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rudyattitudedee t1_itt6r19 wrote

First problem, going to the cesspool that is Walmart. Stop fucking buying stuff at wal mart. I literally have hundreds in wal mart gift cards from family members and refuse to step foot in one.

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OldKingsHigh t1_ittk33e wrote

>I literally have hundreds in wal mart gift cards from family members and refuse to step foot in one.

Which gives them the full value of the gift card, rather than just the profit on the items you would purchase. Assuming these were prepaid gift cards your referencing.

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[deleted] t1_itwbiwy wrote

In many cases money spend on gift cards needs to be held as unrealized funds until the gift card expires. In NH gift cards under $100 don't expire, and Walmart does not charge maintenance fees. In essence sure they have the money, but they cannot use it.

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OldKingsHigh t1_itwjkvo wrote

I don’t think either of those first two claims are true.

I’m fairly confident they can use the money and they can definitely eventually use it, and I know for a fact the threshold isn’t $100.

Even if I’m wrong and you’re right, Walmart is still better off now than before the cards were purchased and kept.

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rudyattitudedee t1_itulaq4 wrote

Yes. I am gifted These cards from family members, who have the memory of a gold fish and as much creativity too so instead of getting a thoughtful gift I get wal mart gift cards I’ve never used and no real gifts lol. If they want to give money to wal mart that’s fine I just don’t go to wal mart because it’s trashy.

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ctr2sprt t1_itv2clz wrote

Why don't you simply return the gift cards, then?

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rudyattitudedee t1_itv997u wrote

I’d have to go wal mart. I gave one to my sister bc she needs help

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ctr2sprt t1_itvhvd9 wrote

You misunderstand me. I meant return them to the people who gave them to you as a gift, so they can redeem the cards themselves and get their money back that way.

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rudyattitudedee t1_itxmf5h wrote

Ah. Because it’s my nana and aunt and both would be offended. They’re Italian. if they ask, I make something up and say “yeah thanks I bought half a pair of pants” since $25 bucks can’t buy too much anymore.

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JessePunch t1_itv2ru9 wrote

can I have them?

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rudyattitudedee t1_itv8qfu wrote

Sure. Probably long expired or maintenance fees dwindled the $25 down to nothing lol

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otiswrath t1_itvcxu0 wrote

Gift cards under a $100 do not expire in NH. Maintenance fees are a thing though unfortunately.

https://www.unionleader.com/nh/about_nh/new-hampshires-unique-gift-certificate-law-protects-consumers/article_20565014-8844-5c28-9102-155dda7813ee.html

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rudyattitudedee t1_itxmqhl wrote

Ah. That’s cool to know. If I get a gift card I’ll put it in the wallet intending to use it but typically will forget until at least the third trip. I’m kind of just bad with money.

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