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phantom on 01/11/2013 - 02:00 shopsmallaustralia.com (7003 clicks)
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Register your eligible American Express® Card for Shop Small, and show support for the local businesses at the heart of your community.

The Shop Small movement runs throughout November, and between 23 & 30 November, you can get up to five $10 statement credits just by using your registered Card and spending $20 or more in one single transaction with five different participating shops, cafes, restaurants, and other small business locations.

Participating merchants listed at https://amexnetwork.com.au/shopsmallmap

Limited to the first 100,000 Cards to register.

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Referrer: 40,000 Reward Points

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Referee gets 200,000 MR points. Referrer gets 150,000 MR points.

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  • PlagueistheCheap on 01/11/2013 - 02:15
    +5

    There are so few businesses in it you would really have to go out of your way to find them.

    • phantom on 01/11/2013 - 02:27

      Think they might be having teething problems with the list of participating businesses. I am unable to change the location away from Sydney and keep getting error messages that the pages no longer exist. Also, it says the search limits to 100 results so may need to check again when it's going properly. (It seems to be a pretty big promo so I hope there's more than the limited number you found!)

      • unity1 on 01/11/2013 - 02:29
        +2

        My postcode has 142 participants. If there is not much in your postcode try the surrounding postcodes.

        • mily on 01/11/2013 - 11:57
          +2

          Tried my suburb and nearby Wollongong, none in this area. So in order to get the rebate I have to NOT support my local small businesses.

        • aec on 01/11/2013 - 12:18
          +2

          time to move house

        • tonester on 01/11/2013 - 12:42

          Tried my suburb and nearby Wollongong, none in this area.

          postcode 2500 has heaps? :)

        • mily on 01/11/2013 - 12:56

          Really? Not sure what's wrong but I got null by searching again.

          ScreenShot here

        • tonester on 01/11/2013 - 15:20

          search for names only else http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/121421#comment-1666059 :)

        • accessdenied on 01/11/2013 - 15:33
          -1

          .

    • tonester on 01/11/2013 - 12:41

      so few relative to what? i can't stop finding them :)

  • Tnetennba on 01/11/2013 - 02:20
    +12

    I don't know how using a card with the highest fees for merchants helps the smaller ones at all, lol.

    • cyssero on 01/11/2013 - 02:33
      +2

      AMEX have been aggressively price matching competitors for merchant fees to the point I don't think it's at all different nowadays - I'm told it's just around 1% but varies.

    • charlie123 on 01/11/2013 - 05:34
      +6

      Participating stores won't be charged any % fees during this offer period.

      • kikoprincess on 23/11/2013 - 15:41
        +1

        I just got charged 3% for fees using this offer… will i get the 3% back??

        • wtfnodeal on 24/11/2013 - 03:34

          Amex did not charge you, it was the store you shopped at charged you. You can lodge a complain.

  • unity1 on 01/11/2013 - 02:25
    +3

    Easiest places to spend $20 are the dining venues but note it does not apply to online transactions. I noticed my local dentist is participating. Not worth spending $500 to save $10.

    • tonester on 01/11/2013 - 12:43

      also private schools :)

  • bob19 on 01/11/2013 - 02:51
    +1

    Interesting clause in T&C:
    "We will use your personal information to register your Card and to provide the Offer. In particular, we will:

    1. Transfer or disclose personal information confidentially to American Express, its related companies or external organisations that provide services in relation to the Offer. This includes transferring personal information outside of Australia to the USA, Canada or other countries for data processing and servicing;"
    • abc on 01/11/2013 - 10:06
      +1

      the unspoken message - 'You will be subject to PRISM'

  • kingsville on 01/11/2013 - 06:54

    Highpoint Shopping Centre is listed.

    Do you reckon I can buy 5 x $20 gift cards in separate transactions, therefore getting $50 back on a $100 gift card usable at lots of shops?

    • derpdeder on 01/11/2013 - 08:14
      +4

      T&Cs: "A limit of 1 statement credit per merchant location for each Registered Card applies."

  • ValueInvesting on 01/11/2013 - 08:13

    Good deal!

  • sourdawg on 01/11/2013 - 08:31
    +1

    I won;t be using this but it great to see a company like amex supporting local business!

    • unity1 on 01/11/2013 - 08:37
      +3

      Don't you believe in supporting your local small businesses?

