Jul 3, 2019, 8:56 am
Last edit by: rrgg
$50 statement credit for purchases made at Saks. Enrollment required prior to purchase.
Online orders do not charge until shipped. Many items are carried in-stock by Saks and eligible for ShopRunner shipping - data points suggest that these will charge and ship quickly.
However, many other items on Saks(dot)com drop ship from the manufacturer. For these, expected delivery dates may not be reliable, are not guaranteed, and orders cannot be cancelled easily.
If you place an online order close to the end of an Amex credit period, there is a risk that your item may not ship (and Amex will not be charged) until after the end of the credit period.
Note on shipping & billing times: If a product shows that ShopRunner shipping is available, it is shipped by Saks and is likely to ship and bill quickly. If there's no ShopRunner option, it is likely drop-shipped from the manufacturer meaning the shipping date and actual charge date will be further out.
Things known to count for the credit:
- This benefit is available twice a year, once from Jan-Jun and once again from Jul-Dec.
- Use it or lose it, does not rollover or accumulate. There is no "meter" to track how much you've spent. Check your statement for credits.
- Per AMEX CS chat the transaction date is what determines whether a purchase is reimbursed from the Jan-Jun benefit or the Jul-Dec benefit.
- Actual experience from 2019: first-half purchase submitted only 6/27, shipped 6/29, went from pending to posted on 7/1 (but dated as 6/29), credit posted on 7/1, was able to use second $50 credit a week or two later
- Purchases by Additional Card Members (both the $175 Plat-colored and free Gold-colored) will be reimbursed also, but only up to an aggregate $50 per Account.
Online orders do not charge until shipped. Many items are carried in-stock by Saks and eligible for ShopRunner shipping - data points suggest that these will charge and ship quickly.
However, many other items on Saks(dot)com drop ship from the manufacturer. For these, expected delivery dates may not be reliable, are not guaranteed, and orders cannot be cancelled easily.
If you place an online order close to the end of an Amex credit period, there is a risk that your item may not ship (and Amex will not be charged) until after the end of the credit period.
Note on shipping & billing times: If a product shows that ShopRunner shipping is available, it is shipped by Saks and is likely to ship and bill quickly. If there's no ShopRunner option, it is likely drop-shipped from the manufacturer meaning the shipping date and actual charge date will be further out.
Things known to count for the credit:
- Merchandise purchased in Saks stores or online
- Physical gift cards purchased in-store
- Physical gift cards purchased online (min $150)
- e-gift cards (these are fulfilled by a different vendor)
- anything bought at "Saks Off 5th" (however, you can use a Saks gift card at Off 5th...)
$50 credit at Saks 5th Ave every 6 months with Plat card (2018 - 2021)
Jun 7, 2019, 6:35 pm
#346
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Does anyone know if I order online from Saks Off 5th if that will be eligible for the statement credit? I saw this in the T&Cs, so I'm guessing no, but OTOH, it is working for gift card purchases.
Valid at Saks Fifth Avenue online or at locations in the US and US Territories. Not valid on Saks Fifth Avenue Gift Cards or purchases at outlet locations (in stores and online).
Jun 8, 2019, 2:56 am
#347
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It works for sure for orders online, I tried both store and online without issues. For gift cards, I suppose it works, the only feedback I saw in this thread was that online, you don't have a $50 gift card so you have to buy a higher amount.
Jun 8, 2019, 3:20 am
#348
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she’s asking about saks OFF 5th. As far as i know, no.
Jun 8, 2019, 3:25 am
#349
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my bad.
Jun 9, 2019, 10:04 am
#350
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Purchased a medium Tumi umbrella for $70 today. There is a small one for $60.
Not a bad way to use the credit for those who do not care for overpriced clothes from Saks.
Not a bad way to use the credit for those who do not care for overpriced clothes from Saks.
Jun 9, 2019, 2:22 pm
#351
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Yes, but you have to do it in the right way. First, you have to physically walk into a Saks Fifth Avenue store, and buy a gift card with your Amex. Then use the gift card to purchase something online at Saks Off 5th.
Jun 11, 2019, 9:31 am
#352
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Bought a $50 gift card in store last week, credit posted pretty quickly after. What site are you guys using to offload these? Seems like maybe Cardpool is the best, but it's $41 and change if picking Amazon credit. Raise seems much worse.
Jun 11, 2019, 9:37 am
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Jun 11, 2019, 9:52 am
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Does Off 5th take these in person, or only online?
Jun 11, 2019, 10:03 am
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Jun 14, 2019, 4:31 pm
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As a reminder, we have until the end of the month to use our $50 benefit. Get started with your shopping! There is a great sale happening right now!
Neiman Marcus has started struggling more and more since they lost their Amex exclusivity. Big mistake on their part....
Neiman Marcus has started struggling more and more since they lost their Amex exclusivity. Big mistake on their part....
Jun 14, 2019, 9:53 pm
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Finally stopped by the one in PHL to get a GC yesterday.
Amazing how much detail they use to wrap it. And your receipt even gets its own holder
Amazing how much detail they use to wrap it. And your receipt even gets its own holder
Jun 14, 2019, 9:54 pm
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Jun 15, 2019, 7:28 am
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When I came out of the store in Florida holding a small bag, my mother was horrified I might have bought something at Saks' whopping retail prices! Had to explain it was only a gc.
Jun 15, 2019, 11:10 pm
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