American Express Membership Rewards - 2500 membership rewards points for looking at the Bose Videowave II entertainment sys

Attend a demonstration of the Bose Videowave II entertainment system at a Bose store near you and receive 2500 membership rewards points. Receive 20,000 more if you buy it.

You will need to provide you name, e-mail address, and promotion code AMXTV. Expect to receive a bonus points certificate redeemable at membershiprewards.com/BonusPointsCert

There is an AMEX MR forum so I'll send this over there.

Thanks for heads up

Is this a US-only offer?

Awesome. There's a Bose store near my house and I know for a fact they do the VideoWave demo in-store -- I'll check it out later this week and report back. Thanks, OP.

Attend a demonstration of the Bose Videowave II entertainment system at a Bose store near you and receive 2500 membership rewards points. Receive 20,000 more if you buy it.

You will need to provide you name, e-mail address, and promotion code AMXTV. Expect to receive a bonus points certificate redeemable at membershiprewards.com/BonusPointsCert

Thanks for the info! Is there an offer exp date?

Thanks for the info! Is there an offer exp date?

Another site said 8/31/2012 is the last day.

I checked with the local store in Reading MA, and they had no clue about this. They suggested calling Bose's 800 number, and there they told me that this promo is only in NY and NJ. Is that what others are finding too?

that's actually not a bad reward for just showing up.

Nice, in chicago area, it is available in oakbrook according to website ( I will call MI ave since it is closer to me).
I will give it a try, in my experience, these offers do post, last Bose offer was 1000AA miles, and I got them posted promptly, in terms of MR, I tried this EURO made $100K bed (yes, $100K, made by hand and horse hair) and was emailed a 1K MR certificate...so I do have faith in these offers.

Just a quick heads u...went to a local store in NJ and saw the demo, but they knew nothing of the promo, had no certificates, and called Bose marketing, etc. to no avail. Nobody seemed to know a thing! So...called Amex and confirmed that they do indeed have this promo going on. I'll get my points one way or another!

I just spoke to a gentleman at Bose Showcase Store in Fashion Valley Mall, San Diego. They have just gotten their promo material about this.

I am interested in a Bose anyway - any more info if this promo is company wide would be appreciated. I will go to the Indy store.

I did the demo in NYC today. They took my name, address, and email, but didn't write down Amex card number. They seems to be a bit confused, but claimed that email is the only thing they need for the promo.

I did the demo in NYC today. They took my name, address, and email, but didn't write down Amex card number. They seems to be a bit confused, but claimed that email is the only thing they need for the promo.

I did the demo yesterday at the Soho store and they took my e-mail and membership rewards # only. Had to look up that number on my phone at the store, not something I've committed to memory. They said the points would post automatically but perhaps it will be e-mailed as a cert instead?

I did the demo yesterday at the Soho store and they took my e-mail and membership rewards # only. Had to look up that number on my phone at the store, not something I've committed to memory. They said the points would post automatically but perhaps it will be e-mailed as a cert instead?

I might need to follow up with a call on July 31st, just in case.

Not sure if they do the demo in Bose Factory Store?

Sounds like a good deal :) But... my PRG annual fee is coming up and I'm not sure if there's time for MRs to post and get transferred :(

Hopefully the Bose people aren't too high-pressure. This thing is 6k - no wonder they can offer 20k MRs for someone to buy it!

Now the store in Reading MA does have the promotion, but the one down the street in Burlington MA still says it does not. After the promo, they enter your name, address, phone, and email into their system. Presumably you will receive a redemption code in the email.

"Umm, yeah, nice overpriced TV - can I have my points now?"

After the promo, they enter your name, address, phone, and email into their system. Presumably you will receive a redemption code in the email.

It's a similar situation in San Diego. Only store GM seemed aware of promo.

I tried to check this out today. Nobody at the store had any idea what I was talking about. In fact, they said someone else came in with a printout from "some website" and they weren't sure it was legitimate. Sounds like a printout of this thread has made its way out!

They took my name and number and said someone would call me. We''ll see.

