Anyone get in on the Black Friday gift card promo?
Nov 25, 2011, 11:16 am
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Anyone get in on the Black Friday gift card promo?
It was $50 off a minimum $250 Fairmont gift card order and in limited qualtities.
I took a pass not having anything Fairmont stays on the horizon and while I know the GC's don't expire just couldn't tie up more dollars at this time of year but did anyone else grab the deal?
I took a pass not having anything Fairmont stays on the horizon and while I know the GC's don't expire just couldn't tie up more dollars at this time of year but did anyone else grab the deal?
Nov 25, 2011, 11:39 am
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I got a few! Fairmont Orchid, here I come! (February 
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Nov 25, 2011, 11:43 am
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Not as good a deal as last year, plus it seems one has to pay shipping this time. (last year Fairmont covered the shipping cost within Canada/US)
Nov 25, 2011, 11:59 am
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I did it last year... was a better promo the last time around: $50 off min. $200 and free shipping. I spent $1,000 I think on the last holiday promo (saved $250), but won't bother this time around as it's not much added value or incentive, imo.
Nov 25, 2011, 1:27 pm
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From Facebook:
Our special Black Friday deal is SOLD OUT! However, to soothe stressed shopping nerves, we’re offering free shipping (Canada and USA only) on Fairmont gift cards until Saturday, November 26th at 11:59pm EST. Remember, shipping will be deducted from your order once you get to the Confirm page!
Our special Black Friday deal is SOLD OUT! However, to soothe stressed shopping nerves, we’re offering free shipping (Canada and USA only) on Fairmont gift cards until Saturday, November 26th at 11:59pm EST. Remember, shipping will be deducted from your order once you get to the Confirm page!
Nov 25, 2011, 1:51 pm
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Yeah, shipping was free. It just wasn't reflected until the page where you had to verify your order before submitting. A lot of people didn't proceed with their orders after seeing the shipping prices displayed on the first page, either. 
Sounds like last year was a better deal, but not significantly - I bought more than a few () $250 gift cards for $200, which saved me quite a bit. Since I'll be spending money at Fairmont soon anyway, this is good timing for me, and a good deal!
Sounds like last year was a better deal, but not significantly - I bought more than a few (
) $250 gift cards for $200, which saved me quite a bit. Since I'll be spending money at Fairmont soon anyway, this is good timing for me, and a good deal!
Nov 25, 2011, 4:19 pm
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I bought six for $1200, real value $1500 and free shipping. The only pain in the ... seemed to be that I had to do them separately as the total discount didn't show when I tried to buy multiple on the same order. With free shipping it didn't matter. Use these at the Mayakoba for my December trip.
Nov 25, 2011, 9:45 pm
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Dunno why.. I haven't taken advantage of the Black Friday deal yet..
Although I'm eyeing up the Banff Springs incentive of $20 off $100 gift card currently offered at Calgary Costcos.. btw, the certificate includes additional 10% off Willowstream and 10% off all Food and Beverage.. I haven't seen the coupons first hand yet, but is included when you purchase the $100 gift card for $79.99
I've never seen this offered before.
Although I'm eyeing up the Banff Springs incentive of $20 off $100 gift card currently offered at Calgary Costcos.. btw, the certificate includes additional 10% off Willowstream and 10% off all Food and Beverage.. I haven't seen the coupons first hand yet, but is included when you purchase the $100 gift card for $79.99
I've never seen this offered before.
Nov 29, 2011, 10:43 am
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Got in for 4, for our upcoming Hawaii trip. I was pleased...
Displaying the shipping charge until you got to the final page threw me and likely others too. I went ahead anyway, as it was still a savings only to discover the shpping charge disappear.
When shopping online, although I don't like it, I can swallow a shipping charge as it is a real cost to the business. But >$16 to ship a gift card?!?! C'mon, that didn't even seem reasonable! I imgaine that scared a LOT of people away.
Probably how I got 4, stinger got 6, pancacex got more than a few...
Displaying the shipping charge until you got to the final page threw me and likely others too. I went ahead anyway, as it was still a savings only to discover the shpping charge disappear.
When shopping online, although I don't like it, I can swallow a shipping charge as it is a real cost to the business. But >$16 to ship a gift card?!?! C'mon, that didn't even seem reasonable! I imgaine that scared a LOT of people away.
Probably how I got 4, stinger got 6, pancacex got more than a few...
Nov 29, 2011, 1:37 pm
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Nov 30, 2011, 4:10 am
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I got 2x$250 GC on this promo. Will be put to good use in a couple of weeks in Chicago. Fairmont has great service as both my cards arrived yesterday!!
Nov 30, 2011, 11:29 am
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Dec 2, 2011, 12:02 am
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Nice! Mine are scheduled to arrive tomorrow, hopefully in the morning so we can use them for our long weekend trip to Victoria :-D
Dec 2, 2011, 12:43 pm
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I managed to get 4 of the $250 cards. I hope Fairmont really fixes their flow if they try this next year, the confusion around shipping, not being able to easily order multiple cards, and not knowing if the promo code was still available was really painful.