Amex Gift Chain, surprise gift with $25 or more spend at select online stores

[AsherO]

Looks like AJK and AsherO aren't going to receive a gift email for their 10th GC?

@AsherO - Still haven't gotten my 10th prize. Have you?

Also, anyone know if you can use multiple plastic GC's for one transaction? Can they be used online?

I called and opened a 'complaint' ticket for the 'liaison' to review my issue. The rep was funny, he was asking me curiously what gifts I got.

I imagine you can use multiple virtual GCs, but not 100% sure.

[compddd]

The fact that you two didn't receive all 10 gifts, and I only received 3 out of 5, makes me wary to continue with the last 3 

[AJK]

I called and opened a 'complaint' ticket for the 'liaison' to review my issue.

I imagine you can use multiple virtual GCs, but not 100% sure.

Who'd you call?

Virtual GC = eGC? If so, did I screw myself by buying plastic GCs?

The fact that you two didn't receive all 10 gifts, and I only received 3 out of 5, makes me wary to continue with the last 3 

Eh, we're talking a maximum loss of less than $7.00. It's probably worth the gamble.

[APoshiterYid]

@AsherO - Still haven't gotten my 10th prize. Have you?

Also, anyone know if you can use multiple plastic GC's for one transaction? Can they be used online?

I just checked Walmart, I imput on vGC and it then allowed me to put a second, but idk how far this will go because I only have one to try it with. Worse comes to worst you can keep combining, 25 -> 50 -> 100 -> 200.

[AsherO]

Who'd you call?

Virtual GC = eGC? If so, did I screw myself by buying plastic GCs?

I called Amex CS. Virtual GCs are sometimes referred to as eGiftCards.

Screwed yourself? I don't see why one is better than the other? IMHO they each have their own merits.

[AJK]

I just checked Walmart, I imput on vGC and it then allowed me to put a second, but idk how far this will go because I only have one to try it with. Worse comes to worst you can keep combining, 25 -> 50 -> 100 -> 200.

But you're using vGCs. I managed to (perhaps stupidly) buy plastic GCs.

I called Amex CS. Virtual GCs are sometimes referred to as eGiftCards.

Screwed yourself? I don't see why one is better than the other? IMHO they each have their own merits.

Thanks. What are the merits of having plastic GCs? Seems like eGCs are simpler to use and quicker.

And, with plastic GCs, they're "lose-able", and you have to (?) use them in store.

[Deal Guy]

Just because AsherO didnt recieve his 10th, im assuming he can buy an 11th, and then get his 10th gift, no?

[Deal Guy]

All you out there who made 10 identical purchases at Walmart with the same Amex credit card, did they all go through? Doesn't a credit card suspect fraud or something, when the same merchant swipes the same amount 10 times in a row?

[AJK]

All you out there who made 10 identical purchases at Walmart with the same Amex credit card, did they all go through? Doesn't a credit card suspect fraud or something, when the same merchant swipes the same amount 10 times in a row?

They're all pending for me. And, even if they don't all go through, that might even be better for me. I've gotten all (9/10) of my awards already.

[compddd]

I already received a FRAUD ALERT email from Amex after my 2nd eGC order lol

[AsherO]

Thanks. What are the merits of having plastic GCs? Seems like eGCs are simpler to use and quicker.

And, with plastic GCs, they're "lose-able", and you have to (?) use them in store.

eGCs come instantly, so they can be used instantly. Plastic GCs can be sold to PJ

I'm not expert on walmart GCs, yet I'm getting hammered here with questions 'cuz I have 10 of them...

Just because AsherO didnt recieve his 10th, im assuming he can buy an 11th, and then get his 10th gift, no?

I'm not buying an 11th with the hope that it might post.

[compddd]

I just checked SlickDeals and there is a ton of people who got no gift emails. So I'm done for now haha

[APoshiterYid]

I already received a FRAUD ALERT email from Amex after my 2nd eGC order lol

Really? That is funny... That might also explain why some people stopped getting their "gifts", if they're not posting due to suspected fraud. My first two GCs gave me gifts right away, next 3 GCs ordered and still no gifts showed.

