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American Express Small Business Saturday coming November 26, 2011 free $25.00 credit.
Make a charge at a small business on November 26, 2011 and American Express will give you a $25.00 statement credit.
http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/ |
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We should summarized all these info for next year.All the possible way to do this deal. If AMAX is not wise up before that. Saw a post that said he did it 28 times, not sure how.
Open a small business and become your own customer.. takes just minutes: squareup dot com (need iphone/android phone) (Hey "ashwinkumara", you are clearly a troll, so stay away instead of removing useful info from wiki) Do not forget to check in with foursquare app, there's another $25 for that :) One credit per REGISTERED card. The FB search results do NOT necessarily reflect qualifying stores....some large retailers and businesses that do not accept AMEX are among the results given. Dead if you haven't signed up (Link [americanexpress.com]) already. FYI, everyone. IF you've already registered your card, the confirmation email of a qualifying purchase will appear INSTANTLY as soon as your card has been swiped at a qualifying SMALL BIZ. I just did two this morning and Congratualtions email came at exactly the same time as the time on the receipt. I would recommend you guys to call up the merchants and ask if they will accept AMEX. I went to one restaurant that supposedly accepts AMEX (it was on the AMEX facebook page) but initially refused it until I made a fuss about it. They finally relented and accepted AMEX, but I did not receive any email confirmation. I have no idea what the merchant did to mess up the transaction or how this will affect one's eligibility for the $25 credit. It looks like I am going to have to fight this. Get screenshots of the shop on the facebook website and to be doubly sure only visit those shops! EDIT: For some of us at least, we're getting no email confirmation when we spend at a local SB even with merchants who will gladly take AMEX... http://www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday There is a spot on there where you can put in a zip code and it will pull up ALL the small businesses. Click the plus symbol where it says 'see where you can shop to earn your $25 statement credit'. Another spot further down lets you put in a zip code but only pulls up local businesses that have a facebook page. From the Facebook page: This year, Small Business Saturday will take place on November 26. “Like” this Page to stay informed on how to get involved and help make it bigger than ever. Shoppers will be eligible for special offers and have opportunities to show their support for local businesses in their area. American Express Cardmembers who register or link an eligible Card can receive a one-time $25 statement credit when they spend $25 or more at a small business on November 26. Cardmembers should check back in November for details. Confirmed locations that worked during last year's promotion (feel free to add your own): locally owned restaurants locally owned grocery stores locally owned liquor stores locally owned sporting goods stores local meat market local tanning salon local mechanic local gas station (no chain) independent book stores (I even ordered ebooks on their website) Basically it should work at any store that has one location or only a few locations which are all in the area. Obviously the business has to take American Express. Quote:
By the way, "small" online businesses qualify, too. I am not sure how to tell which ones qualify but I know for sure that Classy Groundcovers [ClassyGroundcovers.com] qualifies (they have some sale items that end up close to free). also www.TheBuffaloWoolCo.com has some things for pretty much half price. Media Mega Mall http://www.mediamegamall.com is a valid small business for this AMEX deal! You can order online, I got the congrats email from AMEX right after purchase. They've got SmartBlu BDRs for 79 cents. See my post here: http://slickdeals.net/forums/show...count=1116 |
Worked for me last year. :woot: Thanks for the heads up about this year.
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so how do they define a small business?
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do you need to sign up?
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I did not get them last year because I swiped my card outside at the pump.
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I don't see where it mentions $25?
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What about with an AmEx pre-paid?
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Sweet, did it last year with no issues. Went to a local independent pizza place.
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Oh hell yes. Loved it last year.
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nice, got this times 5 last year, and ready to do at least that many this year again
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Any action needed now to get the credit? Load to Card, Link, Love,..?
Or just shop on 11/26? |
This really makes me want to open a Zync and recoup my annual fee, though I guess it would be smarter to just get one of the no-fee cash cards. I've been looking at getting an amex but was going to wait until after the new year.
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From their FB page:
"Shoppers will be eligible for special offers and have opportunities to show their support for local businesses in their area. American Express Cardmembers who register or link an eligible Card can receive a one-time $25 statement credit when they spend $25 or more at a small business on November 26. Cardmembers should check back in November for details." |
Can folks who had success in the past years start to name a few places to help us out please?
