Woolworths gift card thread

[Captain Halliday]

Interesting experience at the register today when grabbing the last ten CNY cards.

I tried to put two through with the actual groceries and pay with the EGC, knowing exactly what would happen.

The checkout operator gladly tried, and failed, so I EGC’d the groceries and put the CNY cards through on the Edge.

But when the computer said “no” the checkout operator explained to me a scam... “in which people had been buying discounted Woolworths Gift Cards and using them to buy things like EFTPOS gift cards during promotions and ending up with a cash profit.”

“Outrageous!” I replied, while silently disagreeing with his definition of scam.

But if the concept has been explained in that much detail to a high school checkout operator I think the golden days are over. Which we already knew.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Interesting experience at the register today when grabbing the last ten CNY cards.

I tried to put two through with the actual groceries and pay with the EGC, knowing exactly what would happen.

The checkout operator gladly tried, and failed, so I EGC’d the groceries and put the CNY cards through on the Edge.

But when the computer said “no” the checkout operator explained to me a scam... “in which people had been buying discounted Woolworths Gift Cards and using them to buy things like EFTPOS gift cards during promotions and ending up with a cash profit.”

“Outrageous!” I replied, while silently disagreeing with his definition of scam.

But if the concept has been explained in that much detail to a high school checkout operator I think the golden days are over. Which we already knew.

I'm not sure I would have ever called it a 'scam'. It was a gap in the system permitted by Woolworths which they knew about for a long time and took years to shut down.

 

[Captain Halliday]

I'm not sure I would have ever called it a 'scam'. It was a gap in the system permitted by Woolowrths which they knew about for a long time and took years to shut down.

Agreed. But on a Friday afternoon I didn’t have the energy to debate it.

 

[Isochronous]

A scam implies immoral or criminal behaviour, so it is not an apt description.

 

[gizzard]

Given you can't even use a WISH card for 5% discount anymore not sure I see much point in this.

I see that you've changed your tune Dr R.

Most I've found of these $88 cards is 20 in one store. Bought about 60 so far.

 

[Dr Ralph]

I see that you've changed your tune Dr R.

Not really. I did say 'much point'.

In previous times I would have bought hundreds So 60 is a drop in the bucket and these cards will be/have been used for council rates and foreign currency purchase.

 

[jkbaus]

Most I've found of these $88 cards is 20 in one store. Bought about 60 so far. Used them all to buy some US dollars today. Good getting credit card points on a transaction that I would normally not use a credit card for.

Hadn't thought about using for buying currency.
Would you mind letting me know how you do this?
Thanks

 

[Dr Ralph]

Hadn't thought about using for buying currency.
Would you mind letting me know how you do this?
Thanks

1. Walk into the store selling the currency. (I've used The Currency Exchange and Travelex in the past)
2. Tell them what currency you want.
3. When they ask for payment tell them you're paying by EFTPOS split across multiple cards.

 

[jkbaus]

1. Walk into the store selling the currency. (I've used The Currency Exchange and Travelex in the past)
2. Tell them what currency you want.
3. When they ask for payment tell them you're paying by EFTPOS split across multiple cards.

Great. Thanks for quick reply.

 

[gizzard]

....and pay the exorbitant fees.

 

[jetpack]

Tried to buy some $88 cards today but upon reaching the counter was told that they couldn't sell it to me because there was something wrong with the system and it wasn't activating these cards. Never heard that excuse before although I can't see why they would lie about it.

Unfortunately self serve wasn't an option as its one of those stores that won't allow gift cards at self serve.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Tried to buy some $88 cards today but upon reaching the counter was told that they couldn't sell it to me because there was something wrong with the system and it wasn't activating these cards. Never heard that excuse before although I can't see why they would lie about it.

What time was that?

Mrs Dr Ralph purchased at 3 different stores at approx 11am, 1pm and 4pm.

 

[jetpack]

What time was that?

Around 7pm. Must be store specific. Or they might have just lied.

 

[PLANT]

Knock me over with a feather....
Just had compete 180 experience to last time.
Well it did take 4 minutes to answer phone but other than that best experience in store in a long time..... The other side of town though
1. Rang store... Have plenty.
2. Will put your 10 aside.
3. Waiting for me store... Could see them.
4. Greeted by staff.... No worries one at a time cashier.
5. Took rewards card
6. $10 them another $10 back.
7. Processed evercard individually and with chit chat and a smile.....
Makes me want to call manager and recommend for award!
There was 20 left on shelf they said they had sold heaps!!!!!

 

[Captain Halliday]

Knock me over with a feather....
Just had compete 180 experience to last time.
Well it did take 4 minutes to answer phone but other than that best experience in store in a long time..... The other side of town though
1. Rang store... Have plenty.
2. Will put your 10 aside.
3. Waiting for me store... Could see them.
4. Greeted by staff.... No worries one at a time cashier.
5. Took rewards card
6. $10 them another $10 back.
7. Processed evercard individually and with chit chat and a smile.....
Makes me want to call manager and recommend for award!
There was 20 left on shelf they said they had sold heaps!!!!!

Are you saying the CNY triggered WOW reward points for you?

 

[PLANT]

Seems that way..... We all went wow

 

[chrispy3276]

Gift Card offers for 6-14 Feb (slightly longer period than normal):

1,000 points for $50 Hoyts, Webjet, Ultimate for Him and Ultimate for Her Gift Cards
2,000 points for $100 Hoyts, Webjet, Ultimate for Him and Ultimate for Her Gift Cards
10% off 'Restaurant Gift Card', 'Best/Restaurants Gift Card', 'The Hotel Card' and 'Best/Spas & Beauty Gift Card'

Ultimate for Her can be used at David Jones, Lorna Jane, Bras n Things, Seed, L'Occitane and Napoleon Perdis (although maybe I'd be wary of the latter)
Ultimate for Him can be used at BCF, Drummond Golf, Barbecues Galore, Supercheap Auto and Rebel

 

[ermen]

i saw that woolies have changed their GC purchase website interface

tried to buy 1 card this morning. however seemed to have been rejecte (trying with 2 cards). but i noticed a pending charge on one of my accounts.

anyone else having trouble purchasing this Ewish cards or is it business as usual?

 

[Dr Ralph]

i saw that woolies have changed their GC purchase website interface

tried to buy 1 card this morning. however seemed to have been rejecte (trying with 2 cards). but i noticed a pending charge on one of my accounts.

anyone else having trouble purchasing this Ewish cards or is it business as usual?

Purchased 1 on Sunday. No problems.

UPDATE: Just checked, and this is definitely a different interface to what I experienced on Sunday.

 

[ermen]

Purchased 1 on Sunday. No problems.

UPDATE: Just checked, and this is definitely a different interface to what I experienced on Sunday.

purchased yesterday no problems

today with the new interface, I see it as "payment pending" on my credit card (multiple times as I tried many times).

however woolies keep saying payment cannot be authorised.

really annoying - hate it when they try to "enhance" their website - everytime they do something it screws up my purchases! if it aint broke stop tinkering with it!

if anybody has success, please let me know.