1 800 flowers promo
Dec 30, 2003, 11:49 am
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1 800 flowers promo
cool offer - I bought 400 worth of gift certificates - just got this email from 1800 flowers.com - 400 bucks for domestic first class award ticket - not bad
We want to help you act on your thoughtfulness. As a Delta® SkyMiles member send a gift now and you can earn 3000 Delta SkyMiles. Just enter during checkout promotion code DEL and your SkyMiles membership number to earn 3000 miles** on a minimum purchase of $29.99,* plus 1000 miles for every additional $10 spent.
Hurry! This offer ends December 31, 2003 at midnight! Wish them a bright and sparkling New Year with gifts from our New Year's Celebration or see all of our thoughtful gifts that help you to stay connected! Act now, the clock is ticking and the ball is going to drop to end this extravaganza miles promotion.
We want to help you act on your thoughtfulness. As a Delta® SkyMiles member send a gift now and you can earn 3000 Delta SkyMiles. Just enter during checkout promotion code DEL and your SkyMiles membership number to earn 3000 miles** on a minimum purchase of $29.99,* plus 1000 miles for every additional $10 spent.
Hurry! This offer ends December 31, 2003 at midnight! Wish them a bright and sparkling New Year with gifts from our New Year's Celebration or see all of our thoughtful gifts that help you to stay connected! Act now, the clock is ticking and the ball is going to drop to end this extravaganza miles promotion.
Dec 30, 2003, 11:52 am
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How about a URL to go to? Did you receive that in the email?
Dec 30, 2003, 12:04 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jeffreyt:
How about a URL to go to? Did you receive that in the email? </font>
How about a URL to go to? Did you receive that in the email? </font>
"As a Delta® SkyMiles member send a gift now and you can earn 3000 Delta SkyMiles. Just enter during checkout promotion code DEL and your SkyMiles membership number to earn 3000 miles** on a minimum purchase of $29.99,* plus 1000 miles for every additional $10 spent.
"Hurry! This offer ends December 31, 2003 at midnight!"
The asterisks tell you that it does not apply to delivery charges and will take about 8 weeks to post.
It seems a bit ridiculous that to buy SkyMiles you have to pay $27.50 per thousand, plus a $25 processing fee per transaction and 7.5% tax while here you get them at $10 per thousand while also sending flowers.
Dec 30, 2003, 12:10 pm
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Is there a limit? Anyone know if this is available with other airlines?
Dec 30, 2003, 12:18 pm
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This is awesome ... I'm going to be ordering flowers for birthdays and such for all of next year! 
Dec 30, 2003, 1:19 pm
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It is not 1,000 per $10.00, but 100 per $10.00.
"1-800-FLOWERS.COM® is pleased to offer miles to Delta SkyMiles® members with every purchase. Choose from our expanded selection of flowers, plants, gift baskets, chocolates, or distinctive gifts to start earning miles today.
Earn 300 miles on purchases of $29.99* and an additional 100 miles for each additional $10.00 spent, with promotion code 43M.
Silver & Gold Members earn 50 bonus miles with Promotion Code 43S.
Platinum Members earn 100 bonus miles with Promotion Code 43P.
Please be sure to enter promotion code 43M, 43S, or 43P and your membership number during the checkout to earn your miles."
"1-800-FLOWERS.COM® is pleased to offer miles to Delta SkyMiles® members with every purchase. Choose from our expanded selection of flowers, plants, gift baskets, chocolates, or distinctive gifts to start earning miles today.
Earn 300 miles on purchases of $29.99* and an additional 100 miles for each additional $10.00 spent, with promotion code 43M.
Silver & Gold Members earn 50 bonus miles with Promotion Code 43S.
Platinum Members earn 100 bonus miles with Promotion Code 43P.
Please be sure to enter promotion code 43M, 43S, or 43P and your membership number during the checkout to earn your miles."
Dec 30, 2003, 1:26 pm
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jib:
[B]It is not 1,000 per $10.00, but 100 per $10.00."
That is the usual offer. The 1000 miles is a special offer and the order must be placed by midnight, Dec. 31.
[B]It is not 1,000 per $10.00, but 100 per $10.00."
That is the usual offer. The 1000 miles is a special offer and the order must be placed by midnight, Dec. 31.
Dec 30, 2003, 1:59 pm
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I just placed 4 orders that came to less than $200 with delivery and taxes (one order sent to Florida had taxes) and will get 15,000 Delta miles ... sweet ...
If I was a shareholder in 1-800-Flowers I'd be worried ... very worried ... sure looks like they're trying to buy revenues, costs be ****ed, at the end of a quarter.
If I was a shareholder in 1-800-Flowers I'd be worried ... very worried ... sure looks like they're trying to buy revenues, costs be ****ed, at the end of a quarter.