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Aww, must spend $25 or more????
So I can't buy a 20oz Pepsi at the corner store and profit $23.34??? On the other hand, i guess that means I can get $25 worth of free food at the taco shack or pizza place. |
oh man, I'm really looking forward to that. question -
Is Amex Pass card eligible? Is Citi Amex card eligible? I know last year, the 2nd user card on the main account was eligible, and Fidelity Amex card was eligible. |
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Holy crap ... if there was a deal on SD where the UPS man delivered a $20 bill FOR FREE, there would still be complaining!!
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Last year I spent a couple dollars at a small business and still got a $25.00 credit.
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Yeah, I remember that thread. People were whining cause the UPS guy was late that day. :eek: |
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Last year I bought a $30.00 gift card to a local (non-chain) nail salon as a gift. Got the statement credit within 2-3 days if I recall, but there was an early signup...don't see that yet here.
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Thanks can't remember where I used it last year
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I used my at a local record store. Almost missed out last year but they extended about a week.
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Ahh.. man I shouldn't have closed one of my Amex blue credit card. I just closed one couple months ago when I was cleaning up my cards. Now I only have one Amex to use. It worked great last year buying gift certificates at Hmart (Asian grocery).
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Did this last year.
Got some good stuff at the liquor store :) |
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I got it last year on the 4 different AMEX's I have....super easy.
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Local strip club, hookers and blow worked last year
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does this work on local retail pharmacies?
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how do I sign up for this promo?
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Thanks for the heads up...Worked for me last year unknowingly:)
When do we sign up?? |
Very cool - I had no idea. Thank you.
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I too got it last year - hope I don't forget to sign up this year..
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Will this work for corporate cards?
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Will it work with Bank of America Amex card? and if so how do I register the card?
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Worked last year and was awesome, but I don't see anything saying they'll be giving a $25 statement credit again this year. Fingers crossed! We used it at a local restaurant and it worked.
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got $25 of free gas, will do it again this year.
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Woohoo! I got this last year, looking forward to it again.
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Spent mine at a local record store last year too!
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Got four credits last time. Looking forward to it again.
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thanks OP, its good that they are doing it again this year
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I did this last year, and the website had a definition of the terms. I tried to find it but didn't find it. I think it specified any business that wasn't part of a chain. I know that the promotion went two ways- the businesses had to sign up to be part of it. We went to a local restaurant and got the rebate.
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There was no requirement for the business to sign up for it. Absolutely not. |
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This is one of the greatest promotion. We did like 6 last year. Pretty much any non-chain restaurant is good to go.
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Wonder if there is enough time to get some more AX cards...
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Pretty much any merchant that accepts American Express that is not a national firm, franchisee, etc. I used mine last year with a local bookseller. Local cafes and restaurants are eligible.
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sweet got in on this one last year....
its pretty simple... as long as its not a big corp store... they do a credit... fast and easy... I did a local pizza place last year... will do the same this year... or maybe a few micro beers from the local liquor store... |
I used my card last year at a liquor store along with liquor rebate, both worked out good for me.
I hope to combine if there are any liquor rebate this year. |
Ok, so how many per person? I have two cards....
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can i get buy a $25 gas card a gas station or local store and get the $25 credit?
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I spent on sushi last year. Free sushi is always a slickdeal! :woot:
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Not sure which stores work in the south bay area, los angeles
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Hopefully, they won't ask for the expiration date and card security code this year, lol
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Worked great. Can't wait to do it again this year. |
Will this work with the Amex Pass Card?
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Most small businesses I know of don't take Amex :(
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My wife and I bought 2 $25 gift cards at a local eatery. I think we'll do the same thing year year. |
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I seen them in MA, TX, and CA for sure... |
I too closed all our AA Amex cards because they start to charge annual fees, but I also got for some new cards this year - mostly Mastercard though, and I was happy to get onto the Mastercard Target OO offers. Hey Visa, are you still awake? Get into the competitions!
