PlatHunter
Sep 1, 10, 3:07 pm
Just got a $500 gift card in the mail today. No purchase requirements just present it with the centurion card
American Express Membership Rewards - US Centurion $500 Gift Card for Giorgio Armani
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BLV
Sep 1, 10, 5:30 pm
Received it as well.
gallardo
Sep 1, 10, 8:08 pm
Nice :)
I'm curious how these gifts are targeted. Have you guys shopped at Armani in the past? Or if not, maybe it's based on merchant coded spend?
I'm curious how these gifts are targeted. Have you guys shopped at Armani in the past? Or if not, maybe it's based on merchant coded spend?
xolinlevh
Sep 1, 10, 11:06 pm
ahh wish i had the cent card for perks like this, friend of mine is in love with this blue coat we saw at Armani a few weeks ago, would totally get him it with this if i could!
asimha
Sep 2, 10, 12:58 am
IDC - Never received any gift cards since 2003 ...
fracmeister
Sep 2, 10, 7:59 pm
I have had a bunch of them that I never used. I dd use the Ferragamo one for a nice pair of shoes I would never have bought otherwise. Maybe 500$ will get a nice shirt and tie?
gallardo
Sep 2, 10, 8:09 pm
I have had a bunch of them that I never used. I dd use the Ferragamo one for a nice pair of shoes I would never have bought otherwise. Maybe 500$ will get a nice shirt and tie?
You could also instead get sunglasses, cologne, belt, etc.
This one is not too bad, especially since there is no minimum spend requirement. Seeing some of those other ones like $1k gift card, but the cheapest thing in the store is $20k makes me laugh.
How do these gift cards come, UPS, or just normal mail?
You could also instead get sunglasses, cologne, belt, etc.
This one is not too bad, especially since there is no minimum spend requirement. Seeing some of those other ones like $1k gift card, but the cheapest thing in the store is $20k makes me laugh.
How do these gift cards come, UPS, or just normal mail?
PlatHunter
Sep 3, 10, 11:39 am
You could also instead get sunglasses, cologne, belt, etc.
This one is not too bad, especially since there is no minimum spend requirement. Seeing some of those other ones like $1k gift card, but the cheapest thing in the store is $20k makes me laugh.
How do these gift cards come, UPS, or just normal mail?
I will probably use it to get sunglasses and it comes via normal mail
This one is not too bad, especially since there is no minimum spend requirement. Seeing some of those other ones like $1k gift card, but the cheapest thing in the store is $20k makes me laugh.
How do these gift cards come, UPS, or just normal mail?
I will probably use it to get sunglasses and it comes via normal mail
PlatHunter
Sep 3, 10, 5:15 pm
Just a heads up check your mailboxes again just received a second gift card to net-a-porter.com again there is no mininum spend. Not bad two gift cards in three days.
krpjr
Sep 4, 10, 8:46 pm
Just a heads up check your mailboxes again just received a second gift card to net-a-porter.com again there is no mininum spend. Not bad two gift cards in three days.
I'll happily take your Armani gift card off you and the model this new jacket I almost purchased when I was in Miami a couple of days back.
I'll happily take your Armani gift card off you and the model this new jacket I almost purchased when I was in Miami a couple of days back.
damon88
Sep 5, 10, 9:21 am
Cent told me my Armani is in the mail.
A couple of questions
1) Expiration date?
2) Are they good at Armani Exchange?
TIA for answers !
A couple of questions
1) Expiration date?
2) Are they good at Armani Exchange?
TIA for answers !
gallardo
Sep 5, 10, 11:17 am
Cent told me my Armani is in the mail.
A couple of questions
1) Expiration date?
2) Are they good at Armani Exchange?
TIA for answers !
I just called and asked about it and he said he'll put in a request for one to be sent to me. Sweet! (dunno if I'll actually get it, but cool nonetheless).
He did say it is only valid at Giorgio Armani "Boutique" stores, not outlets, the website, AX, etc. He also checked (before submitting the request for one to be sent to me) if there is a boutique "in my geographic location".
A couple of questions
1) Expiration date?
2) Are they good at Armani Exchange?
TIA for answers !
I just called and asked about it and he said he'll put in a request for one to be sent to me. Sweet! (dunno if I'll actually get it, but cool nonetheless).
He did say it is only valid at Giorgio Armani "Boutique" stores, not outlets, the website, AX, etc. He also checked (before submitting the request for one to be sent to me) if there is a boutique "in my geographic location".
parpar22
Sep 5, 10, 2:20 pm
Business or Personal card?
damon88
Sep 5, 10, 5:49 pm
Does anyone know the expiration date?