      • sourdawg on 01/11/2013 - 20:40
        +1

        I plussed the deal, I don't have an Amex is the reason I won't be using it

        • unity1 on 02/11/2013 - 10:19
          +2

          Keep an eye out for a good AMEX card offer. They are worth having for all the various promotions they keep putting out.

  • bluedufflecoat on 01/11/2013 - 09:00

    how does anyone find a place that is participating? I am having no luck at all!

    EDIT: OK … I've kinda worked it out…

    Is it only for one week?? Seems like a really small window of time to visit 5 small shops… although it is close to Christmas…

  • kroc on 01/11/2013 - 09:15

    Do I have to visit and spend at 5 different shops for the credits?

  • lusicul on 01/11/2013 - 09:47

    I will be in Thailand from 23 November to 30 November :(

    • megadeth on 01/11/2013 - 14:37

      Time to cancel the travel … ;)

    • Roary on 01/11/2013 - 14:39
      +6

      Maybe the girls these are all small business Amex clients

    • GregFiona on 12/11/2013 - 15:41

      Give your Amex to your best friend, unless he's coming with you

  • Turd on 01/11/2013 - 09:50
    +2

    Hmm the pub near my work is one of the merchants.. I might have to visit it.

    I have 4 amex cards. Hmmmm Half price food!

  • danielh on 01/11/2013 - 09:53
    +12

    Thanks, just registered.

    FYI, just started searching Melbourne CBDish places near me and some are: (FYI, these are just my preferences but there were many cafes etc). Also, the search function on the website is absolute crap…

    HU TONG DUMPLING BAR <—- AWESOME PLACE!!!!
    14-16 MARKET LANE , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    ITO JAPANESE NOODLE CAFE
    122 BOURKE ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    HOFBREAUHAUS
    26 MARKET LANE , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    NANDO'S MELBOURNE CENTRAL
    390, 211 la trobe CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    GRILL'D PTY LTD
    QV SQUARE SHOP 17-23 LEVEL 2CNR OF SWANSTON AND LONSDALE STREETS, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    IZAKAYA DEN
    BASEMENT 114 RUSSELL ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    AJISEN RAMEN
    130 BOURKE STREET , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    HAIRY CANARY CAFE BAR
    212 LITTLE COLLINS ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    GIN PALACE
    10 RUSSELL PL , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    NEW ZEALAND NATURAL - SPENCER STREET
    SHOP 205 201 SPENCER STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    QUATTRO PAZZI
    SHOP 207 DFO SPENCER STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    SAMBAL INN
    369 LITTLE COLLINS ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    MELBOURNE MEAT P/L T/A G2 KOREAN BBQ
    301 ELIZABETH ST , MELBOURNE, NEW SOUTH WALES , 3000

    CACAO GREEN
    285 SWANSTON STREET , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    ROLL'D QV
    SHOP 27 QV BUILDING210 LONSDALE STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    STALACTITES RESTAURANT
    177 LONSDALE ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    FATHER'S OFFICE
    249 LITTLE LONSDALE STREET , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3121

    COOKIE
    LEVEL 1 252 SWANSTON ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    GHIN KHAO SWANSTON
    242 SWANSTON ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    SPICY FISH RESTAURANT
    219 LITTLE BURKE STREET , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    SUPPER INN CHINESE RESTAURANT
    15 CELESTIAL AVE , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    POST-DENG CAFE
    214 LITTLE BOURKE ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    DRAGON BOAT RESTAURANT
    203 LITTLE BOURKE ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    WEST LAKE RESTAURANT P/L
    189 LITTLE BOURKE ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    NEW KUMDEN
    15 HEFFERNAN LANE , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    CHINA BAR ASIAN SEAFOOD BUFFET
    222 EXHIBITION STREET , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    SEAMSTRESS RESTAURANT & BAR
    LEVEL 1 113 LONSDALE ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    RED ROOSTER
    BASEMENT CNR ELIZABETH & BOURKE ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    DEGANI
    2/179 QUEEN ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    LITTLE CUPCAKES BAKERY
    SUITE 4 118 QUEEN ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    Near Realto

    THREEFOLD
    381 FLINDERS LANE , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    NASHI - THE RIALTO
    525 COLLINS ST , MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA , 3000

    FEAST
    520 COLLINS ST , MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA , 3000

    ROAST & BREW
    530 COLLINS ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    ESPRESSINO
    68-70 KING ST , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    CLUB SANDWICH ON COLLINS
    GROUND FLOOR 10 459 COLLINS ST, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    BROOKS BAR
    BASEMENT 115-117 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    TRIDENT CAFÉ
    417 COLLINS STREET , MELBOURNE, VICTORIA , 3000

    There are many many many other places but this is just a small list of things I thought might interest people.

