Buying a Reader Store gift card

JanuaryF · 02-10-2010, 08:53 AM

Hi all,

I'm heading to the US this weekend for some shopping, and I wondered if someone could direct me to a store (bricks & mortar) that sells Reader Store gift cards? I know I can buy them online, but I have actual cash to spend and don't want to use my credit card.

Thanks,
January

jolfc · 02-10-2010, 09:00 AM

when i went to new york(I live in the u.k normally)i stocked up on sony gift cards from borders the smallest amount you could get was $25.i am not sure if borders still exist in the u.s.a as they are gone in the u.k now.hope this helps.i went to u.s.a at begining of 2009.

lilac_jive · 02-10-2010, 09:02 AM

You can buy them at Target and Borders, I know for sure, and I believe you can also get them at Best Buy. Target will probably be your best bet (there are more of those around). You'll want to go to the electronics section, the gift cards are next to the Reader display. Asking for them might not help you, I've asked a Target employee before and they said they didn't have them (two minutes later I found them).

JanuaryF · 02-10-2010, 09:40 AM

Thanks so much! I was planning on hitting Target anyways, so its great to know that they carry them!

Thanks,
January

columbus · 02-10-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanuaryF

Hi all,

I'm heading to the US this weekend for some shopping, and I wondered if someone could direct me to a store (bricks & mortar) that sells Reader Store gift cards? I know I can buy them online, but I have actual cash to spend and don't want to use my credit card.

Thanks,
January

buy them online - from outside the US? Where How??

itzmeigh · 02-10-2010, 08:44 PM

I'll second Target. At my Target they are over right next to the reader display and they come in $25 and $50 choices. The gift cards was part of the reason I wanted a Sony. Then I found that here they charge you tax on the gift card and then again on the Sony site when I buy a book! I know for you it's different but it made more sense with me to just use my bank account or credit card then to buy a gift card.

jckatz · 02-18-2010, 08:59 PM

This is off topic but I am a sony credit card holder and they have things you can use your points to purchase. Incuding gift cards for sony music. REALLY, music haven't they heard of iTunes. But your can not purchase Sony eBook credits.

Well I guess its a good thing I get most of my ebooks from anywhere BUT sony store since they went ePub.

JanuaryF · 02-19-2010, 08:09 AM

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I ended up getting gift cards at Target, which was great.

itzmeigh - they didn't charge me tax on the gift cards.

Jan

02-10-2010, 08:53 AM	#1
JanuaryF Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 38 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterloo, Canada Device: Sony PRS-505 (Red)	Buying a Reader Store gift card Hi all, I'm heading to the US this weekend for some shopping, and I wondered if someone could direct me to a store (bricks & mortar) that sells Reader Store gift cards? I know I can buy them online, but I have actual cash to spend and don't want to use my credit card. Thanks, January

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02-10-2010, 09:00 AM	#2
jolfc Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: nook glow light	when i went to new york(I live in the u.k normally)i stocked up on sony gift cards from borders the smallest amount you could get was $25.i am not sure if borders still exist in the u.s.a as they are gone in the u.k now.hope this helps.i went to u.s.a at begining of 2009.

02-10-2010, 09:02 AM	#3
lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	You can buy them at Target and Borders, I know for sure, and I believe you can also get them at Best Buy. Target will probably be your best bet (there are more of those around). You'll want to go to the electronics section, the gift cards are next to the Reader display. Asking for them might not help you, I've asked a Target employee before and they said they didn't have them (two minutes later I found them).

02-10-2010, 09:40 AM	#4
JanuaryF Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 38 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterloo, Canada Device: Sony PRS-505 (Red)	Thanks so much! I was planning on hitting Target anyways, so its great to know that they carry them! Thanks, January

02-10-2010, 08:44 PM	#6
itzmeigh Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: PRS-505	I'll second Target. At my Target they are over right next to the reader display and they come in $25 and $50 choices. The gift cards was part of the reason I wanted a Sony. Then I found that here they charge you tax on the gift card and then again on the Sony site when I buy a book! I know for you it's different but it made more sense with me to just use my bank account or credit card then to buy a gift card.

02-18-2010, 08:59 PM	#7
jckatz Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 216 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Device: SONY PSR-500	This is off topic but I am a sony credit card holder and they have things you can use your points to purchase. Incuding gift cards for sony music. REALLY, music haven't they heard of iTunes. But your can not purchase Sony eBook credits. Well I guess its a good thing I get most of my ebooks from anywhere BUT sony store since they went ePub.

02-19-2010, 08:09 AM	#8
JanuaryF Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 38 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Waterloo, Canada Device: Sony PRS-505 (Red)	Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I ended up getting gift cards at Target, which was great. itzmeigh - they didn't charge me tax on the gift cards. Jan