Just went to the Bose store in Tysons Corner here in VA. The reps all knew what I was talking about and quickly did the demonstration. At the end the guy said, "Ok lets get you those points." He then had me fill out a paper with my contact information and said as soon as he's able to log onto the computer, he'll get the points sent to me.

If I dont get anything in my e-mail within a week I'll give em a call or head back and see whats up.

Local store in L.A. didn't know what I was talking about :/

I called Indy store and they knew exactly how I can earn MR points. So looks like it will be in all stores very soon, if not already.

I called and spoke to Bose customer service. They claimed I will receive points automatically, no certificate needed. Just to be safe, I asked them to notate my account.

Store took our email addresses and have submitted them. They say that is sufficient to receive the points. Would whoever receives them first please post?

Watched the demo today at the Bose store at the Time Warner Center in NYC. Clerk took my name and email address. He did not want my Membership Rewards number which I brought to the store. Let's hope it posts.

Same, no MR number needed. The system was pretty cool (but pretty expensive!) Apparently, the demo/promo was supposed to be for NYC only, but they decided to honor it in other stores if the customer mentions it.

They will send your name and address to Amex to verify. Not sure how long it'd take for the MRs to post or for you to get the code via email.

Spoke to a rep at corporate. Who stated the store just needs your name an email. You will be getting a certficate sent to that email address to redeem at amex.com

Are these demos available at showcase stores only? Or can you see one at a factory stores. There seem to be only factory stores within a 200mi radius around me.

Local store in L.A. didn't know what I was talking about :/

Went back today, they knew exactly what I was talking about. Easy demo, just sat there for 5 minutes to watch a video presentation while the salesman got the paperwork. Gave my name + email address, hopefully will get the cert soon

I wonder how many systems they sell from doing this 10%?

Went to the store in Columbus Circle (NYC) on Friday. They knew what I was talking about but said I needed to have received a flyer in the mail as it is a targeted offer... Since I didn't have one, he refused to do a demo.

Ick, anyone else been refused? Was thinking about heading to my store near RDU.

Went to Downtown SEA store a couple of weeks ago and turned out to be the first person telling them about the promotion. Watch the demo which actually was very good. After not hearing anything back for a week I called them back and they took my information again. A week later still nothing. Am I expecting things to move too fast? Has anyone esle received the certificate?

Went to Downtown SEA store a couple of weeks ago and turned out to be the first person telling them about the promotion. Watch the demo which actually was very good. After not hearing anything back for a week I called them back and they took my information again. A week later still nothing. Am I expecting things to move too fast? Has anyone esle received the certificate?

I was just going to ask the same question. I am assuming that people here will report back when they get a cert - I know I will.

Has anyone received the cert of points? Been 7 days for me and I went to a store near IAD...

MAD! This saturday was at Mall of America in MSP, and store is closed, moved to other side of mall and will open on 8/14, missed my chance.

Has anyone received the cert of points? Been 7 days for me and I went to a store near IAD...

I was e-mailed the certificate this morning. I did the in-store demo on 7/25 in NYC, so about 2.5 weeks to process.

After depositing the certificate online, Amex said it would take another 24 hours to post to my MR account.

Update, I did receive the e-mail today from Amex saying Bose had sent me 2500 points. Just added em' into my account, woohoo.

Received my electronic certificate in email. Then have to fill out form on Mermebership Rewards with the Certif. #. Then get email confirmation of points awarded. At least no paper and mailing involved. I did the demo about 12 days ago.

Got my certificate as well today.

MAD! This saturday was at Mall of America in MSP, and store is closed, moved to other side of mall and will open on 8/14, missed my chance.

d'oh! Thanks for the tip though...saved me a trip out there.

Just got my cert also

Thanks for the tip!

I'm going to drop by for a presentation this week.

Are these demos available at showcase stores only? Or can you see one at a factory stores. There seem to be only factory stores within a 200mi radius around me.

Did you get any feedback on this? I have the same problem (at least 50 miles of me) and don't want to drive completely out of my way for this. It'd be nice if Factory Stores had the demos as well.

Saw demo on August 2. Got my email certificate today. Filled it out and Amex said the points should post by tomorrow.

the people at the columbus circle store in NYC are saying you need an invitation for this. i think someone else reported that earlier.

anyone able to get the demo/cert without being targeted at this location?

