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Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by caw on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @03:28PM (#7186560)
Wow, I have an AMEX but didn't know about it.

For anyone else curious: https://www.shoprunner.com/americanexpress/

EDIT: Apparently it's not all American Express cards. My Fidelity AMEX doesn't qualify.

Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by sliverstorm on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @04:01PM (#7186766)
Blue Cash Preferred qualifies. Man, I'm still discovering little perks to AMEX like this.
Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by Axsuul on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @04:13PM (#7186846)
Any other notable perks?
Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by sliverstorm on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @04:45PM (#7187043)
The one that always jumps to mind is, on "Small business Saturday", if you register beforehand:

- visit a small business on their qualifying list, which is quite long

- Spend $10 or more on your AMEX

- Get a $10 statement credit

I don't know how "notable" that one is, but I always liked it and not everyone knows about it

Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by nogridbag on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @05:53PM (#7187447)
From the FAQ: "Can I still register my Card for the American Express $10 Card Member Offer for Small Business Saturday?"

"Unfortunately, the enrollment period for the offer has ended."

Looks like this the enrollment was only available Nov 24-30.

Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by sliverstorm on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @05:55PM (#7187457)
Yes, you do have to enroll every year, but it is easy.
Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by pdubs on Thursday February 06, 2014 @09:47AM (#7190612)
Generally AMEX is known for better customer service, but YMMV. AMEX is often seen as a good choice for people looking to build credit because they're often willing to give out a 3x credit limit increase (without a hard credit pull) first 90 days after getting a card, and then every 6 months after that (up to a point and assuming you're using the account and in good standing).
Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by blntechie on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @05:38PM (#7187366)
Purchase Protection.

This saved me recently. Broke my new Nexus 5's screen in a matter of a week. Sent to LG for repair and they repaired it for 150$.

I filed a purchase protection claim for this 150$ with AmEx and they refunded me the cost in a week. Just emailed them the claim form and receipts. Can't recommend this enough.

Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by rwong48 on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @03:41PM (#7186654)
Yep, I didn't know either until the holiday season was almost over. I could've ShopRunner'd so many things!
Re:Newegg Launches $50 Amazon Prime Competitor by givehimagun on Wednesday February 05, 2014 @11:56PM (#7188804)
Costco Amex card works.