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M$ charged one of my cards with an expired date on it a $59.99 fee on 1/1/2011, as it was scheduled to be automatically renewed on that date. I called and had them remove both the expired card, and the charge on it. Now my account is inactive. Is there an option as a former gold member on the dash to renew for $29.99 and where on the dash is it located? The amazon deal for $39.99 is dead.

Does anyone know if the $10 off of $40 Radio Shack coupons work on points cards? My coupon says excludes hardware/software. I could get 2x1600 for $30.

I was also charged tax on a points card at GS in MD a little before Xmas. Sucks. I should have returned it, but didn't. I'll definitely avoid buying them there until it's straightened out. If it is.

Originally Posted by Deezul Best Buy would sometimes charge tax on point cards, but not on the Zune Point cards. I think they have finally fixed it so as not to charge tax on them now.

What stores don't charge tax on point cards? I've been charged tax on them everywhere that I'm aware of. The only way I get them tax free is from Amazon or some other online place out of state.

Originally Posted by Indiana What stores don't charge tax on point cards? I've been charged tax on them everywhere that I'm aware of. The only way I get them tax free is from Amazon or some other online place out of state.

I always thought you were charged tax for clam-shell style points as they were treated like a product but not for gift card style as they are treated like a credit. Some places charge tax on them but I didn't think they were supposed to. Much like Gamestop charges tax when you use store credit from trades which they shouldn't.

Originally Posted by Indiana What stores don't charge tax on point cards? I've been charged tax on them everywhere that I'm aware of. The only way I get them tax free is from Amazon or some other online place out of state.

The last order I did from BestBuy.com for three cards was tax-free. I think this was the case as well at a Best Buy B&M store as well.

When I've ordered them from Walmart.com, they've also been tax free from there.

I'm in Missouri, for what that's worth.

Originally Posted by pROvIs I always thought you were charged tax for clam-shell style points as they were treated like a product but not for gift card style as they are treated like a credit. Some places charge tax on them but I didn't think they were supposed to. Much like Gamestop charges tax when you use store credit from trades which they shouldn't.

I know that's how they've been in the past for my past purchases.

Originally Posted by wargod M$ charged one of my cards with an expired date on it a $59.99 fee on 1/1/2011, as it was scheduled to be automatically renewed on that date. I called and had them remove both the expired card, and the charge on it. Now my account is inactive. Is there an option as a former gold member on the dash to renew for $29.99 and where on the dash is it located? The amazon deal for $39.99 is dead.

Mine showed up sporadically. If you're itching to get one today, walmart has a deal on 12 month cards for $39.96. It looks like they're out of stock online, but you can plug in your zip code to check for one in your area.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Xbox-12-Mo...er=lw9MynSeamY

Originally Posted by TomoyoN Anyone know if the 10%/12% off coupon from Best Buy works on points cards?

It should (even though others have reported that it won't). Sub. cards and point cards are considered "accessories" (aren't they?), so you should at least be able to get the 10% off.

If you try and fail, I'd get a manager involved.

I was going to try this, because I do have some RZ coupons to use, too. Either this, or I'll try the $10 off 40 at Radioshack.

By the way, if anyone is looking for a chat pad/headset, BB has them for $20:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microsof...&skuId=8508572

Thanks for that. Been looking for a black chatpad.

Originally Posted by shieryda It should (even though others have reported that it won't). Sub. cards and point cards are considered "accessories" (aren't they?), so you should at least be able to get the 10% off. If you try and fail, I'd get a manager involved. I was going to try this, because I do have some RZ coupons to use, too. Either this, or I'll try the $10 off 40 at Radioshack. By the way, if anyone is looking for a chat pad/headset, BB has them for $20: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Microsof...&skuId=8508572

amazon also has it for 19.99 if you go to this page:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=new
its just out of stock but they will let you order it still. at least they let me about a week ago.

Best Buy scans the card, then they scan the 10% coupon after you enter your rewards number. The coupon does not work for cards. Manager involved or not.

Wal-mart $39.99 is out of stock. In store price is $59.99

Xbox live dash shows only the family bundle at $99.99

I need a 12 month gold card for $39.99 or less!

While reading the fine print on my coupons, here's a few choice quotes in the Excludes section:

"video game hardware and accessories" "digital music services and download cards"

If you get lucky and get an override, good. But don't expect it. And the moment you think you'll go somewhere else, you're gonna spend more than $2 in gas money.

Originally Posted by Indiana What stores don't charge tax on point cards? I've been charged tax on them everywhere that I'm aware of. The only way I get them tax free is from Amazon or some other online place out of state.

Just bought 1600 points tonight at gamestop. They didn't charge tax. The code prints out on the receipt, don't know if that makes a difference.

Walmart.com has 1600 point cards for $14.96 and free site to store shipping if anyone is intrested.

I also submitted to Amazon for a price match.

EDIT - Deal is dead - Out of stock now.

Originally Posted by dmzauk Walmart.com has 1600 point cards for $14.96 and free site to store shipping if anyone is intrested.

Saw this on SD, ordered 3 No tax and free ship to store.

Since this is also on SD you better hurry up and order before they disappear.

Originally Posted by redneckokie Just bought 1600 points tonight at gamestop. They didn't charge tax. The code prints out on the receipt, don't know if that makes a difference.

I bought 4000 points and they charged taxs SMH I live in MD. Is that right? I will call corp in a minute.

Originally Posted by dmzauk Walmart.com has 1600 point cards for $14.96 and free site to store shipping if anyone is intrested.

Thanks man. Ordered 3.

Originally Posted by dmzauk Walmart.com has 1600 point cards for $14.96 and free site to store shipping if anyone is intrested.

Awesome. Grabbed two. Thanks man. That deal should probably get its own thread.

I grabbed two as well. Thanks for the heads up.

Grabbed 3. Thanks for letting us know!