BLV
Sep 5, 10, 8:45 pm
11/15/10.
fracmeister
Sep 6, 10, 12:53 pm
Well I thought I would get a shirt and tie. But the cheapest shirt I saw was 525.00 so I picked out the one I liked the best at 550 and charged 54.13 for a vey nice shirt... But 550!?!?
Well it is a great shirt for 54 bucks.
Well it is a great shirt for 54 bucks.
gallardo
Sep 6, 10, 1:22 pm
Well I thought I would get a shirt and tie. But the cheapest shirt I saw was 525.00 so I picked out the one I liked the best at 550 and charged 54.13 for a vey nice shirt... But 550!?!?
Well it is a great shirt for 54 bucks.
At least it's a dress shirt!
I was at Nieman Marcus a while ago and saw some colored t-shirts (t-shirts!) for $400. I don't remember the brand, but I couldn't help but laugh and then wonder at what level of wealth would one consider that a wise purchase.
Well it is a great shirt for 54 bucks.
At least it's a dress shirt!
I was at Nieman Marcus a while ago and saw some colored t-shirts (t-shirts!) for $400. I don't remember the brand, but I couldn't help but laugh and then wonder at what level of wealth would one consider that a wise purchase.
Centurion
Sep 6, 10, 1:46 pm
At least it's a dress shirt!
I was at Nieman Marcus a while ago and saw some colored t-shirts (t-shirts!) for $400. I don't remember the brand, but I couldn't help but laugh and then wonder at what level of wealth would one consider that a wise purchase.
You must not be married. I looking at the latest Needless Markup catalog. You will find some sky high (flyertalk pun) prices. And NM has their own FB program.
I was at Nieman Marcus a while ago and saw some colored t-shirts (t-shirts!) for $400. I don't remember the brand, but I couldn't help but laugh and then wonder at what level of wealth would one consider that a wise purchase.
You must not be married. I looking at the latest Needless Markup catalog. You will find some sky high (flyertalk pun) prices. And NM has their own FB program.
jg3609
Sep 6, 10, 2:41 pm
Well I thought I would get a shirt and tie. But the cheapest shirt I saw was 525.00 so I picked out the one I liked the best at 550 and charged 54.13 for a vey nice shirt... But 550!?!?
Well it is a great shirt for 54 bucks.
You bought a Giorgio Armani black label shirt and those black label clothes are the most expensive in terms of all of Armani's lines except Armani Prive which is for women only.
Well it is a great shirt for 54 bucks.
You bought a Giorgio Armani black label shirt and those black label clothes are the most expensive in terms of all of Armani's lines except Armani Prive which is for women only.
DelrayChris
Sep 6, 10, 6:43 pm
Armani dress shirts are not worth the money, IMHO. You can purchase several custom-made (ie, tailored) dress shirts for $500.
platinumPizza
Sep 7, 10, 9:49 pm
I know everyone says it's only the personal has anyone received a gift from your open cent?
gallardo
Sep 9, 10, 10:21 am
Got my Armani gift card today!! Yay :D
DMSFCA
Sep 9, 10, 5:26 pm
Ugh, even as a "Charter Member" personal Cent holder for some 10 years, I've never gotten any gift cards. Once I was able to call and grovel for one, but I've never been sent one unsolicited.
On the flip side, I just called and they said they would send one out, so happy ending.
The Armani store in SF is right near where I park my car, haven't been in there in years, this is a good excuse to see what is new.
On the flip side, I just called and they said they would send one out, so happy ending.
The Armani store in SF is right near where I park my car, haven't been in there in years, this is a good excuse to see what is new.
gallardo
Sep 9, 10, 6:03 pm
I know everyone says it's only the personal has anyone received a gift from your open cent?
When I had the business cent I called and specifically asked about getting them and was shot down and told they are only for "consumer cards".
personal Cent holder for some 10 years, I've never gotten any gift cards.
That is so weird how some people get several a year and some not even one. On the back of the armani card it says "Copyright American Express travel related services". Could it be based on travel patterns? I have no idea, my guess is many different factors combined - zip code (maybe median home value/income/proximity to stores?), spending volume, what type of spending, etc.
Another thing is when I first enrolled in the benefits for the card, I asked the cent rep if I am "opted in" for gifts, and they read out the privacy policy bullets and one of them was something along the lines of share credit summary and history with partners.
When I had the business cent I called and specifically asked about getting them and was shot down and told they are only for "consumer cards".
personal Cent holder for some 10 years, I've never gotten any gift cards.
That is so weird how some people get several a year and some not even one. On the back of the armani card it says "Copyright American Express travel related services". Could it be based on travel patterns? I have no idea, my guess is many different factors combined - zip code (maybe median home value/income/proximity to stores?), spending volume, what type of spending, etc.
