First post of this kind so please don't flame me. I just received an offer from BoA to activate a program called Autovantage Enhanced (24hr roadside assistance/help with auto financing/etc.). The program itself isn't that great of a deal at $14.99/month, but the inclusion of $40.00 worth of Lowe's gift cards for activation seems pretty hot. Especially considering that you can cancel the program during the free trial and still receive and keep the gift cards. So that's $40.00 in Lowe's gift cards for activating and then canceling a service. Anybody heard of this Autovantage Enhanced program before, or its parent company Trilegiant? I searched BoA and didn't see this offer posted thus far, but I know its restricted to BoA checking account holders. I figure since everyone has gotten their $75-$125 in cash from them, why not get an extra $40.00. Thanks guys, and don't burn me too hard.
if you do a search in the archives and active threads...this is posted often...trilegiant does these programs....not worth anything but some free gift cards...
maddybeagle said: if you do a search in the archives and active threads...this is posted often...trilegiant does these programs....not worth anything but some free gift cards...
As maddy said, this has been posted many times. See Here Autovantage is a great program to join however, as it's basically the same thing as AAA and they have some serious retention quality. I tried to quit the free service (with 40$ signup bonus) twice and both times got my free trial extended by 2 months. Ended up with ~5 months of free AAA with the original signup bonus and an additional set of 5$ rebates usable in individual time spans (only one of which could be used during the trial period).
Had a guy come out and jump the car during this time and it cost nothing. The Autovantage program gets two thumbs up from me as a free service. Wouldn't pay 15$ a month for it, but if they're paying you... take it.
dbdn145
Member
posted: Apr. 18, 2007 @ 4:20p
Hi Maddy, FWL, just curious, Do they send gift card automatically after sign-up? or you have to send some kind of documents.
I vaguely remember signing up for one of their link last year through Buy.com, where you have to send them Buy.com purchase receipt and they give you 25$ back.
drenader said: I received this offer as well. Straight into the shredder.I don't know. There's just something about shredding an easy $100 that rubs me the wrong way.
dbdn145 said: just curious, Do they send gift card automatically after sign-up? or you have to send some kind of documents.If it's at all like every other time I've tried a Trilegiant program, there will be a voucher that you must fill out and return. There was a recent program which required a voucher to be sent to obtain the reward voucher....voucher's for vouchers! I hope these don't repeat that ploy.
Trilegiant is officially my favorite trial company. They are the best 'profit sharing' group around. Long live Trilegiant! Lord knows, I've been trying to drown them in red for years.
maddybeagle said: yeah, there is a little postcard you have to fill out in the enrollment package to get the gift cards.... Some TLG programs let you do it all online though.... Look out for an email that says something like "here is the information you requested".
On their website, they must have 20 or so programs. I am at home on dial up, so I would shoot myself if I had to go through all of them, but I checked out buyers advantage and they are offering a $20 Circuit City gift card.
Do I smell a TOR (Trilegiant-O-Rama) brewing?
Jom
Member
posted: Apr. 18, 2007 @ 9:19p
I got the mail from BOA. The most interesting part is I didn't have the checking/saving account with BOA. These were closed since Sep 06.
faztcobra
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 18, 2007 @ 9:19p
swandown said: needdealsnow said: $50 exxon mobil card right on the website
There's also a $50 offer for something called CompleteHomeHoly crap! I'm getting ripped off. Chase only offered me a $20 freebie for Complete Home.
You should ask them to PM
faztcobra
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 18, 2007 @ 10:53p
therivler1 said: Do I smell a TOR (Trilegiant-O-Rama) brewing? $40 in Gas for AutoVantage. $20 Circuit City GC for Buyers Advantage. $20 Blockbuster GC for Clever Clubhouse. $20 Lowes GC for Complete Home. $0 for PC Safety Plus. $20 Exxon Cash Card for Great Fun. $0 for Great Options. $40 pharmacy discount for Health Saver. $0 for Hot-line. $0 for Identity Secure. $0 for Just for Me. $0 for National Card Registry. $25 Cash Back on your 1st purchase with Netmarket.com. $0 for Pet Privileges. $0 for PrivacyGuard, but you get 2 months for $1. $25 Cash Back on your 1st purchase with Shoppers Advantage. $0 for Small Business Central. $0 for Travel ER. Free companion airline ticket for trying Travelers Advantage (Blackout dates and offer restrictions apply).
