The company's reputation is significantly marred by customer dissatisfaction, primarily due to issues with gift cards that arrive with zero balances and a lack of effective customer support. Many customers report difficulties in reaching the company, citing unresponsive email communication and nonexistent phone support. While a few positive experiences exist, they are overshadowed by consistent complaints regarding service delays, unfulfilled orders, and perceived fraudulent practices. Overall, the sentiment indicates a widespread lack of trust and reliability, suggesting that potential customers should exercise caution when considering this service.
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If I could give zero or negative Stars, I would. After using them twice back in 2017, I thought they were trustworthy. Since then I have tried on three separate occasions to sell them three separate cards that I now suddenly have a zero balance on, but have never gotten paid for. I realized there was an issue once I kept receiving a message back stating that I could not use a prepaid debit card. That was when I tried to use my PayPal Business or Chime card. Ok. Fair enough. So, if that's your policy then so be it. The order/request should never have been processed. Now, what I would like to know, is... why all of a sudden do I need to be verified again, charging my account $1 simply to verify my identity even though I've already sold 2 prior gift cards and have an account? And two... where did the money of the gift card go and where is MY money?
I attempted selling them my giftcard. They took the money out of the card and I never received payment. I contacted the BBB. Don't use this place. It is a scam.
I sold them a gift card and NEVER received a check for it, even though they said a check would be in the mail within 1-3 days. They will not return emails and no one ever answer the phone. There is virtually no customer service for this company. They basically stole my gift card.
I sold them ThnkGeek gift card and was supposed to get an amazon card back instantly. Never got one. Attempted to email many times and called the support line. Talked to a shady operator who started that this was the retail Dept. Good thing this was only 25$. I ended up spending it. If they charge me I will report it to the fraud department associated with my credit card.
I ordered a electronic gift card and was charged for it but never received it. Several emails later and no response from them. It's like they aren't even there! It's too bad I have to give them a 1 star because they deserve a big fat ZERO like their support service.
Wish I had found this site before I used Cardpool. I sold them 4 gift cards. One of them was required to be sent by msil, which I did, and they did send me an Amazon recemption code for that one. The other 3 were sent digitally and I was supposed to receive an Amazon gift card by mail within 1-3 days. It's been about 6 weeks and I've received nothing. I have contacted *******@cardpool.com multiple times and noone responds or gets back to me. I have sent emails and noone responds. I tried calling and leaving message and noone responded. I assume they have stolen the value of these cards now and I'll never get paid. I filed with the Texas BBB. If I need to file with Attorney General or other, I will do so.
BBB has no authority. They are basically another review site. You need to file complaints of this type of fraud with the groups that have teeth, such as the police, FBI for interstate transactions/fraud, Attorney General of the state the business is located.
You should also register with the card company when you get the cards as an added security measure.
I sold them my gift cards in exchange for and Amazon card. It has been over 1 month and I have not received payment. I have contacted 14 times.
I sold them several gift cards on November 27th 2019. I was given to expect that payment would be received within 3 business days. It has now been over 1 month. I have called and emailed over 14 times. Emails were met with auto responses saying someone would get back to me. They did not. Calls and several voicemails were largely ignored. 2 times someone did pick up the phone and stated that my issue would be "escalated." No one followed up with me after those calls. I believe that this company has stolen the money on the gift cards I sold them and are evading me.
I used Cardpool to buy discounted gift cards for a while with little problem. Then I noticed that deliveries of e-gift cards took longer than usual. That was followed by the company sending bad links and then their system went completely done, disabling everyone from accessing their gift card links.
Ultimately what followed was them sending out fake codes. After repeated attempts to contact them by email and social media, I filed a dispute with my credit card. They replied falsely stating there was evidence that I used the card yet they failed to provide any of that evidence and also failed to sign or even name the person who answered the credit card dispute.The retailer has no information on the gift card code because it is a fake code.
