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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
or
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 1175443 times)

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #720 on: November 18, 2013, 11:39:59 AM »
I imagine they have a huge room with all the returned items. First the executives get to go in there, they take home all the iPads, 56 inch TVs, and all the cool gadgets, then they let the mid level employees in, they take home the sweaters and underware people didn't like, after that they let in the rest of the company, and they fight out who gets the pencil sets and hello kitty brief cases etc.   :D

like the way you think lol --maybe they sell everything by the pound ( used clothing done that way )or give to charity and get  goodwill and maybe a tax write off

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #721 on: November 18, 2013, 11:48:04 AM »
In the end I didn't do anything, left it as return protection, and guess what? Success!No mention of me having to return anything. Amex rocks!
Quite glad for you!  :D
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #722 on: November 20, 2013, 11:42:06 AM »
puchased samsung 3 used on e bay was $200.00 using  amex ,dropped the cell phone, screen cracked, filed online claim
they credited full amount no receipt requested didnt ask for cell phone either

ps still using it with the crack fully paid by amex

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #723 on: November 20, 2013, 12:13:52 PM »
puchased samsung 3 used on e bay was $200.00 using  amex ,dropped the cell phone, screen cracked, filed online claim
they credited full amount no receipt requested didnt ask for cell phone either

ps still using it with the crack fully paid by amex
A few weeks after it came out I cracked my screen. It costed $180 to fix. I'd imagine its a lot cheaper now.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #724 on: November 20, 2013, 01:54:39 PM »
my daughter bought a pair of shoes for $99.  small stone on heel fell off after first wear. Store gave a small credit -$19. Made a claim - I didn't include all info, they asked for make of shoe I wrote 'not sure.' And I didn't mention the credit- didn't find a place to do so. Still, they issued a FULL credit, no questions asked, forget about asking me to return the shoes!
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #725 on: November 20, 2013, 10:30:11 PM »
my daughter bought a pair of shoes for $99.  small stone on heel fell off after first wear. Store gave a small credit -$19. Made a claim - I didn't include all info, they asked for make of shoe I wrote 'not sure.' And I didn't mention the credit- didn't find a place to do so. Still, they issued a FULL credit, no questions asked, forget about asking me to return the shoes!
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #726 on: November 21, 2013, 01:52:29 AM »
puchased samsung 3 used on e bay was $200.00 using  amex ,dropped the cell phone, screen cracked, filed online claim
they credited full amount no receipt requested didnt ask for cell phone either

ps still using it with the crack fully paid by amex
which kind of claim?

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #727 on: November 21, 2013, 03:45:26 PM »
just did return protection on  a skirt my wife bought for $104, its the first time they asked me to fax in the receipt as they told me it's over $100,

b'h after a couple of days the claim was approved and amount credited!

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #728 on: November 22, 2013, 12:13:38 AM »
I was told the clothes is donated to "charity"....

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #729 on: November 22, 2013, 02:46:05 PM »
I was told the clothes is donated to "charity"....
Weird, because I heard that clothes are donated...

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #730 on: November 22, 2013, 02:58:07 PM »
Weird, because I heard that clothes are donated...
LOL

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #731 on: November 23, 2013, 12:53:53 PM »
IPhone 4s, bought on Amazon for 260, could not unlock it for Israel use, due to AT&T shutdown of cheap unlocking, files a claim got it full refunded, no return required

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #732 on: November 23, 2013, 10:02:58 PM »
I think they got tired of all my claims. The past 3 claims I made they sent back that they need additional information (ie receipts and more information). And two of them were well below $100...any suggestions of how to get them to like me again ;). Does it reset in January?

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #733 on: November 23, 2013, 11:17:09 PM »
This is beyond comprehension. I filed a claim for pins broken in charging port of my cell phone they asked for a Repair Estimate, Itemized Receipt and claim form. I sent everything got denied based on the problem that the description set forth by the Repair guy didn't conclude it was accidental damage and it was wear and tear which is not covered. So I requested a new repair form stating it was not wear and tear from the same guy. I sent the new one and they denied it saying that the address on the repair form is a residential address. This is totally insane what now?


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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #734 on: November 24, 2013, 02:00:53 AM »
I think they got tired of all my claims. The past 3 claims I made they sent back that they need additional information (ie receipts and more information). And two of them were well below $100...any suggestions of how to get them to like me again ;). Does it reset in January?
How many claims have you filed recently?

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #735 on: November 24, 2013, 06:01:55 PM »
I think they got tired of all my claims. The past 3 claims I made they sent back that they need additional information (ie receipts and more information). And two of them were well below $100...any suggestions of how to get them to like me again ;). Does it reset in January?
Maybe slow down there chief, this aint SBS!!!  ;) :P

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #736 on: November 24, 2013, 09:50:26 PM »
Maybe slow down there chief, this aint SBS!!!  ;) :P
SBS??

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #738 on: November 25, 2013, 12:07:09 AM »
Maybe slow down there chief, this aint SBS!!!  ;) :P
I had the same thing. Take a break.

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Re: AMEX Return Protection: Did They Make You Return The Item?
« Reply #739 on: November 28, 2013, 01:46:10 PM »
Does amex actually verify the stores return policy?
To lazy to go back to the store...