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

[AsherO]

Ya. Although I just realized that Toysrus, Dell and Walmart have much more $$ being given out than the smaller ones.

Think it's worth getting 10x $25 Walmart (they resell for >90%) GCs? What about Dell.com (They can be combined to make one GC and I'm bound to make a purchase at Dell.com sooner or later)?

[ganizzy]

so, how long will the gifts last?
if i send in an envelope, will there be any gifts left by the time they get it?

or is it better to buy and return?
or to buy at walmart for in store pickup and then not pick it up?

[yitzf]

Think it's worth getting 10x $25 Walmart (they resell for >90%) GCs? What about Dell.com (They can be combined to make one GC and I'm bound to make a purchase at Dell.com sooner or later)?

what are you going to do with 10 shoprunner memberships? and with a $2 credit youre not making anything.

[AsherO]

what are you going to do with 10 shoprunner memberships? and with a $2 credit youre not making anything.

If I get $2 it's basically a wash, if the shoprunner discounts are transferable I'll make something on it.

[bubbles]

If I get $2 it's basically a wash, if the shoprunner discounts are transferable I'll make something on it.

even if not you can always try selling the 4 "family" spots

[AsherO]

even if not you can always try selling the 4 "family" spots

Yup, even at $1 a pop I'd end up ahead.

[compddd]

So if I spend $25 on my PRG at one of the listed online stores, I have the potential to be gifted one of those $500 GCs from Dell or someone else from Amex?

[AsherO]

So if I spend $25 on my PRG at one of the listed online stores, I have the potential to be gifted one of those $500 GCs from Dell or someone else from Amex?

That's the promo.

[Spiffster]

So, gifts are being given out as we go and it's not telling us if the big prize is already awarded (without watching the animation on the website next to the registered user count speedometer).  Hmmm...  Too lazy to plug in all the numbers and figure which store has the highest percentage chance off winning the big prizes.  Hmmm...

I just registered my PGR and all the AUs and that covers everyone in my "group".

Have to hand-write the entry sheet to mail in.  Annoying as I use a hand-stamp for all those things.  20 minutes to do 10 or I could do them while I watch TV. Plus 50c or so per entry.  Or I could use all those stamps.com stamps I still have from the Chase promo since Pitney Bowes sent post-paid labels for all the postage meters (and refunded the 10.59 charges too :-). 

Or do I want a few thou in Wal-Mart GCs for the instant gratification?

Kind of annoying that they make a $25 minimum purchase if you're going to make a purchase but you can still enter for free.  Those $10 GCs are mighty useful.

Decision, decisions.....   

[ganizzy]

so here's my gift after placing an order at walmart (an hour ago)

Congratulations! You just received the following gift for shopping at
Walmart.com, courtesy of The Gift Chain from American Express:

$2 Dunkin Donuts Gift Cards. 1 for you and 3 to share with friends on Facebook.

Your Gift Card will be mailed within three weeks after you provide your
shipping information. Just click on the link below by no later than
11:59:59 PM CT on 2/29/12 to redeem your gift:

is dunkin donuts kosher at all? i cant even share it on facebook if its not

with prizes like this - who needs it.
i thought we would get prizes to the stores we bought from

also do u think theres a better chance of getting a good prize by waiting a day or two?

[myb821]

there are kosher dunkin donuts id be happy to take one if u would like

[sky121]

I spent $ at Zappos last night after registering and didn't receive any email. Hmm...

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[bubbles]

I spent $ at Zappos last night after registering and didn't receive any email. Hmm...

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Promotion didn't start til this morning I believe

[myb821]

Promotion didn't start til this morning I believe

+1

[sky121]

Promotion didn't start til this morning I believe

Whoops. My bad there. You're right.

       And here I was wondering why I never received an email. Thanks for pointing that out to me.

[ganizzy]

there are kosher dunkin donuts id be happy to take one if u would like

so tell/pm me ur facebook name

[A3]

So first gift from AE.COM was shop runner membership.

Now I put in an order at jcrew for $28. However one item is on backorder and won't ship for another two weeks. So I was only charged $8 for the other item and will be charged another $21 when the backorder item ships.

Should we take bets if this will be a problem?
I'll start getting ready to call up.

[AsherO]

I just bought five Walmart $25 GCs and I'm quite satisfied with the 'gifts' I got, I'm going to gladly place another five orders soon, then I'll report back to y'all. BTW, it makes sense that the sooner you make your purchases and earn your gifts, the more chances you have of ending up in the store 'pools' and get real gifts instead of just getting shoprunner.

Also remember to use DansDeals shopping links (to support the site) when placing your orders.

[sky121]

I just bought five Walmart $25 GCs and I'm quite satisfied with the 'gifts' I got, I'm going to gladly place another five orders soon, then I'll report back to y'all. BTW, it makes sense that the sooner you make your purchases and earn your gifts, the more chances you have of ending up in the store 'pools' and get real gifts instead of just getting shoprunner.

Also remember to use DansDeals shopping links (to support the site) when placing your orders.

What kind of prizes you get?

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[APoshiterYid]

Whew! I just hand wrote x10 my name, address, phone, email, and gift pool merchant choice! Hand a bit sore, but I made it

I did Dell x3, ToysRUs x3, Walmart x3, Zappos x1... It doesn't say anywhere that your 10 entries must each be at separate stores, correct?

So this should be okay....?