I received a Simon Gift Card last X'Mas which can be used supposedly wherever Visa is accepted. Firstly, you must know the amount of the card before you can use it. So I called their toll free number to verify that my card (which I have not used yet) was for the $50 which was the amount purchased.
To my surprise, the balance on the card was $35.00! When I mentioned I had not used the card yet, they rudely told me that after 6 months, they charge a fee of $2.50 per month - this apparently is for ME to have the priviledge of holding this piece of plastic. I think this is outrageous - I wont even tell my mother that her hard earned $50 is now down to $35.
I WILL tell my mother and everyone else out there - NEVER BUY ANYONE A SIMON GIFT CARD. Oh yes, and one more thing - IF you dont use it within a year (like there might be some $ left after they siphon it) it will cost you $7.50 to get a new card! This is what is known as legal corporate theft! Simon gift cards are highway robbery!
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