Best Buy Celebrates 60 Years by Selling $100 Gift Cards for $60, Because Math
Best Buy is selling $100 gift cards for $60 to celebrate 60 years, because apparently they want to make it rain on August 22nd - just don't try to buy gift cards with your gift card.
In a move that will have you setting an alarm for Saturday morning faster than you can say 'doorbuster,' Best Buy is celebrating its 60th anniversary by offering $100 gift cards for just $60 at physical stores on August 22nd. That's right, folks: for one day only, you can get 40% off a gift card, which is basically the retail equivalent of finding money on the sidewalk - provided you're willing to elbow through crowds at opening time and pray the supply doesn't run out before you reach the register.
But wait, there's a catch (there's always a catch). These gift cards cannot be used to purchase other gift cards, including iTunes or Google Play credit, nor can they be applied to prepaid or open-loop debit cards. So no, you can't use your discounted card to buy a discounted card to buy a discounted card - that's not how this works. However, they are perfectly valid for combining with other discounts and promotions on actual products, and any returns or cancellations will be credited back to the gift card, so you can enjoy your savings again and again.
If you're wondering what to spend your shiny new gift card on, Best Buy's 60th anniversary sale has you covered. The iPad Air M4 has dropped to $649, the lowest price we've seen since the summer price hike, and the AirPods Max 2 are going for $429, a cool $120 off their usual sticker shock. Laptop lovers aren't left out either: the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 is available for $749.99, saving you $450 off the typical price. So go ahead, treat yourself - just remember to bring your elbows and your patience.
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