Feb 18, 2015, 5:57 pm
Last edit by: rrgg
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)
Jun 15, 2023, 9:46 pm
#2656
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: Sub Carolina
Programs: AC, AA, TK, OW Emerald
Posts: 1,338
The other problem even with reputable vendors is prices are often 2-3x higher when booking through Viator. Going directly to the tour provider or even using With Locals or AirBnB experiences is so much cheaper.
Viator claims to match lower prices but I've been down that road and they don't honor the commitment, most recently claiming that the exact same tour offered directly through the provider's website is "materially different" - because it had a different (and more generous!) cancellation policy.
I am really tempted by these huge LP multipliers but not enough to pay double or triple.
Viator claims to match lower prices but I've been down that road and they don't honor the commitment, most recently claiming that the exact same tour offered directly through the provider's website is "materially different" - because it had a different (and more generous!) cancellation policy.
I am really tempted by these huge LP multipliers but not enough to pay double or triple.
- Activity 1 and 2: about $5 more expensive (about 3-5% more expensive if looking at percentages instead) each through Viator than directly from the tour operator. Probably exchange rate related.
- Activity 3: about $60 cheaper (33% cheaper) through Viator. I’ll need to verify that the tour booked through Viator is the same as what’s listed on the tour operator website. The tour operator name is in the Viator listing and the Viator tour details are an exact match to the tour listed on the vendor website, but it’s surprising it’d be so much cheaper through Viator.
Jun 17, 2023, 7:18 am
#2657
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 172
Anyone successfully done the Verizon Business 10,900 (max 3 lines) thing?
I tried using an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 and Verizon said the phone wasn't compatible.
Trying to figure out the cheapest phone to get to burn through this bonus. (I'm at the 30% bonus kicker you get at 100k LPs so this is pretty worthwhile it seems)
I tried using an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S3 and Verizon said the phone wasn't compatible.
Trying to figure out the cheapest phone to get to burn through this bonus. (I'm at the 30% bonus kicker you get at 100k LPs so this is pretty worthwhile it seems)
Does that mean that if you activate 3 lines you would get 10,900 miles x 3? This interesting thing is the business line proce goes DOWN per phone, so if you bring 3 phones to new account, it is $45/month and activated for 45 days is ~$68 x 3 = $204 for 32,700 AA loyalty points.
Does anyone have experience with this? Or is it 10,900 TOTAL. The T&Cs above is not clear. Also if I do one phone to start and then 2 more later, would the OFFER still apply???
I have 3 old phones that are campatible with Verizon network that I could leverage and therefore SUPER interested in this approach.
Thanks!!
Jun 17, 2023, 10:14 am
#2658
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 29
Did anyone do this. The T&Cs are as follows from AADVANTAGE Shopping. " Mileage terms.Please note these terms & conditions: Rewards not eligible on: Purchases made with a gift card, Gift cards, Gift certificates, Cash equivalents and Purchases made with coupon or discount codes not found on this site. Limits: Only eligible on 3 lines per loyalty account. Special terms: Only eligible for new Verizon customers ordering Verizon Business phone and internet plans. Eligible for rewards after Verizon has confirmed your order payment has been processed. Service must be activated for at least forty five (45) days."
Does that mean that if you activate 3 lines you would get 10,900 miles x 3? This interesting thing is the business line proce goes DOWN per phone, so if you bring 3 phones to new account, it is $45/month and activated for 45 days is ~$68 x 3 = $204 for 32,700 AA loyalty points.
Does anyone have experience with this? Or is it 10,900 TOTAL. The T&Cs above is not clear. Also if I do one phone to start and then 2 more later, would the OFFER still apply???
I have 3 old phones that are campatible with Verizon network that I could leverage and therefore SUPER interested in this approach.
Thanks!!
Does that mean that if you activate 3 lines you would get 10,900 miles x 3? This interesting thing is the business line proce goes DOWN per phone, so if you bring 3 phones to new account, it is $45/month and activated for 45 days is ~$68 x 3 = $204 for 32,700 AA loyalty points.
Does anyone have experience with this? Or is it 10,900 TOTAL. The T&Cs above is not clear. Also if I do one phone to start and then 2 more later, would the OFFER still apply???
I have 3 old phones that are campatible with Verizon network that I could leverage and therefore SUPER interested in this approach.
Thanks!!
Jun 17, 2023, 2:03 pm
#2659
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: IND
Posts: 417
AA Shopping Mall, Booking.com Miles.
