I just got an email from buy.com telling that they now accept the revolution card. ( https://www.revolutioncard.com/ ) If you are familar with "bill me later" then basically thats what revolution card is. Its not a physical credit card, its just an account that you have a virtual # for. Anyhoo the email said that apon approval of this "card" you will get 50.00 off your first purchase at buy.com of 51.00 or more. Here is the linky:
http://www.buy.com/corp/revolution_offer.asp
Gentlemen.......start your shopping :D
EDIT: I used mine for burnout paradise ($8.99)
Sku Product Qty Unit Price Total
205148435 Burnout Paradise
1 $58.99 $58.99
80403536 take $50 OFF the purchase of $51 when you use your RevolutionCard
1 ($50.00) ($50.00)
If you have any questions about your order, please visit our Help Center.
Subtotal $8.99
Shipping
(Budget: 7 to 9 business days) FREE
Tax $0.00
Total $8.99
flashburn
02-23-08, 06:27 PM
Thanks for the heads up. I am going to use this on a new UPS. I have been waiting for a good deal on one, but I'll just make my own deal with the $50 off.
mrmagoo
02-23-08, 07:19 PM
I applied and was approved, but damn if I can figure out how to get the 50 dollars off.
I just did a "dry run" and mine is fine. Just for the heck of it I put call of duty 4 in my shopping cart and checked out, I filled out all the appropriate info, got to the payment screen and put in the info for the revolution card (btw, the "security code" section of the credit card screen is where you put in your pin #, it kept telling me I had to put in a security code and finally I realized they meant my pin) after all that I went to the final screen before you click submit and sure enough it only came out to be like 8 bucks. Just do a "dry run" like this and you will see what I mean.
BuckNaked2k
02-23-08, 08:38 PM
It takes 6-8 days to get your card, so you (obviously) can't use it right away.
Too bad they don't e-mail you the card number.
P.S. - APR is 27.5%, so don't carry a balance on this baby!
waylonsmithers
02-23-08, 08:39 PM
edit: just saw the information I needed.
SterlingBen
02-23-08, 08:43 PM
Looks like I can finally pick up Kids in the Hall Seasons 4&5 for the price of free
Edit: Any tricks to this thing b4 I sign up? Large Annual fee or something?
flashburn
02-23-08, 08:50 PM
It takes 6-8 days to get your card, so you (obviously) can't use it right away.
Too bad they don't e-mail you the card number.
P.S. - APR is 27.5%, so don't carry a balance on this baby!
Wrong on both counts. They give you your credit card number right away. APR varies depending on your credit rating.
darkside
02-23-08, 09:51 PM
My APR came out at 16% so it depends on credit. I'm not keeping this one though. I'll pay off the $8.99 and cancel it.
Paul Arnette
02-24-08, 12:00 PM
I am currently getting a "Cards Not configured please contact Customer Care" error when trying to enter my PIN. I'm spending an eternity on hold. I should've known better than to sign up for one of these cards.
TheKobra
02-24-08, 12:20 PM
My APR came out at 16% so it depends on credit. I'm not keeping this one though. I'll pay off the $8.99 and cancel it.
I will be doing the same. I purchased a System Mechanic Pro for $50.00 and added a filler item to bring it over $51.00. This way I will receive $50.00 in rebates and make money on this one.
Kory
02-24-08, 01:04 PM
I really want to try this, but this shit sounds way too good to be true.
mrmagoo
02-24-08, 04:56 PM
They are really buzzing about this over at CAG too:
For those of you who are worried about your credit report that CAG thread might be real helpful to you to understand.
eb3604
02-25-08, 12:09 AM
there are much better deals for credit card bonuses.
aeron
02-25-08, 12:10 AM
Thanks, mrmagoo! I signed up and got Run Lola Run blu-ray, 30 Days of Night Blu-ray, and Princess Diaries 2 DVD for a total of $13 after shipping and tax...
Trevor
02-25-08, 11:19 AM
there are much better deals for credit card bonuses.
Exactly. I'm now in the camp where I won't sign up for a new account for anything less than $100.
Jacoby Ellsbury
02-25-08, 01:02 PM
well i learned one thing buck naked has some horrible credit
abintra
02-25-08, 03:48 PM
Exactly. I'm now in the camp where I won't sign up for a new account for anything less than $100.
