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$300 per item, 1K per card per year. So if you have an SPG card and a PRG card you'll only have 2k of total RP coverage, regardless of how many AUs you have on each card.

If you are unsure if an item qualifies for RP, then instead of asking for opinions here (slightly better than asking medical advice on facebook mind you), PUTPAC and ask the RP reps. You don't need to give your name or card info, just say you have an item or you will be buying an item and the store has a crappy return policy and want to make sure if there is a problem you can return it.


Direct number: 800-225-3750

Link to Claims Center: https://online.americanexpress.com/myca/onlineclaims/us/onlineclaims.do?request_type=authreg_onlineclaims&intlink=us-ser-onlineclaims-welcome-claimscenter
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Return Protection:  www.americanexpress.com/return This is for when, in the first 3 months, the original seller won't accept a return, and the product is still in new condition.
Purchase Protection:  www.americanexpress.com/purchase This is for when, in the first 3 months, a purchase is lost, stolen, or broken.
Extended Warranty: www.americanexpress.com/warranty This covers only what the original warranty covers and extends it for up to 1 year.

Amex can approve RP claims even after the card is closed/cancelled, though YMMV.

CLICK HERE to see the full T&C for the Return Protection on your specific Amex card.

Author Topic: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?  (Read 1174386 times)

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2300 on: April 13, 2016, 12:27:02 PM »
anyone ever attempt a return claim for indiegogo or kickstarter order? Assuming you got the item within 90 days.  Don't see why it wouldnt' work, but just curious if anyone actually tried
And what happens if it's 3 years later and you're still waiting for your item...?
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2301 on: April 13, 2016, 12:29:34 PM »
And what happens if it's 3 years later and you're still waiting for your item...?
Depends when they actually charge you I guess
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2302 on: April 13, 2016, 12:35:30 PM »
Depends when they actually charge you I guess
Charged way back when their kickstarter goal was reached.

Anyone else still waiting for a Peachy Printer?
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2303 on: April 17, 2016, 12:09:41 AM »
will my claim be denied if the receipt says store credits only

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2304 on: April 17, 2016, 07:21:18 AM »
will my claim be denied if the receipt says store credits only
Probably. Is it store credits for 90 days or longer? I had a gymboree claim denied for that. I got some back because after 60 days it's lowest selling price, even with a receipt, so amex gave me the difference.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2305 on: April 25, 2016, 09:56:02 AM »
What's usual wait time on these currently? Mine is now over 30 days since backup sent in with no response from Amex.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2306 on: April 25, 2016, 11:37:46 AM »
What's usual wait time on these currently? Mine is now over 30 days since backup sent in with no response from Amex.
1-2 days. Bit that's when they don't ask for docs.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2307 on: April 25, 2016, 02:25:40 PM »
1-2 days. Bit that's when they don't ask for docs.
So you gave him no useful information at all?
What's usual wait time on these currently? Mine is now over 30 days since backup sent in with no response from Amex.
Normal. It'll come through in the next week.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2308 on: April 25, 2016, 08:50:44 PM »
Got 4 shirts for a little over $100 - not bad, but not worth the price. Want to use RP - should I return all 4, or return 3, for under $100, for a better chance of getting to keep the shirts?

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2309 on: April 26, 2016, 06:30:57 AM »
Got 4 shirts for a little over $100 - not bad, but not worth the price. Want to use RP - should I return all 4, or return 3, for under $100, for a better chance of getting to keep the shirts?
If u don't want them then return them all. Don't try to game the system. That's what will kill it.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2310 on: April 26, 2016, 10:30:50 AM »
If I bought a iphone on eBay, any experience if Amex plat covers? (Or if can use if got lost bec its ebay not a regular store does it make a difference?)

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2311 on: April 26, 2016, 10:38:08 AM »
bec its ebay not a regular store does it make a difference?
no.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2312 on: April 26, 2016, 04:54:24 PM »
If I bought a iphone on eBay, any experience if Amex plat covers? (Or if can use if got lost bec its ebay not a regular store does it make a difference?)
If it was new it's definitely covered. I think someone said they got covered on used but I'm not sure.
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2313 on: April 27, 2016, 08:39:29 AM »
1-2 days. Bit that's when they don't ask for docs.

When do they not ask for docs? All my claims they've asked for extensive documentation...

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2314 on: April 27, 2016, 09:55:31 AM »
When do they not ask for docs? All my claims they've asked for extensive documentation...

As far as I can tell, recently they started asking for documentation for most claims even under $100, except for maybe the first claim in the calendar year.

I had my 2nd claim of the year and it just closed with a credit, about 35 days after I sent in documentation. They usually call about a month after to ask for some info on the item (is it new, why are you returning it, more info about the item, etc). I did not have to send the item back, and the credit posted within a day of when they called.

Friend had the same experience with his 2nd claim of the year.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2315 on: April 27, 2016, 01:39:33 PM »
As far as I can tell, recently they started asking for documentation for most claims even under $100, except for maybe the first claim in the calendar year.

I had my 2nd claim of the year and it just closed with a credit, about 35 days after I sent in documentation. They usually call about a month after to ask for some info on the item (is it new, why are you returning it, more info about the item, etc). I did not have to send the item back, and the credit posted within a day of when they called.

Friend had the same experience with his 2nd claim of the year.
So far, I've only had one claim this year, and they didn't ask for any documents.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2316 on: May 01, 2016, 10:50:19 AM »
Just tried to return a kapota (frok). Was declined because policy excludes formal wear. What's up with that? All suits are excluded??

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2317 on: May 01, 2016, 04:02:28 PM »
Just tried to return a kapota (frok). Was declined because policy excludes formal wear. What's up with that? All suits are excluded??
Lol if it would have been a tish bekeshe you would have been fine, that's not formal!

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2318 on: May 01, 2016, 05:39:44 PM »
Just tried to return a kapota (frok). Was declined because policy excludes formal wear. What's up with that? All suits are excluded??
Suit isn't formal wear. Tux is
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #2319 on: May 02, 2016, 02:08:21 AM »
can I use PP for a pair of standard eye glasses that broke within a month