There’s not much to say about this deal: $40 for a $50 iTunes gift card at Staples online. This deal is available online only at Staples.com
Shipping is free, with secure, trackable shipping through the U.S. Post Office.
The cards have no expiration date.
If you are a Staples Rewards member, you can earn 5% back.
Be sure to pay with a credit card that earns extra points at office supply stores, like the United Business credit card (2x) or the Chase Ink cards (5x).
I don’t think gift card purchases from Staples earn extra rewards points via online shopping portals, but it can’t hurt to try.
If you have a PayPal account you may be eligible for a special 2-day offer: 20% off an iTunes code, redeemable for yourself, or sent as a gift. Try this link to pull up the offer.
The 20% off offer is only applicable to one iTunes Code valued at $25, $50 or $100. Please note that this is an e-code only; this offer is not for a physical gift card.
The offer is only available from March 20, 2014 (6 am PST) to March 21, 2014 (7:00 pm PST). Hat tip to SlickDeals
Gift Card Purchases to Meet Minimum Spend on Rewards Credit Cards
Sometimes gift card purchases are helpful if you are trying to meet the minimum spend requirement on a new credit card to qualify for the rewards bonus. Essentially, you can front load your purchases of essentials like groceries, or in this case iTunes credits, for use on future purchases.
For instance, the Barclaycard Arrival™ World MasterCard®offers new applicants $200 toward your next travel redemption, after you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days after opening the account. A few gift card purchases for items that you know you will need in the near future can help you meet the minimum spend requirement.
Caution: In no circumstances should you open a credit card for the rewards if it will cause you to spend more than you would otherwise. Furthermore, if you do not pay off your bills in full and on time every month, you will be socked with high interest fees that far outweigh the value of any rewards.