I went to the Factory store in St. Augustine. One clerk seemed to know what I was talking about. He handed us cards to fill out. I was a little concerned because it seemed to be a sweepstakes entry. Hopefully, we will get the e-mail certificate soon.

Did you get any feedback on this? I have the same problem (at least 50 miles of me) and don't want to drive completely out of my way for this. It'd be nice if Factory Stores had the demos as well.

I can report that I saw a demo at a FS near Concord, NC and got my points. The staff were very helpful. When I went in, one had not heard about it. The other had heard but said that it was for Showroom stores only. However, they agreed to give the demo, take my info. and check higher up. They made a few calls while I was there and there was obvious confusion with the promo. I wasn't very optimistic but, they called me about 5 days later and said that a decision had been made (due to the higher than anticipated response) to expand this promo to cover all Bose stores, including FS. About 1 more week passes and yesterday, I got my certificate by email from Amex with instructions on how to redeem online. I redeeemed and got a confirm. email from Amex saying it was received. The points had not actually posted to my MR account as of last night, but I expect it may just be a normal system delay.

You may have to get a Bose employee to make a few calls, but, based on what I was told, it appears that this is now availavle at FS. They will want your name and email address, which they will submit so that you get the email cert. from Amex.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

Thanks so much! Demoed on 8/2, got my code yesterday, inputted it today :D

I did demo last Friday, got certificate (via email) yesterday. Did not have any invitation - just walked in to the store (Soho NYC).

Did anyone see a demo and NOT get their cert? I haven't. The local store says they've checked with the national one, and it takes 4 to 6 weeks.

They also gave me additional info that others might find helpful.

"originally this promo was only offered to the east coast but I know that once we brought it up they did allow anyone no matter where they were to get the points."

And the Ts and Cs:

Get 2,500 points when you attend a demonstration at a Bose® Store, and another 25,000 points when you purchase a new VideoWave® II entertainment system by August 31, 2012, and pay with your eligible, enrolled American Express® Card.

Offer valid from 7/16/12 through 8/31/12. Bonus Points Certificates will be distributed via e-mail or paper by the merchant to eligible Membership Rewards enrollees when the promotions requirements listed above are met. Bonus Points Certificates must be redeemed online at membershiprewards.com/BonusPointsCert before the expiration date listed on the face of the certificate. Bonus Points Certificates are non-transferable. Lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed Bonus Points Certificates will not be replaced by the merchant or American Express. Only original certificates will be honored. Certificates are void if reproduced, altered, counterfeited, or obtained or used improperly. To be eligible to earn bonus points, you must be enrolled in the U.S. Membership Rewards program ("Program") at the time the certificate is awarded. Bonus points will be credited to your online Program account within 24 hours from successful online redemption of certificate. Terms and Conditions for the Membership Rewards program apply. Visit membershiprewards.com/terms or call 1-800-AXP-EARN (297-3276) for more information. Maximum 27,500 points per Cardmember during promotion period. Bonus ID: A2QS.

Did anyone see a demo and NOT get their cert? I haven't. The local store says they've checked with the national one, and it takes 4 to 6 weeks.

I have not. Planning to call the store soon.

Does anyone know if an AU would be able to get a bonus with this promo? They are linked to the same account so I'm not sure if she would qualify since it technically is not her account. Curious if I could send my significant other to try to get the points . . . as she grits her teeth the entire time. I might have to dangle a carrot or two, being as we'd be at the mall.

went to the Bose store at the Glendale galleria(Los Angeles area). Saw the demo- the customer service person did not know ow to process the credit. She called some one and then collected my name/address and said i would be credited. Had not heard anything for a week.Today I received a hand written snail mail asking me to contact them to provide email since bose corporate has given them instructions. Am expecting the code that others have reported.

went to the Bose store at the Glendale galleria(Los Angeles area). Saw the demo- the customer service person did not know ow to process the credit. She called some one and then collected my name/address and said i would be credited. Had not heard anything for a week.Today I received a hand written snail mail asking me to contact them to provide email since bose corporate has given them instructions. Am expecting the code that others have reported.