There's certainly some freebies to be had here...over $200 worth + whatever the value of the airline ticket would be if you did that offer. I've seen people do more for less.
There's also a $50 offer for something called CompleteHomeHoly crap! I'm getting ripped off. Chase only offered me a $20 freebie for Complete Home.
Seems like Trilegiant's standard offer is $20 for most of these deals, but different affiliates give better bonuses. If only there was a website somewhere that tracked the best deals for all of their various programs...
There's also a $50 offer for something called CompleteHome CompleteHome link also available when you sign for AutoVantage.
edit: looks like you can sign up multiple times as long as you use a different card.
mmaxSavings
Thrifty Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 7:35a
I've been signing up for and cancelling the programs over and over for the last 4-5 months. I think I've joined Great Fun three times. They get the gift cards out to you quick, and it's easy to cancel.
drPedro
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 8:51a
needdealsnow said: $50 exxon mobil card right on the website
I got a COBY 7" dvd player for signing up for Elite Travel discount program. Cancelled immediately after i recieved it. Not bad for a freebie. I did get the offer through snail mail. about $80 value.
javaman2003 said: I got a COBY 7" dvd player for signing up for Elite Travel discount program. Cancelled immediately after i recieved it. Not bad for a freebie. I did get the offer through snail mail. about $80 value.
yeah i signed up too, but i needed to send a postcard to claim the player, how soon they sent you the player?
a13999
Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 10:29a
citi credit protector trial is the best - $100 gas rebate.
my criteria for taking these offers is at least 100 revenue.
howardbg
Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 10:51a
Hi, I just signed up for the AuotVantage offer ($50 ExonMobil) and before I finished it also offered me a deal with CompleteHome using same info. for a $50 Lowe's (yes 50), $100 in one shot. I'll take that.
rajthebam
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 11:33a
it says only for BOA customers....I do not have an account, can I still sign up? On the enrollment form, it does not ask me for BOA account number anywhere....let me know guys...
chris58950
Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 11:33a
bondo123 said: javaman2003 said: I got a COBY 7" dvd player for signing up for Elite Travel discount program. Cancelled immediately after i recieved it. Not bad for a freebie. I did get the offer through snail mail. about $80 value.
yeah i signed up too, but i needed to send a postcard to claim the player, how soon they sent you the player?
I got mine a few weeks after i mailed in the post card
dbdn145
Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 11:47a
javaman2003 said: I got a COBY 7" dvd player for signing up for Elite Travel discount program. Cancelled immediately after i recieved it. Not bad for a freebie. I did get the offer through snail mail. about $80 value. javaman, do you have a link to this signup? Is it still valid?
cnberger
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 11:59a
This was great - signed up for both $50 Exxon and $50 Lowes. Great! $100 to remember to cancel two programs - I can deal with that!
bondo123 said: javaman2003 said: I got a COBY 7" dvd player for signing up for Elite Travel discount program. Cancelled immediately after i recieved it. Not bad for a freebie. I did get the offer through snail mail. about $80 value.
yeah i signed up too, but i needed to send a postcard to claim the player, how soon they sent you the player? Yes you have to send the postcard. The card and original offer talked about 5" screen but i got a 7" screen. It came with 4weeks i think.
Is my understanding correct? To receive free 1-mo trial and $50 Exxon card, one can simply fill-out form at: www.autovantage.com/global/scripts/promo.asp?ref=avBOAon50gas01&adlink=000302029q610000g046
drPedro said: Thanks but when I click through the BofA site it takes me to a site that actually says Banc of America in the IE title bar. That's weird.That is odd, but the URL looks right so I wouldn't worry about it. It's just a page title.
rajthebam said: it says only for BOA customers....I do not have an account, can I still sign up? On the enrollment form, it does not ask me for BOA account number anywhere....let me know guys... The only account number requested is that of a credit card. I used a BoA issued card; in my case that was the 'Motley Fool VISA'. It worked fine for both BoA affiliate programs. It seems likely that any BoA CC would work. If the system is smart, yes 'if', it will reject CC account numbers which don't qualify. I'm not pressing my luck by trying other issuer's cards though.
