My Wishlist by American Express 2008
American Express Wishlist is back! It’s sort of like the Black Friday after party! It’s especially useful if you are busy shopping online and you want to take a break for something fun.
American Express Wishlist
Dates. The dates for this year’s wish list are December 1-18.
American Express Card. You have to have an American Express card (even for the free wish certificates) since it’s only for card members. If you don’t have an American Express card, apply now and you could probably get it before the promotion is over.
Discounted Products
Three times per day (12 p.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. ET) they offer the chance to purchase items like trips, cars, jewelry, electronics, etc. at ridiculous discounts. However, the items are limited so you have to be quick, and lucky. It’s essentially a sweepstakes of sorts. I’ve never gotten one, but mainly because I’m in it for the wish certificates…
Wish Certificates
My favorite part of the wish list is getting the wish certificates. They are released three times per day (11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m. ET). There are limited quantities… but many more than the products, so you can actually win them. You only get four, so use them wisely! Usually the wish certificates are good for up to 25% off at the given retailer.
My favorite certificates in prior years were Amazon and Toys R Us, although both of those were discontinued last year. I’ll be anxious to see what this year holds!
In addition, you can usually stack the wish certificates with other online deals to make your money go even further.
What Happened to Amazon?
Amazon discontinued their participation last year. However, they have their own promotion called Customers Vote. The concept is similar, you vote, then find out if you get picked to participate in the race to buy. Voting is going on now, and the first buying day is November 28.
Update! American Express brought Amazon back. If you win one, you get 25% off. This is the one that I’ll be trying for!
American Express Cards
Don’t have an American Express card? Here are some of the most popular cards with My Dollar Plan readers:
- Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints (R) – enough for up to 6 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel.
- Use Starpoints(R) for free nights and upgrades at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 95 countries including Sheraton, W Hotels, Westin and more with no blackout dates
- No annual fee for the first year and $45 thereafter
- Transfer Starpoints(R) – almost always on a 1:1 basis – to the frequent flyer programs of over 30 major airlines
- Earn one Starpoint(R) for every dollar you spend and double Starpoints(R) at participating Starwood properties and retail partners
- Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.
- Smarter Travel Editor’s Choice Award for Best Travel Awards Card for Domestic Use
- Earn up to 25,000 bonus miles — enough for a total of $250 off Delta flights
- Use miles to pay for any Delta seat, anytime – - no black out dates and no seat restrictions
- 25,000 miles may also be redeemed for a domestic economy award ticket
- Earn SkyMiles for every eligible dollar you spend
- No annual fee for the first year, then $95.
- Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.
- Check your first bag for free on every Delta flight.
- 0% Intro APR on purchases for 6 months and no annual fee.
- Flexibility to pay over time.
- Turn purchases into free travel: Enjoy travel rewards with no travel restrictions or blackout dates – get points for flights on any airline, stays at any hotel, and car rentals with any company.
- Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $500 in your first 3 months of Card membership – redeemable for select gift cards valued at $100!
- The Membership Rewards program – Turn your everyday purchases into Membership Rewards points, and then redeem them for an amazing collection of travel, shopping, dining and entertainment rewards.
- Gold Card Events – exclusive access to tickets for select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more in cities nationwide.
- Express Approval. Get a decision in 60 seconds.
- 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months and no annual fee.
- Flexibility to pay over time.
- Get up to 5% cash back on everyday purchases at supermarkets, gas stations and drug stores.
- Receive your cash back automatically as a statement credit.
- Earn 25,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months of Card membership – redeemable for one domestic round-trip Coach-Class airline ticket!
- Airport Club Access: Access airport lounges around the world, compliments of Airport Club Access Program.
- 24-Hour Concierge Service: From buying gifts to making reservations, the Platinum Card® Concierge is at your service so you can spend your energy doing what you want.
- FINE HOTELS & RESORTS: Receive special amenities and comforts when staying at more than 600 boutique, resort and luxury hotels around the world.
- Earn 20,000 bonus SkyMiles(R) (including 5,000 Medallion Qualification Miles) after first purchase and another 2,500 for adding an Additional Cardmember
- Earn one companion Coach Class ticket each year upon renewal
- Earn at least 1 mile for every eligible dollar spent
- Miles never expire and there is no cap on the miles you can earn
- Pay with Miles: Pay for all or part of your flight with miles – and put the rest on your Card
- Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.
- Check your first bag free on every Delta flight
- Annual First-Class companion certificate, which can be used for a First-Class or Coach-Class ticket!
- Earn up to 10,000 Medallion(R) Qualification Miles (MQMs) after your first purchase
- Built-in Miles BoostSM – earn up to 30,000 MQMs and 30,000 bonus miles
- Complimentary Crown Room Club(R) access for you and two guests
- Access to American Express(R) Concierge Services
- Pay with Miles – pay for all or part of any Delta flight with your miles
- Check your first bag for free on every Delta flight
- Earn cash back on gas and a $25 statement credit with your first purchase made with the Card.
- Earn cash back virtually everywhere you go – 3% for annual gasoline purchases of up to $3,000 (1% thereafter), 3% for restaurants, 2% for travel, 1% everywhere else, including Costco
- No Annual Fee with your paid Costco Membership
- The TrueEarnings Card serves as both your American Express Credit Card and your Costco Membership Card
- No Limit on the Cash Back earned
- 3-2-1 Points: Earn Membership Rewards® points up to three times as fast: You can earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, and 1X points on everything else
- No annual fee for your first year, a savings of $175
- Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards bonus points when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months of Card membership
- Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards bonus points when you spend $30,000 per calendar year
- Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards(R) points after first purchase
- Enjoy a low annual fee of just $25 for Basic Card
- Pay no interest – that's because you pay in full each month
- Choose the Lifestyle Packs you want to customize your Card with the benefits you use most
- Protect eligible purchases with Purchase Protection and Extended Warranty
- Earn Membership Rewards(R) points with every eligible purchase – redeem points for travel, shopping, and great entertainment rewards
- Hot Free Money Deals: Chase Sapphire $100 | Chase Freedom $100
- Investing Bonuses: optionsXpress $100 | Lending Club $25
- Make your money work harder.
I love the Am Exp wishlist. I have never won but I am hooked to it like an addict. I think it is a great promotional tool for them and they certainly need it now. Thanks My Dollar Plan.
Best I ever got was a discount to Sports Authority. Tough to win anything but if you do you’re getting a great bargain!
Wow, I’ll have to sign up for this. Look at that AMEX Clear card! No late fees!!! No overlimit fees, no balance transfer fees!! Whoo!! I don’t even need a card right now, but that one looks like a great one to apply for, lol!!
How do I sell a wish list that I won for my husband but he does not want? What site would be best for the hotel package?
Amy Jo: Congrats on the win! We sold extra Amazon wish certificates in the past on eBay without any problems.