[Targeted]No Fee 1st yr. American Express Gold Card 75,000 Bonus Reward Points Signup
Apr 28, 11, 8:03 pm
#136
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA | IAD | BWI | BOS | OSL
Programs: AMEX Plat, AA EXP, DL Diamond Medallion, US, B6, SPG Gold,Marriott Gold,Hilton Gold,Starbucks Gold
Posts: 1,388
I applied for PR Gold last year in January 2010. I sent in a secure message for giggles and they told me they couldn't offer me the 75k offer but since I'm a great customer we will give you 15,000 MR 
. I happily accepted it and didn't attempt to go any further.
YMMV, good luck to all! So, 16 months later after applying I was successful.
. I happily accepted it and didn't attempt to go any further.YMMV, good luck to all! So, 16 months later after applying I was successful.
Apr 28, 11, 8:16 pm
#137
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Shanghai
Programs: BAEC (Gold), PC (Plat), HH (Gold), MR (Gold)
Posts: 2,727
Originally Posted by $1500forGLD
I believe the secure message route works for people who have ALREADY applied for the card. What aap posted seems to be the way to go about getting the guaranteed 75K BEFORE you take the plunge and apply for the card. Someone please clarify.
Apr 28, 11, 11:36 pm
#138
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX
Programs: AA PLT / 2MM
Posts: 2,026
Originally Posted by User Name
You read the thread, right?
On the other hand, you're clogging up this thread and other never-ending MilesBuzz threads with this and other pointless and sarcastic posts, e.g., http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/16298422-post5300.html . As you say, "[t]he more crap cluttering up FT the more difficult it is for everyone else to find useful information" ( http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/miles...l#post16291951 )
Apr 29, 11, 7:05 am
#139
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Programs: HHonorsDiamond
Posts: 665
Originally Posted by lotuspad
Ditto. Shot down twice when I called membership rewards. Tried the secure email route and was successful. Many thanks to the OP and the previous posters who encouraged us to try contacting AMEX. These points will definitely come in handy!
Apr 29, 11, 7:11 am
#140
Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Whatever's Cheapest, Accruing Miles, Redeeming for Premium Cabins, Not Chasing Status Unnecessarily
Posts: 2,257
Great question:
when did you send the message at which step:
Apply --> approved --> received card --> activated card --> did some spending --> hit min spend --> paid bill --> received points for spend --> received bonus points
At which stage did you send the message?
when did you send the message at which step:
Apply --> approved --> received card --> activated card --> did some spending --> hit min spend --> paid bill --> received points for spend --> received bonus points
At which stage did you send the message?
Apr 29, 11, 9:40 am
#141
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: SAN
Programs: UA Premier Gold, SPG Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, PC Platinum
Posts: 95
I got in the mail an offer for 50k MR after $500 spending the first 3 months and signed up last week..
I'll probably try to call AE and see if they can change it to 75K after I get my card.
I'll probably try to call AE and see if they can change it to 75K after I get my card.
Apr 29, 11, 1:07 pm
#142
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: DL DM, Marriott Plat, Hertz PC, Avis First
Posts: 84
I got my PR Gold card in June 2010 on a targeted 50k promotion.. I tried sending a secure message to AMEX this afternoon referencing this bonus, however got denied because I got the card almost a year ago. Should I try again through a different avenue or am I SOL now that its "on record" trying to get them to give me an additional 25k?
Apr 29, 11, 1:13 pm
#143
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: PDX
Programs: Alaska MVP Gold, Hyatt Platinum
Posts: 101
Success With Secure Message!
Applied for Card in January. Spent $10k and received 25k bonus per original signup offer. Saw this thread. Called CS and was denied because it had been too long since I signed up on the original offer. Called MR 3 times, every few days, denied 3 more times. Did not claim I received the letter. Sent Secure Message and was approved by a charming Indian chap. Add'l 50k deposited overnight with a nice note back. Now I'm very happy and don't feel like I missed out on the offer. 50% Delta Bonus and Silver Status here I come!
Apr 29, 11, 1:29 pm
#144
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: Priority Club Platinum & Ambassdor, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 493
Originally Posted by vzwdataguy
Applied for Card in January. Spent $10k and received 25k bonus per original signup offer. Saw this thread. Called CS and was denied because it had been too long since I signed up on the original offer. Called MR 3 times, every few days, denied 3 more times. Did not claim I received the letter. Sent Secure Message and was approved by a charming Indian chap. Add'l 50k deposited overnight with a nice note back. Now I'm very happy and don't feel like I missed out on the offer. 50% Delta Bonus and Silver Status here I come!
Apr 29, 11, 2:38 pm
#146
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 633
Originally Posted by FlyingBoat
At least you got your 25K. I also picked up this card in late October, clicked through their link, and Amex is telling me there was no such offer in October and refuse to give me any miles. Do you have any screen shots or proof of your points with an October start you could PM to me? I didn't get screen shots on this deal.
Here is their message back.
Dear MR. #######
I understand that you have received a better offer for the same type of Card. Our intent is to provide offers that will appeal to various interests and different types of people.
You will be happy to know that I have issued 75,000 bonus points to your account. Currently, you have 76,250 available points.
I trust I was able to meet your expectations. Your membership since 2006 is important to us.
It was a pleasure assisting you!
Apr 29, 11, 2:38 pm
#147
Join Date: Jul 2004
Programs: Priority Club Platinum & Ambassdor, Hilton Honors Diamond, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 493
Originally Posted by vzwdataguy
I have had other Amex reward cards in the past but not Premier Rewards.
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Apr 29, 11, 2:48 pm
#148
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 169
Originally Posted by coco11
Applied today and was told that the reward is from Reward department, and only apply the 10k bonus, and was told from reward department, once i got the card and spend $500 and called them and provide the bonus id and they will provide me the rest of the 65k bonus.
Will see.. and keep everyone posted.
Will see.. and keep everyone posted.
Apr 29, 11, 4:30 pm
#149
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 200
Originally Posted by MaineFlyer16
Received this offer in the mail today for $500 spend within first three months. This offer is good until May 20, at least for me. It contains a unique RSVP code, but the bonus offer number is 5894. I have never had a traditional AMEX (only the Citi AA AMEX) so I am not sure how the RSVP thing works, but you may be able to call and ask if you can still get it. I had received a bunch of 50K offers via mail prior to this, but never pulled the trigger. I am thinking 75K is probably worth pulling the trigger on, even though I have recently signed up for Cap1, and both AA cards.
Apr 29, 11, 4:34 pm
#150
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SEA (previous locations: DTW, TLV, EWR, BOS)
Programs: AS: 75K; DL/NW: Plat; DL SC: Lifetime; Hyatt: Diamond; HH: Gold; SPG: Plat;
Posts: 3,372
I didn't see this question posted before, but if I had the Premier Rewards previously and no longer have it open, am I eligible for a new cardmember bonus (either 25K or hopefully 75K?)
The t&c don't seem to be limited to 1st time cardholders like some of Citi's offers do these days.
The t&c don't seem to be limited to 1st time cardholders like some of Citi's offers do these days.
