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$25 play store credit if bought from somewhere other then Google?

I want to buy the 16gb model but Google won't let me order online so I was thinking about buying it from a local retailer. Will I still get the $25 credit if I buy it from GameStop or Walmart?
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Yes.
http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2670129

nazem said:
I want to buy the 16gb model but Google won't let me order online so I was thinking about buying it from a local retailer. Will I still get the $25 credit if I buy it from GameStop or Walmart?
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Yep, i bought mine at local Gamestop recently and upon adding your Gmail account when configuring it for first-time use, Google will add $25 to your G Play account.

In canada futureshop and bestbuy has this msg:
Includes $25 of credit to the Google Play store, for a limited time only!*
when I click on it ,it says:
For a limited time, buy the Google Nexus 7 and it comes included with a $25 credit to spend in the Play store, as well as some great free content like your own copy of Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
*Offer valid while supplies last. Play Store credit comes on pack. No rainchecks.
The part play store credit comes on pack. Hmm. I can purchase a nexus 7 at a local (not future shop/best buy) store right now, but it didn't have anything on the pack. Does anyone know if for Canada it needs this on the pack or will I be eligible for the 25 credit regardless?

Bought mine at Staples (10% employee discount, sweet!) and can confirm that I got the $25 credit. :good:

Yep. Got mine from JB HiFi and got the $25. I didn't expect it so it was a nice bonus

I am getting a replacement Nexus 7 as my first one was defective. If I use a different google account on the replacement does that mean I will get another $25/£15 to use

Superblaze said:
I am getting a replacement Nexus 7 as my first one was defective. If I use a different google account on the replacement does that mean I will get another $25/£15 to use
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Yep.

So I can use both accounts (even if its not my primary account) to make purchases on a single device?

Superblaze said:
So I can use both accounts (even if its not my primary account) to make purchases on a single device?
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I've got a personal and a work account on my phone and can use either to purchase apps.

Just curious: are non-play store buyers also getting the $10 google wallet credit? If you don't know what I'm talking about, add a prepaid card in wallet and see what happens.

$25 credit rescinded on refund?

So, for those who've returned their N7 for a refund, and have used part or all of their $25 credit, what happened? Did the credit get charged back to your Google Play account? Did you get refunded all but $25 of the purchase price? Or what?
I ask because I've noticed that I haven't received a credit on subsequent purchases, even from other retailers (e.g., Staples). So, it must be a one-time offer per Play account. But, if the credit is rescinded upon refund, and not granted for a subsequent new purchase... Well, that would be a bummer.
Any ideas?
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£15/$15 Play Store credit

Did anyone else know this ended? I didn't think there was any time scale to this?
According to the Google representative on the phone it ended on the 30th of Sept?
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Yeah, it's been known for a while. However, if you activated the credit before they stopped giving it out, you've still got until next year to use it up.
Eligibility and Restrictions
If you travel outside of the country in which the credit is issued, it will not be valid for purchases outside of your local currency.
The $25 Google Play credit is not transferable between accounts
The $25 Google Play credit offer ends September 30, 2012.
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http://support.google.com/googleplay/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2670129
Receipt of Google Play promotional balance for new Wallet account creation
For a limited time, Google offered a promotional balance credit for creating a new Wallet account. If you timely redeemed a Google Play promotional balance to create a new Google Wallet account by June 30, 2012, these following additional terms apply.
1. ...
2. ...
3. ...
4. Promotional credits for the new Wallet account creation expire on June 30, 2013.
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http://play.google.com/intl/en_us/about/offer-terms.html

Speaking of Wallet credits, I never got around to using my $10 one, and I filled out the form to get a check cut for the amount. Never got it yet. Has anyone else?

When voucher ends?

I got a 25 dollars when I purchased my n7 in august in usa.
When the 25$ expire?

It doesn't expire. It's on your Google Play account. Now, new users aren't getting credit, if that's what you're asking.

