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AmEx Shop Small November 2016 - Spend $20, Get $10 Statement Credits (up to $100 Total)

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AmEx Shop Small November 2016 - Spend $20, Get $10 Statement Credits (up to $100 Total)
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Ptuvz on 19/09/2016 - 20:53 network.americanexpress.com (12324 clicks)
Last edited 06/11/2016 - 02:26 by 5 other users

Shop Small November 2016 :)

$10 statement credit at up to 10 different participating retailers between 31st October - 30th November 2016.

T&C's:

Save the offer to your eligible Card between 00:01 (AWST) 25 October 2016 and 23:59 (AWST) 30 November 2016. Limited to the first 100,000 Cards to save the offer. Spend $20 or more on that Card in one transaction, in-store only at participating small businesses listed on maps.americanexpress.com/aushopsmall between 00:01 (AWST) 31 October 2016 and 23:59 (AWST) 30 November 2016 to receive a $10 credit. Offer is limited to ten credits per registered Card, with no more than one credit per participating small business. Only spend on the Card number you register counts towards the offer. Excludes transactions where you do not spend directly at participating small businesses. For example, purchases made through a third party such as a department store (e.g. David Jones or Myer). Excludes online purchases and gift cards. Offer valid at Australian locations only. Business Cards that are affiliated with a wholesaler partner, American Express Business Travel Accounts, Government Cards, Corporate Purchasing Cards, Corporate Meeting Cards, Corporate Cards and David Jones Storecards are excluded. Credit is not redeemable for cash or other payment form. Credit should appear on your billing statement within 5 business days from qualifying spend but may take up to 90 days from the offer end date. Credit will not be applied to your Card Account if it has been suspended or cancelled. Credit may be reversed if your qualifying purchase is refunded or cancelled.

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    • FiDad on 15/11/2016 - 15:10

      Thanks for update, will pay them a visit tomorrow

      • CyberMurning on 15/11/2016 - 16:12

        make sure say clearly, JUST ONE TIME $20 RECHARGE PLEASE. NOT TWO.

        • FiDad on 15/11/2016 - 16:15

          sure. I normally do 1 per visit but why the need to highlight? do the surcharge goes up for multiple recharges?

        • CyberMurning on 15/11/2016 - 16:34

          @lokesh7: because today the guy somehow "heard" me ask for two recharges. i didnt say twice..

  • King Steuart on 15/11/2016 - 16:30

    For those living around Boronia in Melb, Arthur Daleys FTG and Colchester Nursery Kilsyth are both on the map but don't accept AMEX. I've put in $40 of claim using the form as I used my VISA linked to the same NAB platinum account, we'll see how I go.

  • virhlpool on 16/11/2016 - 03:25
    +2

    Guys, if your card wasn't accepted or you were charged ANY surplus, please report the business on http://takeamex.com.au. It's a very short form and easy to fill out. Amex team will at least try to fix those issues or remove them from the next 'shop small' list. Amex advised me to do this when I complained about a store charging very high surplus.

    • ZeroSix on 16/11/2016 - 09:04

      I can understand a small surcharge for AMEX seeing as the margin for Opal recharges is negligible, but $2 (10%) is ridiculous

      • virhlpool on 16/11/2016 - 09:36

        Exactly. $0.50 is still ok.

    • jackofspade on 16/11/2016 - 10:30

      That explains why a number of stores suddenly disappeared from the shop small map.

  • s now on 16/11/2016 - 11:04

    Went to top up at City Convenience 19-21 Hunter St. They charged me 2 dollar surcharge and didn't get an email confirmation either…

  • zzyss on 16/11/2016 - 13:51
    +10

    FYI thenile.com.au is listed in thydzik's database under "The Nile, Artarmon NSW" and I just tried it and it triggered the email. Brings the price of some books down to on par, or below, Book Depository or AbeBooks. Plus they have free, no questions asked returns.

    Oh, and 2 points per dollar with Rewards Central, but no cashback with Pricepal or Cashrewards that I could find? (Only their eBay store).

    • bluedufflecoat on 16/11/2016 - 15:08

      This is really helpful, thanks.

