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AAdvantage eShoppping by Cartera Commerce
Using, earning miles, problems, etc. (Consolidated thread)
American Airlines is not the contact for Cartera / AAdvantage eShopping .
AAdvantage eShopping FAQs and an e-contact form can be found via the "Contact Us" link at the bottom left corner of the home page.
If you have trouble getting purchases to track, there's also a browser extension to help.
A related article, highlighting an interview of Cartera Commerce CEO Tom Bercher, is "Secrets of Cartera Commerce Revealed: Inside the Company that Brings You Miles for Online Shopping" by Gary Leff on March 3, 2014. Link.
As described in this thread, AAdvantage Shopping now offers a downloadable button installable on your desktop (not mobile) device to facilitate e-shopping. Link.
Older posts may be read at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...or-consol.html
Notes about Giftcards.com:
Some anti-virus software silently blocks tracking, and you may want to consider disabling it for your purchase.
Using, earning miles, problems, etc. (Consolidated thread)
American Airlines is not the contact for Cartera / AAdvantage eShopping .
AAdvantage eShopping FAQs and an e-contact form can be found via the "Contact Us" link at the bottom left corner of the home page.
If you have trouble getting purchases to track, there's also a browser extension to help.
Cartera website: http://www.cartera.com
Cartera Commerce, Inc.
One Cranberry Hill
Lexington, Massachusetts 02421
Tel. (781) 541-6800 Fax: (781) 541-6801
For general inquiries, please contact [email protected] or 888.456.6255
Cartera Commerce, Inc.
One Cranberry Hill
Lexington, Massachusetts 02421
Tel. (781) 541-6800 Fax: (781) 541-6801
For general inquiries, please contact [email protected] or 888.456.6255
MODERATOR GUIDEPOST (Please do not alter contents following)
This thread is the sole thread to address issues with AAdvantage eShopping (operated by Cartera Commerce). Other queries or complaints will invariably end up merged into this thread. All posts must comply with FlyerTalk Guidelines and Rules / TOS, or may be summarily deleted or edited by moderators.
This thread is the sole thread to address issues with AAdvantage eShopping (operated by Cartera Commerce). Other queries or complaints will invariably end up merged into this thread. All posts must comply with FlyerTalk Guidelines and Rules / TOS, or may be summarily deleted or edited by moderators.
A related article, highlighting an interview of Cartera Commerce CEO Tom Bercher, is "Secrets of Cartera Commerce Revealed: Inside the Company that Brings You Miles for Online Shopping" by Gary Leff on March 3, 2014. Link.
As described in this thread, AAdvantage Shopping now offers a downloadable button installable on your desktop (not mobile) device to facilitate e-shopping. Link.
Older posts may be read at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...or-consol.html
Notes about Giftcards.com:
- A separate thread exists for discussing Giftcards.com and likely has more data points than this generic thread.
- Purchases from giftcards.com earn miles on the first $2,000 spent in the named calendar month, meaning for example between March 1st and March 31st. [Note: as of Aug 2023, the $2k limit is per order, not per purchase]
- Giftcards.com has had various limits over the years, and it was always by calendar month.
- Some data points show the $2,000 monthly limit is not always enforced. [Note: as of Aug 2023, the $2k limit is per order, not per purchase]
- In 2022, larger orders track more slowly, and you may need to wait a full month to see miles. Strong advice from the thread is to make multiple small purchases (say under $300) rather than large ones to avoid the dreaded "manual review"
Some anti-virus software silently blocks tracking, and you may want to consider disabling it for your purchase.
AAdvantage eShopping / Cartera Questions / Discussion / Vendors / Issues (archive)
#2568
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,670
#2569
I am addicted to some of their stuff. My family always likes coming to visit because they say my guest wing is like a 5-star hotel full of Frette linens and a full bathroom of Aesop stuff. Smells delightful and doesn't leave residue on shower floors, etc.
#2570
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
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I am tempted to buy some Aesop soap too, after using it in J lavs and lounges. It's the little things indeed, life's little pleasures...
#2572
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,670
WaPo has 930 miles for $40 in Simplymiles, if you have to overpay for it...
#2575
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: Top Tier with all 3 alliances
Posts: 11,670
#2576
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: LAX/SFO
Posts: 392
Wondering if anyone else has similar experiences. Made 3 orders through portal with 1800 flowers. The first two got credited. When I followed up with the 3rd one, AA said the merchant claimed it has been paid to another network. Used the same browser made all of the 3 orders within minutes. So what could have happened? thanks.
#2577
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,120
I started using Chrome which I really don't use for anything else - and added the Chrome button - based on your post and a couple of others. Yay - it seems that 100% of my orders are tracking since I did this. It's only been 5 orders, and maybe that's a small data set, but considering that only about half of my orders were previously tracking on Safari, I'm pretty happy. It's just a relief to reliably get a congratulatory email from eshopping within an hour or so of placing the order!
#2578
Join Date: Dec 2003
Programs: AA Plat Pro, United Silver, Marriott LTT, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,120
The DirecTV offer is very confusing:
It says: "DIRECTV STREAM - EARN 6,000 MILES"
Then it says: "The newly branded DIRECTV STREAM is the single brand for video streaming services previously launched by AT&T, excluding HBO Max. Service will continue to be available with no term commitment or hidden fees."
TO really confuse matters:
"Mileage termsPlease note these terms & conditions: Special terms: Only eligible on the purchase of new DIRECTV STREAM Satellite service packages - DIRECTV Satellite CHOICE, DIRECTV Satellite Entertainment, DIRECTV Satellite Ultimate, and DIRECTV Satellite Premier. Must be installed with service activated for at least ninety (90) days."
What is "DIRECTV STREAM Satellite"????????
Its either DirecTV Stream OR DirecTV Satellite. STREAM has no commitment, which is touted on the Eshopping site, but Satellite has a 24 month commitment.
Has anyone ordered DirecTV stream and gotten the bonus?
It says: "DIRECTV STREAM - EARN 6,000 MILES"
Then it says: "The newly branded DIRECTV STREAM is the single brand for video streaming services previously launched by AT&T, excluding HBO Max. Service will continue to be available with no term commitment or hidden fees."
TO really confuse matters:
"Mileage termsPlease note these terms & conditions: Special terms: Only eligible on the purchase of new DIRECTV STREAM Satellite service packages - DIRECTV Satellite CHOICE, DIRECTV Satellite Entertainment, DIRECTV Satellite Ultimate, and DIRECTV Satellite Premier. Must be installed with service activated for at least ninety (90) days."
What is "DIRECTV STREAM Satellite"????????
Its either DirecTV Stream OR DirecTV Satellite. STREAM has no commitment, which is touted on the Eshopping site, but Satellite has a 24 month commitment.
Has anyone ordered DirecTV stream and gotten the bonus?
My husband wants to watch his MLB team so I am giving it a try. Just ordered today and got an email saying it's tracking - will report back if/when it posts.
#2579
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: ORF
Programs: UA Silver, MR titanium
Posts: 2,020
On the Motley, theres no place to enter FF, I remember in the past you would enter that, but now it knows your FF with your name?
#2580
7 days later I hit 100k LPs and now I get the 30% bonus but only for 6 months! I'm thinking it would have been wiser to get the 20% level.....use it for a few months, and THEN hit the 30% for another 6 months. I could have scored some major LP bonuses at the end of the year sales at Saks and NM!