, for example, you may only get 50-75% of its value. A more desirable card like a WalMart gift card or a Best Buy gift card may get you a higher value.

• Accept the offer, or change your mind – Once you get your offer, you can either choose to accept it, or change your mind and keep your card. There’s no pressure or commitment – so if you decide that you’re better off just spending your gift card, you can leave the store and keep your card. It’s entirely your decision.

• Get your gift card, and start shopping – If you agree to your quoted price, you’ll hand over your gift card, and the associate will activate a Target gift card with the quoted value.
  
  For security purposes, you will need to provide a telephone number, email address, and photo identification. This is to prevent common types of gift card fraud. Then, they will hand the card over to you, and you’re good to go – it’s just that easy.

Link: https://ejgiftcards.com/understanding-the-target-gift-card-trade-in-program-is-it-worth-it/

 

[SL6827]

I have never heard of trading in cards at Target. Wow!

 

[FoxC63]

I have never heard of trading in cards at Target. Wow!

Since 2016. And CVS offers the same.

 

[miztressuz]

RE: Target Trade

There are fees taken out during the exchange, and the trade-in values vary. One example provided by Target: A $100 Walmart (WMT) gift card would exchange for an $85 Target gift card.

• Head to the electronics department – This is where some people get confused when trying to use this program. You might assume you’re supposed to go to the Customer Service desk, or just talk to a checkout associate to trade in your card. However, this is not the case.
  
  Card swaps are handled at the electronics department of the store. Look for a Target employee with a black shirt – these are “Target Tech” employees, and they will be familiar with the program.
  
  Some Target associates are not familiar with the program, and may try to send you up to customer service. If this happens, simply ask to see a manager or another associate – only a Target Tech employee can perform the exchange, so don’t take “no” for an answer.

• Hand over your gift card, and get an offer for its value – The Target Tech employee will take your card, scan it, and confirm its balance and validity to ensure that it’s fully-loaded and legitimate. This offer comes directly from CardPool, which is Target’s partner in the exchange program.
  
  Your offer will vary depending on the value and type of gift card you sell. If you trade a low-value gift card to Olive Garden, for example, you may only get 50-75% of its value. A more desirable card like a WalMart gift card or a Best Buy gift card may get you a higher value.

• Accept the offer, or change your mind – Once you get your offer, you can either choose to accept it, or change your mind and keep your card. There’s no pressure or commitment – so if you decide that you’re better off just spending your gift card, you can leave the store and keep your card. It’s entirely your decision.

• Get your gift card, and start shopping – If you agree to your quoted price, you’ll hand over your gift card, and the associate will activate a Target gift card with the quoted value.
  
  For security purposes, you will need to provide a telephone number, email address, and photo identification. This is to prevent common types of gift card fraud. Then, they will hand the card over to you, and you’re good to go – it’s just that easy.

Link: https://ejgiftcards.com/understanding-the-target-gift-card-trade-in-program-is-it-worth-it/

I will also point out it's not available in all locations. The same site (targettrade-in) will give you a list of participating locations. You go to the Target Tech's in the electronics department because it's the same device tradein/exchange program run through those guys. I don't have any near me so I haven't tried it out. But good write up!

 

[bbsearchlight]

@disorganizedchaos didnt mention what payment type was used. Not a gc I'm sure. Still worth it to go through Best Buy.

I guess it depends on the situation, but I personally don't feel it is worth it to buy the gift cards from Best Buy. Many Disney hotels can be gotten cheaper using promo codes on Orbitz and park tickets can be cheaper through Undercover Tourist. Only thing left is food and I can cover that with gift cards from Target at the 10% off day in December or gift cards that I get through Amex offers.

In the situation above, the person said they were planning a last minute trip - In that situation, the small savings from Best Buy might be worth it.

 

[havaneselover]

I guess it depends on the situation, but I personally don't feel it is worth it to buy the gift cards from Best Buy. Many Disney hotels can be gotten cheaper using promo codes on Orbitz and park tickets can be cheaper through Undercover Tourist. Only thing left is food and I can cover that with gift cards from Target at the 10% off day in December or gift cards that I get through Amex offers.

In the situation above, the person said they were planning a last minute trip - In that situation, the small savings from Best Buy might be worth it.

I’m currently saving 21% by buying visa gift cards at Kroger and using those to buy Disney gift cards at Best Buy with the swagbucks qr. I wouldn’t call 21% a small discount.