    • Neoika on 17/11/2016 - 21:14

      Good finding,but I did not find it in his database?

      • bluedufflecoat on 18/11/2016 - 08:54

        it worked for me too.

      • zzyss on 18/11/2016 - 16:14

        It's under "The Nile" in Artarmon NSW, in case you were trying to search for thenile.com.au

    • jdf on 18/11/2016 - 10:02

      Thank you

    • zzyss on 18/11/2016 - 16:14

      And cashback received.

    • zzyss on 19/11/2016 - 18:20

      They also sell toys and baby stuff… FYI

    • SimbaGirl on 21/11/2016 - 19:21

      Thanks for posting this, worked for me too - just placed an order and it triggered the email :)

  • coolhead on 16/11/2016 - 15:11

    has anyone tried Stalactites in Melb CBD?

  • FiDad on 17/11/2016 - 14:23
    +1

    Millennium Convenience Store(289-295 Sussex St) asking $1 surcharge today. Top up done but no email received

    • hongd on 18/11/2016 - 22:05

      did you receive credit? can't find it on map

      • neil on 19/11/2016 - 01:53
        +3

        It's been confirmed 5 times, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 via wiki and is on the map

        • hongd on 19/11/2016 - 10:57

          Thank you. Neil. I actually tried to search multiple times. The search function is definitely terrible.

    • postman on 19/11/2016 - 09:30

      I didn't receive email too, but credit showed up a few days later.

  • bluesky on 17/11/2016 - 15:57

    Hope someone knows the answer to this:
    Each card is allowed to be used 10 times, once per participating small business.

    So if they are different AMCAL stores, at different addresses, are they considered different participating small businesses? I suspect they are, but would like to get some confirmation from someone who knows for sure.

    Many thanks in advance.

    • SnoozeAndLose on 17/11/2016 - 15:59
      +3

      Yes the name will be different

      • bluesky on 17/11/2016 - 16:01

        Thanks for quick reply :-)

  • renarune on 17/11/2016 - 18:32

    Chew Burger at Preston no longer accepts AMEX cards. Went there today and my AMEX card didn't work; they said they recently changed the payment system.

    • mmd on 18/11/2016 - 16:58

      Is it still on the map?

      • renarune on 19/11/2016 - 01:53

        Yes, still on the map

        • mmd on 19/11/2016 - 02:43

          You can still pay by other means, log into amex and submit a refund reuest

  • bluedufflecoat on 18/11/2016 - 08:55
    +1

    Just thought I'd mention that I've so far written to Amex twice about my card not being accepted, and both times, they have credited $10 back to my account.

    • BuyNow Think Later on 18/11/2016 - 09:17

      Good on you. Could you share the Amex email address you used?

      • bluedufflecoat on 18/11/2016 - 09:21

        I just contacted them via my account on Amex. I'd rather be able to do it on my bank AmEx, but haven't worked out how to do that yet.

    • Jared17 on 18/11/2016 - 09:39

      That's nice. Did you have to pay by other card and provide them the photo evidence?

      • bluedufflecoat on 18/11/2016 - 09:40
        +2

        I did pay by another card, have not had to provide photo evidence, but I've been prepared to.

    • illumination on 20/11/2016 - 12:52

      Do you know whether these manual $10 credits count towards the 10 quota?

      • bluedufflecoat on 20/11/2016 - 13:14

        I would guess yes. The description of the credit is the name of the outlet that did not accept the card.

      • SydneySwan on 22/11/2016 - 14:25

        I think it depends - mine simply says 'credit adjustment'. In September I had one of these and it did not count. I haven't done 10 shops yet on the card in question this time but suspect it won't count.

        • illumination on 22/11/2016 - 14:56

          I think you're right. Unlike bluedufflecoat, I had a manual credit which says credit adjustment (unlike their one which shows the name of the outlet).

          However, I actually asked AMEX directly and they said it would count.

          We'll see, as I've actually done an 11th transaction anyway.

        • bluedufflecoat on 23/11/2016 - 17:46

          @illumination: any updates?

