Jul 3, 2019, 8:56 am
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$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)
Dec 14, 2021, 9:14 am
#1126
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,683
I did another return via Saks (not ShopRunner) - says 10 days this time...
Dec 14, 2021, 9:16 am
#1127
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,683
well, if it’s another data point, not for a return, but I ordered an item on Nov. 28, using ‘2-day’ shipping through Shoprunner, and I’m still waiting. That was a Sunday night. It initially said it would arrive by Dec. 1. Now we’re at what, Dec. 11? It eventually shipped on Dec. 1 to me in Bay Area, I think from TN somewhere, with an estimated arrival date of today. Since changed to Monday (Dec. 13). Not even clear on the shipping company - seems to be mostly unbranded. Tracking shows it was in LA on Dec. 4 and finally arrived in the city we live in in East Bay on Dec. 9. Like I said, still not delivered. Did they decide to walk it over from TN.
anyone know if this is par for the course for Saks or Shoprunner? I mean, I get the day or two to process it, but is it really supposed to be that bad. 2-day to 13-day shopping seems really bad - luckily, it’s not something I need so fast, but would have been nice.
anyone know if this is par for the course for Saks or Shoprunner? I mean, I get the day or two to process it, but is it really supposed to be that bad. 2-day to 13-day shopping seems really bad - luckily, it’s not something I need so fast, but would have been nice.
Dec 14, 2021, 12:47 pm
#1128
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,951
Dec 14, 2021, 1:14 pm
#1129
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 14,876
On a potentially related note, I know ground has been sending out flyers every couple of weeks or so for recruiting ground handlers, for at least 2 or 3 months. So that kind of amplifies my suspicions.
Dec 14, 2021, 2:48 pm
#1130
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: Marriott Platinum, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 3,683
Dec 24, 2021, 11:19 pm
#1131
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 27
Anyone has a recent data point on how soon SAKS ship out an item, with or without Shoprunner?
Dec 24, 2021, 11:20 pm
#1132
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NYC
Posts: 27,220
I ordered at about 1am earlier this week, and the shipment went out at 5pm the "same" day. I used Shoprunner.
Dec 25, 2021, 5:27 am
#1133
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: NGS
Programs: UA Silver, ANA MC, HH Diamond, Hyatt Discoverist, Bonvoy Plat, IHG Plat, Shangri-La GC, Hertz PC
Posts: 1,224
I ordered an item for $62 without Shoprunner on Friday and it shipped the next day on Saturday with free shipping. I didn't care about getting 2-day free shipping with Shoprunner, so that was OK by me.
Dec 25, 2021, 5:32 am
#1134
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,772
I ordered a physical gift card on Dec 20 with ShopRunner that was shipped Dec 21.
Dec 25, 2021, 6:19 am
#1135
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 264
I ordered something a couple days ago and it said “ships from vendor” on the checkout page. Click on the icon and it says “This item may incur slight delays in shipment.”
If it doesn’t ship/get charged by 12/28, I will cancel the order and buy something in-store.
I got a late shipment from an order last December and it burned up my first half 2021 Saks credit.
Dec 31, 2021, 8:23 am
#1136
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: PBI
Programs: DL 2.8 MM/PM, AA MM/GLD, Marriott LT Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,746
-Item is still in progress- no Shoprunner
I ordered something a couple days ago and it said “ships from vendor” on the checkout page. Click on the icon and it says “This item may incur slight delays in shipment.”
If it doesn’t ship/get charged by 12/28, I will cancel the order and buy something in-store.
I got a late shipment from an order last December and it burned up my first half 2021 Saks credit.
I ordered something a couple days ago and it said “ships from vendor” on the checkout page. Click on the icon and it says “This item may incur slight delays in shipment.”
If it doesn’t ship/get charged by 12/28, I will cancel the order and buy something in-store.
I got a late shipment from an order last December and it burned up my first half 2021 Saks credit.
Even in-store can be dicey. Last year I made a purchase online to pick up in-store and picked it up on 12/30, but it still did not post till Jan 3rd, which burned up my first half credit.
Dec 31, 2021, 9:01 am
#1137
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Toledo, OH
Programs: Delta DM & MM, Hilton DM, Marriott gold, Hyatt Globalist, Alaska 75K, Wyndham Diamond,
Posts: 15,394
This reminds me to go to Saks tomorrow or Sunday and buy another gift card.
Dec 31, 2021, 6:22 pm
#1138
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: SAN, BOS
Programs: AS MVPG100K, BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, Bonvoy Plat,
Posts: 2,279
I totally forgot about the Saks credit this half of the year with the dozens of credits Amex pounded down our throats (grr Amex won).
Bought a three pack of underwear (today Dec 31) on the app via shoprunner and got a notification that the charge posted immediately, I suppose I’ll be the data point for this year wish me luck
Bought a three pack of underwear (today Dec 31) on the app via shoprunner and got a notification that the charge posted immediately, I suppose I’ll be the data point for this year wish me luck
Jan 1, 2022, 6:33 am
#1139
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 264
I have a feeling the charge will be posted for 2022. This will be the second year in a row I got burned in December.
Jan 9, 2022, 12:44 pm
#1140
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
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Discussion continues here: Personal Platinum (USA) Saks 5th Ave $50 credit Jan-Jun and Jul-Dec each year.
Last edited by mia; Jan 9, 2022 at 12:59 pm
