Black Friday 2014: $100 iTunes Gift Cards for $75 (US Only)

[dmcdayton]

Biff, Laurim, Brand

To Paypal's immense credit, they responded in 2 hours, via phone call and email and had it fixed, sent me 2 new codes. They said they'd had some system problems.

I'll give them a pass, never had a problem with the pay side of things.

Guess I'd managed to read my emails correctly after all, though I appreciate the advice.

 

[Solomani]

Again, it's probably fine. However, "it's legit" doesn't end with code redemption when dealing with digital products. There have been many stories about iTunes codes frm EBay redeeming fine, then the accounts being closed later because there was fraud committed….

Of course, there can always be fraudsters trying to sell these kinds of things on eBay or Craigslist. However, after some research and cross-checking myself, I concluded that THIS (Black Friday) iTunes promotional deal was actually a promo that was officially sanctioned by both eBay and PayPal themselves (actually, not surprising since they are co-owned companies). Once I concluded that myself, I bought a card.

If this had been (for example) some Black Friday "Apple iTunes promo deal" where the originating "Seller" was some no-name hack with the name of Hector Fong shipping out of Shanghai….. then clearly everyone should have red-flagged that as a probable fraud/scam. On eBay, if one does a bit of work, you actually can tell where the "Seller" comes from, where the originating merchant ships from, their history and review ratings, etc. In this case, I came to the conclusion that this was a legit front-page promotion done by eBay Corporation and PayPal Inc themselves. I personally have never had problems with the 2 companies. I consider them legit businesses.

Others have had bad experiences and do not "trust" either eBay or PayPal, or may have been stung by scammers on eBay in the past. I can't blame them for their mistrust. Your mileage may vary.

 

[garylapointe]

Cyber Monday

Appears to be on for Cyber Monday too...

Gary

 

[gnasher729]

Given the number of negatives, I'd rather actually deal with a real reseller.

I've been burned so many times before on eBay.

This isn't a reseller using PayPal. This is PayPal itself selling gift cards. If things go wrong, they can't hide behind any terms and conditions and let you fight it out with the seller, because they _are_ the seller.

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Again, it's probably fine. However, "it's legit" doesn't end with code redemption when dealing with digital products. There have been many stories about iTunes codes frm EBay redeeming fine, then the accounts being closed later because there was fraud committed somewhere along the way. Similar issues have arisen with with AppleCare too.

That's when someone uses stolen credit cards to buy gift cards, and sells these gift cards on to turn them into cash. When the owner of the stolen credit card figures out what happened, there is trouble.

 

[bretm]

Samsclub.com selling actual cards $100 (4x25 pack) for $79. Limit 15 packs.

It was confusing because it said in store only, and I entered my zip to get local store stock and after that it went to online only. They ship actual cards. Gotta be a member I think.

 

[Razeus]

I've done this through eBay for the $100 for $80 deal. It's legit. Got my code with 30 minutes.

 

[laurim]

Appears to be on for Cyber Monday too...

Gary

The listing is back but if you already bought some on Friday, you can't buy more

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

This isn't a reseller using PayPal. This is PayPal itself selling gift cards. If things go wrong, they can't hide behind any terms and conditions and let you fight it out with the seller, because they _are_ the seller.

So why do they have such a high negative rate and people complaining about not receiving their credits/cards/codes?

 

[Razeus]

So why do they have such a high negative rate and people complaining about not receiving their credits/cards/codes?

Source?

 

[Noble Actual]

So why do they have such a high negative rate and people complaining about not receiving their credits/cards/codes?

They don't and I received my email within 5 minutes.

 

[sonicrobby]

Paypal / ebay no thanks.

I'll pay $85 (for a $100 card) at Bestbuy instead.

Out of curiosity, what's wrong with PayPal and eBay? Is it not safe?
Also, won't buying them at bestbuy additionally charge you tax on top of the $85 though?

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Source?

They don't and I received my email within 5 minutes.

Not exactly 100%, and most of the complaints involve non-receipt of the cards/codes/whatever.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

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[Razeus]

Not exactly 100%, and most of the complaints involve non-receipt of the cards/codes/whatever.

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I'll buy from anyone with a 99.2% rating. Especially with the amount of transactions they are doing. I'm sure all buyers were refunded their money if they didn't get their codes. It looks like 84.62% of the negatives came this month alone - when they started offering this deal...

You made it sound more dramatic than it is. Please don't. It's not that serious.

 

[laurim]

Out of curiosity, what's wrong with PayPal and eBay? Is it not safe?
Also, won't buying them at bestbuy additionally charge you tax on top of the $85 though?

I don't buy a lot from eBay but I've never had a problem. I've also sold a couple things and everything went perfectly. You just need to look at the seller's rating and the kind of complaints they've gotten, if any. Better than Craigslist or a want ad and paying through PayPal backs you up if something goes wrong.

 

[Plutonius]

Also, won't buying them at bestbuy additionally charge you tax on top of the $85 though?

What is this sales tax thing you are referring to ?

 

[jay47]

This isn't a reseller using PayPal. This is PayPal itself selling gift cards. If things go wrong, they can't hide behind any terms and conditions and let you fight it out with the seller, because they _are_ the seller.

To purchase a gift card ("Digital Gift") from the PayPal Digital Gifts store ("Store") you must have a valid U.S. PayPal account. Use of this website and the Store constitutes acceptance of the PayPal User Agreement, the PayPal Privacy Policy and any other legal agreements that apply to you as a PayPal account holder. PayPal reserves the right to delay or decline purchases for any reason. Limits may apply to the amount and number of Digital Gifts you can buy. Electronic delivery only. PayPal is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from lost or stolen Digital Gifts or use without permission. PayPal makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the Digital Gifts and disclaims any warranty to the fullest extent available. No returns or refunds accepted. You may only send Digital Gifts using this Store to someone in the U.S. For a dispute with any Digital Gift retailer, you release PayPal (and its affiliates and subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents) from any and all claims connected with such dispute.

If you want to purchase from sellers with over 100 negative feedbacks this month alone . Feel free . As far as it being paypal selling the cards thats a outright lie .

 

[laurim]

To purchase a gift card ("Digital Gift") from the PayPal Digital Gifts store ("Store") you must have a valid U.S. PayPal account. Use of this website and the Store constitutes acceptance of the PayPal User Agreement, the PayPal Privacy Policy and any other legal agreements that apply to you as a PayPal account holder. PayPal reserves the right to delay or decline purchases for any reason. Limits may apply to the amount and number of Digital Gifts you can buy. Electronic delivery only. PayPal is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from lost or stolen Digital Gifts or use without permission. PayPal makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the Digital Gifts and disclaims any warranty to the fullest extent available. No returns or refunds accepted. You may only send Digital Gifts using this Store to someone in the U.S. For a dispute with any Digital Gift retailer, you release PayPal (and its affiliates and subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees and agents) from any and all claims connected with such dispute.

If you want to purchase from sellers with over 100 negative feedbacks this month alone . Feel free . As far as it being paypal selling the cards thats a outright lie .

All I know is, I have $200 of iTunes credit and only paid $150. Sometimes paranoia is a disability.

BTW- As for it being a lie that this is PayPal themselves, it must be an elaborate one because the liars created this:

https://www.paypal-gifts.com

Hint: PayPal does these deals to get more people to sign up for PayPal accounts.

The red verbiage you highlighted just says PayPal isn't responsible for a beef you have with the company the gift card is for. Just like my grocery store has nothing to do with final results of the gift cards THEY sell.