Is there anything you can do if you try to use a gift card that should have a $40 balance on it, but Circuit City says there is nothing on it. It was a x-mas gift and I know for a fact that it has not been used. The scratch-away strip is still intact on the back. We are not sure if we will be able to find a receipt.
2007-08-24 03:36:33 · 8 answers · asked by Tax Man 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Many gift cards have a shelf life; i.e. they lose value the longer they are not used. Usually neither the purchaser nor the recipient is aware of this.
You should always ask about the card's shelf life when buying one.
2007-08-24 04:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by ghouly05 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you visit a store, customer service should be able to check when the gift card was used. Here's a link to the CC gift card terms http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/cat/-13318/edOid/105472/rpem/ccd/lookLearn.do
. Their cards do not have fees and they do not expire. But if you have a merchendise card (which is not a gift card) then it expires in 90 days.
Also visit http://www.stargiftcardexchange.com for useful gift card info.
Good luck!
2007-08-24 14:31:31 · answer #2 · answered by mister_a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was purchased from one of those open counters, it may have been stolen and used.
A scam is around where one captures the the card number and the amount, then uses the activation code. Then use it online.
2007-08-24 03:47:37 · answer #3 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like maybe the card was never activated when purchased or possibly stolen (therefore not activated)
2007-08-24 04:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 11:05:15 · answer #5 · answered by mcintire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a receipt, there is nothing you can do.
2007-08-24 03:41:10 · answer #6 · answered by Eileen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ouch, call the company directly
2007-08-24 03:44:04 · answer #7 · answered by Domino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be a nice case for a small claims court!!!
2007-08-26 12:12:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