Target Discount on 3rd Party Cards

[com_op_2000]

Checkout this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3255759

 

[Marionnette]

Checkout this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3255759

Darn! And I just earned another Pharma5 reward coupon!

It was good while it lasted but I guess it had to come to an end sometime. I'll still wait to see if this is just another "bus driver" story or the real truth. I have enough Disney GCs to cover what I need for my upcoming trips and part of my DVC dues. The 9.75% was a great deal. 5% is just okay but better than nothing.

But if it's true, then I'll be selling that Pharma5 coupon on ebay. It will net me more than I will spend at Target in a single day.

 

[Lizzybean]

Ughh! Hope it's not true!

 

[Gr8t Fan]

It was good while it lasted and I'm surprised it lasted so long. I guess 5% is better than nothing, but 9.75% sure was nice.

 

[Chelsea524]

I just went to buy $1200 worth of cards today and the manager couldn't figure out why it wasn't working so she issued a $60 manual credit. Guess I know why it didn't work now.

 

[CluelessDisFan]

Oh man that sucks! Maybe I'll be selling my next one on Ebay then.

 

[Here4mydisneyfix]

Yes, my husband is a target manager and he told me just last night that not only are the pharm rewards no longer valid on disney gc's, but that team member discounts aren't accepted anymore either. So sad! We saved so much stacking discounts! The word is that since people have become so savings savvy, Target was losing a ton of money on the Disney Gc's so they put a stop to it. Oh well, at least the 5% red card discount still works. 5% is better than nothing at all!

 

[TillyDe]

Yes, my husband is a target manager and he told me just last night that not only are the pharm rewards no longer valid on disney gc's, but that team member discounts aren't accepted anymore either. So sad! We saved so much stacking discounts! The word is that since people have become so savings savvy, Target was losing a ton of money on the Disney Gc's so they put a stop to it. Oh well, at least the 5% red card discount still works. 5% is better than nothing at all!

My daughter is also a Target employee. And all I can say is Darn.

 

[wendow]

Pretty sure this is all my fault. We fill like 2 prescriptions a year. I finally filled my 5th prescription a few days ago. Was looking forward to my coupon for our December trip

I would just say, "oh well, I'll sell it on Ebay" but I'm wondering how in demand those coupons will be now that they do not work on gift cards. I say this because the 10% off coupons, which do exclude all gift cards, don't seem to sell as well on Ebay.

 

[SUSIEQ]

I would just say, "oh well, I'll sell it on Ebay" but I'm wondering how in demand those coupons will be now that they do not work on gift cards. I say this because the 10% off coupons, which do exclude all gift cards, don't seem to sell as well on Ebay.

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[SUSIEQ]

Oh well, at least the 5% red card discount still works. 5% is better than nothing at all!

Wonder how much longer that will work??? The next thing Target will probably do is stop classifying them as entertainment cards in their system.

 

[cseca]

Darn stinker bum!
Oh well, I got some last year and I waited this year to get my pile.
Guess I shouldn't have waited.

 

[snarlingcoyote]

Rest in Peace Target Coupon Stacking. You were a good discount when we had you.

 

[descovy]

Can't say I'm surprised. After that whole mess when Target offered a 20% coupon on Black Friday and grown women threw hissy fits in store and Target social media because they couldn't fathom the word "NO." That coupon had so many restrictions and it should have been common sense that Target wasn't intending to give you a 25% discount on your Disney vacation. Show me a deal at any other retailer where you could get a 20% coupon on a gift card! Sheesh!

It's one thing to just be disappointed and move on... But many folks chewed and chewed on that bone. Wailing on FB, stalking managers by name on the mere rumor that they did an over ride.

It was a bit much. And all it did was shine a huge spotlight on the handful of entertainment cards in the store. Up until then it was no big deal. Most folks just bought a few here and there and saw the savings as a bonus... Not our God given right.

Sorry, but that's how I feel.

 

[Marionnette]

Can't say I'm surprised. After that whole mess when Target offered a 20% coupon on Black Friday and grown women threw hissy fits in store and Target social media because they couldn't fathom the word "NO." That coupon had so many restrictions and it should have been common sense that Target wasn't intending to give you a 25% discount on your Disney vacation. Show me a deal at any other retailer where you could get a 20% coupon on a gift card! Sheesh!

It's one thing to just be disappointed and move on... But many folks chewed and chewed on that bone. Wailing on FB, stalking managers by name on the mere rumor that they did an over ride.

It was a bit much. And all it did was shine a huge spotlight on the handful of entertainment cards in the store. Up until then it was no big deal. Most folks just bought a few here and there and saw the savings as a bonus... Not our God given right.

Sorry, but that's how I feel.

Well said! It's a unwritten rule on forums like slickdeals that you don't kill the golden goose by drawing attention to great deals. I really believe that all those people who complained that Disney GCs (and others) were "entertainment cards" and not GCs back in December are the ones who killed this golden goose.

It's a shame, but I'll deal with it just as I have dealt with any other end to a good thing. I may have to look closer at grocery deals for GCs as we get closer to graduation and Father's Day. They always seem to come out with a lot for that time period. Hopefully, there will be some that include Disney GCs and I can get 5% back with my CC, too.

 

[quigs3]

Well said! It's a unwritten rule on forums like slickdeals that you don't kill the golden goose by drawing attention to great deals. I really believe that all those people who complained that Disney GCs (and others) were "entertainment cards" and not GCs back in December are the ones who killed this golden goose.
Exactly my thought! It's ok to share things to some extent, but no matter where I was over the last few months, the Target GC discount discussion seemed to keep coming up! I had a feeling this would happen sooner or later. I was just hoping it wouldn't happen until after I bought the cards for our upcoming trip! I guess I shouldn't have waited so long.

 

[ilovemk76]

Yes, my husband is a target manager and he told me just last night that not only are the pharm rewards no longer valid on disney gc's, but that team member discounts aren't accepted anymore either. So sad! We saved so much stacking discounts! The word is that since people have become so savings savvy, Target was losing a ton of money on the Disney Gc's so they put a stop to it. Oh well, at least the 5% red card discount still works. 5% is better than nothing at all!

I am sure the 20% decrease since the CC loss incident also played a part in this decision.

 

[SUSIEQ]

I am sure the 20% decrease since the CC loss incident also played a part in this decision.

Agreed!

 

[wunkmom]

I am sure the 20% decrease since the CC loss incident also played a part in this decision.

But, but, what if Tergit is truly evil and invited those hackers in to take the CC info just to get back at the fools who complained themselves hoarse over the 20% off coupon debacle? Just a thought. (WINK WINK)

 

[wendow]

Can't say I'm surprised. After that whole mess when Target offered a 20% coupon on Black Friday and grown women threw hissy fits in store and Target social media because they couldn't fathom the word "NO." That coupon had so many restrictions and it should have been common sense that Target wasn't intending to give you a 25% discount on your Disney vacation. Show me a deal at any other retailer where you could get a 20% coupon on a gift card! Sheesh!

It's one thing to just be disappointed and move on... But many folks chewed and chewed on that bone. Wailing on FB, stalking managers by name on the mere rumor that they did an over ride.

It was a bit much. And all it did was shine a huge spotlight on the handful of entertainment cards in the store. Up until then it was no big deal. Most folks just bought a few here and there and saw the savings as a bonus... Not our God given right.

Sorry, but that's how I feel.

100% agree! Several of us called it back then too. That all those 'hissy fits' were gonna bring an end to the discounts that Target had graciously allowed for so long. And here we are.