I went to the one in Century City today (semi near you). The CSR knew exactly how to register us in the system for the promo. He typed in all our info into the computer and said we would be receiving an email from Amex soon.

Interesting point was that the CSR mentioned that the promo was originally only targeted for residents of New York and that the link had been passed around quite a bit. Still, he was very friendly and the demo was pretty awesome. That TV is amazing!!

I went to the Bose store today and did the demo. The TV sounded great but seemed awfully thick for an LED. They took my name and email address so hopefully I will get the points. I had to pay $3 for the mall parking :td:

West Edmonton Mall Bose had no idea what was going on, almost safe to assume it is US only :(

The TV sounded great but seemed awfully thick for an LED.Yep, the Bose rep said the TV was 6" thick. That's what they had to do to build those huuge speakers into the TV :)

I stopped by the Bose store at MOA yesterday and they were running the promo and knew all about it. I did the demo (kind of awkward being alone in a dark room with some Bose store clerk for 8 minutes) and they took my e-mail and info down and said the point voucher would be coming in the mail. All in all, a pretty easy process.

I visited the Bose store in Belleuve, WA on August 11. The store staff said they only know a promo called AMXDEMO, no AMXTV. They took my name, address, and email, and said they don't know how it is going to work, but you just need to wait. So far nothing happened.

Which kind of AMEX card do you need for this promo? I have SPG biz and regular cards.

Can you get these certificates with any AMEX card?

can you transfer 2500 points for miles? what is the minimum for transfer's?
thank you FT.
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You would probably need an MR Amex card: Blue (not cash/sky), Zync, Premier Rewards/Gold, Platinum, Centurion. I doubt that SPG works.

My understanding is that it has to be any MR-earning AMEX card. They don't ask for your card or anything at the store, just your e-mail, to which you're supposed to get a voucher. You then use that to get the MR points credited to your account...but you have to have an MR account/card that earns MR points.

Has anyone actually considered purchasing this tv? I'll be honest, itll look pretty spiffy in my bedroom with sound like that.

I went to see the tv on 8/11. I called last week o find out about the code and when I should receive the certificate. They told me that it would take a while. I still have not received anything.

Its been a week since I did the demo - watched the Bose team electronically submit my info - they wanted for me to verify it was all correct. Nada since then, however.

I finally called corporate to find out about the certificate. It has been 3 weeks since I saw the demo. Somehow, my information had not been submitted. The store called me and were re-submitting the information. All of the people that I spoke with were quite nice and the store remembered me because of my e-mail address. Hopefully the certificate will come soon.

I saw the demo and was actually considering buying the TV until the salesman told me it had to be in an enclosed space in order to work properly. The space I had in my mind opens to other parts of the house. Too bad.

Another site said 8/31/2012 is the last day.

I'm finally getting ready to do this - anybody know if it's too late?

I finally called corporate to find out about the certificate. It has been 3 weeks since I saw the demo. Somehow, my information had not been submitted. The store called me and were re-submitting the information. All of the people that I spoke with were quite nice and the store remembered me because of my e-mail address. Hopefully the certificate will come soon.

Did you call the corporate headquarters number (508) 879-7330? I watched the demo on 7/29 and have not received my certificate yet and have a feeling the store did not do anything.

Yes, that is the number that I called - the only other thing that I am wondering is if the e- mail addresses have to match to my credit card e-mail address? I have an e-mail just for the credit cards and one for everything else. As I was giving the e-mail to a vendor, I used my other e-mail.

Just received my 2,500-point certificate via email! (I think I did the Bose demonstration in mid-August.)

Just received my certificate this morning too. Did the demo on August 30th, I think.

Also received my certificate via email today - did the demo Aug 21.

anyone else get a surprise this AM for the redemption? PM if so, just wondering if I got lucky or what... :D

Same here - just got it after having to call Bose corporate. Now I'm having trouble applying it using my AmEx Gold Business card. I'm gonna call AmEx after work but wanted to check if anybody had any trouble with applying the code?

Got my e-mail certificate this morning as well.

The MR points are already in my account.

Did the demo at NYC on Aug 24th and received my certificate yesterday.