        • illumination on 24/11/2016 - 01:22
          +1

          @bluedufflecoat: My gamble of doing an 11th transaction paid off.

          So I managed to get 11 lots of $10 credit, because one of the 11 was a "Credit Adjustment". Sweet.

  • bloomer on 18/11/2016 - 09:49

    I can report that at least two of the three butchers listed in the Queen Victoria Markets in Melbourne are not accepting Amex: Amott, and Vic Meat Supply

    • JJlikes2eat on 19/11/2016 - 12:51

      Try Primo meats, from memory they accepted Amex a few years ago and qualified for shop small. Decent butchers as well :)

      • bloomer on 19/11/2016 - 17:20

        The list of butchers in the markets who notionally participate in Shop Small is now down to only three! Two of those are listed above as not actually accepting Amex, and the third is Hagen's, which is an organic butcher which I didn't test.

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 18/11/2016 - 10:03
    +5

    If in Melbourne, something different to do is Eureka Sky Tower. $20 for an adult but with Shop Small, it's just $10 admission. (No extra charge for Amex)

    Nearby there's also Cafe Baci. Some of their focaccias in the display are at a good price after half off (and I mention because it's in the next building). Also delicious and the service is great.

  • brainactive on 18/11/2016 - 11:00

    Used my supplementary Amex branded card (different card number) for the first time last week. Went to same store, used both cards, only got credit back for one of the cards.

    • mmd on 18/11/2016 - 16:59

      Is the supp card registered?
      Provided it's registered, it can take up to 5 days to be credited

      • brainactive on 18/11/2016 - 17:02
        -1

        Yes, it's registered and I can see the transaction. I received my credit for my primary card in the next business day. This is the 5th business day and I received zilch for my secondary.

        • mmd on 19/11/2016 - 02:44

          Slow that active brain down!
          Sometimes it can be dleayed especially if u pay pass (you might have not in this case)
          If your supp card is registered then fire away

        • brainactive on 19/11/2016 - 07:32
          +1

          @mmd: Actually you're right. I forgot to register for Small Shop! Thought it was automatic after registering the actual card since my primary card was linked. Thanks for reminding me.

  • mrdng on 18/11/2016 - 11:39
    +3

    I went to AMCAL Vermont South yesterday to re-charge my MyKi. They refused to topup MyKi on Amex. They're still happy to charge Amex for stuffs in their store.

    Asked them why, this was the answer from a (seem-to-be) senior staff: "They're charging us too much", not sure if she wanted to refer to Amex or MyKi…

    I have updated the WiKi page to remove AMCAL Vermont South MyKi Topup

    • jdf on 18/11/2016 - 12:00

      thanks for the update, was going to head down there in the next couple of days to do the same.

    • mightyhawks23 on 18/11/2016 - 13:34

      Thanks for the heads up. Was going to head down on the weekend

      My wife went to a newsagent at Box Hill and they said they don't accept Amex as well. Not sure if she went to the correct one as there's one in each centre so Box Hill might be off the list also

      • jingsu6688 on 25/11/2016 - 11:23

        hate these doggy shops.

        • illumination on 25/11/2016 - 12:10
          +1

          doggy shops

          Hahahaha

  • Turd on 18/11/2016 - 12:21

    Use my card at a pet store online and it worked!! $10 off my order!

    • neil on 18/11/2016 - 14:24

      Which one?

      • Turd on 18/11/2016 - 14:36

        jumbopets.com

  • ilovemangoes on 18/11/2016 - 14:01
    +2

    My experience with Opal Top ups…

    Good:

    Darling Park Newsagency, 201 Sussex St Sydney - 40c surcharge per card
    Darling Harbour View Convenience, Suite 24, 5A Erskine St Sydney - $1 surcharge per card on my first visit, $0.50 surcharge per card on the next visit (using different AMEX cards of course!)

    Bad:

    City Convenience, 22 Market St Sydney - $2 surcharge per card
    Darling Convenience Store, 20 King St Sydney - $2 surcharge per card

    Because I couldn't stomach paying a 10% surcharge, I said I would top up elsewhere.

