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Apple Still Won't Sell You A Computer Because You've Got Too Many Gift Cards

If you thought this meant that you could use as many gift cards as you wanted in order to buy a computer from Apple, you'd be wrong.

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spandexxking5902d ago

agreed. whats the difference? i know apple have the rights to stop from using all the gift cards but why? its not like their losing money.

BrianC62345902d ago

You'd think Apple would want every sale they can get when it comes to selling Macs. Maybe this person can email Steve Jobs and tell him his company won't sell them a Mac. Maybe Steve Jobs will blow up and force these idiots to change their policy. These cards should be like cash. Do they only accept up to four or six bills when it comes to paying with cash?

permutated5902d ago

Brian,

Why would you think that?

Oh and this is the same company that doesn't ring you up on a register for a laptop, they just carry around credit card machines.

Cheap pieces of sh*t.

DonSqueak5902d ago

It's been argued it might be fraud-prevention or just a systemic insufficiency in their store software. Regardless, they should have a workaround, really, no need to make customers want to choose another pc maker.

Tempist5902d ago

Yeah the work around is basically merging the cards together into one super card. I've had it done for me in the past.

But here's what I want to know, why the hell does Apple make gift cards? Are they really that popular?

TheForgotten0ne5902d ago

Apple has the coolest Computer you can get, but they are doing so many stupid things.
If they just played their cards a little bit better they would have been way larger

The Lazy One5902d ago

played their cards right... get it guys?

it's a pun... (sry if that kind of comment isn't allowed, I just thought it was funny :(.)

JoelR5902d ago

actually - the database at an unnamed company that I used to work for is limited to a max of 9 payment types 8 of which can be gift cards (last is reserved for cash or credit to make sure it covers the value of the product)
It's more of a database issue then a "we don't want to take your giftcard" issue. They probably have no desire to redesign their entire database for the 1-2% of people a year that have more then 6 gift cards.
Bad Initial Database design always comes back to haunt you .

The Lazy One5902d ago

They still only allow 6 cards in their actual store according to the article, and rewriting their database or at least taking a phone order through customer service would probably be cheaper than a lawsuit.

AceLuby5902d ago

You can't deny the use of gift cards, or have expiration dates on gift cards. The reason is that you have already paid money for 'future' goods and services. Just because you paid for them in small amounts does not deny you the right of using them for said goods and services.

DonSqueak5902d ago

They can use them alright, just not all at once. That's morally questionable, but not illegal. As I mentioned above, I still think they should redeem them, cos that's all just silly and contraproductive.

permutated5902d ago

Gift cards have mile long terms and conditions, they also go down in value, whether you like it or not, it's a sick world.

Write a letter.

JoelR5900d ago

2 things:

expiry being illegal - depends on where you are.

limited per transaction is also legal - you can still use them just not all on one transaction. (Standard Boiler Plate terms and conditions)

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Kingdom Come Deliverance II Already Runs Up to 80FPS with DLSS at 4K

Wccftech got clarification on the performance numbers shared earlier this week by Kingdom Come Deliverance II director Daniel Vávra.

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LucasRuinedChildhood10h ago

Hopefully they won't have any trouble delivering 60fps on consoles then.

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Helldivers 2 dev acknowledges 'unfortunate' firing of community manager beloved by fans

An existing community manager for Helldivers 2 has acknowledged the 'unfortunate' departure of Spitz following the whole PSN fiasco.

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northpaws5h ago

From what I see on Reddit, a lot of fans also hate him... it is just a guy that like the stir shits up, it is not good for both the Arrowheads and the fans.

Michiel19892h ago

I think he just got fed up by people's complaining and accidentally spilled the beans

northpaws2h ago

Ya, but unfortunately that's the nature of the job, you can't get emotional, he represents the company.

Skuletor1h ago

That's what happens when you Spitz in the face of your employer and your customers.

XiNatsuDragnel17m ago

Spitz did one good thing for the fans and industry unintentionally lol

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Xbox Studio Closures 'Eggs Broken to Make Omelet' Situation; Great Show Could Mostly Eclipse Anger

Wccftech discussed the recent Xbox news with MIDiA Research analyst Rhys Elliott, who pointed out that a strong upcoming Games Showcase could help a lot with fans.

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wccftech.com
RaidenBlack11h ago(Edited 11h ago)

I was hoping for something different from Coalition, not Gears 6 so soon.
Their expertise in UE development could've propelled them to try out other IPs using the new UE5.
But guess, given recent MS' state, Gears 6 was the 'safer' call for the studio. But still hope they venture other IPs or even other genres ... at least FPSs in future?

Alexious9h ago

Microsoft seems only interested in maximizing profits through its biggest IPs at this point.

Fishy Fingers6h ago

So soon? Its been 5 years since Gears 5, longest gap between games in the franchise.

XiNatsuDragnel11h ago

I was hoping for better but Microsoft being safe again....

MrDead7h ago

Why would people be less angry? If MS made it's own games instead of buying up what was already available then we wouldn't be in the situation that everyone is angry at.

MS is the problem.

miyoka6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

Just forget what happened and keep supporting Microsoft!

SonyStyled4h ago(Edited 4h ago)

Everybody pays for or uses MS in some form personally or professionally. If that’s considered supporting, it hasn’t been helping Xbox.

PRIMORDUS6h ago

Fuck MS and Phil. I already told that shit bag off on Twitter, if the dumb ass responds I highly doubt it, I will go off much worse. What a fucking disgrace MS and Phil are to the gaming community.

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