Gift Cards at Supermarkets

[deva22]

Australia Post is entitled to refuse EFTPOS as a payment method.

Yes they are. But this isn't the case, they refuse Gift Card EFTPOS, but not other forms of EFTPOS. This is more questionable IMO.

 

[d00dz]

So if I purchase a EFTPOS gift card from Australia Post I can not use that EFTPOS card in their store?

Because these workers are lazy and do not want to do work, and/or their or managers interpretation of the rules are wrong.

"oh you again.. when do these end?, Now young man next time you buy these please go to the bigger checkout, I don't want to have to call me to come over and for me to approve these each time.""

The above has nothing to do with my attitude nor anything else, it is customer service and it is failing.

Customer service in other countries is next to none, they are willing to help out people esp when bargains or such are to be had. No wonder Brownen biship and Sussan ley have an error of judgement.


EDIT: (Side note Australia Post) - The system allows, it it is just Human's do not allow it for whatever fraud reason. However if you dont want the system to work you should invest in money to prevent it or check each time per person. Look at your CEO making 5.8million a year yet postage costs have gone up almost double in a long time and the wait times and the we missed you delivery slip even when you are home cards, and/or the fake ebay satchels that are going around, you do not care. https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2587548

 

[Plutonus]

Yes they are. But this isn't the case, they refuse Gift Card EFTPOS, but not other forms of EFTPOS. This is more questionable IMO.

My apologies deva22, I realised I was a bit vague in that part of my post and must have edited it at the same time you posted!

Nevertheless, Australia Post can refuse any payment method they like. Whether or not the customer likes the refusal is a different matter.

 

[d00dz]

My apologies deva22, I realised I was a bit vague in that part of my post and must have edited it at the same time you posted!

Nevertheless, Australia Post can refuse any payment method they like. Whether or not the customer likes the refusal is a different matter.

I understand that, refusal is fine. However it is inconsistent across all stores, why is this?
What if I purchased a Westfield Gift Card from a Australia Post (that resides within a Westfield). Will they deny me using that? It is just not logical and abused that they can sell one product then refuse to allow it.

I wasnt even paying a bill, I was purchasing a retail product. My shock horror!

*sigh*

 

[deva22]

Yeah fair enough. Technically they are not legally allowed to refuse cash (although that's outside of what we're talking about here).

What theyr'e allowed to do, and what's *reasonable* by most people's minds are two different things.

My apologies deva22, I realised I was a bit vague in that part of my post and must have edited it at the same time you posted!

Nevertheless, Australia Post can refuse any payment method they like. Whether or not the customer likes the refusal is a different matter.

 

[d00dz]

Exactly... Thus people's understanding of rules and regulations is poor and inconsistent.

My conclusion is to avoid Sydney Flagship Australia Post store QVB. Cant even pay a retail product with a EFTPOS card.

The person thinks that EFTPOS has to do with banks... clearly not understanding, maybe they could fax me the terms and conditions of the store unless it is not allowed and only for "team members" like the Coles store I visited. lol

 

[Plutonus]

So if I purchase a EFTPOS gift card from Australia Post I can not use that EFTPOS card in their store?

If Australia Post choose to refuse it, yes.

What if I purchased a Westfield Gift Card from a Australia Post (that resides within a Westfield). Will they deny me using that? It is just not logical and abused that they can sell one product then refuse to allow it.

Yes they will refuse Westfield cards. This has been a long time policy of Australia Post and well known here. Ask Shanye.

Ultimately, the terms and conditions of the EFTPOS gift cards say a merchant may refuse to accept the card. If you don't agree with that condition, don't purchase the card.

 

[d00dz]

Why dont they invest in better technologies to prevent payment instead of paying the CEO 5.8Million 10x more than your prime minister

 

[deejo77]

And this is why people always ruin it for the majority..

Now can we get back on topic and stop sweating the small stuff?

 

[d00dz]

Latest offer is from Woolies get 2000 points ($10 worth) for buying a Myer Gift Card or 4000 points for $200 Gift Card.

Page 5 - https://www.woolworths.com.au/Shop/...w=catalogue2&saleId=15890&areaName=NSW&page=5

 

[get me outta here]

Which cards are still worth buying in bulk - I'm loosing touch with this thread as to which offer is extant. :-|

EDIT, just 'noticed' the post above, I guess that is what you refer to? It's only useful for Myer though.

Just managed to get 30 at another local one, they restocked and they were more than happy to sell them to me!

But had to stop off out of the way.

Time to try n get more!

I did notice they stuck all those Australia government warnings all over the place. Haha ppl getting scammed on iTunes .... Just ....

 

[andye]

Which cards are still worth buying in bulk - I'm loosing touch with this thread as to which offer is extant. :-|

EDIT, just 'noticed' the post above, I guess that is what you refer to? It's only useful for Myer though.

The $100 Coles Gift MCs are worth it but are getting thinner on the ground

 

[asterix]

I grabbed the last few at my local, just left one that had been opened.

 

[get me outta here]

OK thanks. Wasn't that a one week specials catalogue offer which finished on COB Wednesday?

The $100 Coles Gift MCs are worth it but are getting thinner on the ground

 

[asterix]

OK thanks. Wasn't that a one week specials catalogue offer which finished on COB Wednesday?

Targeted which finishes on Feb 13.

 

[Dr Ralph]

OK thanks. Wasn't that a one week specials catalogue offer which finished on COB Wednesday?

The Coles Prepaid Gift Card Mastercard offer finishes this Monday.

 

[Plutonus]

OK thanks. Wasn't that a one week specials catalogue offer which finished on COB Wednesday?

That was the 1Visa/DJs/Country Road gift card offer.

 

[d00dz]

Current Coles Gift Card offer is 10% off selected cards.

And it says max of 5 per person, should say must not use self check out incase the staff are busy to attend to you.

https://www.coles.com.au/catalogues...ogue2&saleId=15870&areaName=c-nsw-met&page=15

 

[get me outta here]

Can the CGMC bonus points (to 13 Feb) be combined with the 10% off?

Current Coles Gift Card offer is 10% off selected cards.

And it says max of 5 per person, should say must not use self check out incase the staff are busy to attend to you.

https://www.coles.com.au/catalogues...ogue2&saleId=15870&areaName=c-nsw-met&page=15

 

[deva22]

Can the CCMC bonus points (to 13 Feb) be combined with the 10% off?

The 10% off isn't for all GCs (and does not include the CGMC)