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The GCs are shipped separately from their 'activation code' for security purposes. They may arrive up to a few days after the GCs.  If you don't get your activation code or they are delayed and you are in a hurry:
Call 1-866-357-7391, press 3 to speak to a CSR.
(How To Activate Staples Visa GCs Without the Activation code. http://travelwithgrant.com/2014/05/12/how-to-activate-200-visa-gift-cards-from-staples-com-without-the-activation-codes/ )
Recently they've sometimes been emailing activation codes. Also check your spam folder.


PSA:  VISA rebate cards may be an issue if used to purchase VCG's from Staples online. It seems to be YMMV.  With larger orders more likely to invite scrutiny.
In store they work fine.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #682 on: August 10, 2014, 05:46:31 AM »

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #683 on: August 10, 2014, 12:50:01 PM »
Ok - just read a bunch ... Can someone give me the deal as of now can I buy  vgc and turn them into cash ? I need to spend a lot of money on ink b and p card ... Or any other ideas how to meet the thresholds

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #684 on: August 10, 2014, 01:11:23 PM »
Ok - just read a bunch ... Can someone give me the deal as of now can I buy  vgc and turn them into cash ? I need to spend a lot of money on ink b and p card ... Or any other ideas how to meet the thresholds

Read the bluebird wiki as a start or the Amex serve...

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #685 on: August 10, 2014, 07:50:18 PM »
Read the bluebird wiki as a start or the Amex serve...
When you finish reading those read the amazon payments thread
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #686 on: August 10, 2014, 08:00:42 PM »
When you finish reading those read the amazon payments thread
And by then you'll be eligible to collect social security :))

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #687 on: August 10, 2014, 08:03:56 PM »
And by then you'll be eligible to collect social security :))
Which you can probably have them direct deposit into your bb account
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #688 on: August 18, 2014, 02:20:26 PM »
Is there any advantage or disadvantage to buying these in store rather then online?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #689 on: August 18, 2014, 02:21:34 PM »
Is there any advantage or disadvantage to buying these in store rather then online?
You do not need to wait for them to come if you buy in-store.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #690 on: August 18, 2014, 02:26:17 PM »
Is there any advantage or disadvantage to buying these in store rather then online?
in store register only allows 9 vs. online you can do 10 or multiple orders of 10 (beware staples might call you to verify)
online you have to activate them yourself when they come (but of course if you read the wiki you dont have to do each card separately)
online takes 2 weeks to come in mail vs in store.
i think thats it. so you decide

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #691 on: August 18, 2014, 02:27:08 PM »
You do not need to wait for them to come if you buy in-store.

Oh, I thought they faxed them right over.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #692 on: August 18, 2014, 02:29:41 PM »
You do not need to wait for them to come if you buy in-store.

Nor do you need to activate them

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #693 on: August 18, 2014, 02:30:58 PM »
Oh, I thought they faxed them right over.

No silly... they send it via the ultra reliable snail mail

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #694 on: August 18, 2014, 02:38:33 PM »
No silly... they send it via the ultra reliable snail mail
Everyone knows that. It's in the T&C!
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #695 on: August 18, 2014, 02:44:40 PM »
Oh, I thought they faxed them right over.
were you joking or serious?!

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #696 on: August 18, 2014, 02:47:55 PM »
Everyone knows that. It's in the T&C!

In the fine print?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #697 on: August 18, 2014, 02:49:58 PM »
were you joking or serious?!
I was joking,  in light of rabbeinu Marcos rather obvious observation. ;D

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #698 on: August 18, 2014, 11:58:51 PM »
Is it better to activate the cards once you get them or before using them? I have 8...

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #699 on: August 19, 2014, 12:01:52 AM »
Is it better to activate the cards once you get them or before using them? I have 8...
what language you talking? isnt "once you get them" and "before using them" the same thing?