Xeon852
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 3:49p
drPedro said: needdealsnow said: $50 exxon mobil card right on the website
Thanks but when I click through the BofA site it takes me to a site that actually says Banc of America in the IE title bar. That's weird. Bank of America's Insurance and Investment divisions (non-FDIC insured, non-Bank divisions) go by the Banc of America name, IE Banc of America Investment Services and Banc of America Insurance.
faztcobra said: therivler1 said: Do I smell a TOR (Trilegiant-O-Rama) brewing? $40 in Gas for AutoVantage. $20 Circuit City GC for Buyers Advantage. $20 Blockbuster GC for Clever Clubhouse. $20 Lowes GC for Complete Home. $0 for PC Safety Plus. $20 Exxon Cash Card for Great Fun. $0 for Great Options. $40 pharmacy discount for Health Saver. $0 for Hot-line. $0 for Identity Secure. $0 for Just for Me. $0 for National Card Registry. $25 Cash Back on your 1st purchase with Netmarket.com. $0 for Pet Privileges. $0 for PrivacyGuard, but you get 2 months for $1. $25 Cash Back on your 1st purchase with Shoppers Advantage. $0 for Small Business Central. $0 for Travel ER. Free companion airline ticket for trying Travelers Advantage (Blackout dates and offer restrictions apply).
Funny, this looks exactly like an excel sheet I drew up to keep track of my rebates and other signup bonus crud. I signed up for probably 1/2 of these, got the bonus for each of them.
With the Autovantage thing there was a voucher (shock!), but I sent it in and got the $40 check in a month or two. I don't remember what other thing I had to include (it might have been an oil change receipt or something), but I sent it and got the check with no problems.
InterestedOnlooker
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 4:26p
You can go through Dealbarbiepays.com for some of these Trilegiant offers to get additional bonus money on top of the gift cards. DBP tends to offer $10-$15 per deal. DBP works like Ebates in which you get a kickback from the advertiser for each offer. I love it!
Just type in the name of the program that you want to sign up for in the "Offers" search box to see if DBP has it listed. If it's not listed, you can submit a request through the "Request Offer" link. Enjoy!
There are a few I left out, like the Privacy Drive USB cash rebate deal, a 64MB USB drive as the incentive and a Trio MP3 player cash rebate offer since they reference a specific product purchase.
I suspect that any CC is good for these programs and that each distinct program can be enrolled multiple times across multiple CC accounts but that different affiliate offers from the same program should not be enrolled simultaneously to the same credit card. If you try to 'double up' to a single card, you are doing so at your own risk. Even having multiple enrollments in the same program (but on separate CCS) could conceivably confuse the claims processing center. Nevertheless, the currently popular $100 Citibank gas program does seem to allow multiple claims to the same department #.
It has been my experience that even the $1 trial charge is sometimes refunded. I don't know if it just depends on the CSRs or what.
How (or even if) affiliate membership is verified is a mystery to me. From the look of it, these programs don't have actual verification requirements.
Note - I strongly suspect that the Health Saver program's $40 incentive is divided into four separate $10 vouchers. That same program also charges the $149.99 annual fee immediately following the trial.
mmaxSavings
Thrifty Member
posted: Apr. 19, 2007 @ 5:48p
itsausername said: I suspect that any CC is good for these programs and that each distinct program can be enrolled multiple times across multiple CC accounts but that different affiliate offers from the same program should not be enrolled simultaneously to the same credit card. If you try to 'double up' to a single card, you are doing so at your own risk. Even having multiple enrollments in the same program (but on separate CCS) could conceivably confuse the claims processing center. Nevertheless, the currently popular $100 Citibank gas program does seem to allow multiple claims to the same department #.
Actually, when you sign up for one service, they usually offer you another $20 gift for signing up for another service at the same time with the same card. I've done it multiple times and had no problems.
mmaxSavings said: Be careful if you get "the letter" saying your accounts have been closed and you are banned. I received it on two services I signed up for and they proceeded to charge me for them once the trial was over anyway.
The main goal of those letters is not to inform you that there won't be any more giftcards, but to (mis)lead you to think that you don't need to cancel (while you're still in your trial period). Don't get be misled: 1) call to cancel your trial membership 2) demand the gift card (and you'll receive it)
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