Dec 30, 2003, 2:17 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Beckles:
If I was a shareholder in 1-800-Flowers I'd be worried ... very worried ... sure looks like they're trying to buy revenues, costs be ****ed, at the end of a quarter.</font>
If I was a shareholder in 1-800-Flowers I'd be worried ... very worried ... sure looks like they're trying to buy revenues, costs be ****ed, at the end of a quarter.</font>
Just a guess. Can accountants confirm?
Dec 30, 2003, 2:19 pm
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Yes, but someone uses the certificate right away, then it becomes real revenue. BUT, who cares about that. Does anyone have a REAL link, since the one above goes to the HOME page and I do not see anything about Delta there.
I can find the NORMAL promo that uses different codes, but can not find the one that uses the DEL code mentioned above.
Or, is this a scam?
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I can find the NORMAL promo that uses different codes, but can not find the one that uses the DEL code mentioned above.
Or, is this a scam?
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Dec 30, 2003, 2:25 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by sonofapilotman:
cool offer - I bought 400 worth of gift certificates - just got this email from 1800 flowers.com - 400 bucks for domestic first class award ticket - not bad
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cool offer - I bought 400 worth of gift certificates - just got this email from 1800 flowers.com - 400 bucks for domestic first class award ticket - not bad
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Dec 30, 2003, 2:27 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by NoStressHere:
Or, is this a scam?</font>
Or, is this a scam?</font>
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">The holiday season is almost over but connecting with family and friends is what makes the holidays such a special time of year. I am sure you can think of two or three more people you still want to reach out and connect with before the year ends. Say Thank You, to the holiday host! Get a jump start on all those January Birthdays or Anniversaries, that are coming up. Or simply "Just Because" you want to spoil someone special — like yourself!
We want to help you act on your thoughtfulness. As a Delta® SkyMiles member send a gift now and you can earn 3000 Delta SkyMiles. Just enter during checkout promotion code DEL and your SkyMiles membership number to earn 3000 miles** on a minimum purchase of $29.99,* plus 1000 miles for every additional $10 spent.
Hurry! This offer ends December 31, 2003 at midnight! Wish them a bright and sparkling New Year with gifts from our New Year's Celebration or see all of our thoughtful gifts that help you to stay connected! Act now, the clock is ticking and the ball is going to drop to end this extravaganza miles promotion.
Jim McCann
Call 1-800-FLOWERS® (1-800-356-9377) or Click (www.1800flowers.com) Today!
AOL Keyword: 1800flowers
Offer valid through 12/31/03.</font>
We want to help you act on your thoughtfulness. As a Delta® SkyMiles member send a gift now and you can earn 3000 Delta SkyMiles. Just enter during checkout promotion code DEL and your SkyMiles membership number to earn 3000 miles** on a minimum purchase of $29.99,* plus 1000 miles for every additional $10 spent.
Hurry! This offer ends December 31, 2003 at midnight! Wish them a bright and sparkling New Year with gifts from our New Year's Celebration or see all of our thoughtful gifts that help you to stay connected! Act now, the clock is ticking and the ball is going to drop to end this extravaganza miles promotion.
Jim McCann
Call 1-800-FLOWERS® (1-800-356-9377) or Click (www.1800flowers.com) Today!
AOL Keyword: 1800flowers
Offer valid through 12/31/03.</font>
Dec 30, 2003, 2:29 pm
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BTW, there's actually a link in the email to forward it to a friend ... if anyone would like it forwarded, just email me at mailto:[email protected][email protected]</A> and I'll send it to you.
Dec 30, 2003, 2:30 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dovster:
"As a Delta® SkyMiles member send a gift now and you can earn 3000 Delta SkyMiles. Just enter during checkout promotion code DEL and your SkyMiles membership number to earn 3000 miles** on a minimum purchase of $29.99,* plus 1000 miles for every additional $10 spent.
The asterisks tell you that it does not apply to delivery charges...</font>
"As a Delta® SkyMiles member send a gift now and you can earn 3000 Delta SkyMiles. Just enter during checkout promotion code DEL and your SkyMiles membership number to earn 3000 miles** on a minimum purchase of $29.99,* plus 1000 miles for every additional $10 spent.
The asterisks tell you that it does not apply to delivery charges...</font>
Dec 30, 2003, 2:32 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by andymo99:
Except that with gift certificates, the revenue is likely not recognized until the certificate is used. Instead, the sale is booked as deferred revenue.
Just a guess. Can accountants confirm?</font>
Except that with gift certificates, the revenue is likely not recognized until the certificate is used. Instead, the sale is booked as deferred revenue.
Just a guess. Can accountants confirm?</font>
I don't know how that would work either since they encourage you to send flowers in January, it would seem to me the should probably account for the revenue when an item is sent and delivered, but I have to wonder. It just seems awfully suspicious they sent this offer out and it's only good for two days and it looks to be a dead-bang money-loser for the company.
Even worse, I could see them accounting for the revenue this quarter but not accounting for mileage expenses until next quarter ... maybe I'm just too cynical after all the recent accounting scandals.