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Wednesday November 28, 2007
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If the number of people on your holiday shopping who are utterly impossible to buy for has increased to epic proportions, gift cards may be your only hope. Now, thanks to the American Express Incentive Services, you can give your self a little somethin' while you're at it. Today AMEX announced its Gadget Lovers' Card, a $25 promotional card that can be redeemed at participating retailers including f.y.e., Sam Goody, and The Sharper Image.
All you have to do to earn your Gadget Lover's Card is purchase five AMEX Gift Cards in one order on or before December 31, and fill out and mail a rebate form by January 21, 2008. Each Gadget Lover's Card is good for three months after the date of issue.
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November 28, 2007 6:09 PM
YOu must pay $3.95/card + shipping & handling fee. So buying five cards nets you $5.25 at best (less if you include shipping & handling. Not worth the trouble to fill out a rebate and send it.
November 29, 2007 1:35 PM
Not to mention they expire after three months!?!
This is just another way for big business to rip off consumers with "Gift Cards".
What happened to good old hard cash? Never expires and it's taken everywhere.
December 6, 2007 4:28 PM
The $3.95/card fees can be waived using code HOLIDAY07. So you do profit about $19. A great deal especially since the Amex cards can be used during your standard Xmas shopping.
December 8, 2007 9:00 AM
The cards do not expire. However, they will incur a $2.00 per year charge 12 months after purchase if they haven't been used.