    • LoCure on 22/11/2016 - 09:29

      50c for me @ Darling Park Newsagency, 201 Sussex St Sydney, still thumbs up!!

  • CyberMurning on 18/11/2016 - 14:05
    +2

    i just had big japanese lunch for $20 and get a receipt. will complain to amex because they are on the list but seems hate amex so much they almost scream NOOOO when i asked can i pay by amex

  • hippyhippy on 18/11/2016 - 17:51

    My opal card hit a limit of 240. Any way to increase it?

    • shortgum on 18/11/2016 - 18:00
      +2

      get a second opal card

      • hippyhippy on 18/11/2016 - 18:01

        Yeah thats what i did..

  • theone4Abargain83 on 18/11/2016 - 18:45
    +1

    Hello OzBargainers,

    My Opal Topup adventures have been somewhat better than in the past.

    These are the retailers in order of visitation.
    * Ezy Mart - 237 Oxford Street Bondi Junction NSW 2022 - .70c surcharge
    * News New Newsagency - SHOP 3067 WESTFIELD BONDI JUNCTION 500 OXFORD STREET , BONDI JUNCTION NEW SOUTH WALES 2022 - .50c surcharge
    * WORLD NEWSAGENCY - SHOP G11-13 METCENTRE (Wynyard Station) 273 GEORGE STREET , SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES 2000 - .50c Surcharge.
    * ST MARTIN'S CITY NEWSAGENCY 31 MARKET STREET ST MARTINS TOWER , SYDNEY NEW SOUTH WALES 2000 - .90c surcharge on $20 recharge. tiered

    Note Some members may have difficulty trying at the following EzyMart
    EZYMART 26 BRONTE ROAD , BONDI JUNCTION NEW SOUTH WALES 2022. Retailer was happy to process the transaction with a .70c surcharge, however my Amex card was declined due to the terminal rejecting my card, others might have better luck. Contacted Amex and they gave me a manual credit for the inconvenience and used another form of payment due to the inconvenience.

    Thanks.

    • LoCure on 20/11/2016 - 14:21

      WORLD NEWSAGENCY - SHOP G11-13 METCENTRE (Wynyard Station) is eligible?

      • vasya on 22/11/2016 - 09:24

        Just went to the news agency in MET centre and they refused to accept amex

        • hongd on 22/11/2016 - 10:47

          Tried today as well. They don't accept AMEX for opal.

        • dealsniper on 22/11/2016 - 12:10

          @hongd: what other ones near met centre are good for opal recharge? i'm thinking to check out at lunch

        • SnoozeAndLose on 22/11/2016 - 12:14

          @dealsniper:

          Have anyone checked out BRIDGEPORT CONVENIENCE STORE on bridge street?

        • hongd on 22/11/2016 - 12:17

          @dealsniper: I got off at Wynyard just for this recharge. I thought I shall try Darling Harbour View Convenience, Suite 24, 5A Erskine St Sydney, but didn't get the time. It was said 50c there. Good luck.

        • hongd on 23/11/2016 - 15:15
          +1

          @hongd: Verified, Darling Harbour View Convenience, Suite 24, 5A Erskine St Sydney, still 50c

        • LoCure on 04/12/2016 - 13:29

          @hongd:

          O Bugger, didn't know this place, l got charged for a dollar at Kings wharf supermarket just two shops away literally!!

      • theone4Abargain83 on 03/12/2016 - 10:00

        The day I visited they accepted for Opal, however the Goal Posts seem to move for these retailers. Once they latch on they get shaky. Really what is the issue? The money is not coming out of their bank accounts.

  • kyeh on 19/11/2016 - 14:29

    Went to EzyMart at 26 Bronte Rd Bondi Junction and they no longer accept amex for opal top ups

  • Realdee on 19/11/2016 - 15:42

    Anyone found Petrol Stations in Melbourne on the list? It seems they've become scarce in other states too.

  • illumination on 20/11/2016 - 13:01
    +1

    Any yum cha places in Sydney that people have found?

