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American Express Gift Cards
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jklein1323
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American Express Gift Cards
I see on the AMEX website there is a surcharge 3.99 per card, do you know if you buy it from CVS or some other outside vendor like that if the surcharge is higher??
TIA!
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Posted 12/5/07 4:57 PM  |
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Kara
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Re: American Express Gift Cards
The surcharge is printed on the card packaging, so I doubt it. I just bought one yesterday at Duane Reade and didn't pay extra.
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| Posted 12/5/07 5:04 PM |
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vmac
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Re: American Express Gift Cards
i bought one at cvs a few weeks ago and i think it was a $4.95 charge.
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| Posted 12/5/07 5:06 PM |
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Kara
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Re: American Express Gift Cards
Posted by vmac
i bought one at cvs a few weeks ago and i think it was a $4.95 charge.
I checked my receipt and I did pay $4.95 for a $50 card -- but that was the surcharge listed on the card package. Could the surcharge depend on the amount of the gift card?
Message edited 12/5/2007 5:08:18 PM.
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| Posted 12/5/07 5:07 PM |
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My2Boys
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Re: American Express Gift Cards
Posted by Kara
Posted by vmac
i bought one at cvs a few weeks ago and i think it was a $4.95 charge.
I checked my receipt and I did pay $4.95 for a $50 card -- but that was the surcharge listed on the card package. Could the surcharge depend on the amount of the gift card?
I believe the surcharge on $25 cards is $3.95. If you have a gold card, Amex is waiving the surcharge when you order online. I bought five $25 cards and only had to pay $5.95 shipping (I received them in 2 days).
Also, they have a promotion now where you get a free $25 "Gadget Lovers" card when you buy 5 cards. (it's a mail in promotion). Great deal.
http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif/cda/page/0,1641,22224,00.asp?us_nu=dd
ETA: That 1st link only shows the $25 bonus card (I printed my redemption form there).  This link shows the waived surcharges.
http://www.americanexpressofferzone.com/selects/OfferDetail.aspx?cntry=us&lang=en&acct=prop2&issuer=MLMC&oid=48855
Message edited 12/5/2007 5:35:33 PM.
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| Posted 12/5/07 5:25 PM |
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MrsO
Big Brothers to Be
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Maureen
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Re: American Express Gift Cards
GIft cards have a higher fee than gift check. HTe gift check has a 2.50 fee regardless of demoniation and the card it depends upon the amount
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| Posted 12/5/07 6:10 PM |
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VickiC
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Re: American Express Gift Cards
The surcharge is the reason I refuse to buy Amex Gift Cards. I think a surcharge is ridiculous!
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| Posted 12/5/07 6:25 PM |
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