    Regards
    Daniel

    • lusicul on 01/11/2013 - 12:27
      +2

      Stalactites…yum, this place hs the best souvlakis IMO.
      BTW Kenzan GPO also listed, this place has the best soft shell crab sushi.

  • Turd on 01/11/2013 - 09:56
    +1

    Hmm it lists a local newsagent, I wonder if I can buy bus tickets for half price or at least $10 off!

    And a pharmacy!. Not bad…!

  • derkyft on 01/11/2013 - 10:05
    +11

    Well, Ashfield Adult Book Exchange, here I come!

  • hashtagbargain on 01/11/2013 - 10:17

    Is it 5 different shops or can it be one of the participating shops upto 5 times?

    "Thanks! Your Card is now registered.
    You have successfully registered your American Express® Card. Remember to support Shop Small between 23 and 30 November 2013 you'll get a $10 statement credit when you spend $20 or more at participating shops, cafes, restaurants, and other small businesses, up to five times."

    • scrypton on 01/11/2013 - 10:23
      +1

      As per derpdeder's comment above:

      T&Cs: "A limit of 1 statement credit per merchant location for each Registered Card applies."

  • spychiatrist on 01/11/2013 - 10:20
    +4

    No small business exists in Perth apparently. Everyone's doing well then

    • ilostnemo on 01/11/2013 - 11:07

      nandos Belmont wa works

      it seems you have to type the name in exactly

    • tonester on 01/11/2013 - 12:34

      plenty in postcode 6000 :)

  • Turd on 01/11/2013 - 10:29

    Powerhouse museum is one of them in Sydney, if you want to take your kids there.

  • MementoMori on 01/11/2013 - 10:30
    +1

    Cool. Registered. Will just forget about it and shop as normal. Let's see if I hit a lucky $10 jackpot!

  • Punkboy on 01/11/2013 - 11:01

    Is the search working? I entered Sydney 2000 and got no results, ditto for the suburb I live in and surrounds.

    • timhn on 01/11/2013 - 11:35

      You must also select where to shop from the dropdown list - eg Dining, Shopping etc

  • timhn on 01/11/2013 - 11:06

    Note one of the conditions

    **
    B. Eligible Cards
    Only American Express Cards issued by American Express Australia Limited or by the following licensed network partners are Eligible Cards:

    • National Australia Bank Limited;
    • Westpac Banking Corporation;
    • Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ);
    • Commonwealth Bank of Australia;

    If a replacement Card with a new Card number is issued during the Enrolment Period by the above licensed network partners, this will be deemed as a new Card and a separate registration will be required in respect of that Card.

    Supplementary Cards qualify as an Eligible Card only if registered for the Offer separately.

    The following are not Eligible Cards: American Express Business Travel Accounts, Government Cards, Global Travel Cards, Business Cards that are affiliated with a wholesaler partner, Corporate Purchasing Cards, Corporate Meeting Cards and Corporate Cards.
    **

  • berger on 01/11/2013 - 11:45
    +1

    my Amex card arrives today/Monday, i'll be able to stop skimming past all the amex deals, and start taking advantage of them

    • berger on 03/11/2013 - 11:11
      +1

      Card arrived Friday. Time to max it out.

  • Choc83 on 01/11/2013 - 12:08
    +2

    Awesome, 2 cards, and my local bottle shop is in.

    winning

    • Choc83 on 04/11/2013 - 14:44
      +3

      On this note, if you're buying a nice bottle of something, you may be able to split the payment into two

      Example: Case of Peroni - $44

      Pay $22 on one Amex card, and $22 on the other

      Total rebate $20, Cost of Peroni - $22 for 24 beers.

      • PissLUR on 04/11/2013 - 14:50
        +1

        brilliant idea.

        • miq on 08/11/2013 - 00:31
          +3

          you said nice bottle of something though? peroni is horrible.

