Avoid Buying Gift Card -- Activation and use problems, plus difficulty getting refund.
My dad activated the card, obtained PIN, and attempted to use it at gas station pump.  Unable to use it - "not valid" message.<br /><br />August 13 Contacted gift card company about problem and they advised card can only be used at attendant terminal.<br /><br />On August 14 attempted to use card at CVS cashier for $8.36 purchase.  Advised only $0.01 available.<br /><br />Contacted gift card company and they sent email showing fraudulent transactions.  My dad completed forms and sent back. Dad just contacted me asking for purchase receipt.<br /><br />All of this was a major hassle and turned out to be a terrible gift.<br /><br />Bottom line.  Gift card company sells $100 card.  Waits for activation. Then after complaint,  they provide this type email showing multiple transactions that are not realistic but amounts to $99.99. They then require extensive paperwork and phone information (name, address, phone) and indicate it will be 60-90 days for them to investigate with retail merchants on the transactions.  After they complete actions they will then either provide new card or re-activate existing.
Rating: 1 stars