How can you combine apple gift cards online?

I thought I was being smart. I saved for a new Macbook over several months by buying Apple Store gift cards every time i had an extra $100 or $200. Imagine my horror when I had 24 gift cards and realized I could only use 8 to check out.
I called 1-800-my-apple and they were able to combine several for me. Although he said it would take a couple days for the system to process the change.

That answer doesn't work. Per the terms in that disclosure...Apple Gift Cards cannot be used to buy Apple Gift Cards.

Apple Store Gift Cards can be used only in the United States. With the exception of gift cards, certificates, and iTunes downloads, you can purchase just about anything sold by Apple

Old post = old problem, doesn't mean the problem's been resolved. I could create a new post with the same problem but I don't see the point in that.

The original question was about how to consolidate Gift Cards. What else would that imply other than wanting to use several small Gift Cards to buy one larger gift card?

The problem is the 8 gift card limit. If you have numerous small gift cards you cannot use them all on a single transaction and without a means to combine gift cards that means we're stuck.

Hi Fsalicrup,

You should be able to use up to eight Apple Store Gift Cards during checkout on the Apple Online Store.

Payment & Pricing - Apple Store (U.S.): Apple Store Gift Card

http://store.apple.com/us/help/payments#applecard

Apple Store Gift Card

You can redeem an Apple Store Gift Card at the online Apple Store, by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE, or at any Apple Store. Apple Store Gift Cards can be used only in the United States. With the exception of gift cards, certificates, and iTunes downloads, you can purchase just about anything sold by Apple, including products from both Apple and third-party makers.

You can use up to eight Apple Store Gift Cards at the Apple Online Store or if placing an order over the phone at 1-800-MY-APPLE. You can combine your Apple Store Gift Card(s) with one credit card to pay for your purchase. Simply enter or provide the PIN. On the plastic gift cards, the PIN you need to use can be found on the back under the scratch off area. On the electronic Apple Store Gift Cards, the PIN can be found on the email below the image of the card. Please keep the card in your possession until the order has been processed and delivered.

Note: Apple Store Gift Cards are different and distinct from iTunes Gift Cards.

Cheers,

- Brenden

Your're responding to a post from 2013.

BTW, the OP never stated he wanted to purchase a gift card with the credit.