  • PissLUR on 01/11/2013 - 12:14

    Looks great.. will benefit up to $50.
    Thanks OP.

  • goblues on 01/11/2013 - 13:25
    +3

    Amex does have higher fees, this we all know. But at the end of the day its all about getting paid! If you want to get paid with how the public want to pay its better to pay those higher fees than to not get the sale at all.

    If a small business wants to be successful then they should take the hit for Amex and get the cash flow going. I can absolutely assure you all, that those business who accept all forms of payments without adding surcharges are far more successful than those who have limitations on how you can pay.

    Personally, I prefer to get paid, pay the extra fee, than to not get paid at all and not make the sale. This is the major reason why I support this post and will be finding out which small business I can buy products from.

  • voteoften on 01/11/2013 - 15:29
    +1

    Jamies Italian is a small business.

  • NigelTufnel on 01/11/2013 - 15:32

    Finally figured out how to work the store locator. Actually a hell of a lot around Brisbane. Cheers

  • voteoften on 01/11/2013 - 15:48
    +2

    There is at least one small business listed that I know has been out of business or closed for a couple of months.

    • tonester on 01/11/2013 - 16:53
      +2

      yes there are quite a few, contrary to

      Note: Merchants displayed on the map are correct as at 28th October 2013. Merchant listings featured on the map have been derived from internal American Express sources and mapped using longitude and latitude co-ordinates provided by 3rd party suppliers.

  • alebox on 01/11/2013 - 19:48
    +5

    i wish it showed a giant list instead of just 10 shops at a time

  • browser on 01/11/2013 - 23:12
    +4

    So, what would be the appropriate response if the designated small business tries to discourage the use of AMEX?

    • leeroys_dad on 23/11/2013 - 14:44

      threaten them by saying "i know where you work"

  • TravelKon on 02/11/2013 - 02:58

    I think some of the businesses there don't even accept AMEX? or charges a hefty surcharge can anyone confirm? (Perth)

    • leeroys_dad on 23/11/2013 - 14:44

      some do, but is the surcharge more than $10?

    • wtfnodeal on 24/11/2013 - 03:37

      Ya, they don't want to absorb higher rates from Amex and therefore pass onto their customers. I normally say forget it, i will shop elsewhere.

  • POWERevolution on 02/11/2013 - 18:50

    My local store is in the list but they dont accept AMEX…. so why it's in the promotion!?

    • leeroys_dad on 23/11/2013 - 14:45
      +2

      they are just telling you they don't so they don't pay excess cc fees

  • tonester on 02/11/2013 - 20:04

    full-page press ad

  • quop on 03/11/2013 - 00:08

    How do you know if you're one of the first 100,000 to register? Perhaps a successful registration means you're in / they'd stop accepting registrations once the limit is reached?

  • crazycrabs on 04/11/2013 - 17:35

    Does anyone know if you spend $20 at one outlet, and then $20 at another outlet that is owned by the same people, does that still count as going to two different vendors? Or would I only get one lot of $10 back? Example: Friendlies Chemist in Brookfield and Friendlies Chemist in Enex 100. (Perth WA)

  • Ash-Say on 09/11/2013 - 06:18

    Do you need to use your card only between 23rd and 30th November to receive $10 credit?

    • danielh on 19/11/2013 - 08:05
      +1

      Yes at those specific stores at and between those dates. You can use it any other date but do not expect and cash back.

      Regards
      Daniel

      • Ash-Say on 19/11/2013 - 12:58

        thanks, will definitely use it at couple of restaurants.

  • No on 22/11/2013 - 13:26

    How does everyone intend to get there $10 x 5's?

    My local discount drug store is registered so I am going to fill some scripts, they price match chemist warehouse whom I normally use.

    There are a couple of local family run pizza type places so I am going to stock the freezer with.

    Apart from that there is breakfast at a local cafe and lunch at nandoes to be had. Should be able to use my 5 up with these.

    Its hard to believe these places accept amex, I hope I don't find out otherwise when I go to pay.

  • ciab on 23/11/2013 - 10:51
    +3

    Used this morning for breakfast. 30 minutes later got an email from Amex stating the $10 credit is on its way.

  • andw on 23/11/2013 - 11:08

    Starts today woot

  • unity1 on 23/11/2013 - 11:21
    -2

    I work at a business that's part of this program. I can but things at cost price then get a further $10 back.