Yes this is what I mean...
I thought I read somewhere it was expired after 9 months or so, if you didn't use the credit, u will lose it after this date.

C. Receipt of Google Play promotional balance for activation of select new Nexus 7 tablet(s)
If you timely redeemed a Google Play promotional balance offer for purchasing and activating a Nexus 7 tablet, the following additional terms apply to you:
1. Upon activating select new Nexus 7 tablet(s) and completing the tablet set-up process by registering your Google Wallet account, you will receive a one-time promotional balance associated with your Google Wallet account for $25 worth of movies, music, books or apps on Google Play.
2. In order to receive this promotional balance for the tablet activation, you must currently have or create a Google Wallet account on your tablet, and you must also add a credit card or debit card to such account (or already have a credit card or debit card in such account) for use in future purchase and payment transactions with the Google Wallet, by September 30, 2012. This promotional balance is not available for Google Wallet accounts where you only store your bank account or Carrier Billing information as a payment method.
3. Only one Google Wallet account per tablet is eligible to receive this promotional balance. By receiving the promotional offer, you agree that Google Wallet may collect and store the serial number of your Nexus 7 tablet to track your receipt of this promotional balance.
4. Redeemed balances that remain unused in your Google Play account will expire on September 30, 2013.
http://play.google.com/intl/en_us/about/offer-terms.html

the email i received says something different, although the link term and conditions contradict it:
We sent you this one-time message because your Google account was credited with a A$25.00 Google Play balance.
Google Play balance is valid only on Google Play, subject to full terms and conditions.
A$25.00 balance can be used only for purchases with a combined cost of A$25.00 or less.
The A$25.00 balance can be used for purchases on Google Play through June 30, 2013.

Pre-order Google Play Store credit.

I just went to Google pay store to buy a new charger and cable for my new 6P and thought I would use my $50.00 credit from google for pre-ordering my 6P. But when I went to check out my $50 credit shows that its a “invalid payment method” WTF
https://support.google.com/googleplay/troubleshooter/3422617#ts=3422626,3438732

Can only be used on the play store for apps, subscriptions, games, movies, music etc.

Google Play cannot not be used for any hardware. Only apps/games/movies/music/etc.

Any ideas on how to monetize the credit? I already have plenty of credit that will also expire soon, I could use the cash to buy some accessories instead

sirxdroid said:
Any ideas on how to monetize the credit? I already have plenty of credit that will also expire soon, I could use the cash to buy some accessories instead
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It won't expire as long as you keep adding to it. If you have the Opinion Rewards app, everytime you get your $.10 or so it extended to the period to whenever that latest credit expires.

Too bad, I need a charger and some cables for my 6P, not a new subscription, game, movie or music

Sell it on eBay. That's what I did.
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Wait, the credit expires? How long do I never to use it?

2swizzle said:
Wait, the credit expires? How long do I never to use it?
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This is from the email that Google sent me.
*Good for one $50 credit toward your Google Play™ balance with the purchase of a Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P purchased on the Google Store in the US from September 29, 2015 to October 25, 2015. Google Play credit is not reloadable and has no cash value. Google Play credit must be added to a Google Wallet account by December 31, 2015. Once added, credit must be used on Google Play by October 25, 2016. Google Play credit cannot be used on the Google Store. Some subscriptions excluded. Must be 13+ years old and have existing or activate new Google Wallet account. Promotional offer available while Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P supplies last, no rain checks. See Promotional Balance Terms for more information. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
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© 2015 Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043
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You have received this service email to update you about your recent Google Store transaction.

at least you got the credit, I guess. Not hating or anything, but I was waiting for some gift funds to get to me before i ordered my 6p and the money didn't show up until the day after the credit promo expired, and i would have used it for IAPs for a game i'm obsessed with, so I really would have liked the credit :/

ChristianBale said:
It won't expire as long as you keep adding to it. If you have the Opinion Rewards app, everytime you get your $.10 or so it extended to the period to whenever that latest credit expires.
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TIL, thanks!