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wow more free money from Amex :lol:
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thanks AMex :)
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worked for me last year, and i didnt even try..
just had a random $25 credit last year on my bill they consider small business, with under 100 employees. sales under 3mil |
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It worked last year. My wife and I had 2 Amex card each, so we bought four $25 gift certificates. This was in Tigard, OR, but I read it worked in all other places too. I don't see why it wouldn't work again this time, but we'll have to see. |
it also works for all authorized users on all cards. So on my Starwood card, I had 5 users who all got $25 credit each.
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I used mine at a restaurant in my neighborhood. I'm not sure if they spelled it out, but I decided any non-chain restaurant would be my target. Worked just fine - 25 buck return appeared right away. Sweet!
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I used mine at a local import beer and wine store. Got some good beers for almost free.:)
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I have an American Express card that is a rewards card through Dillard's Department Store. I wonder if that would be eligible?
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I have 7 amex cards, if any amex is eligible....I'm going to be ecstatic!
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meat market and my wife did a payment at her local tanning salon. The thing is to make sure they accept AMEX first before you make your plan. Credit was immediate when I checked my online account. A local Vet would work, Joe's mechanic works just stay away from national/regional chains. Thanks for the HU OP, and repped. |
Used at local small Italian restaurant and a liquor store. Plymouth gin was $27 inc tax. Got 4 bottles for $2 each. Holiday gifts.
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I think i'm the only person who this didnt work for last year. I signed up 3 cards and used at 2 different small biz but received no credits. Used at a small grocery and asian eatery. Baffled as to why it didnt work.
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lol, only diff was that I made sure that the 2 places I bought should have qualified, having only 1 location and under 100 employees.
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got mine last year when I spent $25 at a chinese restaurant. Noted on my calendar
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i still didn't receive the $25 office max credit from last month.
any links to sign up for this offer? |
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Some others didn't care too much for the UPS man because he didn't smile when handing them the free cash....:lol: |
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I got mine last year for getting my nails done and then used my additional card for free dinner... can't wait for free date night in november.
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Got two last year...one at a locally owned sushi place (meal for two) and one at a locally owned Building Supply Company (swing for a swingset).
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No $25 from OfficeMax purchase so far |
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Have a local pet store called "Doggone Natural" in my area. Used last years AMEX small business promotion there, will do the same this year. The pup approves.
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Where do I go to register for this offer? Last year I remember there was a link that I need to put my card number in. Does this year require no registration?
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It was great the last time around .. got $100 credit across the cards that we had. Have even more Amex cards this time around. Will mark my calendar to do groceries at the local shop that day ..
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Hopefully someone will update this thread with the link when available. Thx.
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American Express $25 Bonus Credit Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011 Details [hustlermoneyblog.com]
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Should I add more authorized users to my account to get more out of this deal? How many cards will Amex send me?
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BTW, define "tied". |
mention of $25 statement credit on this page,
https://www.facebook.com/SmallBus...1219638981 |
i used mine at the liquor store
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I dont see a place to register the card(s). The only thing that shows up is Like on FB, how will AMEX know that I have CC tied to this account? My wife, who is an authorized user, doesn't have her email address on file with AMEX, so may be she will not be able to get credit this time. Anyone has a link to register cards? (The hustler link, register your Amex card to Small Business Saturday site, even after clicking on Register here, takes to FB like page).
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I went to a local independent book store and my kids got a few stocking stuffers. Great deal thanks for the heads up |
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oh.....boy... this is gonna be huge |
Any reason I SHOULDN'T create more authorized users? How many can I have on 1 account?
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Is this valid with any AmEx card -or- only AmEx Biz cards? Rep for answer. :thanks:
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Do we have to register like we did for the LLL promotion? I don't see any where to register a card for this.
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they charge for each one, IIRC it's $50 yearly (might be $35) they waived the first year for me on a lot of them |
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They charge depending on the card you have. Some cards might be free for all of them. Others give you up to so many for free. Others charge you something for the first 5 additional cards, and more cards after that. Platinum *charge cards* cost $175 per additional user. Again, it all depends on the card you have, so check on their website to find out.
Premium Rewards Gold cards give you 5 free IIRC. |
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will american express pass cards be eligible ??
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I have an American Express Premiere Rewards Gold CHARGE card. Are charge cards eligible or just credit cards?
