Just something to consider when buying these gift cards or merchandise credit cards. If you plan on useing these for online purchases,Lowes online checkout will only accept a maximum of up to 4 cards. I learned this the hard way by ordering a water heater,which I was going to pick up at the store, but had to order the 36 foot extension ladder. I entered 8 of these codes in there checkout and it only took 2 of them. I had to contact there 1 800 number as to what happened and that is where I found out only 4 can be used for online purchases,even if you pick it up at the store. Finally I contacted my local Lowe's customer support store and finally after over a half hour in the check out line things were straightened out. They do work but avoid useing them online to order anything. There site does not even tell you that 4 is the maximum you can use.Read full review
I will tell you about E-Bay...I absolutely LOOOOVE it....!! You should have an advertising campain...Remember the "Do not leavee ome without it"...well....what about a TV add with a catchy slogan like..."Click and Shop"...you think that all people know about E-Bay...???I am 59 years old and my husband 65...and...we CONSTANTLY have to tell and explain E-Bay to friends ..!!..They have NO idea....!! I do not go out to shop...before I see if I can get it on E-Bay...without using time and gasoline and cheaper....!!!....and you guys are GREAT if there is a problem. I have soooo many ideas on how you can improve and reach a larger audience....!!! I became house bound and on a wheelchair for over a year...Did most of my shopping thru you.What about making disable people of your services....?? Try to advertise that idea to capture the ENORMOUS audience of disable and elderly population...!! Have a TV add with elderly persons and disable persons...buying needed thigs thru you at a discounted price....!!!!!You are missing the over 40 generation....!! Advertise on AARP....or hte Fibromialgia newsletter...or other places like that...it can be a fantastic to parter with some of this to help them and your company....!! Even if some older person does not have computer skills ...you have to remember that they have children and grandchildren that are happy to help them to set a computer to e-mail with them ...receive pictures etc...and E-Bay is another great addition to their lives. I juast explained to a person without computer skills how to use the Public Library one that he can walk to. And what about giving a small reward to you and your fried when they sign for E-Bay..??..like 5 extra bucks..each...?? I like it the Lowes gift card because I could buy my garden supplies there at a discount. And talk about my husband....!!...He does "not leave thet house with it"...he buys most of his plumbing and projects supplies from E-Bay...!!!Read full review
I have read reviews on gift cards and store credits, and i have to say yes it is true that alot of times people are given them due to no receipts sometimes stolen merchandise returns... working at the home depot as I do ,I know this is true...but I also think its these companys that are to blame for taking back stuff for over a certain amount of money without receipts so its there own faults. Macys has a system where they put stickers on every item as they ring it up and there is never allowed a return without it no matter what!...they have the right idea! and if the other stores dont follow their path they will have this on going problem forever. Also for the rest of you who feel that way... newsflash most of the time with gift cards it is actually the people who work in the stores who are stealing them and possibly using customers credit card numbers to get them so dont always go blaming the customer...Ive seen outragious amounts of people get fired in my store for that reason and fortunately i dont have access to a register or anyones money in my possition to be a theif.Read full review
Such an easy way to save money, buying gift cards on ebay!! I can't believe I never figured this out before. And when I buy a coupon on ebay along with the gift card, I can really end up saving a lot of money. Requires some patience and planning, but is worth it. I like how someone wrote to check balances always as soon as you get it and that lowes only lets you use up to 4 gift cards at once online. Love ebay!!!
There is one annoying issue that happens with all lowes merchandise credits when making purchases online. The lowes online merchandise credit computer system is very flawed. The often freeze the card funds in a random amount larger than the amount used to make purchases. Then the associates are not able to assist you or see that it was on hold most of the time- as a matter of fact, the lowes customer service associate are the ones who can unfreeze the card for you but they NEVER seem to be able to view whether the card is frozon or not.