GiftCertificates.com Problems
Nov 23, 2001 | 2:26 pm
#1
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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?
Nov 23, 2001 | 3:54 pm
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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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
Nov 23, 2001 | 4:20 pm
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Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Andover, MA, 01810
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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.
Nov 23, 2001 | 9:21 pm
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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!
Thanks in advance!
Nov 23, 2001 | 11:00 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Boston, MA, USA--The home of the World Champion New England Patriots
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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.
Nov 23, 2001 | 11:53 pm
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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!
Nov 26, 2001 | 10:48 am
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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.
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.
Nov 26, 2001 | 12:11 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Reno, Nevada
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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
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Mike
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Nov 27, 2001 | 5:16 pm
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Join Date: Feb 1999
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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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On the road,
In the air,
I enjoy travel
From here to there.
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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On the road,
In the air,
I enjoy travel
From here to there.
Nov 28, 2001 | 2:30 pm
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Looks like the gig might be up: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum91/HTML/000143.html