Target.com is holding a Call of Duty themed sale, May 14th only. Free shipping.

4000 MSP Card (‘Call of Duty Elite’ card art) - $39.99
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 - $37.99
320 GB MW3 Console Bundle (Two controllers, Headset, MW3 Game) - 299.99
Call of Duty: Black Ops - 28.49

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I’m 98% sure you don’t have to redeem the points card specifically for Call of Duty ELITE, it’s just the card art. Keep in mind the other 4000 MSP cards are not on sale though.

I was just about to post about the 4000 msp card. I don't have much experience buying points (bought only one card so far - 1600 pts for $18 from Amazon). Is 4000 points for $39.99 a good deal, does this price happen often or does it go lower? Thanks for any input on this from veteran point card buyers!

Originally Posted by Whedon I was just about to post about the 4000 msp card. I don't have much experience buying points (bought only one card so far - 1600 pts for $18 from Amazon). Is 4000 points for $39.99 a good deal, does this price happen often or does it go lower? Thanks for any input on this from veteran point card buyers!

The retail value of a 4000 points card is $50, so this would essentially be getting the card for 20% off -- pretty good, methinks.

Buy.com sometimes offers them for $35 via Ebay, or one of Ebay's daily deals.

However, it's been a while since I've seen them that low. This price is decent if you need points.

4000 pts for $39.99 is a decent deal. Sometimes..not very often you will see 1600 pt cards for $14.99 or rarely 9.99 and 4000 sometimes for $39.99. So it's a decent deal. You can never tell when they will go that cheap or cheaper again. Its really a do you have a use for the points right now situation. If you are buying 1600 pts cards for $17.99, you are essentially saving an additional $5 this way.

This is a pretty good deal but I'm not really in need of any points right now and I don't really see anything exciting coming from Xbox Marketplace. I may bite if Amazon price matches to get free shipping and save on taxes.

Originally Posted by RandomEarthling This is a pretty good deal but I'm not really in need of any points right now and I don't really see anything exciting coming from Xbox Marketplace. I may bite if Amazon price matches to get free shipping and save on taxes.

There were no taxes or shipping fees when I checked out just now.

Thanks OP

Yeah, that Microsoft points card is a decent deal. Thanks Op.

Originally Posted by Rollinstone12 There were no taxes or shipping fees when I checked out just now.

Yea, I should have mentioned Target Daily Deals have free shipping-- updated original post now

wow i didnt get charged tax either (NYC)

Originally Posted by Rollinstone12 There were no taxes or shipping fees when I checked out just now.

Well then, I guess I will be picking up a card. Thanks for the update!

No tax and free ship. Best deal on points in quite some time. In for 2! Thanks OP.

Ordered 3 point cards. Red card and possible multiple cash back portals makes this the best deal since the eBay daily deals, if not better for some.

Thanks for the input on the card all, gives me the info I need to decide. I don't have a pressing need for points right now. I'm considering minecraft and settlers of catan but would only need an extra 1600 to make that happen.

Originally Posted by Whedon Thanks for the input on the card all, gives me the info I need to decide. I don't have a pressing need for points right now. I'm considering minecraft and settlers of catan but would only need an extra 1600 to make that happen.

Minecraft is 1600 points by itself.

e: Nevermind, turns out my cc info was missing a phone number. In for 1!

Originally Posted by JStryke Minecraft is 1600 points by itself.

Already have enough for catan. Was hoping it would be a deal of the week sometime though.

Typically point cards are tax-free (even in store). This isn't always the case, but I've always picked them up sans-tax at local Targets.

Also - for folks who have the Target Visa / Credit Card: You get an additional 5% off the price, bringing it down to 37.99. Definitely a good deal - especially if you only buy stuff on XBLA when it's on sale there, too.

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Originally Posted by hinotori Typically point cards are tax-free (even in store). This isn't always the case, but I've always picked them up sans-tax at local Targets. Also - for folks who have the Target Visa / Credit Card: You get an additional 5% off the price, bringing it down to 37.99. Definitely a good deal - especially if you only buy stuff on XBLA when it's on sale there, too.

This isn't true for some states (AL, NY, etc.). Some states the cards are not considered to be gift cards and instead of classified as taxable goods.