I used AA Shopping portal to go to booking.com (4 miles/$) to book a few stays in April. I know from before miles take about 8 weeks after the stay is finished to post. And all three stays showed up in first week on June of AA shopping account, That was June 8th. However these miles have not showed up on actual AA account. Does it take longer to show or should I contact someone.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jun 17, 2023, 3:21 pm
#2660
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP and Marriott Titanium
Posts: 776
I used AA Shopping portal to go to booking.com (4 miles/$) to book a few stays in April. I know from before miles take about 8 weeks after the stay is finished to post. And all three stays showed up in first week on June of AA shopping account, That was June 8th. However these miles have not showed up on actual AA account. Does it take longer to show or should I contact someone.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Last edited by Drwaz99; Jun 17, 2023 at 3:33 pm Reason: grammar
Jun 17, 2023, 8:36 pm
#2661
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: IND
Posts: 417
Thanks!
Jun 18, 2023, 5:47 am
#2662
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 172
OK, I think I am going to be doing same. I beleive you have to fill out some paperwork as well with Verizon around the business/etc. But willing to do, for this massive amount of LPs. Please share the entire process here so we can all learn...THANK YOU!
Jun 18, 2023, 5:54 am
#2663
Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: US
Programs: AA EXP, UA Silver, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 90
Do we have to have 3 separate phones? Can I just use the phone I'm currently using (unlocked)? Might be interested in trying this myself but I've never tried signing up with Verizon Business.
Jun 18, 2023, 10:30 am
#2664
Join Date: Dec 2021
Programs: AAdvantage PPro
Posts: 108
Another Verizon question
I’ve been thinking about switching my family over to Verizon. It would be three new lines, but we all have devices. Do I have to buy devices to get the LPs?
Jun 18, 2023, 12:27 pm
#2665
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: New England
Programs: American Gold, Marriott Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 5,644
Didn't sexykitten7 try this with Verizon and had to fight and send legal threats to get it to credit as a settlement?
Jun 19, 2023, 12:10 pm
#2666
Join Date: Aug 2022
Programs: UA Silver, AA Plat Pro
Posts: 93
For the three future activities that I have booked:
- Activity 1 and 2: about $5 more expensive (about 3-5% more expensive if looking at percentages instead) each through Viator than directly from the tour operator. Probably exchange rate related.
- Activity 3: about $60 cheaper (33% cheaper) through Viator. I’ll need to verify that the tour booked through Viator is the same as what’s listed on the tour operator website. The tour operator name is in the Viator listing and the Viator tour details are an exact match to the tour listed on the vendor website, but it’s surprising it’d be so much cheaper through Viator.
- Activity 1 and 2: about $5 more expensive (about 3-5% more expensive if looking at percentages instead) each through Viator than directly from the tour operator. Probably exchange rate related.
- Activity 3: about $60 cheaper (33% cheaper) through Viator. I’ll need to verify that the tour booked through Viator is the same as what’s listed on the tour operator website. The tour operator name is in the Viator listing and the Viator tour details are an exact match to the tour listed on the vendor website, but it’s surprising it’d be so much cheaper through Viator.
Jun 19, 2023, 12:36 pm
#2667
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 112
I have booked dozens of tours and activities with Viator and I have never had a problem with any of them. I always compare the price to booking "direct" and when it is possible to find a direct booking option, I have found Viator to be the same price, cheaper, or marginally more but not grossly overpriced. Viator has been a major component of my LP quest. My only problem is that the orders do not always track properly, even when I am extremely diligent to make sure the offer is active, and it takes forever for AA Shopping to deal with Viator and to get a resolution. I have one dispute pending now worth over 3k miles...so if it does not track, I would cancel it and book it again until it tracks.
Jun 19, 2023, 2:03 pm
#2668
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP and Marriott Titanium
Posts: 776
Which is different from my experience. I've had 3 Viator tours this year and all credited exactly 7 days after I took the tour.
Jun 19, 2023, 7:51 pm
#2669
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 253
I see the Motley Fool is back to 6,500 miles. Is there any any issues doing that in a new calendar year again? I think i signed up in like August 2022 the last time. I find myself needing some miles and $95 for 6500 is still a really good deal.
Do i need to wait the full 12 months or is the next calendar year good enough for motley fool?
Do i need to wait the full 12 months or is the next calendar year good enough for motley fool?
Last edited by lunchtime; Jun 19, 2023 at 8:48 pm
Jun 19, 2023, 8:35 pm
#2670
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 81
Has anyone had an issue with order activity not flowing over to your account on the eshopping site after visiting a store through it and completing a transaction (and not closing out that tab/window)?
I made 2 transactions last week which immediately showed I visited each store and had an order #, date, and amount added to the visit history. My recent transactions on Uniqlo and Coach don't appear to have done the same. I'm assuming that some retailers just report order numbers at different speeds.
I made 2 transactions last week which immediately showed I visited each store and had an order #, date, and amount added to the visit history. My recent transactions on Uniqlo and Coach don't appear to have done the same. I'm assuming that some retailers just report order numbers at different speeds.