Coles gift card offers

[Chicken]

I went to one store in Sydney, took 10. The grandma staff member at check out said 5 only and took 5 off my hand

Went to another one, the staff said they haven't received any.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

I went to one store in Sydney, took 10. The grandma staff member at check out said 5 only and took 5 off my hand

Went to another one, the staff said they haven't received any.

One question I have is whether there is a purchase limit here? Looking at the T&Cs it seems to suggest that there is indeed a limit of 5 cards per Flybuys account, but perhaps I am missing something here.

-RooFlyer88

 

[billmurray]

Do you need to activate these immediately to receive the bonus points? Never purchased these gift cards before so dont know how they work.

And then you use these cards to pay for anything you would use your CC for normally?

 

[Nathant123]

Looking at the T&Cs it seems to suggest that there is indeed a limit of 5 cards per Flybuys account, but perhaps I am missing something here.

Yep it’s definitely 5 per account but I had this argument with a staff member a couple weeks back when I was trying to buy 10 cards across both mine and my brothers account. Staff member made it clear that she’d be watching to see if I returned for the other 5 as she wouldn’t let my buy more than 5, even if I returned later that day or the following day (which I did).

 

[Chicken]

One question I have is whether there is a purchase limit here? Looking at the T&Cs it seems to suggest that there is indeed a limit of 5 cards per Flybuys account, but perhaps I am missing something here.

-RooFlyer88

I told grandma that I saw the 5 cards per account, then she said no, 5 cards per person, then just took them off my hands. Like how a grandma would tell their grandkids off

 

[RealtimeY]

It is 5 per account, though one may have multiple accounts... although this is probably against the spirit of the promotion which is why grandma confiscated them

 

[Nathant123]

I told grandma that I saw the 5 cards per account, then she said no, 5 cards per person, then just took them off my hands. Like how a grandma would tell their grandkids off

I had this exact same drama which I mentioned here a few weeks back with the TCN cards. <Staff Member> went on a rant about scams and scammers in front of other customers making me out to be some sort of scammer. These big supermarkets have been price gouging and scamming customers since forever. coughs just turned over a $1.1B profit and they’re going to tell me what I can spend my money on?

 

[NoName]

Picked up 10 this morning and will get the other 5 I want tomorrow.

Reminder that there are often lots more of these inside the cabinet of the gift card shelf. So if none visible just take a look inside.

 

[Chicken]

went on a rant about scams and scammers in front of other customers making me out to be some sort of scammer.

For entertainment, could you tell us what did that staff member say about scam? Like how does buying gift card relate to scams?

Also on a side note, went to 2 Woolworths, none had Vanilla for sale either.

 

[Nathant123]

For entertainment, could you tell us what did that staff member say about scam? Like how does buying gift card relate to scams?

That’s the thing, she wouldn’t elaborate. I have no idea what the scam could be. Perhaps people are paying cash for cards and laundering dirty money? Maybe people are using stolen credit/debit cards to purchase gift cards? Whatever it is, it isn’t my problem. If they’re so problematic they should probably stop selling them altogether, or stop enticing people with bonus points promos. I’ve become known as a points collector amongst family, friends, work colleagues, etc. lost count of the amount of times I’ve made purchases at JB Hi-Fi, Apple, etc, for products that aren’t for me, but purchased by me for the sake of collecting points. Sounds like a lot of effort but it’s often the same people asking me how I can continue flying business/first multiple times a year!

 

[Chicken]

That’s the thing, she wouldn’t elaborate. I have no idea what the scam could be. Perhaps people are paying cash for cards and laundering dirty money? Maybe people are using stolen credit/debit cards to purchase gift cards?

Sounds like a nutter.

I know Coles is forcing their staffs to warn their customers and to give them that A5 leaflet about buying gift cards then giving gift cards to scammers; but this is a different thing.

Whatever it is, it isn’t my problem. If they’re so problematic they should probably stop selling them altogether, or stop enticing people with bonus points promos.

Well, Woolworths often run these promos with no stock at all on day one, so you should say that to Woolworths first.

I’ve become known as a points collector amongst family, friends, work colleagues

Sounds like a lot of effort but it’s often the same people asking me how I can continue flying business/first multiple times a year!

Yes, that's exactly the comments and reactions I get when I walk into the office with a deck of cards.

 

[RealtimeY]

It's just part of the game for both the retailer and the customer. A bit of inconvenience in exchange for points.

The retail staff probably got warnings from higher ups to beware of "scammers" with no real explanation and are doing their best with what they've been told.

 

[Chicken]

The retail staff probably got warnings from higher ups to beware of "scammers" with no real explanation and are doing their best with what they've been told.

I think that's to protect the customer from being scammed, not accusing the customer of being a scammer ......

 

[aikman]

Not sure if anyone else has had the chance to check yet but I visited several Coles this morning in Melbourne’s east and couldn’t find a single $250 either in the gift card area or when asking staff!

You'll need to go to the edge of civilisation. Coles Lilydale perhaps?

 

[lovestotravel]

Heaps of cards in mine

10 x $250 purchased, 2 of them failed to load so had to get refunded which was hard word for the staff.

Oh well 20K VA points...

 

[Chicken]

You'll need to go to the edge of civilisation. Coles Lilydale perhaps?

Good suggestion. It's only 1 hour 10 mins by train, and the Coles is only like 10 mins walk from station.
But still, the question is, is Lilydale really the edge of civilisation? What about Whittlesea?

 

[aikman]

Good suggestion. It's only 1 hour 10 mins by train, and the Coles is only like 10 mins walk from station.
But still, the question is, is Lilydale really the edge of civilisation? What about Whittlesea?

Sadly Whittlesea only has an IGA. Coles Mernda would be my pick. Coles Wallan would be even better.

 

[andye]

I have multiple Coles near me and they all have their own "personality" when it comes to selling GCs. Some invent various rules and restrictions. I'm guessing it's down to directives from the store managers

 

[jkbaus]

No problem getting at Coles Zetland.
Checked balance before trying to use. It was activated with full balance available.
Unfortunately when I tried to use one of them for DEFT the card was declined with a message to use another card.

 

[Chicken]

Coles Wallan would be even better.

There are a lot of new housing in Wallan? Wouldn't there be a lot of people going there because of OzB?

No problem getting at Coles Zetland.

Baulkham Hills would be sold out by now. Nothing at Macquarie Centre at 8 AM this morning, and still nothing at lunch time.