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EDIT: I am paying for my iPad with a gift card that was given to me. In the video they say you can't use a gift card, I assure you I will be using a gift card, and if they don't want a scene they will honor that gift card, I'll raise all kinds of hell. The ridiculous thing is you can order it online with a gift card.
They will not accept gift cards for iPads. If you make too much of a scene about it you could end up getting arrested.
They will not accept gift cards for iPads. If you make too much of a scene about it you could end up getting arrested.
Are we talking just iTunes cards or something like the AMEX gift cards?
They will not accept gift cards for iPads. If you make too much of a scene about it you could end up getting arrested.
Are we talking just iTunes cards or something like the AMEX gift cards?
Apple's legal speak on their website says Apple Store Gift Cards cannot be used for other gift cards, iPhones or iPads (see here), although their "Apple Gift Card FAQ" makes no mention of that policy (see here).
As I stated above, I am buying an iPad with a gift card and I will buy it with a gift card. I know how to get what I want, their no gift card or cash policy was ridiculous and they know it, thus the change. I know my rights as a consumer, and there is always a manger to speak to and keep making your way up that line. If they don't help, contact your state's attorney general office, or you state and local representatives and the media.
I have store credit that was bought and paid for with US currency, in my eyes they don't have a choice, it is a public relations nightmare for Apple if they refuse it, especially after the ridiculous fiasco mentioned above. They simply cannot dictate how I spend my money in their store, period. All it took was a woman to change their entire policy. If people would DEMAND better customer service American companies would perform to a higher standard.
I am a nice guy, and I completely respect sales associates and know that they don't have any control over the corporate policies, but what I also know is that if you don't stand up for your rights, corporations will walk all over you. I received a gift card for the full price of an iPad including tax from my father, and I am going to buy one with it come hell or high water. No ifs, ands or buts. Hopefully my name will come up on the waiting list on the next few days so I can prove my point.![]()
Apparently the purpose of the no cash deal was to prevent people from buying more than the two allowed. Considering how difficult it is to obtain iPads, and how some are making a killing selling them on ebay, I can understand their concerns. They have reverse the policy and the gal has a free iPad, so at least all is well with the world again.
EDIT: I am paying for my iPad with a gift card that was given to me. In the video they say you can't use a gift card, I assure you I will be using a gift card, and if they don't want a scene they will honor that gift card, I'll raise all kinds of hell. The ridiculous thing is you can order it online with a gift card.
They will not accept gift cards for iPads. If you make too much of a scene about it you could end up getting arrested.