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    Dell is such a big scammer on there promtional gift card advertising

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by kungfu-judo, Oct 17, 2013.

  1. kungfu-judo

    kungfu-judo Notebook Guru

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    I had brought 10 xbox 330 GTA V and it advertise that I will get 25.00 promotional gift card per game.
    now I try to find out why they haven't shipped my Promotional gift card total of $250.00 .
    They are a scammer .

    Chat:

    Do you know when they going to send me the $ 25.00 promotional gift card for each game that is brought.
    Grand Theft Auto V. Its been more then 20 days already I have not received none.

    *snip*
    Please read forum rules: LINK

    sample of the ad posted but for a different game :

    Pre Order Batman Arkham Origins for PC Available October 25 2013 with $25 PROMO eGift Card
    Pre Order
    Manufacturer Part# 1000381344
    Dell Part# A7048597
    Elements: Action - adventure
    Compatibility: PC
     
    kungfu-judo, Oct 17, 2013
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  2. Hybrys

    Hybrys That Damn Cactuar!

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    Did you buy them with an intent to resell? That is why they blocked you.

    Also, do not post private correspondence, it's against the forum rules.

    "Delivery and Restrictions
    4. Promotional e-Gift Card ships separately from purchase and typically arrives in 10-20 days from ship date via email and carries a 90 day expiration (except where prohibited by law). Email address required for eGift Card delivery. Limit of 5 Promo Cards per customer for PC sales and limit of 10 Promo Cards per customer for electronic & accessory sales. Not valid for resellers and/or online auctions."
     
    Hybrys, Oct 17, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    I believe that's why they did not send it, have you tried talking via phone with customer service? They may be able to explain you better.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Oct 18, 2013
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  4. Wizbeer

    Wizbeer Notebook Consultant

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    wow who buys 10 of the same games.... hahahahhahaha...dude they know you are trying to sale them to make a profit..
     
    Wizbeer, Oct 25, 2013
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