Do Platinum cardholders ever receive gifts from Amex?
Dec 24, 2020, 12:16 pm
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Do Platinum cardholders ever receive gifts from Amex?
I hear stories about Centurion cardholders receiving nice gifts from Amex but have not heard any about Platinum cardholders. Have any Platinum cardholders ever received any gifts whether it be in the form of a gift card or a physical item sent unsolicited? Just curious as to the rhyme or reason of how to get on Amex's "nice list".
Dec 24, 2020, 12:53 pm
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Discussion is here: Amex Appreciation Gift , but understand that "gifts" are marketing gambits funded by merchants. This has little to do with American Express appreciation, but much to do with falling into a marketable demographic.
Dec 24, 2020, 1:17 pm
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I swear I'd gotten something a few years ago, but as a regular thing? Nah. Some folks here have gotten some fairly nice gifts though.
(Considering my "while not millionaire-level, still pretty high, nevertheless" spend wasn't much affected this year (despite our Governor working hard to prevent that) I'm surprised they're not reaching out a bit harder to more of us.)
(Considering my "while not millionaire-level, still pretty high, nevertheless" spend wasn't much affected this year (despite our Governor working hard to prevent that) I'm surprised they're not reaching out a bit harder to more of us.)
Dec 24, 2020, 4:38 pm
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If you don't count the gifts received from the Centurion Lounge, then none.
In fact, my no-longer-existed Chase Starbucks Visa gave me more gifts than AMEX.
In fact, my no-longer-existed Chase Starbucks Visa gave me more gifts than AMEX.
Dec 24, 2020, 7:34 pm
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Discussion is here: Amex Appreciation Gift , but understand that "gifts" are marketing gambits funded by merchants. This has little to do with American Express appreciation, but much to do with falling into a marketable demographic.
Dec 24, 2020, 9:13 pm
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Dec 25, 2020, 7:32 am
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I got a deck of cards when they did the whole rebrand thing with the aluminum card in Canada.
Otherwise it's mostly Amex Offer stuff:
$200 off when spending $200 at Pearson Airport Shop
$200-$300 off from eating out or ordering delivery.
Otherwise it's mostly Amex Offer stuff:
$200 off when spending $200 at Pearson Airport Shop
$200-$300 off from eating out or ordering delivery.
Dec 25, 2020, 8:53 am
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Dec 31, 2020, 7:52 am
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I've gotten some gifts from Amex over the years (including the offers like spend X and get Y back), but also this box just after Christmas this year (you did have to register beforehand for it).
This was AmEx Netherlands by the way.