Amex Offers Discussion Thread

[bznt]

Just started using the BJs offers ... oy vey, already the 26th and lots of cards still remaining. They have a few $200 VVGC in the store.

Ime, You can buy now bjs gift cards and use them at a later date to buy visa gift cards when available.

[MarkR]

Ime, You can buy now bjs gift cards and use them at a later date to buy visa gift cards when available.

I always worry about that strategy. You would think that a store would hard code their registers against that type of purchase ... because it is directly enabling someone who is locked into purchasing their products (via their proprietary GC) to purchase things elsewhere (general GC like Visa, MC, or Amex).

I have a stack of Sam's Club GCs (>$1k) that I would use to purchase some VGC if possible.

[bznt]

I always worry about that strategy. You would think that a store would hard code their registers against that type of purchase ... because it is directly enabling someone who is locked into purchasing their products (via their proprietary GC) to purchase things elsewhere (general GC like Visa, MC, or Amex).

I have a stack of Sam's Club GCs (>$1k) that I would use to purchase some VGC if possible.

I have done it at both bjs and sams, buying vgs with their store cards at customer services counter.

At sams. You will be able to buy only the fixed amount cards (not the $20-$500 variables) with the store gift card

[tzifanya54]

I always worry about that strategy. You would think that a store would hard code their registers against that type of purchase ... because it is directly enabling someone who is locked into purchasing their products (via their proprietary GC) to purchase things elsewhere (general GC like Visa, MC, or Amex).

I have a stack of Sam's Club GCs (>$1k) that I would use to purchase some VGC if possible.

Self checkout. Done many cards there successfully.

[Mplace]

Self checkout. Done many cards there successfully.

at sam's or BJ's?

[tzifanya54]

at sam's or BJ's?

BJs

[MarkR]

BJs

Nice!

I bought some fixed value GCs (haven't tried VGC yet) at WM self-checkout using a SC GC.

[Iz]

BJs

My BJs only sells them at customer service, so it would not work. I guess it depends on the store.

[tzifanya54]

My BJs only sells them at customer service, so it would not work. I guess it depends on the store.

time to move

[Mplace]

Nice!

I bought some fixed value GCs (haven't tried VGC yet) at WM self-checkout using a SC GC.

wow,
What fixed do they sell?

[Iz]

In and out. Here is the product page.

Back in stock. 
And arrived in 15 minutes.

[yaf613]

Does anyone know how much is the maximum amount for the VGC at sams in one transaction?

[noturbizniss]

Does anyone know how much is the maximum amount for the VGC at sams in one transaction?

. no maximum ime, however i believ eyou are limited to split pay of 6 or 7 Credit cards. Also, once you hit 7k or so the computer forces the cashier to enter name, dob, social etc.  some stores ask for it up front, but this would be a had stop every transaction. when doing 200s i would do 5k for 4 cards at a shot.

[ayman]

Still no dp on Hyatt gc?

I don't have a link, but i've seen dp that if u buy in hotel it will trigger

[benjie1305]

I don't have a link, but i've seen dp that if u buy in hotel it will trigger

Confirmed.

[aryeh1]

Back in stock. 
And arrived in 15 minutes.

I see "out of stock"
Will it be back?

[Iz]

I see "out of stock"
Will it be back?

In and out. Here is the product page.

[YOSSI170]

Will the below offer work on gift cards?

Saks Fifth Avenue
Spend $450 or more, get $100 back

[Iz]

Will the below offer work on gift cards?

Saks Fifth Avenue
Spend $450 or more, get $100 back

Yep. http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/102308

[since1492]

I am thinking of getting an amex card what is my best shot i have a CS of about 750 not a major traveler not so excited about AF