Take Charge

[boswharfs]

Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

Why not just redeem your points for gift cards?

That would be fine if (like the old card) I could use it just about everywhere. The new card is not accepted everywhere American Express is. It is only accepted at certain vendors and online stores which are listed by AwardsHQ. If I could just throw it on a gift card and use it at Amazon, I would eat the $3 in shipping to get it and probably say little or nothing.

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Originally Posted by boswharfs

That would be fine if (like the old card) I could use it just about everywhere. The new card is not accepted everywhere American Express is. It is only accepted at certain vendors and online stores which are listed by AwardsHQ. If I could just throw it on a gift card and use it at Amazon, I would eat the $3 in shipping to get it and probably say little or nothing.

I have not received my Take Charge info yet but have been told that gift cards are available on the website.

[boswharfs]

They are available, but as I stated they are gift cards restricted to only the vendors and online stores that are listed on AwardHQ. They are nothing like getting a Visa or an Amex gift card. Even the sales reps were surprised.

[UpstateNYUPSer]

Originally Posted by boswharfs

They are available, but as I stated they are gift cards restricted to only the vendors and online stores that are listed on AwardHQ. They are nothing like getting a Visa or an Amex gift card. Even the sales reps were surprised.

Right, but my point was you would not be getting ripped off if you chose a gift card rather than the overpriced merchandise and shipping charges. My BD told me that you can get gas cards also.

As I said, I have not received my info yet so have been unable to check out the website.

I would much rather they left the program alone. I had just under $10K in cumulative earnings; in fact, I'm sitting here watching football on my 42" Panasonic that UPS bought for me.

[rocket man]

Very important post.

[Hoaxster]

Originally Posted by rocket man

Very important post.

But definitely not the post of the week.

[boswharfs]

Upstate,
I'm not trying to discourage you or even disparage the program. I didn't start the thread and was only giving the information I had chased down for myself. However, the information is accurate. If the program has worked for you in the past, fabulous. It is my hope that you will find it acceptable or good going forward. Good luck to one and all.

[NHDRVR]

Originally Posted by boswharfs

Upstate,
I'm not trying to discourage you or even disparage the program. I didn't start the thread and was only giving the information I had chased down for myself. However, the information is accurate. If the program has worked for you in the past, fabulous. It is my hope that you will find it acceptable or good going forward. Good luck to one and all.

I like the part in the 'shipping info' of the handout we got. It says, "In the event your shipment is damaged..."

Please insert one-liner here...