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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 #600 on: July 06, 2014, 12:53:58 AM »
just to confused when would the points post that statement or this one?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #601 on: July 06, 2014, 12:54:58 AM »
You only get points for purchases that post. That should answer the q.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #602 on: July 06, 2014, 08:35:27 AM »
not sure where to post this, but i went today to buy some GC and the system wouldn't let me buy more than 2k a day...

It's 2k per cc and you have to take into account the "activation fee " so a total of 9 gc per cc per day...

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #603 on: July 06, 2014, 09:35:57 AM »
It's 2k per cc and you have to take into account the "activation fee " so a total of 9 gc per cc per day...
per transaction, not per CC. this is also YMMV per store on the 2k limit.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #604 on: July 06, 2014, 12:18:34 PM »
Do it online. You can buy 10 cards per transaction, 5 transactions per day.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #605 on: July 07, 2014, 10:03:46 AM »
Made a purchase on may 22nd and it just hit the account does that make sense???
Was it shipped right awy?
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #606 on: July 07, 2014, 01:22:27 PM »
per transaction, not per CC. this is also YMMV per store on the 2k limit.
Iv had success buying $4k at one shot in staples stores outside of big Jewish cities...

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #607 on: July 07, 2014, 03:48:57 PM »
I made 4 orders for GC's online, 10, 9, 8, 7... The next day I got a call from staples to verify that it was me and my card wasn't stolen, I told him it was me and verified my info, and he said he'll process the order.... Iv heard of this happening for orders of higher than 10. But 10 and under should be OK.. Should I be worried?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #608 on: July 07, 2014, 04:52:22 PM »
You should be happy that Staples cares enough to call you when purchases come up on your card that are  reckless but NOT one large purchase.

In the future, I would suggest buying them a bit more... normally. If you want to avoid delays and scrutiny, wait a day or two at least between large orders.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #609 on: July 08, 2014, 12:33:58 AM »
Was it shipped right awy?
yup and made an order on my wife account that day and it hit right away........ we both got A/A the next day?????  I am 99% sure unrelated just turned off that my card is closed for 7 weeks and got hit with 2k!

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #610 on: July 08, 2014, 02:28:51 PM »
yup and made an order on my wife account that day and it hit right away........ we both got A/A the next day?????  I am 99% sure unrelated just turned off that my card is closed for 7 weeks and got hit with 2k!

Can you explain your confidence in why A/A unrelated to GC purchase?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #611 on: July 08, 2014, 03:29:30 PM »
Can you explain your confidence in why A/A unrelated to GC purchase?

... the vast, VAST numbers of GCs purchased by people here with no A/A?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #612 on: July 09, 2014, 08:53:01 PM »
If I activate the gc by calling cs, do I need to set a pin or will it default to the last 4 digits?
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #613 on: July 09, 2014, 11:00:16 PM »
If I activate the gc by calling cs, do I need to set a pin or will it default to the last 4 digits?
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #614 on: July 10, 2014, 03:59:55 AM »
Received this this morning after my online purchase. What should I do? When did they start denying Staples gift cards? It worked 3 weeks ago. Please advise.

Valued Staples Customer,
 
Reference Order Number:
 
Thank you for placing your order with Staples. Please be advised your order is currently on hold as we do not take Gift Card as a method of payment to purchase another Gift Card.
 
 
NOTE: For security purposes, we ask that you do not send a credit card number via email; if you wish to provide us with one, please call 877-277-5977.
 
 
We will be happy to accept an alternate method of payment if you so choose. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and checks either by mail or fax.
 
We will hold your order for at least three (3) business days. If we have not heard from the above person or have not been able to release the order within those three (3) business days, the order may be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
 
Please note that a delay in delivery may occur as a result of this hold, should this delay not be acceptable, you have the option to cancel.
 
Thanks again for choosing Staples; we appreciate your business.
 
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #615 on: July 10, 2014, 10:16:35 AM »
I updated the wiki with the proper way to get to CS to activate w/o activation letter. Link said press 0 many times. That will just disconnect you. Press 3 for CSR.

IMO this is much easier than doing it online. One call does entire order, but takes 1-2 hrs to be active.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #616 on: July 13, 2014, 02:42:17 PM »
Wrong thread, and please don't cross post.

Also, please read wikis (like, on the Bluebird thread).

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #617 on: July 13, 2014, 02:58:05 PM »
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #618 on: July 13, 2014, 03:03:30 PM »
and get rid of the picture.
Crossposting yourself, eh ?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #619 on: July 13, 2014, 03:51:40 PM »
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