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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 #720 on: August 19, 2014, 06:48:37 PM »
you're lucky you checked that before CM had a chance to pounce on you!!
No need to pounce on someone for making an honest mistake. If the person insists they have a receipt to back it up then that is a different story.  :P
I just found a new supply of forks!

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #721 on: August 19, 2014, 07:11:03 PM »
No need to pounce on someone for making an honest mistake. If the person insists they have a receipt to back it up then that is a different story.  :P
ouch! I feel the burn!  :)
But after is all said and done, I made a mistake also, it just took me a little longer to realize!

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #722 on: August 21, 2014, 01:04:16 PM »
Could i pay with chase ink when buying through the sapphire UR mall i see there you get +4ppt?   

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #723 on: August 21, 2014, 01:05:30 PM »
Could i pay with chase ink when buying through the sapphire UR mall i see there you get +4ppt?
Doesn't seem like portals are paying out for these purchases now.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #724 on: August 21, 2014, 01:06:37 PM »
Could i pay with chase ink when buying through the sapphire UR mall and get the bonus points offered by the mall?   i see there you get +4ppt not +2 like by ink UR
Doesn't seem like portals are paying out for these purchases now.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #725 on: August 21, 2014, 01:11:23 PM »
Doesn't seem like portals are paying out for these purchases now.
EVEN THROUGH THE INK MALL?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #726 on: August 21, 2014, 01:12:19 PM »
EVEN THROUGH THE INK MALL?
Yes. All portals...
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #727 on: August 21, 2014, 01:16:34 PM »
Yes. All portals...
is still there any advantage to go through ur mall?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #728 on: August 21, 2014, 01:17:33 PM »
is still there any advantage to go through ur mall?
Possibly some kind of convenience if you are already logged into Chase. But not really any difference.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #729 on: August 21, 2014, 02:08:01 PM »
The UR Mall portal has an exclusion for gift cards.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #730 on: August 21, 2014, 09:01:46 PM »
The UR Mall portal has an exclusion for gift cards.
i know but some posters up here said they still earned! which i guess is gone

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« Reply #731 on: August 21, 2014, 09:07:25 PM »
i know but some posters up here said they still earned! which i guess is gone
Or else they're keeping something a secret - who knows?
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #732 on: August 21, 2014, 09:35:55 PM »
I used to go through the mall all the time but they stopped giving points now.

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #733 on: August 27, 2014, 10:31:12 AM »
is ther a difference if i get the visa or the american exp. GC ?

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #734 on: August 27, 2014, 10:35:53 AM »
is ther a difference if i get the visa or the american exp. GC ?
amex gc cant be loaded onto BB. you might wanna do some reading here

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #735 on: August 27, 2014, 10:43:55 AM »
is ther a difference if i get the visa or the american exp. GC ?
amex gc cant be loaded onto BB. you might wanna do some reading here
The Amex GC's do not have a PIN you can use as a debit which most people are looking to capitalize on.
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #736 on: August 27, 2014, 10:52:17 AM »
but to pay my groceries, is it a difference ? the visa GC are not available in staples stores most of the time

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #737 on: August 27, 2014, 10:52:58 AM »
but to pay my groceries, is it a difference ? the visa GC are not available in staples stores most of the time
First find out if your grocery store takes amex :)
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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #738 on: August 27, 2014, 10:59:27 AM »
Most of the time they have them in stock in the back... ask a manager.... yes the rack tends to be empty, but the always have more...

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Re: $200 Staples GCs Now Online
« Reply #739 on: August 27, 2014, 11:29:58 AM »
but to pay my groceries, is it a difference ? the visa GC are not available in staples stores most of the time

If your grocery takes Amex then they will be just fine.