josephstern
Apr 5, 09, 10:00 am
I think I'm the first - I apologize if this is already covered somewhere.
Check your email! For this to work, you need to be invited. Here's the (anonymized) text of my email:
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Dear JOSEPH STERN,
We'd like to invite you to enjoy an exclusive offer for select
American Express OPENŽ Cardmembers. You can earn double Membership Rewards points on virtually every dollar you spend over $6,500 each month from April 1 through June 30, 2009 (up to the maximum allowed).*
Membership Rewards points can help offset business expenses such as airfare to a conference, office supplies, employee gifts and more.
Enroll by May 15, 2009
Go to open.com/springbonus and enter RSVP code
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
OR
call 1-800-794-1308 and use promo code XXXXXXXX.
Be sure to enter your Card account number ending in
XXXXX.
Many businesses earn points fast by using their Cards to pay for large purchases they already make such as advertising and marketing expenses, commercial insurance, inventory, supplies, office equipment and shipping costs.
And remember, eligible purchases on any Additional Cards linked to your Membership Rewards account can earn double points too.
Sincerely,
Rosa Sabater
Senior Vice President
American Express OPEN
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So I enrolled. We'll see if I make it over the $6500, which is unlikely.
As to why I was selected for this, my best guess is my spending patterns. Years ago, I was using this card to charge over $100K/month, mostly for business stuff (when more of my vendors took ccs with no charges). Then, I moved most charges to a 1.5% cashback Chase card (now contemplating a Schwab move). So maybe they saw my spending fall off a cliff and want me back? If so, that's a few years ago, but it's all I can think of.
Check your email! For this to work, you need to be invited. Here's the (anonymized) text of my email:
-------------------------------
Dear JOSEPH STERN,
We'd like to invite you to enjoy an exclusive offer for select
American Express OPENŽ Cardmembers. You can earn double Membership Rewards points on virtually every dollar you spend over $6,500 each month from April 1 through June 30, 2009 (up to the maximum allowed).*
Membership Rewards points can help offset business expenses such as airfare to a conference, office supplies, employee gifts and more.
Enroll by May 15, 2009
Go to open.com/springbonus and enter RSVP code
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
OR
call 1-800-794-1308 and use promo code XXXXXXXX.
Be sure to enter your Card account number ending in
XXXXX.
Many businesses earn points fast by using their Cards to pay for large purchases they already make such as advertising and marketing expenses, commercial insurance, inventory, supplies, office equipment and shipping costs.
And remember, eligible purchases on any Additional Cards linked to your Membership Rewards account can earn double points too.
Sincerely,
Rosa Sabater
Senior Vice President
American Express OPEN
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So I enrolled. We'll see if I make it over the $6500, which is unlikely.
As to why I was selected for this, my best guess is my spending patterns. Years ago, I was using this card to charge over $100K/month, mostly for business stuff (when more of my vendors took ccs with no charges). Then, I moved most charges to a 1.5% cashback Chase card (now contemplating a Schwab move). So maybe they saw my spending fall off a cliff and want me back? If so, that's a few years ago, but it's all I can think of.