    I really like Ashfield Wests (Golden Times Seafood Restaurant) and Canterbury Leagues club (The Dynastty Restaurant - member's favourite too), both are on the list, but they both claim to not take AMEX.

    edit: Zilver is on the list, have called and confirmed that they accept AMEX with no surcharge. Popular Marigold isn't there though ;)

    • illumination on 20/11/2016 - 20:14
      +1

      Crystal Seafood Restaurant (right next to Strathfield Plaza) in Strathfield does yum cha, is on shop small, and takes AMEX a fairly high 2.5% surcharge.

      They also have a minimum payment of $25 per card so keep that in mind.

    • Sweetnsour on 23/11/2016 - 13:02

      Imperial Peking restaurant has yum cha. Possibly weekend only. No surcharge

      • illumination on 23/11/2016 - 13:05

        Kingsford
        The Rocks
        Blakehurst

        Too far for me haha
        but thanks

  • illumination on 20/11/2016 - 18:45
    +2

    As of 2 mins ago, 419 Pitt St was charging $2 surcharge per opal top up "as instructed by boss".. So I walked out. And will report. Haha.

    23 Rawson Place Ezymart, charging $1.50 surcharge. Walked out

  • stevoplaystation on 20/11/2016 - 19:08

    Does anyone know for ezymart if each location an individual retailer. i.e. if i buy something there and go to another ezymart its separate and will get the cashback?

    • neil on 20/11/2016 - 19:10
      +1

      Yes.

  • illumination on 21/11/2016 - 00:42
    +12

    Here's my summary of tonight:

    Wu's Pharmacy was good.
    Merchant name: WU PHARMACY
    Surcharge: $0.50
    Paypass: Yes

    City Convenience 419 Pitt St I walked out due to surcharge. Guy was friendly.
    Surcharge: $2

    Ezymart 23 Rawson Place I walked out. Guy was also friendly here.
    Surcharge: $1.50

    Ezymart 770 George Street I walked out. Guy was also friendly.
    Surcharge: $1.50.

    City Convenience 379-383 Pitt St - Guy didn't like his job but was willing to do it and was quite "understanding" of the promo
    Surcharge: $1
    Merchant name: CITY MART 24SEVEN PTY LTD
    Paypass: Yes

    City Convenience 614 George Street (next to The Dough Collective) didn't take PayPass, but the guy was extremely efficient with the machine. Neutral friendliness.
    Surcharge: $1
    Merchant name: 614 CCS GEORGE PTY LTD
    Paypass: No

    Saw Millenium Convenience Store on the Ozbargain maintained list but didn't have the balls to try because I couldn't find them on the official list (despite the numerous reports). Just tried to search again on the official list on desktop and it appeared. Didn't appear on mobile for some reason.

    Discovered Mirna Convenience Store 69 Liverpool Street on the way to Convenience Store on Sussex Street (mentioned below). Mirna are on the official Shop Small list - not listed on the Ozbargain Google Maps however. They do do opal top ups, but the cashier working tonight claimed the machine was down tonight.

    Detoured to Convenience Store 368 Sussex St on the corner of Liverpool Street and Sussex St because they used to be part of Shop Small in previous years. No more Shop Small logo to be seen, and not on the official list, nor the Ozbargain maintained list, so didn't bother.
    edit: Damn it seems like they are on the official list under the name "GROCERY ZONE Shop 1 368 Sussex Street"

    525 George Street should be removed from the Ozbargain maintained Google Maps too, as it is no longer on the official list (and I did not bother trying due to the recent reports that they are no longer participating)

    Grocery Zone 44 Park Street - Guy says cash only for Opal card, unless you buy something. I tried to bargain. He "did me a favour" and let me do 4x cards at $1 surcharge. At first I tried to be a smartass by saying I'll buy a $2 sim for each top up I do on each card (which I can use for "porting" between the same carrier), because he didn't mention a surcharge, so I saw it as me effectively paying a $2 surcharge and getting a free $2 SIM. Guy was friendly.
    Surcharge: $1
    Merchant name: GROCERY ZONE PARK
    Paypass: No

    Fastway 4/27 Park Street - I cannot find this on the official map whether on mobile or desktop and they did not have a Shop Small sticker either, but I can confirm I got emails for top ups there tonight. The guy working there tonight is extremely friendly, smiley and would bring a smile to anyone's face!!
    Surcharge: $1
    Merchant name: DARLING HARBOUR MIMI MART PTY
    Paypass: Yes

    As a bonus, David's Kitchen next to shark Hotel on Liverpool Road are a Shop Small merchant. Cheap Asian takeaway place which does rice with 3 choices of dishes for $9.

