Comments on: Get Your Own PlayStation Credit Card

By: Guenhwyvar732

Guenhwyvar732 — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:14:06 +0000

You might call Sony Rewards and ask. The first guy I talked to said I could buy from pretty much any store that sold new PS3′s. When I called back later another guy said it had to be an authorized dealer but didn’t know that Dell was one until I told him sony.com said they were.

If GameStop won’t get you the $150 back then return it if you can.

By: jaymeson

jaymeson — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:21:55 +0000

I also took the slow route and had the card mailed to me. But then I was an idiot and couldn’t resist using the card as soon as I activated it…at the closest store possible, my local GameStop.

I say idiot, because when I got home I searched the Sony Rewards site for “authorized Sony retailers” and GameStop is nowhere to be found. How is this possible? Walgreens is listed but not GameStop?

Should I return the PS3 to GameStop and pick another one up at Best Buy at the risk of screwing up the whole rebate/credit process? Help!

By: Guenhwyvar732

Guenhwyvar732 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:27:42 +0000

I went the delayed gratification route and had the card mailed to me. I ended buying from Dell on 12/13 with a 20% coupon code so I only had to pay $320 (shipping was free). The PS3 arrived a few days later and just a few minutes ago I got the following email:

You now qualify to receive $150 rebate when you purchase your PLAYSTATION® 3 system (PS3) at an authorized Sony retailer with your new PlayStation Card.
To claim your $150 card credit:
1. Register your new PlayStation Card
2. Complete the Rebate Form, under Your Account
— Rebate Name must include ‘PS-PS3 $150 Rebate’
3. Submit Rebate Form online
4. Print out and mail the completed Rebate Form with copy of your PS3 sales receipt to the address as indicated within 60 days from date of purchase
Your PlayStation Card account will be credited $150 within 8-12 weeks of receiving the Rebate Form and copy of the sales receipt.

I will mail in my rebate form in the morning and will post again if/when I get my $150 rebate.

By: bobby8211

bobby8211 — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:38:08 +0000

doesnt this mean you can pick up a ps3 for 250$ if u get this card?

By: patrickwolf2

patrickwolf2 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:48:32 +0000

Sony Authorized Dealers: http://direct.where2getit.com/sony/

What about the BONUS OFFER (buy 1 BD get another FREE)!?

Can anybody post the details of the e-mail that you received after ordering the PS3 from the sonyrewards.com offer?

I see it says in fine print:
(3) To qualify for the Bonus Offer, you must be a new instantly approved PlayStation Card member, through this promotion only, and have purchased a PlayStation®3 systems at SonyRewards.com with your new PlayStation Card…

Can anybody who was NOT instantly approved confirm that they got the the Bonus Offer when they ordered from SonyRewards?

By: Navstar

Navstar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:40:11 +0000

So is Wal-Mart an authorized dealer?

By: battler

battler — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:07:54 +0000

Woohoo. I just received my ps3. I ordered it on December 8th and received it today, December 16th. I was worried I would have to wait a couple of weeks, so I’m glad I have it now. I ordered it via the instant credit on the SonyRewards website.

By: TNAReborn

TNAReborn — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:14:48 +0000

I placed an order on 12/04/08 and it was shipped 12/12/08. I called costumer service and they told me that I will be getting it on Tuesday or Wednesday!

By: gate1975mlm

gate1975mlm — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:49:15 +0000

I ordered mine at Dell.com

Is there anything elae I need to do for the $150 credit? Or will it just apear on my card in about 8 weeks?

By: mako12451

mako12451 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:57:28 +0000

Mine Shipped Tuesday, so I requested a tracking number from customer service. They emailed me the UPS, yes UPS, tracking number.
The PS3 is right now sitting in my bedroom. Thanks for all the feedback. I was first thinking, this deal was too good to be true. I have Hooters Points card and have gotten plenty of Wings Free, and since I pay it off every month, I have never paid any interest.