I eventually filed a report with the Texas Attorney General (their processing center is located in TX) and the FBI. Everyone should not waste their time with the BBB. The BBB is an intermediary--they only push papers between parties. If anyone wants enforcement and to get their money back, they need to contact law enforcement. Wire fraud is a federal crime, punishable up to 30 years in prison.
There are multiple complaints with the BBB and Twitter. They have an F rating.
I logged onto their website on 12/23/19 to sell an Olive Garden gift card. Their website indicates a 3-4 business day turn-around. It is now 1/7/20 and I have seen nothing. I have emailed--no answer. I called Customer Service. The person I spoke with said Customer Service does not have a direct # to call so she took a message -- RIGHT. She also said to email Customer Service -- I told her I already had with no response. I would say if you have an alternative vendor to work through, try them. This is my first--and last--time with CardPool.
I have been trying to contact them every way possible without ANY response. They have $350 of my cards, no check, no confirmation, nothing. Do Not Use. I used them ears ago and fine, no longer stay away! I filed a BBB report this morning
I sold a $300 Amozon giftcard to cardpool, after a week of waiting patiently, I sent an email to customer support, they replied saying, payment will be processed shortly, after this they stopped replying my emails. I never received payment for my gift card. I was gifted a $250 Bestbuy giftcard during the summer, I needed to exchange for cash, a friend of mine Karen told me how she exchanges gift cards for cash from a group of giftcard merchants online and got paid everytime, I had doubts, but decided to give it a try. I sold my $250 Bestbuy giftcard, and after 4 days, I got $215 sent to me via PayPal.
I decided to write this review because Sleektradings is legit & I don't want others to lose their giftcards to cardpool.
If you want to sell your giftcards.
Visit sleektradings.co.uk or send an email to *******@outlook.com.
They canceled two orders of mine ("risk management blah blah blah"), no explanation. Audacity to send me a survey on their "non" customer serice/how their on-line support was, automated reply stating they couldn't answer w/o order # (I DID). Called twice and even tho they state they will return calls, they do NOT. Awful company to deal with. I would rather pay full price for a g. C. and not go thru this AGGRAVATION.
They got me for a $50 gift card. I was suppose to receive a amazon card for $35 bucks but it's been To Christmas shop. I emailed support but got no response. After reading so many reviews of how this company SCAMMING I suggest contact BBB. It's easier then trying to contact cardpool.
They offered me money for my two gift cards and told me to send them to them in Oct 2019. I have yet to receive my cash from these cards nor have I received my cards back as they stated. If you send them an email they don't reply and if you call them the music plays acting like it is connecting you to someone then it says no one is available and hangs up on you. I have filed a better business bureau complaint which they did not reply to and now have a complaint at the Attorney Generals office. Now I am still waiting.
I purchased a $300 gift card, when I downloaded I checked the value and it was good. One month later no value and I never used a penny on it. They refused to honor the guarantee. Go to raise.com, they at least honor the guarantee.
This company has a 0 response rate. Sold them a 200$ gc and it was put in review. Said the be released 1-4 business days. It has been almost exactly 1 month. Nothing. Just don't do it folks!
I had an issue with cardpool but it has since been resolved. Sitejabber is not allowing me to delete my review though so I'm just updating with this text...
Purchased a Panera Gift Card and need the pin number in order to use it. Sent many many e-mails no response and left numerous voice mails. This will be the last time I buy for you guys. It's turning into a SCAM.
Order # *******
Murray
I wish I didn't have to put any stars this experience has been complete bull$#*!. I sent off my gift card & opted for a check in the middle of October due to their "kiosk" not working at multiple locations spread far & in between might I add, now it's damn near December & NO CHECK. 10 business days my a** don't use this bull$#*! if you're wanting real & quick results.
Answer: They cheated me out of 75 dollars in gift cards they need to pay up
Answer: DON'T DO IT! You're just rolling the dice with this company, if there is a problem, you ave no recourse.
Answer: Hi Justin I would not use there service they scammed me out of a 400 Home Depot gift card then the block your account ignore emails and leave you with nothing I hope you look to another service it will save you headaches