Also, on my account it says: Add 5 Cards for no additional annual fee. Pay $35 for each Card after the first 5. |
I have two amex cards. Last year, I purchased two $25 gift cards from a local spa.
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Sign up won't start UNTIL November...
From the AMEX CONSUMER Facebook Page (I added Bold): This year, Small Business Saturday will take place on November 26. “Like” this Page to stay informed on how to get involved and help make it bigger than ever. Shoppers will be eligible for special offers and have opportunities to show their support for local businesses in their area. American Express Cardmembers who register or link an eligible Card can receive a one-time $25 statement credit when they spend $25 or more at a small business on November 26. Cardmembers should check back in November for details. https://www.facebook.com/SmallBus...1219638981 |
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I've added some info about successful locations for this promo last year to the wiki. Feel free to add your own to give ideas to others.
Personally I took advantage of this at a locally owned sporting good store to pick up a few things I didn't really need but knew would be handy. |
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Good luck! |
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I still dunno where I need to go to register my Amex card to get this deal? Is it automatic?
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I bought 5lbs of flavored popcorn last year. What'll it be this year!? Stay tuned to find out.
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I have 3 different AMEX cards, bought 3 $25 gift certificates.... FREE PIZZA!!!! |
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Not small businesses probably. |
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And as for marathon gas stations :lol: " Approximately 5,100 Marathon-branded locations In 18 states in the Midwest and Southeast Operated by independent entrepreneurs "Fueling the American Spirit"" |
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Yes! I got $25 worth of booze last year.
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Yea looking forward to $50 in free beer at a local beer shop.
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As far as getting additional cards go, it's a mixed bag. Costco Amex has a different account number for each card. For Macy's and Fidelity, it's the very same account number.
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From BARGAINEERING,com it looks like registration begins Nov 1st
American Express Small Business Saturday 2011 by Jim Wang Email Print Small Business Saturday, the easiest way to “make” $25, is back for it’s second year. Smack in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday was American Express’s promotion in which you could get a $25 statement credit if you spent at least that much at a “small business” that day. There are various other business focused promotions associated with it, like $100 in free Facebook ads, but for consumers, the $25 is one of the easiest ways to benefit from having an American Express card. http://www.bargaineering.com/arti...-2011.html To take advantage, you’ll need to register at the Small Business Saturday website once registration opens on November 1st. Last year, the promotion was limited to the first 100,000 to pre-register their card so you’ll want to act quickly. I’ll try to get a reminder out before the 1st. |
AMEX $25 Statement Credit
AMEX $25 Statement Credit
"For the second year in a row, American Express will help drive traffic through the doors of small businesses with a special incentive: a $25 statement credit offer for Cardmembers when they register their Card and spend $25 or more on Small Business Saturday, November 26, at any qualifying small business that accepts the American Express Card. Cardmembers will be able to register their cards in early November." :cool::cool::cool: Quote above is from AMEX Press Release located here: http://about.americanexpress.com/...s-soc.aspx Thank you AMEX. :woot::woot::woot: There is another thread for the FED EX Participation in Small Business Staurday, But the thread I am posting here is direct from AMEX. Keep an eye out. There may be other companies jumping in with similar promotions. |
Epic! I did this last year and got a metric F*@#k ton of beer for free. I guess this year I'll come back to the same liquor store. :)
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What is it a repost of? I would like to rep the original poster but don't know who that is. |
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Make a charge at a small business on November 26, 2011 and American Express will give you a $25.00 statement credit. http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/ Mod Alert Reply Multi-Quote Quote Link to this Wiki Edit Contents Revisions Wiki Community Board This can and should be used by you to post updated deal information. Be sure to read this because it may contain answers to your questions! From the Facebook page: This year, Small Business Saturday will take place on November 26. “Like” this Page to stay informed on how to get involved and help make it bigger than ever. Shoppers will be eligible for special offers and have opportunities to show their support for local businesses in their area. American Express Cardmembers who register or link an eligible Card can receive a one-time $25 statement credit when they spend $25 or more at a small business on November 26. Cardmembers should check back in November for details. Confirmed locations that worked during last year's promotion (feel free to add your own): locally owned restaurants locally owned grocery stores locally owned liquor stores locally owned sporting goods stores local meat market local tanning salon local mechanic local gas station (no chain) Basically it should work at any store that has one location or only a few locations which are all in the area. Obviously the business has to take American Express. If when November 26 rolls around you call a business to ask if they take American Express, I suggest telling them that you only calling because of this promotion and that if they don't take American Express, it doesn't mean that you won't shop there. Many small business owners don't take American Express because of the costs involved for them (which of course make it harder for them to stay in business). A small business owner getting a bunch of calls asking if they take American Express without knowing why could lead them to think they need to start taking it, when in reality most of those people would be happy to pay with different card (or if you really care about your local small business, pay cash). Last edited by rajlovermaster; 10-19-2011 at 01:39 PM.. Reason: added to confirmed locations |
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can't wait, tasting that pizza already....
