Elite Status Qualification Question

I just had a question about Elite Status qualification.  Earlier this year, I purchased 2 iPad Air devices.  I used gift cards on these devices that I had saved for quite some time and I realize that zero points are earned for gift card usage; however, I noticed that I also did not receive any "Elite Status" qualification dollars for the amount of the purchases that were paid via gift cards.
I understand not getting points for use of the gift cards and I also undertand not getting dollar credit for the amount of the reward zone certificates used on the purchases (well, I concede that point anyway).  But, it doesn't seem fair that the payment method of gift card should make it appear like I didn't spend the money at Best Buy towards the status qualifications.
Thank for any clarification.

Hi wkkunkle,
Thank you for taking the time to post your question to the forum!
A purchase made with a gift card does not qualify for points AND does not count towards reaching Elite/Elite Plus status.  The reason being is that most gift cards are not purchased by the customer redeeming them or they were included as part of a promotional offer, so no actual money is exchanged.  If you had purchased any of the gift cards that were used or if the customer that did purchase them is My Best Buy member, then points should have already been awarded for the original purchase of the gift cards.  Those purchases would have also countered towards you or the other customer reaching Elite/Elite Plus status.  Basically, a gift card is not going to qualify for points or count toward reaching a higher status between multiple purchases.
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