GiftCertificates.com Problems
 

I have been attempting to place orders through GoldPoints at giftcertificates.com (currently 75 points + 18.75 AA miles/$), using various coupon codes. None of the numerous coupon codes now available will work. Anybody run into the same problem?

I ran into problems early this morning. The first problem was that the link from Goldpoints wasn't taking me to the GiftCert.com site. That seemed to "work itself out" after a few hours. Then I ran into a problem with code for Nov. 23rd not taking. When I checked dealhunting.com early this afternoon, they mentioned that the code had problems early, but was now working. I was finally able to get it all to work at once! Code I used was good today only: $10 off $50 SMAFFTKY2001

OK, that one worked - thanks! Still can't get any of the other ones to take. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

Also, Dealhunting.com is reporting that you can use this code several times. I just did it on my spouse's GP acct, so we'll see if it will go through.

I sure wish I knew how you were all going to GiftCertificates from goldpoints. After I click on the goldpoints link, it tries to take me to http://www.GiftCertificates.com/inde...22O%2AMPJpouaA which doesn't work.

The link from Goldpoints I have used is the one in the Home & Garden category. Hope this helps. Keep trying, as I had a lot of problems with the link early this morning.

[This message has been edited by msrohud (edited 11-23-2001).]

Can anyone please tell me how long it takes to get the certs after ordering? I have 2 Marriott stays in Dec. and would like to take advantage of the 20% off.

Thanks in advance!

paradocs--the best way to order the gift certificates is to order a supercertificate first which comes immediately by email and then order the desired certificate. This saves the shipping costs and these have always arrived in about 4-7 days. As for the codes not working I have talked extensively with customer service and it seems the older codes were all diabled because of abuse. I get mixed answers as to what the abuse is.

I ordered a bunch yesterday and used the free shipping code for Goldpoints. I went back today to order some more and they will not accept the code now because I "already used it". But with 75pts per $ another $2.95 for an order won't break my bank. Good luck!

I tried to order through GoldPoints this morning and got the following message:

Sorry! You have clicked on a link that has expired or been deactivated. The link was used to facilitate relationships between merchant and affiliate members of the LinkShare Network. We apologize for any inconvenience.

LinkShare Corporation develops technology to manage and support affiliate marketing programs for companies doing business on the Web. Our programs provide Web-based marketplaces where online merchants and other businesses may create and manage performance-based marketing partnerships on the Web. Visit us at www.linkshare.com for more information.

Error seems to be fixed - I got through to them with no problems. (This was through Home and Garden - but I think the link is the same through the other categories.)

Mike

[This message has been edited by nako (edited 11-26-2001).]

Same problems again all day today. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

Don't know if this works with Goldpoints, but with Mypoints, this is how I get myself gift certificates with no shipping charge and Mypoints points:

1. Go through Mypoints site to giftcertificates.com.
2. Purchase a Supercertificate to send to myself.
3. Redeem the Supercertificate for a paper giftcertificate to mail to me at home.

I use the same e-mail address for the entire transaction.

By doing this, I get mypoints points for purchases at places I'd go to anyway, i.e. Blockbuster, AMC Movies.

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I've also gotten the message that the server was experiencing high traffic and was unavailable. I finally got in with no problems at 10:00 PM EST last night. Try late at night or early in the morning.

Pat

Looks like the gig might be up: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum91/HTML/000143.html

Hasn't worked for me over the past hour...

Also didn't work for me late last night (w/ tests over a span of ~3 hours).

[This message has been edited by ILTE_Miles (edited 11-28-2001).]

Still can't get in...Linkshare message.

This is annoying.

I've tried it from a couple of diferent point sites (including MyPoints). They all do the same thing. Link expired.

Do you think they are withdrawing from all bonus programs? Kind of like Amazon did.

I can get in the site the normal way though. Should I go ahead and buy?

Sent an e-mail to goldpoints.com CS. I'll post the response.

I also can no longer get in. I sent an email to Goldpoints last night but no response yet.

Pat

Here is a mail I received yesterday from Goldpoints CS. It doesn't address the reason why the partnership was stopped or if any outstanding points will be credited but I have asked for further clarification and will post here when I get a reply.
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Thank you for contacting Gold Points Rewards regarding our website.
Unfortunately, Giftcertificates.com is no longer a Gold Points Partner.
I apologize for the inconvenience.

Thank you.


Mike
Gold Points Service Center Team

Looks like giftcertificate.com is no longer a mypoints.com partner. Don't see them on the site.

Boy, am I bummed. I was adding up all the miles I was going to get. I also haven't received points credit for $50 of gc's that I ordered last week and received today.

Yeah, I noticed today that Mypoints no longer links to gc. However, I did receive points credit for my order on 11/26.