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so any AMEX cards work?
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I think the last time it told you if your card would work when you tried to register it. Quote:
I could name a few places but they are all small privately owned businesses in my town so that's not really going to help you. Just make sure it's not a chain place. I had two cards with extra cards for my mom and my brother. We did groceries several times at a local deli and I was surprised to find out I got the $25 credit after paying for a doctor's visit with one of my cards. |
Used this at the local Mexican restaurant last year. Free food and drinks is good!
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I searched "Freebies" for "AMEX" and "American Express". None of the posts came back showing "AMEX $25 Statement Credit" or anything that resembled it. I just checked Freebies again and still nothing shows prior to my post. What should this be considered if not a Freebie? I don't want to steal anyones thunder. I don't need any thunder.
I didn't see it and I just wanted to share with everyone. Would you like me to delete my Original Post? Please advise... |
Very nice and looking forward to more details. We did this last year and they credited easily. It was a nice Italian dinner.
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Thanks for the effort though....love the contribution |
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can i get an amex prepaid card?if so where thanks
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does this work for bank amex cards or just amex issued cards?
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thanks!
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Very nice. Did this last year. Can't beat free money!
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Thanks OP! I'll be sure to use it again this year!! Worked perfect last year! |
Sweet, last year got it on my 2 cards and the family's 3.
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Does anyone report reposts any more? Geez.
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Do I need to sign up for this or simply use amex card to do a purchase at local store?
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Yes, it is a repost- lenach posted a link to the original thread. Please rep original OP but thanks for the effort.
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How do i sign up my card?
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the info you seek is here: http://slickdeals.net/forums/show...&t=3389736 |
Get over the repost or not repost. If you think it's a repost then you don't have to communicate on this thread. Frankly I don't care either way. Thanks OP because if it is a repost I didn't see the original.
Question though: does this work for all amex cards or just the typical gold/platinum? I.E. will it work with my Starwood Amex? I think I tried using with Corporate Amex and that didn't work so FYI. |
From the other post, I don't believe that you can sign up yet. Stay tuned.
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You need to sign up, registration opens Nov. 1 this is how they limit how much they actually give away. Does anyone know if they can track if you've registered more than one card, and if they do accept the AMEX bank cards (like citi AAdvantage)? |
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Does it have to be a local US business or can I get the credit at the my local parillia in BA?
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Awesome deal.
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Thank's for the post I missed it the first time
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Read the thread, didn't see this addressed:
Does the $25 need to be spent at one small business, or will they sum up all purchased made that day at all small businesses. I realize that the wording on the site says "Spend $25 at a small business," but it isn't exactly crystal clear. |
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$25 at one transaction. Last year registered multiple cards on same accounts, all got credit. |
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Worked fine for me last year. Paid for my son's guitar lessons. Credit showed up immediately.
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For people who keep asking what cards count just try registering any and all that you have and the registration site will let you know if the particular card is eligible. That's what I did last time. |
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Macys Amex Fidelity Amex ...maybe more? |
Do adult movie stores qualify?
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if I add my wife to my account and she adds me to hers, can we double dip?
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On the accounts I have, when I request an additional card for a family member or employee, the cards issued have a different account numbers on the card although billed together on one bill. These cards having unique numbers all got the $25 credit last year. |
I just put up a decal we received from Amex.
Lets see how many people with Amex come to my store.... i barely have 1-2 transactions a month!!! |
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