Another thing is when I first enrolled in the benefits for the card, I asked the cent rep if I am "opted in" for gifts, and they read out the privacy policy bullets and one of them was something along the lines of share credit summary and history with partners.
fracmeister
Sep 9, 10, 8:27 pm
Armani dress shirts are not worth the money, IMHO. You can purchase several custom-made (ie, tailored) dress shirts for $500.
But not for $54.13 :cool:
(not counting that pesky 2500$)
But not for $54.13 :cool:
(not counting that pesky 2500$)
DMDortho
Sep 9, 10, 10:32 pm
When I had the business cent I called and specifically asked about getting them and was shot down and told they are only for "consumer cards".
That is so weird how some people get several a year and some not even one. On the back of the armani card it says "Copyright American Express travel related services". Could it be based on travel patterns? I have no idea, my guess is many different factors combined - zip code (maybe median home value/income/proximity to stores?), spending volume, what type of spending, etc.
Another thing is when I first enrolled in the benefits for the card, I asked the cent rep if I am "opted in" for gifts, and they read out the privacy policy bullets and one of them was something along the lines of share credit summary and history with partners.
I used to have a Business Centurion along with the Personal Centurion at the same time. I would get Ferragamo, Van Cleefs, Dominica Vacca, etc gift cards and EVEN the Canon digital camera for the personal centurion card. Never once did I receive anything for the Business Centurion card. I called them and asked what's the point if Business Centurion members don't get any "benefits". Long story short...this year cancelled the Business Centurion and still have not missed it at all. Doesn't seem worth having for $2,500 per year in this economy...
That is so weird how some people get several a year and some not even one. On the back of the armani card it says "Copyright American Express travel related services". Could it be based on travel patterns? I have no idea, my guess is many different factors combined - zip code (maybe median home value/income/proximity to stores?), spending volume, what type of spending, etc.
Another thing is when I first enrolled in the benefits for the card, I asked the cent rep if I am "opted in" for gifts, and they read out the privacy policy bullets and one of them was something along the lines of share credit summary and history with partners.
I used to have a Business Centurion along with the Personal Centurion at the same time. I would get Ferragamo, Van Cleefs, Dominica Vacca, etc gift cards and EVEN the Canon digital camera for the personal centurion card. Never once did I receive anything for the Business Centurion card. I called them and asked what's the point if Business Centurion members don't get any "benefits". Long story short...this year cancelled the Business Centurion and still have not missed it at all. Doesn't seem worth having for $2,500 per year in this economy...
damon88
Sep 13, 10, 7:39 am
Nobody ever answered me but I finally got mine
It is Nov 15th
Good timing for us as we have a Vegas trip in Oct
(There are only a few places it can be used)
It is Nov 15th
Good timing for us as we have a Vegas trip in Oct
(There are only a few places it can be used)
gallardo
Sep 13, 10, 7:49 am
Nobody ever answered me but I finally got mine
It is Nov 15th
Good timing for us as we have a Vegas trip in Oct
(There are only a few places it can be used)
He did on page 1:
11/15/10.
On another note, I used mine yesterday. It comes up on the receipt as a discount. I spent about $200 and change over the gift card amount. The employees there were extremely nice, but after we checked out we looked around at some sunglasses and heard them in the back say how they should have made it with a catch (they're definitely on commission), like spend $1000, get $500 off. Then another employee chimed in and said, not a $1000, more like spend $5000 and get $500 off:rolleyes:
With that said the Chicago store has basically no inventory. The Vegas store is way better and has tons more stuff. What do they expect me to buy when they have virtually nothing to choose from?!
It is Nov 15th
Good timing for us as we have a Vegas trip in Oct
(There are only a few places it can be used)
He did on page 1:
11/15/10.
On another note, I used mine yesterday. It comes up on the receipt as a discount. I spent about $200 and change over the gift card amount. The employees there were extremely nice, but after we checked out we looked around at some sunglasses and heard them in the back say how they should have made it with a catch (they're definitely on commission), like spend $1000, get $500 off. Then another employee chimed in and said, not a $1000, more like spend $5000 and get $500 off:rolleyes:
With that said the Chicago store has basically no inventory. The Vegas store is way better and has tons more stuff. What do they expect me to buy when they have virtually nothing to choose from?!
mia
Sep 13, 10, 7:49 am
Nobody ever answered me ...
Methinks you overlooked post #15...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14608347-post15.html
...but thank you for confirming the expiration date ;) .
Methinks you overlooked post #15...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14608347-post15.html
...but thank you for confirming the expiration date ;) .