    • sash213 on 23/11/2013 - 12:00
      +2

      Thanks for letting us know

  • ozbargained on 23/11/2013 - 11:38

    AmEx sure loves its small businesses…

  • edisonAU on 23/11/2013 - 12:20

    Went to 4 different shops this morning and spent $20 or more on each of them. I already received 4 emails from Amex about $10 cash back! Fantastic!

    • yargnairod on 23/11/2013 - 12:53
      +2

      Pretty efficient of AMEX to send you an email at the point of sale. Now I can throw away the receipt (was in case there was a dispute)

  • [Deactivated] on 23/11/2013 - 12:48
    +1

    nandos and red rooster here i come

  • danielh on 23/11/2013 - 12:54
    +1

    As an FYI, one of my favourite local Fish and Chip shops was on the list and I could have sworn that they were cash only, in fact, going to their website stated that but when I called them up they said that they were trialing credit cards (in particular AmEx) for the next three months.

    Regards
    Daniel

    PS: Mamak in Lonsdale street, Melbourne is also on the list! YAY!

  • aiyoyo on 23/11/2013 - 14:38
    -3

    Any dining in St George area like Kogarah,Rockdale or Hurstville eligible for this offer?

  • calypso on 23/11/2013 - 15:20

    Tried to use my Amex at Seafresh Innaloo (perth). They don't accept Amex but have Amex facilities, but the staff weren't sure of the promotion and the boss wasn't there so I wasn't able to use my card. Has anyone had a similar experience?

  • 51ngh on 23/11/2013 - 15:32

    They don't accept Amex but have Amex facilities

    What's that supposed to mean ? Whare are Amex facilities ?

    • calypso on 23/11/2013 - 16:41
      +1

      By facility I was referring to the terminal(if that is the correct terminology). They don't allow customers to pay using Amex, because of the surcharge.

  • gstfree on 23/11/2013 - 15:47

    I went to a listed newsagency this morning and they said the terminal did not accept Amex….

    • user27 on 28/11/2013 - 17:07

      i contacted amex about a similar thing and they credited me $10

      • Jared17 on 28/11/2013 - 21:17

        Wait what. Even if you didn't pay with Amex ?

    • GregFiona on 29/11/2013 - 13:48

      Same here, @ my local Oporto's

  • FairCrack on 23/11/2013 - 16:26

    Nice work from Amex (sarcastic), who charge significantly higher charges for Small Business to accept their card, than larger chains. They'll do well out of this promotion - steering more $'s toward small businesses - and in turn receiving a higher commission for equivalent $'s spent.

    *If Amex were serious about supporting Small Business in Australia, they'd lower their commission rate. Simple.

    Nevertheless, it is a good deal. $50 is $50, and you can't argue when someone gives you more incentive to support your local business.

    +'ive vote from me.

    • puffinfresh on 23/11/2013 - 16:52

      charlie123 above claimed "Participating stores won't be charged any % fees during this offer period."

    • yargnairod on 23/11/2013 - 18:40

      Everyone should get off their high horse. Its their business model. Big companies are always going to have greater bargaining power. In return for charging higher commissions they have more promotions/points. if you don't like using it then feel free to cut up your card. The only obligations of a business are to follow the law and to make money. I see nothing immoral about what they're doing. If you want to support small business maybe you should pay cash so that they can avoid any kind of fees.

      • FairCrack on 23/11/2013 - 22:05
        +1
      • FairCrack on 23/11/2013 - 22:06

        Good point. Should definitely try to do that.

  • aiyoyo on 23/11/2013 - 16:49
    -3

    I went to DA MING chinese Bbq restaurant at Kogarah,Amex is not accepted after dine in…WTF

  • puffinfresh on 23/11/2013 - 16:50

    I'm going to go to Farmer Jacks and a liquor store, other than that, I can't see much else in my area. Maybe somewhere for dinner during the week.

    • puffinfresh on 24/11/2013 - 02:45

      Farmer Jack's grocery shop = done
      Also had a night on the drink and put the table's tab on my card to get points, turns out they're part of the promo too.
      Tomorrow: Nando's (not sure if this store is included) for lunch, and a stop by an independent bottle shop.

      • puffinfresh on 24/11/2013 - 13:26

        Got some dog treats from Better Pets and Gardens. The 50% discount almost made their prices reasonable.

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