Update 4/6/17: This deal is now dead. It was supposed to go on until 4/15, but it was pulled prematurely. It’s certainly dead for Mastercards, and, as I understand, it’s dead for the other gift cards too.
The Offer
No direct link, only advertised in store via Laptop Travel
- Save $10 instantly when you buy $50 or more in these select gift cards from office max/depot:
- Mastercard
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Groupon
- Fandango
- Catherine’s
The Fine Print
- Valid from 4/2/17 until 4/15/17
- In store only
- Discount applies at register
- Limit of two
Our Verdict
This deal is pretty crazy as a $100 Mastercard will trigger two $10 credits. Probably best to purchase a $200 card if you’ve got a credit card that earns 5% on office supply stores. Fees are $6.95 for the variable load $20-$200 gift cards. Let’s break down your profit:
- Purchase $200 Mastercard for $206.95, minus $20 in credits ($186.95)
- Earn 5% in rewards +$9.35
- +$200 gift card
Total profit is $22.4. Deal is kind of insane, obviously the limit is only bound by your own imagination. Fee is $5.95 for the $100 cards, might be a better option if you don’t have a credit card that earns at a high rate on office supply stores.
Hat tip to Laptop Travel
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