    Summary of things to be added/changed on the official Ozbargain maintained Google Maps list of Opal top up places:

    • Grocery Zone Park 44 Park Street probably to be removed (or disclaimer to say card payment only accepted if buying something as well). Maybe it depends who you get.
    • City Convenience 525 George Street to be removed due to numerous reports of not getting emails, cashback and not being on the official list either.
    • Mirna Convenience Store 69 Liverpool Street to potentially be added, I guess pending more reports from others stating whether it actually works or not (was told machine was broken tonight)
    • 368 Sussex Street to be added under the name of Grocery Zone? Shop name: "Convenience Store"
    • Maybe an addition to the wiki/description of the Google maps list that describes the opening hours of the store, where applicable/known? As an example, I believe Connaught Newsagency is closed on Sundays and Darling Park Newsagency is not open weekends. On the other hand, City Convenience 379-383 Pitt St is open 24/7.
    • SydneySwan on 22/11/2016 - 14:32

      Very informative post.

    • tarken on 22/11/2016 - 16:07

      Thanks for that.. Bonus points for commenting on the friendliness of the guy.

      • illumination on 22/11/2016 - 16:11

        I find that it matters. It does make a difference to the experience.. especially when you're being annoying and coming in with a million cards.

  • Frozensage on 21/11/2016 - 09:14

    anyone notice some of the stores on the spreadsheet doesn't come up on the official map? i went to a couple of the bonbons bakery and their machine doesnt event accept amex.

    • illumination on 21/11/2016 - 09:29

      That can happen even for places on the official map so that's not a problem of the spreadsheet.

      However, report them to takeamex.com.au for agreeing to participate but not actually participating.

      • Frozensage on 21/11/2016 - 12:17

        Yeah not saying it's the spreadsheet's fault.

        Also just discovered one of the stores. Tang Asian Grocery, changed names on my 2nd card on the transaction and so now I haven't gotten the $10 back and it no longer appears on the map… wtf?! Has this ever happened to anyone else? and does Amex usually credit you $10 manually?

        • akanie on 21/11/2016 - 14:23

          they used to call GREAT EASTERN GROCERY but changed its name to Tang Asian Grocery.
          had the same problem with the previous Shop Small Weekend during 16-18 September 2016.
          called Amex and they manually credit $10 but now is not on the map so not sure if they will

        • bloomer on 22/11/2016 - 10:05

          @akanie: When I was looking through the spreadsheet two weeks ago Tang was listed.

        • akanie on 22/11/2016 - 13:17

          @bloomer: i know. i checked the map at the beginning of each shop small before i go to the shops.
          after i saw Frozensage comment yesterday i checked the map again and is not listed on the map anymore but my friend told me they still got the email from shopping at Tang last weekend.

    • Jad on 21/11/2016 - 18:07

      anyone notice some of the stores on the spreadsheet doesn't come up on the official map?

      It's possible the map has been updated since the data was extracted for the spreadsheet based upon reports of certain shops not taking part perhaps?

      • mightyhawks23 on 23/11/2016 - 09:33
        +2

        Looks like they actually do update the map.
        I reported Westfield Doncaster Bonbons start of last week - I doubled checked it was still on the map
        They said they'll send to the team to get it removed and also credited me the $10
        Not on the map now

  • 102010 on 21/11/2016 - 20:22
    +1

    Newly confirmed Myki top up in Melbourne (previously unconfirmed since September)

    Waverley Road Authorised Newsagency, Malvern East
    $1 surcharge.
    Confirmation immediately received.

  • 99altezza on 21/11/2016 - 20:29

    Went to Foodworks in Fitzroy for myki topup, but not accepted

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