Normally I haven't had an issue with this place, but today sealed the deal. I've been having issues with my gift card both in the store and online. I tried using it to purchase some printer ink that I was in need of, but it wasn't until I got to the register that I found out that my gift card wasn't working. I ended up having to call several numbers to get to speak to a person, only to find out that they were having an issue with their gift cards and it should be fixed 'in a few days'. It was annoying, but hey things happen. I figured I'd wait a while and try it again.
Today, however, I tried to buy a new PC that I'm in need of, but once I got to the 'checkout' option, it popped up telling me that my gift card wasn't working. This was online, of course, which I thought was odd. The little message that came up mentioned that I could try buying it in the store, but of course, the computer I was hoping to get wasn't available in this location. What am I supposed to do? I ended up calling the store and spoke with a gentleman on the phone (I can't remember his name), who was nothing short of condescending and rude. "Did it say to call this store specifically?' I remember him asking in a dubious tone. Of course not, dude. I'm calling for help. Why else would I put up with your attitude? Minutes later and he tells me that I should just take my business elsewhere, considering they don't have the computer in the store. Frustrated and annoyed, I called Staples call center, only to be told that they were still having issues with their gift cards online and 'don't know when it'll be fixed'. Which is just....great.
Long story short - do yourself a favor and save yourself some trouble and go elsewhere. Both Fry's and Best Buy are far better businesses and actually care about their customers. In the meantime, I'm going to try to get cash for this gift card and go to Fry's.
Edit #1 since I can't respond to Alicia's message - That's the problem. That's the number I've contacted several times to figure out what's going on with the gift cards and am told that there's a problem. No idea when it might be fixed, no update on how to alleviate the problem. I'm just stuck with a gift card I can't use. read more