iTunes Gift Card trouble? Here’s a solution…
Suffering from card scratch fever (CSF)? That is, you got an iTunes Gift Card for Christmas and then rubbed the scratch-off area a bit too hard and now you can’t read the code on the your iTunes Gift Card? And, how about OS X 10.5.6, experiencing grief on start up? We’ve got a work around for that, too.
That dodgy iTunes Gift Card? Don’t throw it away. I repeat—do not throw it away. There’s is a work (potential) around.
To begin the redemption process, click the “Redeem” link in the Quick Links box on the right side of the iTunes landing page (or just click here). Enter as much of the code that you have and, after several tries, iTunes will present a “Get Help” link just below the Redeem Code box.
Fix the OS X 10.5.6 blue screen crash
After using Software Update to apply OS X 10.5.6 Update, you may get a blue screen crash at startup. If so, a likely fix is to restart with a Safe Boot (by holding down the Shift key down at startup). A new feature in Mac OS X 10.5.6, Safe Boot results in the deletion of the “dynamic loader shared cache†in the /var/db/dyld directory. A corrupt cache is one of the causes of the blue screen crash issue after updating to OS X 10.5.6. Restarting after a Safe Boot will create a fresh copy of the deleted cache, resulting in (knock on wood) smooth, crash-free start up—Macworld
After clicking through to Get Help, according to Matt O’Hern of Marketing Shift (a self-confessed CSF sufferer), you will be presented with an additional line where you’ll be prompted to enter a second number string. Specifically, the one indicated to the right.
That said, O’Hern was able to validate his card and redeem the full $25 face value.
I’m always a sucker for a happy ending…
What’s your take?
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June 11th, 2010
Thank you soooo much! This helped a bunch!
July 1st, 2010
This didn’t work for me – I tried and tried and tried
July 13th, 2010
Your advice didn’t work for shit. You suck at this and obviously do not really know what you are talking about. You wasted my time.
July 25th, 2010
I did get prompted to fill out the number the best I could and also number in left hand corner they said they would contact me in 48 hrs so will see if they do.
September 3rd, 2010
WHAT about british people this doesnt work for us ???:(
September 20th, 2010
get help button did not appear and i was clicking ‘redeem’ for ages. really unhelpful. is it different since itunes updated? wtf dude.
October 11th, 2010
this is bullshit this shit dident work i’ve been pressing redeem for at least 4 fuking houres fucking bitch
November 3rd, 2010
where does this link just so happen to be?
April 18th, 2011
Thank you! This worked for me. Heads up – just enter a few digits that you know, that worked for me! Thanks again!!!!
July 14th, 2011
Thanks for the tip! Got my code to redeem properly
October 23rd, 2011
Thank you so much! I was seriously about to cry there for a minute when I realized I ruined my card! But I then got my $15 dollars after following your instructions. TIP: If you can’t get the “Get Help” link to come up, type in the serial number in the bottom LEFT corner into the box asking you for your redeem code. This is what got me to the “Get Help” link…after I also tried entering my code about 5 or 6 times. Good luck! And don’t get discouraged, I never thought it would work but it did eventually! Honest!
October 23rd, 2011
If you are British, it may not work since Itunes is only for Americans…sorry!
October 23rd, 2011
Wait, is itunes universal? :/
November 9th, 2011
You really make it appear so easy along with your presentation but I to find this matter to be really one thing which I think I’d never understand. It sort of feels too complex and extremely broad for me. I’m having a look forward in your next put up, I will try to get the grasp of it!
January 30th, 2012
This worked for my Canadian itunes card. Thanks so much for posting!