Figures, picked up one of the systems Friday night.

Originally Posted by MrNEWZ 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.

Yep - definitely YMMV. But it should be consistent (either tax free or not) in your state across retailers. Though again, even with that, I've seen some stores still charge sales tax. Targets in Missouri don't, in my experience.

The nice thing is, the potential tax was noted during the checkout process, so you can confirm whether or not it's tax-free.

Thanks OP.

picked up 2 cards with no tax or shipping fees. thanks op

Not bad price for that 360. I'd rather have the Gears of War one though.

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

Check eBay too. I picked up Catan, Pac-Man CE, and Poker Smash from a seller for $8 for the lot. It was a while ago now but I bet you can still find some.

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That points card, is it really a points card, or is it specifically for Elite? The cards says "redeem for Elite" or something to that effect. I figure it's probably just points, but would love to hear confirmation from someone that has actually redeemed one of them.

Maaaaan...sure wish they had PSN $50 cards as part of the deal. I just upgraded my HDD, so now I've got some space for all the PSN games I want!

Originally Posted by rs600cubed Figures, picked up one of the systems Friday night.

A lot of places have "Low Price Guarantees" which will refund the difference if you find it cheaper within so many days. It's worth trying.

Picked up two of these. Many thanks OP!

More likely these cards are just general points cards that happen to be themed. The same thing happened with the Rock Band/Guitar Hero ones a few years ago so I wouldn't be surprised if this is the case. If this was only for Elite, I'm sure that the card wouldn't come with a point designation at all.

Originally Posted by crunchewy That points card, is it really a points card, or is it specifically for Elite? The cards says "redeem for Elite" or something to that effect. I figure it's probably just points, but would love to hear confirmation from someone that has actually redeemed one of them.

This, that's what's holding me back at the moment from buying.

Originally Posted by RandomEarthling A lot of places have "Low Price Guarantees" which will refund the difference if you find it cheaper within so many days. It's worth trying.

Maybe I'll try, just thought since its an online price they wont touch it.

They're just Elite branded cards. Elite is 4000 points, etc.

Told my neighbor about that MW3 console,
She was looking to pick it up for her husband for his B-Day. Thats a nice gift, and a sweet first Xbox.
Pretty fair deal when you consider that the 320G hard drive alone has been going for $120-$130.

Originally Posted by thisboywillbreak They're just Elite branded cards. Elite is 4000 points, etc.

Yep got a couple of these for my son formats Christmas and yes they are just elite branded point cards.

Originally Posted by rs600cubed Maybe I'll try, just thought since its an online price they wont touch it.

My target wouldn't match the online price in-store when I tried today, so my only option is to buy online.

Originally Posted by bruceg My target wouldn't match the online price in-store when I tried today, so my only option is to buy online.

Target.com and Target are two totally different entities.

With that said, picked up a points card for myself. For $35, can't go wrong there.

submitted to Amazon to price match, we'll see on that one.

I went ahead and snagged one though. No tax and free shipping (forgot tn doesnt charge tax on giftcard, was reason for wanting to get through Amazon)

Plus wife has a target card, so got it for 37.99. Pretty solid deal really. No use for the points right now really but its not like they go bad...

I bit on the points card. Good deals on those have been pretty rare as of late, 20% is pretty good.

I just picked one up, its been awhile since ive actually paid for points so I figured I'd treat myself. Plus I find myself playing more arcade games than retail at this.point.