THEY'RE BACK ... And GONE

[kteachcruiser52]

I just got a Verizon $500 gift card and went back 15 minutes later to get another one and they are SOLD OUT. Bummer!

[falkcor]

call verizon to complain :)

[cruizinisthebest]

call verizon to complain :)

 

I just did!;) I think they're trying to clown us with the limited availability. Either sell them or don't!!!

[falkcor]

I just did!;) I think they're trying to clown us with the limited availability. Either sell them or don't!!!

 

i feel ya, and i meant that in earnest. doesn't seem they're managing that program very well...

[kteachcruiser52]

I just did!;) I think they're trying to clown us with the limited availability. Either sell them or don't!!![/quoteI wonder if Carnival gives them a discount on the cards. perhaps Verizon gives us 10%, but Carnival gives Verizon a discount - say 2%. If that is the case Carnival would put a limit on the $ amount of gift cards Verizon could sell in a specific time frame. If Verizon was paying Carnival the whole 10% they are giving us, there would be no reason to limit the cards. Just guessing.

[cruizinisthebest]

I don't know but I emailed Carnival about these gift cards before and they said it was up to Verizon's fulfillment center as to when they make them available and that the non-availability before was a security issue with Verizon. I tend to believe that part only because once they became available again, they were no longer ecards but physical cards that had to be mailed.

 

But who knows now. I was surprised the $500 cards sold out almost as quickly as the $100 ones last week. When I called them this afternoon, all the lady said was that they get them but they sell out fast. I really wanted to complain more than I did, but she was so nice. Sounded like one of my aunt's. I just couldn't do it:D

[Funsince1983]

Ugh. I wish there was a way to set an alert for when they're back in stock.

[elainmir]

for those that bought them today what were the new enhanced security features?

[molly5673]

What are these cards for?

[magnetlady4u]

When I checked the site tonight...the carnival "gift card" showed up but the description said e-gift card....hmmmm? I want the e gift card when the come up again. Hope soon.

[Funsince1983]

What are these cards for?

 

 

They're gift cards. Verizon Wireless has a "smart rewards" program, you can redeem 1000 points and get a $100 for $90 real money or redeem 5000 points for a $500 gift card for $450.

 

 

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[south-carolinagirl]

Just checked, the $500 gift card is on the site for purchase right now.

[elbaseball212]

Just checked, the $500 gift card is on the site for purchase right now.

 

no sold out a few days ago. you have to actually click the item

[Beth]

Where can you find these gift cards? What web site? Thanks Beth

[cruizinisthebest]

Where can you find these gift cards? What web site? Thanks Beth

 

It's parts of verizon's rewards program. If you use Verizon for home or wireless service, you can purchase the cards for 10% off by using points you accumulate.

 

Rewards dot verizonwireless dot com.

[mitsugirly]

I'm too late again. I randomly decided to check a little bit ago and noticed they were on there for the $500 and SOLD OUT.

Grrr, I feel like I'll never get one unless I stay logged in, at my computer, and refreshing the screen over and over all day. So frustrating. :(

[webzila]

In reality, Verizon is not even the one selling the reward based items.

If you read the terms of service, the whole rewards things is operated by the 'Program Manager' which is Destination Rewards, Inc

 

I am sure either one is not purposely trying to 'screw' anyone by making the Carnival gift cards un-available.

 

http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/smart-rewards-legal/

[kteachcruiser52]

You find them on Version website under My Smart Rewards. I paid $450 plus 1,000 points for a $500 gift card. You must have a Verizon account to have points.

[ooreogg]

The e cards are in stock

[LynnAnne]

Yes!

[cruisetodayteachtomorrow]

Just got some... Again!

[evanAction]

Just bought 4x $500! Yessss!

[hunter14]

I got some this time!!!

[kc13]

I say don't even bother messing with it. They've charged my card before but then told me they were out of stock so I had to wait a week for my $450 to go back into my bank account. Wasn't happy. Not worth the hassle.

[cruisetodayteachtomorrow]

Had problems last August that were settled within a few days and sooooo enjoyed the lower Cheers prices last August with an additional 10% off!

Today bought em and they arrived in my email immediately, NO problems!