I still have not received a certificate. I spoke with corporate again and they are looking into it. They said that they had an enthusiastic response and that it was going to take a little time to get all of the certificates.

Hi, I recently joined MR through AMEX Bus. Platinum card and did the Bose demo mid Aug and just redeemed the certificate yesterday. My second month CC statement is yet to close in a week but I still have 0 points available on my MR account. I do however have 2500(demo) + 2143 (spending for first statement month) pending. Is that normal? I already paid the first month balance and I am curious as when these pending points will become available. Thanks.

Same here - just got it after having to call Bose corporate. Now I'm having trouble applying it using my AmEx Gold Business card. I'm gonna call AmEx after work but wanted to check if anybody had any trouble with applying the code?

Yes, I'm having trouble applying the code too. I called AMEX and they confirmed that my plat is valid for this promo and is (of course) linked to my Membership Rewards account. The AMEX CSR sees no reason why I can't get it to work. He confirmed my plat card, my MR account, my email, everything tied to the account. :confused:

After I submit all the required info, I can't seem to get the system to "take" it. Anyone else experienced this?

Attended a demo 15 days back - recd the e-cert on monday & did redeem it. Got the email that it has been redeemed and will be available in my MR a/c in 24 hrs. Nothing so far after 2 days .. But am waiting ...

I'm actually considering a Bose system. Is this promotion still running? If so, is it by invite only, or can I get in? Thanks.

I think it ended August 31st but you can always check.

One thing I learned about the new Bose system is that it only works in an enclosed room. I was about to purchase when the salesman asked where I would be using it which is a room open to other parts of the house , and he said it would not work effectively.

I think it ended August 31st but you can always check.

One thing I learned about the new Bose system is that it only works in an enclosed room. I was about to purchase when the salesman asked where I would be using it which is a room open to other parts of the house , and he said it would not work effectively.
Thanks. We have an "open" floor plan in our house and I don't have an enclosed room (excepting the bedrooms of course) that I could put it in.

Thanks for the heads up on that limitation.

Well, I have never received my certificate. Rather disappointed with Bose about this. Luckily, I didn't go out of my way to see the system, so it didn't cost me anything, except time.

CoolRich59,

You're welcome. I was glad the salesman was honest enough to tell me about that. Actually, was disappointed because the sound and picture are amazing. I though briefly about putting it on my bedroom but I just replaced the TV there last year and it would actually bed a waste since I don't watch that much TV there.

It has been a challenge to get the points for my husband and me. I'm now half way there. I had an email contact at the local Bose store. I was told by them over and over that I needed to be patient and the cert would come. Then last week, after the promo period closed, they said oops - you need to contact AMEX. I did and of course AMEX said that Bose was responsible for the promo, there was nothing they could do.

I then contacted Bose and eventually made my way to Customer Service at 800-637-8781. The person to whom I spoke took down my husband and my info, and sent it on to the fulfillment people. Today, one email arrived (my husband's name and my email address) with one cert number.

Yikes!

I viewed the demo and filled out the card before calling to follow up with the store associate, who said he'd "forgot" to enter my info in the system but assured me he's doing it during the call. Weeks later, I reached the manager, who found "no trace" of my info but will see to it himself. Nothing after that, so I called customer service once — rep never heard of promo — and twice (same reply). I finally called headquarters and left a polite message with the head of promotions and one for his assistant. Neither helped. When I reached headquarters a second time to express concern, I was directed to an executive running an outreach team that answers to the company president. Apparently this issue needs to reach that high up to get it going. That was three weeks ago when the executive said he'd take ownership of my question and follow up within days. Which has become nearly a month, and he hasn't followed up. Bose, you're harming your brand, alienating customers and reversing progress from the promotion. As much as I enjoy your products, this stuff seriously matters. I hope you care more than you demonstrate. If you neglect customers this way on "smaller" stuff, how would you treat us with bigger questions?

Note: Bose showed similar disorganization and disinterest here: Up To 2000 Delta Miles For Bose (150 Instant + 350 Easy + 1500 W/Purchase) (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/milesbuzz/1253297-up-2000-delta-miles-bose-150-instant-350-easy-1500-w-purchase.html)