What are some of the ones offering more? Think the Sony Card was.. any others?
mrmagoo
02-25-08, 04:12 PM
there are much better deals for credit card bonuses.
such as...........
Trevor
02-25-08, 04:21 PM
such as...........
I get them in my junk mail all the time. $100 seems to be common. Off the top of my head the sony style one is the only one I've seen online.
Many banks have high value freebies with opening accounts as well.
Peep
02-25-08, 07:14 PM
And the good thing about the Sony $100 credit is that you can use it anywhere.
takingchase
02-25-08, 07:23 PM
I did this yesterday and still haven't received any notice in my e-mail about whether I was accepted or not.
mrmagoo
03-02-08, 03:21 PM
I did this yesterday and still haven't received any notice in my e-mail about whether I was accepted or not.
Its an automatic thing you get accepted (or denied) after you submit your application in about 30 seconds.
I just got my $8.99 burnout paradise in the mail yesterday :D
redrum
03-02-08, 04:19 PM
says i will be notified by mail.
John Slider
03-15-08, 09:03 PM
Couple of questions, if I sign up, buy something, get the discount, then pay it off moments later is that it, like no more charges? Can I pay it off with paypal? and can I call and cancel the 'card' moments after I've paid it off?
abintra
03-15-08, 10:30 PM
Offer says it expires March 21st. Anyone know if that means one must use the reward by that date also?
fitlissa76
03-16-08, 01:02 AM
Just an FYI ( I don't think it's been mentioned yet, but I apologize ahead of time if I missed it ) this does not apply to buy.com marketplace items. No problem, though, just click on the item & to the right you'll see a list of other prices, buy.com usually at the top. Just click on the buy.com add to card button.
Alrighty, here's what I ordered :
Amy Bento All Pump XTreme Workout (DVD) $16.88
Amy Bento Hi Lo XTreme Workout (DVD) $16.88
Sad Cypress by Agatha Christie ( Hardcover Book ) $7.47
10 Minute Solution Fitness Ball Workouts (DVD) $12.62
Total before coupon : $53.85
$50 Revolution Card Discount -$50
Budget Shipping - Free
Total $3.85
I'll pay that off right away & close the account.
tedbrogen
03-16-08, 05:25 PM
Another FYI that I am sure everyone has heard before, but applying for the card or account or whatever it is in this case is a hit to your credit score by a few points and then closing out an account also hurts your score by a few points. None of which probably matters too much unless you are applying for a large loan for a car or house in the near future. By near future, I mean next couple of years. If you are it will cause you to have a higher interest rate and that will cost you far more than the $50 saved. Also, I have heard that it is better if you open an account like this just to get a discount, to pay off the balance immediately, cut up the card and just leave the account open but dont use it.
All that said, I will probably now go and do that deal.
fitlissa76
03-16-08, 07:43 PM
Another FYI that I am sure everyone has heard before, but applying for the card or account or whatever it is in this case is a hit to your credit score by a few points and then closing out an account also hurts your score by a few points. None of which probably matters too much unless you are applying for a large loan for a car or house in the near future. By near future, I mean next couple of years. If you are it will cause you to have a higher interest rate and that will cost you far more than the $50 saved. Also, I have heard that it is better if you open an account like this just to get a discount, to pay off the balance immediately, cut up the card and just leave the account open but dont use it.
All that said, I will probably now go and do that deal.
I used to work for a collection agency & none of that is *exactly* true. It's true in some cases, but the last thing you said is specifically untrue. If you leave open an unsecured line of credit & don't use it, you'll likely forget you have it & when you go to apply for a loan it looks like *potential* debt, even though you owe nothing. If your Revolution account, for instance, has a $1500 credit limit that is a potential unsecured debt of $1500. So, if you are not going to use the account, close it right away after you pay it off.
If you make a habit of signing up for cards to get discounts, yes, it will not only appear as several hits to your credit score just with the inquiries, but again, you've got open several accounts now of potential debt via unsecured credit. If you open one or 2 accounts, it's not gonna hurt you. I don't do the Target store offers, for instance, of 10% off your purchase if you open an account or a $30 Amazon GC for opening a credit card account with them, etc... This Revolution card is only my 2nd credit card & it will be closed right away. My 1st one is a MyPoints Visa, which I use all the time & is my only personal card. For our household we have another one, a Circuit City Visa, but my husband uses that one mostly. The MyPoints Visa & the Circuit City Visa we get rewards, or points to be used towards rewards. The only other debts we have are for our car & our house.
