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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 #80 on: April 28, 2014, 09:24:40 PM »

I don't understand what all the excitement is. I was able to purchase these a few months ago online by Staples.
$200 Visa GC?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #81 on: April 28, 2014, 09:26:41 PM »
Yep. I just didn't think they are worth it.

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Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #82 on: April 29, 2014, 09:41:02 AM »
$wise it is, but I'd rather spend my time running to MO centers/WMs for gc's that are netting me 50K.
When you buy MO at WM, can you buy $1000 MO and pay with 5 $200 GCs?

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #83 on: April 29, 2014, 10:09:34 AM »
When you buy MO at WM, can you buy $1000 MO and pay with 5 $200 GCs?
Probably not.  They have been very picky lately about checking the card you pay with.  If they see the word gift on it, forget about any money order.
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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #84 on: April 29, 2014, 10:13:16 AM »
When you buy MO at WM, can you buy $1000 MO and pay with 5 $200 GCs?
Max is four cards.
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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #85 on: April 29, 2014, 10:24:16 AM »
Probably not.  They have been very picky lately about checking the card you pay with.  If they see the word gift on it, forget about any money order.
You can pay with $500 GC's. Just need a store that will take it.

And as CV said, you can use up to four cards in one MO purchase.
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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #86 on: April 29, 2014, 11:16:31 AM »
I ordered 5 last night. No email about delays but it still says processing the order...

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #87 on: April 29, 2014, 11:18:01 AM »
I ordered 5 last night. No email about delays but it still says processing the order...
time for Visa to manufacture/invest in new plastics.
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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #88 on: April 29, 2014, 11:20:05 AM »
I did one order for 10 got a call saying delayed til May 13 then did 10 for in store pickup and that was automatically set at May 13

So now I wait
in the future don't do in store pick up with gift card orders at staples... IME they come in the mail and the manager doesent realize they are gift cards for a customer. It becomes a huge pain in the neck! I think someone else mentioned this upthread as well.

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #89 on: April 29, 2014, 11:34:47 AM »
Saw that after words I'm probably going to call and switch them to home delivery

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #90 on: April 29, 2014, 11:37:00 AM »
time for Visa to manufacture/invest in new plastics.

Would be easier if they would just automatically deposit it into my evolve account.

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #91 on: April 29, 2014, 12:28:38 PM »
in the future don't do in store pick up with gift card orders at staples... IME they come in the mail and the manager doesent realize they are gift cards for a customer. It becomes a huge pain in the neck! I think someone else mentioned this upthread as well.

+1 happened to me.

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #92 on: April 29, 2014, 01:53:31 PM »
You can pay with $500 GC's. Just need a store that will take it.

And as CV said, you can use up to four cards in one MO purchase.
Thanks for the info.  It seems a pain to buy MO with GCs. I am afraid to catch attentions by split payment to multiple GCs.  :(

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #93 on: April 29, 2014, 01:54:45 PM »
Max is four cards.


Thanks for the info.

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #94 on: April 29, 2014, 02:10:45 PM »
How many is everyone ordering at one time?
I ordered 20 and got a call from them  requesting that I reorder in quantities of 9 or less, because under federal regulations they cannot process a GC order of more than $2000.
So they cancelled my order and I went and reordered in smaller quantities.

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #95 on: April 29, 2014, 02:13:50 PM »
I ordered 20 and got a call from them  requesting that I reorder in quantities of 9 or less, because under federal regulations they cannot process a GC order of more than $2000.
So they cancelled my order and I went and reordered in smaller quantities.
I hope they don't cancel my order of 10.

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #96 on: April 29, 2014, 03:54:36 PM »
I ordered 20 and got a call from them  requesting that I reorder in quantities of 9 or less, because under federal regulations they cannot process a GC order of more than $2000.
So they cancelled my order and I went and reordered in smaller quantities.
This is new. I have more than 10 orders from last two months and never had this problem. 

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #97 on: April 29, 2014, 03:56:57 PM »
I ordered 20 and got a call from them  requesting that I reorder in quantities of 9 or less, because under federal regulations they cannot process a GC order of more than $2000.
This is a Staples rule not Fed.
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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #98 on: April 29, 2014, 04:14:59 PM »
I made 2 orders of 10, cc has been charged, got a email and phone call today that the shipping will be delayed a week or so.

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Re: Re: Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #99 on: April 29, 2014, 04:26:11 PM »
This is new. I have more than 10 orders from last two months and never had this problem.
I think it gets flagged when you do it all in one order.
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