[Deal Guy]

I'm not buying an 11th with the hope that it might post.

Then why did you buy the first 10?! Only to get a gift. Now if on the 10th one you didn't earn a gift, you still are eligable to get a gift, no?

[AJK]

eGCs come instantly, so they can be used instantly. Plastic GCs can be sold to PJ

One last question on the Walmart GCs, b'n: You said you bought eGCs, right? If i'm inferring correctly, those cannot be sold on PJ, so how are you going to convert them to cash?

I'm not buying an 11th with the hope that it might post.

+1

Then why did you buy the first 10?! Only to get a gift. Now if on the 10th one you didn't earn a gift, you still are eligable to get a gift, no?

Unless the rumors are true and not every $25 purchase gets a gift...

[compddd]

I received 2 more gifts after the fraud alert, so I don't think it has any affect on the success rate

[AsherO]

Then why did you buy the first 10?! Only to get a gift. Now if on the 10th one you didn't earn a gift, you still are eligable to get a gift, no?

I bought the first 10 because I got a gift after each one, then placed the next order.

One last question on the Walmart GCs, b'n: You said you bought eGCs, right? If i'm inferring correctly, those cannot be sold on PJ, so how are you going to convert them to cash?

+1

Unless the rumors are true and not every $25 purchase gets a gift...

I don't think those rumors are true, we'll find out soon enough.

[APoshiterYid]

WOOOOT!
I read a tip on SD which said to go to walmart.com through https://giftchain.amexnetwork.com/thankyou -for each order- instead of just going to walmart.com (cookie issue?). This was after 5 orders and only receiving 2 gifts. I figured why not and just tried it, each time going to walmart.com through the above link first. Well, 5 orders later I got another 5 gifts instantly, and some of the old ones started coming through! IDK if the system was just slow and this has nothing to do with it, but I figure it's worth a shot!

Oh, and btw....
1) 1 year ShopRunner membership
2) $10 Walmart Gift Card
3) 4 - $5 Starbucks Gift Cards
4) $20 American Express Gift Card
5) Shareable $10 American Express Gift Cards. 1 for you and 3 to share with friends on Facebook
6) $10 American Express Gift Card
7) $500 American Express Gift Card
8.) $10 Walmart Gift Card
9) $10 American Express Gift Card

Thats $580 in AmEx GC, $20 in Starbucks GC, $20 in Walmart GC, and 1 year @ shoprunner! Not too shabby (BI"H)!

...I wonder what the 10th gift will be!

PS: HUGE thanks to AsherO for the GC idea, I would've mailed in instead and probably received nothing!

[AsherO]

WOOOOT!
I read a tip on SD which said to go to walmart.com through https://giftchain.amexnetwork.com/thankyou -for each order- instead of just going to walmart.com (cookie issue?). This was after 5 orders and only receiving 2 gifts. I figured why not and just tried it, each time going to walmart.com through the above link first. Well, 5 orders later I got another 5 gifts instantly, and some of the old ones started coming through! IDK if the system was just slow and this has nothing to do with it, but I figure it's worth a shot!

Oh, and btw....
1) 1 year ShopRunner membership
2) $10 Walmart Gift Card
3) 4 - $5 Starbucks Gift Cards
4) $20 American Express Gift Card
5) Shareable $10 American Express Gift Cards. 1 for you and 3 to share with friends on Facebook
6) $10 American Express Gift Card
7) $500 American Express Gift Card
8.) $10 Walmart Gift Card
9) $10 American Express Gift Card

Thats $580 in AmEx GC, $20 in Starbucks GC, $20 in Walmart GC, and 1 year @ shoprunner! Not too shabby (BI"H)!

...I wonder what the 10th gift will be!

PS: HUGE thanks to AsherO for the GC idea, I would've mailed in instead and probably received nothing!

Very impressive!!!

And I thought I did well...

[AJK]

Ahhh, after that post, I may want to try again...