Our credit would be shit if we opened up a card every time something was offered, so yes you are half right by saying it can ding your credit opening something like this. It will if you make a habit of it. If it's only a very occasional thing, it won't be a problem. Be sure to close the account if you won't use it.
fitlissa76
03-16-08, 07:53 PM
My APR came out at 16% so it depends on credit. I'm not keeping this one though. I'll pay off the $8.99 and cancel it.
My APR was 1.9%, but other fees such as cash advances & late fees went as high as 26% !!! Wow. My credit is really good, though. About as high a credit rating as you can get.
tedbrogen
03-17-08, 11:11 AM
I had been told by someone I know that works for a credit card company, that your credit score takes a hit when you close an account as well. So, really you are getting hurt whether you leave the account open or close it immediately. I have no idea which one would hurt you greater.
Also, I was under the impression that an open account that you arent using would lower your credit ratio (amount you owe divided by amount you have in credit lines) and a lower credit ratio somehow helps your credit score. Although I see your point about the open credit line being potential debt via unsecured credit.
rfduncan
03-17-08, 11:46 AM
Got me a free pre-order for MarioKart Wii. Excitement!
Barry
03-19-08, 03:27 AM
My APR was 1.9%, but other fees such as cash advances & late fees went as high as 26% !!! Wow. My credit is really good, though. About as high a credit rating as you can get.
Sorry to disagree with u but no such interest rate @ 1.9% your reading it wrong.
Lowest with best credit rating 750-850 is 12%, then 16%, 18% etc etc.
You read the calculating line which is not your interest rate.
Lowest anyone can get depending on their rating is apprx. 5% and not with RevolutionCard.
fitlissa76
03-20-08, 03:08 PM
Sorry to disagree with u but no such interest rate @ 1.9% your reading it wrong.
Lowest with best credit rating 750-850 is 12%, then 16%, 18% etc etc.
You read the calculating line which is not your interest rate.
Lowest anyone can get depending on their rating is apprx. 5% and not with RevolutionCard.
Not that it matters, since I'm paying it off & closing it anyway, but I got the paperwork today (boy, that was FAST !) & it says 1.9%APR through October 2008. After that it goes up to 13.9%.
magicmanej
03-20-08, 08:13 PM
Bump to remind everyone who has not used his/her credit yet that the offer expires on 3/21...
Also, for those in the market for an inexpensive and pretty good digital camera, buy.com is offering the Kodak 7.1 MP Easyshare ZD710 for $149.99 with free shipping. It has 10x Optical Zoom and Digital Image Stabilization. Price is only $99.99 after the $50 off from revolution card. Buy.com says it retails for $299.99, but I think they are overreaching abit and the actual retail price is more like $250.
The reviews are good, but not stellar. However, I think it's a pretty good deal for inexperienced users (like myself) or those who want a point and click camera that will give good results (also like myself). :)
Linky - http://www.buy.com/prod/kodak-7-1-mp-easyshare-zd710-digital-camera-w-10x-optical-zoom-image/q/loc/111/207656456.html
abintra
03-20-08, 08:30 PM
Bump to remind everyone who has not used his/her credit yet that the offer expires on 3/21...
Meaning both the credit as well as the signup promotion expires? I've tried asking both Buy.com and Revolution Card but their customer service is lacking and just repeats the same non-answer (ie. contact the other).
magicmanej
03-20-08, 09:28 PM
Meaning both the credit as well as the signup promotion expires? I've tried asking both Buy.com and Revolution Card but their customer service is lacking and just repeats the same non-answer (ie. contact the other).
I'm not sure - I signed up for the card sometime in February (around the time I first saw this thread) and proceeded to procrastinate on using the credit. According to the terms I signed up under, the credit expires on 3/21/08. I'm not sure if that applies to someone who signed up later.
But when I click on the offer banner on buy.com's website (see http://www.buy.com/corp/revolution_offer.asp ), it says that the 50 off 51 promotion expires on 3/21. I would think it applies to both the offer and the credit, but again, I'm not 100% positive. If you have already signed up for the card and haven't used the credit, I'd use it tonight just to be safe.
EDIT - Spoke with someone at buy.com b/c there was a problem with my order. He told me that the $50 off $51 Promotion has been extended and now ends on 4/30/08. This extension applies to both new and existing accounts.
Buy: