Disney Gift Card Deals

[ColinBlair]

I think the Starbucks situation is a good reminder that any time money is involved there is probably someone trying to take advantage. For example, someone asked recently why there were so many $2000 Target cards available on Raise. $2000 happens to be the daily limit at CVS Pharmacy and many other places on purchasing prepaid cards. The limit was put on the daily purchase to try and make it harder to launder money.

For example, person A sells drugs on the street and gets cash which is given to persons B-Z. Persons B-Z walk into various CVS pharmacies and use the cash to buy Target (etc.) gift cards. The gift cards are then sent back to the people in charge. Either the physical card is sent or just the numbers. Either way, gift cards are easy to transport and are not subject to seizure like cash is. I don't know if that is really the source of those $2000 cards on Raise, but I am happier buying many smaller cards that have obviously been used (i.e. not whole amounts) than one of the larger cards that have a higher chance of being dirty.

 

[dvcmbr94]

When you are on target check out act like you are paying with your red card, when you get to the review screen, down below the box with the total that shows the 5% it will say pay with a target gift card. Click that and you should keep the 5%.

Thank you so much for this valuable information. I couldn't get my 5% because my Target card was more than what they would allow me to purchase in Disney cards. This worked perfectly!

 

[kristenrice]

I think the Starbucks situation is a good reminder that any time money is involved there is probably someone trying to take advantage. For example, someone asked recently why there were so many $2000 Target cards available on Raise. $2000 happens to be the daily limit at CVS Pharmacy and many other places on purchasing prepaid cards. The limit was put on the daily purchase to try and make it harder to launder money.

For example, person A sells drugs on the street and gets cash which is given to persons B-Z. Persons B-Z walk into various CVS pharmacies and use the cash to buy Target (etc.) gift cards. The gift cards are then sent back to the people in charge. Either the physical card is sent or just the numbers. Either way, gift cards are easy to transport and are not subject to seizure like cash is. I don't know if that is really the source of those $2000 cards on Raise, but I am happier buying many smaller cards that have obviously been used (i.e. not whole amounts) than one of the larger cards that have a higher chance of being dirty.

Interesting...

I was reading on the FB page of the Henrik Zetterberg Foundation and they mentioned that there have been reports of folks posing as "representatives" from the foundation and soliciting donations...but they wanted to be "paid" in Target gift cards! Now I can see the scam.

 

[linzjane88]

I think the Starbucks situation is a good reminder that any time money is involved there is probably someone trying to take advantage. For example, someone asked recently why there were so many $2000 Target cards available on Raise. $2000 happens to be the daily limit at CVS Pharmacy and many other places on purchasing prepaid cards. The limit was put on the daily purchase to try and make it harder to launder money.

For example, person A sells drugs on the street and gets cash which is given to persons B-Z. Persons B-Z walk into various CVS pharmacies and use the cash to buy Target (etc.) gift cards. The gift cards are then sent back to the people in charge. Either the physical card is sent or just the numbers. Either way, gift cards are easy to transport and are not subject to seizure like cash is. I don't know if that is really the source of those $2000 cards on Raise, but I am happier buying many smaller cards that have obviously been used (i.e. not whole amounts) than one of the larger cards that have a higher chance of being dirty.

I also don't purchase large amount Target GC's. But just because it is an odd number doesn't necessarily mean it wasn't purchased fraudulently.

Those who are into MS often will buy gift card in random amounts to skirt the exclusions from credit card rewards on gift card purchases. The thinking that a couple 73.89$ charge will raise fewer red flags than one big, round number. I have also had quite a few Raise type gc's in random amounts that only showed the load in the history with no other purchases. It seems logical that someone with a stolen credit card or other fraudulent activity might go the same route.

 

[ColinBlair]

I also don't purchase large amount Target GC's. But just because it is an odd number doesn't necessarily mean it wasn't purchased fraudulently.

Those who are into MS often will buy gift card in random amounts to skirt the exclusions from credit card rewards on gift card purchases. The thinking that a couple 73.89$ charge will raise fewer red flags than one big, round number. I have also had quite a few Raise type gc's in random amounts that only showed the load in the history with no other purchases. It seems logical that someone with a stolen credit card or other fraudulent activity might go the same route.

I think the cards with random amounts and only a load in history are more likely to be from returns with no receipt. If you return something to Target and you don't have a receipt then you only get store credit back, not cash. Still, from an ethical standpoint I am more worried about helping to fund organized crime than I am someone trying to earn rewards on their credit card. Considering how much I saved this year churning gift cards back and forth between Target and eBay, that would be quite hypocritical of me.

 

[PerfessorZ]

FYI, Target appears to be currently out of stock for online Disney gift card purchases, both in $50 and $100 denominations.

...which is extra frustrating because they don't allow pick-up in store for this item, even though I know my local has plenty in stock.

 

[NKHarris329]

I noticed... I'm sitting on a number of Target GC waiting for them to come back in stock. Hopefully soon.

 

[mfly]

Roll your eBay gift cards! $100 for $95 is available again right now. Don't forget Ebates!

 

[linzjane88]

I think the cards with random amounts and only a load in history are more likely to be from returns with no receipt. If you return something to Target and you don't have a receipt then you only get store credit back, not cash. Still, from an ethical standpoint I am more worried about helping to fund organized crime than I am someone trying to earn rewards on their credit card. Considering how much I saved this year churning gift cards back and forth between Target and eBay, that would be quite hypocritical of me.

That is a good point and probably where the majority of those odd amounts come from. I completely didn't think about returns.

 

[adudeinblue]

Roll your eBay gift cards! $100 for $95 is available again right now. Don't forget Ebates!

I just saw this too and was about to share haha

I ended up using my eBucks and pay the small remainder to get this eBay gift card, so I can combine it with my other Ebay GCs.

 

[PerfessorZ]

Roll your eBay gift cards! $100 for $95 is available again right now. Don't forget Ebates!

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm passing on this offer, though, due to the $5,000/6 month limit on gift card purchases. If I wait, I'll make significantly more on the next 3x or 4x ebay bucks offer, even if that's not for another month or two.

 

[dottybean]

Thanks for the heads up with the ebay gift cards, Im new to this.

Couple of questions:
- Are there discounted ebay cards only one per customer (In the conditions it says "there may be a limit" but no other details. Is there a way to roll more than one $100 card?
- I have just $6 in ebay bucks, any ideas the best way to use these in a gift card?

Thanks so much for all your help guys!

 

[dottybean]

Thanks for the heads up.

I'm passing on this offer, though, due to the $5,000/6 month limit on gift card purchases. If I wait, I'll make significantly more on the next 3x or 4x ebay bucks offer, even if that's not for another month or two.

When you talk about the 3x 4x ebay bucks offer, what are you buying to maximize this deal? Target gift cards???

 

[CalDisneyMomof2]

Is there any advantage to buying the discounted eBay gift card on eBay than it is to buy one on Target with a discounted Target gift card?

 

[Jen and Ashwin]

When you talk about the 3x 4x ebay bucks offer, what are you buying to maximize this deal? Target gift cards???

Yes. Target gift cards, since you don't earn eBay Bucks on eBay gift cards.

 

[Jen and Ashwin]

Is there any advantage to buying the discounted eBay gift card on eBay than it is to buy one on Target with a discounted Target gift card?

You could use an eBay card to buy an eBay card. I think this is the advantage. But I agree with PP, I don't think this is a good use of your eBay gc limit. If you were paying with cash or a paypal balance, it would make more sense.

 

[dottybean]

Is there any advantage to buying the discounted eBay gift card on eBay than it is to buy one on Target with a discounted Target gift card?

My understanding is, you buy an ebay gift card at 5% off, use that to buy a target gift card (on ebay). Then use that target gift card with your red card to buy a disney gift card at target. That way you get 5% back on the ebay card PLUS 5% back when you convert to a disney card at target.

 

[MommyinHonduras]

It only let me get one $100 card and said sell blocked after limit is reached. Still $5 saved is still $5 more than I had this morning.

 

[Clawdya]

It only let me get one $100 card and said sell blocked after limit is reached. Still $5 saved is still $5 more than I had this morning.

Even though it doesn't specifically say it, the limit is usually 1.

 

[CalDisneyMomof2]

My understanding is, you buy an ebay gift card at 5% off, use that to buy a target gift card (on ebay). Then use that target gift card with your red card to buy a disney gift card at target. That way you get 5% back on the ebay card PLUS 5% back when you convert to a disney card at target.

But if you get a Target gift card at 6%+ off, you're getting an eBay gift card at 11% off plus 2% back on Ebates if you throw a .25 ruler in your cart. So just under 13% off for an eBay gift card by purchasing through Target.