positive data points
: signed up for the membership because I thought it would be worthwhile (to avoid the 10% tax). Signed up for entry-level first on an Amex with the offer(all of these orders or memberships were done online). That was $45, the offer was applied, finally, so $15 off = $30.
Then, as i started shopping, many items did not qualify for free shipping, FML, time to upgrade. Paid $54 to upgrade to Sam's plus on a different AMEX, offer was applied, dropping that down to $40, so I now have a plus membership for $70 and hopefully I will get some portal kickback.
I also spoke to AMEX rep today online, he said my order qualified, it was over $30. I am referring to products ordered. The discount was not applied yet but he said it should be credited soon. Things are looking up. I am still waiting to see what happens with my order of product + $20 Sam's gift card. As I have mentioned, they post separately on my CC statement(that's how it appears in the present). So, I am hoping product + gift card gets lumped and I bink another offer($15 off). It is simply this whole issue with GC and product showing as separate purchases, I don't understand, and again, hoping they lump in the end.
Lastly, I still have the offer on quite a few cards. If I purchase a $30 gift card online there will be no product so the transaction can only ring out to $30, in which case, I am hoping it triggers the offer, and I think it will.